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  1. 76SeaRay

    Fuel Fill Line Routing - Good or Bad Idea

    I am getting ready to close in the floor on the starboard side so I need to route the fuel fill and tank vent line under the new floor deck. The original design has the fuel line coming under the helm and making a turn to the front of the galley (4 feet) and then up the wall to the gunwale fill...
  2. 76SeaRay

    Holley Dual Feed Fuel Rail/Log Question

    My Holley carb has a rigid dual feed fuel line. I have had to bend the arms down a bit so that the inbound fuel line clears the cooling hose from the TStat with a carb spacer in place. I have heard that these rigid feeds are prone to leakage. Is there a better option in the way of a marine...
  3. 76SeaRay

    Alpha One Gimbal Ring Hinge Repair?

    I just got a used gimbal housing that fits the Y pipe I need. The hinge at the base of the gimbal housing has some damage at the ring pivot hinge. It looks like someone ground it away a bit to get the lower pin out. Do you think it will be ok or should I have the spot TIG welded to build it...
  4. 76SeaRay

    Gelcoat Application Questions

    I have three different areas that I need to apply gelcoat over the old gelcoat, Deck/Hardtop, Vertical Transom, and Bottom. I expect to spray the gelcoat on the Deck/Hardtop since they are flat horizontal surfaces for the most part. The questions I have are on the other two surfaces. Vertical...
  5. 76SeaRay

    Old versus New Switch Control Panel

    Just thought I would share a pic after just getting my new custom switch control panel for my 76 Sea Ray.
  6. 76SeaRay

    Gimbal Housing Part Numbers

    After a lot of research on gimbal housing castings, here is a chart that I have created using the info I found. I believe that to convert from 4 bolt offset Y pipe bolt pattern to the 5 bolt pattern compatible with newer Y pipes with non-offset bolts, the 42559-C casting was created by...
  7. 76SeaRay

    Towing Laws Sticky Link Needs Update

    The Towing World link listed is not working. Here is another link: http://exchange.aaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/AAA-Towing-Laws-8.2012.pdf
  8. 76SeaRay

    Repair Y Pipe Possible?

    Well, I may have gotten screwed over by an EBay seller. Waiting to see if I can get my money back on a Y pipe that was supposed to be in excellent shape. I received the part and it has heavy corrosion almost through in one spot right behind one of the lower mounting ears. The other lower...
  9. 76SeaRay

    Gimbal Bearing Compatibility and Source?

    I got a new gimbal bearing and it requires so much force to move the gimbal that it bent part of the inner sleeve. Just like the one I had already installed the amount of force to cause it to move is extremely high. When I finally got this new one to gimbal on the bench, it appears that the...
  10. 76SeaRay

    Loading on U Shaped Engine Mounts?

    While waiting for delayed shipment (seems to be common these days) of parts for other areas, I am trying to sort out whether to change to U shaped front motor mounts (heavy 5.7L vortec with closed cooling system). The originals were boxed in old style. After watching all the videos and reading...
  11. 76SeaRay

    Exhaust Elbow Fit Problem

    What happened here (pics below)? I assume I have the wrong elbow to Y pipe. Anybody know what part I need to fix this issue?
  12. 76SeaRay

    Lifting the Engine Methods

    I have test fitted my engine twice. The first time with no exhaust manifolds and without the closed cooling system. For that I bolted chains into the bolt holes on the front and back of the heads on both sides The next time no exhaust manifolds and I had the closed cooling system on but...
  13. 76SeaRay

    Laying the Deck Questions

    I read through the decking sticky and it seemed to imply that the deck is just screwed down on the stringers dry. Is that what most everyone does or do you coat the stringer tops with wet resin or peanut butter so that there is a resin bond between the underside of the decking and the top of...
  14. 76SeaRay

    Foam Filling Hole Spacing?

    Is there any kind of "rule of thumb" or maximum distance between holes for flotation foam filling stringer cavities? I have two cavities that are 12 inch wide by 42 inches long (front to back) and roughly 6 inches deep on one side and 8 inches deep on the other side (sloped bottom of the hull)...
  15. 76SeaRay

    Exhaust Shutters - To Flap or Not?

    I have a used Bull Horn exhaust pipe (Y Pipe). I took the exhaust manifold couplers off the Y pipe and there were no shutters inside at the joint. This is a 1996 5.7L Vortec on an Alpha One Gen One and will be running normal height midrise elbows. Are the shutters needed or not? The parts...
  16. 76SeaRay

    Power Steering Pump Test

    I want to fill and test the power steering pump along with other engine tests and breakin. Is there any problem with connecting the power steering cylinder to the power steering pump and running them while on an engine stand? Would the cylinder push out too far if it is not installed with the...
  17. 76SeaRay

    Seawater Pickup

    When I test fitted my engine a few days ago, I found that I need to notch out a section of the stringer where the starter and flywheel housing locate. I realize now that I need to determine where and how to mount the seawater pickup for the pump before I finish close the stringers and floor in...
  18. 76SeaRay

    Replacement Switch for Mercruiser Trim

    Does anybody have a part number or link to a good replacement for the Mercruiser Alpha One tilt/trim dash switch assembly? Mine is pretty ugly looking and not sure the switches will last at all. I am replacing the dash so it doesn't have to be the same in-dash form factor. I also have Boat...
  19. 76SeaRay

    Removing Upper Steering Pin Bushing

    Anybody have an easy (or at least a doable) method to get the bushing out of the upper steering pin opening in the gimbal housing (Alpha One Gen One)? I have thought about trying to drill it out with a 11/16 drill bit but those are expensive and I am uncertain about keeping the bit aligned to...
  20. 76SeaRay

    How Fast, Speedo Selection?

    So, I need to order my new speedometer to finish wiring up my instrument panel. Given my 22ft hull design (profile pic), 5.7L vortec (expect 300hp) and alpha one gen one drive train, what should I expect the top speed to be? It seems I have to decide between a speedo with either 35mph or 60mph...
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