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  1. txarmydude

    Low Oil Pressure

    I am getting low oil pressure on my 5.7L Mercruiser. I have taken it to the lake twice since I got it running and each time the oil pressure has shown low. At idle, the boat runs around 10 PSI oil pressure, and it sort of "bounces around" with the idle. At 4000 RPMs it is about 30 PSI, and...
  2. txarmydude

    Alternator problem???

    I just bought a new deep cycle battery and charger. I slow charged the battery to 13.1 Volts and hooked it up in my 1977 Cobalt (5.7L 260 Mercruiser I/O). Starting the boat was not an issue. She started right up and ran just fine for a good 15 minutes. I kept checking and re-checking the...
  3. txarmydude

    Bubbling Bilge Pump???

    My bilge pump is now functioning as it should in the electrical department. I replaced a bad breaker and it came back to life. There is a little water in my hull; it is not a whole lot. There is not enough water to engage the float switch, which DOES work BTW. But when I turn the bilge pump...
  4. txarmydude

    Fixing Stern Light (Should be Simple!!!)

    Hey, some of you guys with a little more experience could maybe help me out... My rear light is not working. I just replaced the breaker on the NAV lights, which have never worked. I went ahead and replaced all bulbs, and that seemed to do the trick for all except the stern light. After...
  5. txarmydude

    Replacing Circuit Breaker

    When I bought my boat, it had 2 bad circuit breakers on it: one for the bilge pump, and one for the NAV lights. They are the push button style breakers. I am assuming that these are original equipment on my 1977 Cobalt, judging by their condition. The problem is, they don't say what size...
  6. txarmydude

    Battery Question...C'mon hear me out!!!

    Ok so I finally got my motor in; it starts right up and runs like a beast. It really ran well, seriously I was shocked that a boat this old would handle like that. Power steering was even added. Anyway, the boat started getting hard to start as the day progressed. It finally didn't even...
  7. txarmydude

    Need Part Number for an Oil Filter

    I do not know what oil filter will fit my 5.7L 260 HP Mercruiser. I am looking to replace the filter with an automotive filter, due to the cost difference. Does anyone know a part number that I can take to Autozone? The 260 Merc is basically a Chevy 350, right? So if I get a filter for a...
  8. txarmydude

    Installing a New Prop

    I really don't need advice as to what pitch/diameter prop to get. My mechanic recommended a 14" diameter/19" Pitch prop for my 1978 Cobalt. What I need help with is how to install it. I would like to get the prop online to save some money. I have been seeing a lot of props that say that a...
  9. txarmydude

    How I built trailer guide posts (with pics)

    Re: How I built trailer guide posts (with pics) So, I took ya'lls advice and cut a 10' piece of PVC in half. I think it will work better. I have half a mind to drill some holes through the PVC and pipe and put a bolt through it so it won't fly off going down the road. Maybe that wouldn't...
  10. txarmydude

    Need help with new trailer tires

    Re: Need help with new trailer tires Here are the fenders installed. I had a metal fabricator cut these extensions for $15. It worked great! The fenders now fit with plenty of clearance over the tires.
  11. txarmydude

    Installing Tessilmare Radial Rub Rail

    Re: Installing Tessilmare Radial Rub Rail Finished product...
  12. txarmydude

    Installing Tessilmare Radial Rub Rail

    Re: Installing Tessilmare Radial Rub Rail More pics of the rub rail install.... The kit comes with both end caps and a cover for the seam, whichever fits your application. I used the cover.
  13. txarmydude

    Installing Tessilmare Radial Rub Rail

    Re: Installing Tessilmare Radial Rub Rail This is the rubber exterior portion as I put it on. It is not that easy! You have to have some muscular strength to do this part. I had to take a break about every 4 feet.
  14. txarmydude

    Installing Tessilmare Radial Rub Rail

    I purchased a Tessilmare Radial Rub Rail kit from Jametown Distributors a few days ago. Shipping was super fast and the install went exactly as in the video. Here is a link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NChfcN3k5Ug I also included some pics of my install. This is a great kit...
  15. txarmydude

    Need help with new trailer tires

    Re: Need help with new trailer tires I got my wheels and tires in this week. I went with these from recstuff.com . http://recstuff.com/ST225-75R15-Load-Range-D-Radial-Trailer-Tire.aspx I chose to use radials as opposed to bias ply tires. The tires look great on the boat, and it is...
  16. txarmydude

    How I built trailer guide posts (with pics)

    Re: How I built trailer guide posts (with pics) And here is the finished product:
  17. txarmydude

    How I built trailer guide posts (with pics)

    Re: How I built trailer guide posts (with pics) Again, the blanks are threaded on both sides: both the top and bottom. I then cut a piece of PVC pipe and put an end cap on each piece. The PVC goes right over the steel pipe!
  18. txarmydude

    How I built trailer guide posts (with pics)

    Re: How I built trailer guide posts (with pics) I marked the holes on the frame and drilled them out. I neglected to take a picture of this step. Sorry. I bought a 5/16" threaded blank that was about 3 feet long and cut it with a reciprocating saw. I then used the blank to go through each...
  19. txarmydude

    How I built trailer guide posts (with pics)

    Re: How I built trailer guide posts (with pics) Initially, I tried to just stand the fitted pipe on top of the frame bracket. Even with the 2 degree lean, it would not fit because the boat hull was in the way. I had to find some way to make it lean another 11 degrees. How did I figure 11...
  20. txarmydude

    How I built trailer guide posts (with pics)

    Re: How I built trailer guide posts (with pics) After screwing the pipe together with the fitting, the pipe had a slight lean, about 2 degrees. I did this on both sides.
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