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  1. Bondo

    Swap drives from one boat to another. How many day project?

    Ayuh,..... All great advice,.... As Kenny says, the transom will need so trimmin' to mount the newer transom assembly,.... an aggressive die-grinder did the trick for me,.... I'd devote atleast a weekend to it, in a well outfitted shop,....
  2. Bondo

    Replacing an Alpha1 Gen1 205 V6 for 87 Cobalt 17BR

    Ayuh,..... The 4.3l motor has been used with the 1.81-1 gear ratio, 'n with the 1.65-1 ratio,.... The 1.81-1 for heavier hulls, the 1.65-1 in lighter hulls,.... The lower units of the Alpha 1's are 1.65-1, when combined with the lower units, for final drive ratios of 1.5-1...
  3. Bondo

    AQ280 y pipe fitment

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,...... When presented with this problem, I chouse to build a slightly wider engine bed,..... I cut out the stringers out, 'n built / glassed in a new box with a header to tie the original string ends, into the new stringers,..... More space around the motor...
  4. Bondo

    95 Reinneil- Temp gauge jumping up and down

    Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,...... Rebuild the raw water pump,.....
  5. Bondo

    Maintenance Grease/Oil

    Ayuh,...... That's why I jumped in early,...... oughta be a Hoot,..... ;)
  6. Bondo

    1988 Bayliner Capri cobra 2.3 Ford omc

    Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,..... To rule out the possibilities, make sure the battery is fully charged, that both ends of both cables are well cleaned, as well as the solenoid wiring,....
  7. Bondo

    Using old mercruiser 140 engine in boat that had 3.0L with alpha one gen 2

    Ayuh,.... A machine shop can fix that for ya,.....
  8. Bondo

    Maintenance Grease/Oil

    Ayuh,..... I use 2-4-C for bushing type bearings, 'n plain ole chassis gun grease for any bearing that have balls, or rollers, or needles,....
  9. Bondo

    Using old mercruiser 140 engine in boat that had 3.0L with alpha one gen 2

    Ayuh,.... I believe, that the older flywheel, should be drilled, 'n tapped for mounting a clutch,..... So, the newer coupler should bolt onto the older flywheel,.... The older coupler bolts to the crankshaft,..... The newer coupler bolts to the flywheel,....
  10. Bondo

    Using old mercruiser 140 engine in boat that had 3.0L with alpha one gen 2

    Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,...... Yes, you'll need to swap some of the parts, if yer gonna put in that boat,....
  11. Bondo

    Slow to no cranking at times

    Ayuh,.... Clean both ends, of both cables,.....
  12. Bondo

    Identify boat trailer please, and conversion to utility trailer

    Ayuh,..... Donno, but lightly sanding the paint off the stickers will probably reveal an answer,.... Also can't see a reason to care,.... at this point, it's just an ole pile of steel,...
  13. Bondo

    Boat Engines

    Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,...... Yer question is much to vague,...... If you pick a few boats, 'n give the details of what their drivetrains are,..... Then, 'n only then, can we offer actual answers to yer question,..... For a very general answer,.... Don't even think of buyin' an...
  14. Bondo

    Water leaking from engine - 5.7 GXI-E

    Ayuh,..... They're suppose to live right behind the flywheel,....
  15. Bondo

    1988 Bayliner Capri cobra 2.3 Ford omc

    So what colors,..?? how many wires,..?? light,..?? heavy,..??
  16. Bondo

    Should there be a screw here

    Nope, I don't believe so,... An unused mounting hole,....
  17. Bondo

    383 build requirements

    Ayuh,..... Brand new, from yer local GM dealer,.....
  18. Bondo

    1986 Four Winns Candia 170

    Ayuh,.... Does the anode over the prop, on the bottom of the anti-cav plate have a fin on it,..?? If so, loosen it, 'n turn it to counter act the prop thrust,.... If not, get one with a fin, that clears the prop, 'n change it, 'n adjust from there,....
  19. Bondo

    1986 Four Winns Candia 170

    Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,..... What motor or drive,..??
  20. Bondo

    1988 Bayliner Capri cobra 2.3 Ford omc

    Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,.... Which solenoids, for what,..??
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