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  1. Scott06

    Engine replacement help…

    Yeah they didn't winterize. The boat I have now same thing. I bought it at a good price knowing the PO had cracked the block- 37 hrs you could eat off the inside of the engine. I hope you are not on the hook for your friends lack of attention to detail? Yes a V8 can go in its place. That's...
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    Engine replacement help…

    Would imply water down the intake And possible hydrolock. Does it still have compression. Still can’t explain where oil went… did they check the be fore use ? Guessing not ?
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    Houston….. We’ve had a problem…..

    if you had 150 lbs compression on adjoining cylinders your short block is probably in excellent shape. Doesnt look like any detonation has been occurring nor water ingress. Have a valve job done and go boating.
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    yes
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    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    If the drive was low on lube and has sat I would pop the top cap and make sure there is no corrosion on the upper bearing.
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    Hybrid Vehicles

    We are on our second hybrid. First one was a 06 highlander , still was running very well at 230 k when we sold it. Woukd tow our 21 ft sea ray with. Our current Highlander we did not get a hybrid which I regret. Just git a ‘21 Venza as my daughter now has my old Camry. Really like the fact it...
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    1997 7.4 mercruiser mpi blue water inboard

    Would do a leakdown test. Could just be valve related and a valve job could fix it, but loss of oil pressure if accurate , also indicates bearing wear. michigan motorz offers remans if you don’t have a local machinist
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    Aluminum DuoProps?

    @Scott Danforth probably knows the cross reference
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    Freshwater Dry Joint Manifold

    Normally yes fresh water they will last the boats life if properly winterized. I would buy elbow and or riser gaskets and inspect what the passages look like. You can take them off and test with acetone If you like. when you summarize it and use it , open the drain plugs and probe with wire...
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    2003 Chris Craft Launch 25 - VolvoPenta engine replacement - need engine advice

    For $13 k in parts would think that is an OEM long block with multi year warranty.
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    Manifolds (Trying to figure out what I am looking at)

    It can be deflating but look at it this way - If they correctly magnafluxed or pressure tested the cooling jackets on block and heads before rebuild it would have to be a gasket or assembly issue. Also you have caught it early enough that it wont damage any of the machine work you have done...
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    early vs late Cobra bellows.

    @Lou C is the Cobra SME on here
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    1990 MasterCraft 190 TriStar hull repair

    That is the bottom of the V on the bow? looks like from beaching or trailer damage. Would be concerned that the stringers are roached too.
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    2003 Chris Craft Launch 25 - VolvoPenta engine replacement - need engine advice

    I assume remote oil filter line or oil cooler line blew? Obviously using a Volvo engine will cost more but probably comes with better warranty. Will they install a new GM base engine ? it is litterally the same long block/base engine Merc and VP build into their engines for about $2k less...
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    2003 Chris Craft Launch 25 - VolvoPenta engine replacement - need engine advice

    I'd be interested to see where the quotes come in. I think $20k soup to nuts would be light if you want to upgrade engine as part of a complete repower, incl transom and drive. If rest of boat is in excellent condition may make sense, but off the cuff I think you would be nipping $30k. For...
  16. Scott06

    Boat Trailer Bunk Carpet

    Yes I would prefer to leave the bottom open but have had trailers factory equipped both open at bottom and completely wrapped. My current Magic Tilt has open bottoms on the cypress bunks - issue is I have had carpenter bees drilling holes in the bunks... just something to keep in mind. I think...
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    Salvage auction boat - can this be repaired?

    I would inspect it and make sure it had not sunk and engines were not under water, regardless of what the "carfax" says. One way to look at is what is blue book on the boat in no damaged condition. Obviously to get totaled the repair was more than blue book, so unless you do the work yourself...
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    2003 Chris Craft Launch 25 - VolvoPenta engine replacement - need engine advice

    Were you happy with the power level it had when it was working? I assume you are looking for a complete bobtail to mate up to your existing drive ? Or are you looking for pulleys to prop complete repower? Looking for carbed or injected? Seems like you budget is bigger than typically seen here...
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    rebuild 1989 bluefin 17 ft

    Yeah it does look like since it’s down in that recess someone has a sense of humor… work it back with two flat heads . If you can get one leg of it out of the groove even if you bend or break the clip. clips are cheap from McMaster carr or fastenal like place, so bend it etc to get it out of...
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    Mercarb 2BBL vacuum hose?

    Yes makes sense. So put a nipple where the pipe plug is and put the Tyson tube up from mechanical fuel pump. interestingly while new build engines (except 3.0) used electric pumps from mid 90s on, the merc reman 357 alpha/ bravo engines they use a simple mechanical pump , assume they machine...
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