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  1. Thirsty Endgrain

    Does this LU oil look bad/milky to you?

    Though if oil is in fact slinging out from the prop then it would indicate oil seals and not drain/fill plug. Ordered a LU rebuild kit just to have it on the way in case. It was $50 so I'll keep it even if it's not the issue. Will post pressure test results tomorrow.
  2. Thirsty Endgrain

    Does this LU oil look bad/milky to you?

    Lesson learned
  3. Thirsty Endgrain

    Does this LU oil look bad/milky to you?

    I did not replace washers. Didn't have them at the time, and they looked in great condition. However, I didn't remove the vent screw when I did the fill (didn't know I needed to) and I did remove it earlier today, that washer did not look in as good of condition. I think I'll replace washers and...
  4. Thirsty Endgrain

    Does this LU oil look bad/milky to you?

    Ran my '02 Merc 90hp 4 stroke on muffs this morning and saw what looked to be oil slick on both sides of the prop on the ground. Had checked my engine oil yesterday and it was a little low, so I filled. Then this morning I decided to check the LU oil just in case that's what was on the ground...
  5. Thirsty Endgrain

    Poly or epoxy, not sure what to go with?

    I've used versions of those extensively in my work. There are examples and instructions for how to build simple ones online, and they work quite well. Have one permanently hooked to one of my chop saws that catches most of the dust before filling the shop vac bag.
  6. Thirsty Endgrain

    1964 Glasspar Seafair Sedan - minor restore w/questions.

    Mocking up with cardboard at night. Fun. Now with plywood, built it all mostly out of 1/4" AC scrap play sheets I had leftover from jobs. Had these little tails hanging out to support eaves but decided to do away with them. Would make for a gassing and finishing nightmare, plus once...
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    1964 Glasspar Seafair Sedan - minor restore w/questions.

    Well it's been a while, and I haven't taken much of a break from continuing to build this thing out. Figure I'd share a bit of the progress: Had a 90hp Johnny on there for a while and recently traded up to a 90hp 4 stroke merc. Just spent a good part of a week building a pilothouse for it too...
  8. Thirsty Endgrain

    2000 Mercury 90hp 4 stroke pro series

    I've not heard of water getting into the oil from an open thermostat. What I do know (which is not much compared to some here) is that a stuck open tstat/extended low rpm (trolling) can have these engines "making oil," where the oil is diluted by fuel passing the rings as in both cases the...
  9. Thirsty Endgrain

    Front wheel drive launching & retrieving

    There is no 100%, and I could imagine a condition where you would be susceptible to sliding, which is either an icy ramp in sub zero temps, or a super super low tide launch at the beginning of the season or anytime there is a lot of algae/seaweed growing on the ramp. Nothing in boating is ever...
  10. Thirsty Endgrain

    Bad Gas tank design

    Thanks I read that wrong. While you may be questionable, you escaped this time ;)
  11. Thirsty Endgrain

    Bad Gas tank design

    Your 2022 boat is out of warranty?
  12. Thirsty Endgrain

    2010 Merc 115 4 stroke issue when going into neutral

    On mine, which is an 02, the grommet is simply he'd in by castings in the cowling, held in by tension until the cowling is removed. Easy to rip out with enough force. For the stalling, there is a sensor that momentarily revs down the engine when going in or out of gear, to keep it from shifting...
  13. Thirsty Endgrain

    2000 4 Stroke Mercury 40hp No Spark #2 cylinder

    Do you have the FSM? I can't help you with this problem specifically, but on my engine ('02 4 stroke) under certain fault conditions it will only fire two of the cylinders. It's possible (but I'm guessing) that your engine might cut out #2 in a fault condition, and the no spark is a signal from...
  14. Thirsty Endgrain

    1/4" crown staples for bunk carpeting?

    I understand the tendency, but I wouldn't overthink this one.
  15. Thirsty Endgrain

    Need help with prop.

    Does that engine not seem small for a 28' to anyone else? I know basically nothing about toons though...
  16. Thirsty Endgrain

    Prop for first time pontoon owner

    What are your rpms at WOT? Start and go from there.
  17. Thirsty Endgrain

    Marine grade wood sealer advice

    Yep
  18. Thirsty Endgrain

    Does anyone have experience with “Race only” push to start system install,

    Send that back.
  19. Thirsty Endgrain

    Prop help, 90hp Merc

    That prop gets me to 5800 rpms, 35 mph. Also added trim tabs. She jumps on plane and goes fast now!
  20. Thirsty Endgrain

    Mophorn hydraulic steering, any good?

    Following up, hate dead end posts. Well it was very easy to install, and so far works pretty darn well. Only have cable steering to compare to. Zero feedback to the steering wheel is a nice upgrade. Ordered the 150hp version, even thought I have a 90hp engine. Takes something like 5 1/2 turns I...
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