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    Buffing the hull

    This process is not new to me. 30 years ago I buffed many using 3M heavy duty compound with a wool pad, but times change. That said, if there's a better way these days, I'm all ears!
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    Time to reassemble

    Dis -assembly went easy, I just cut every thing made of rubber and thru it away. one of the hinge pins on the ring was hand tight and the other not much better so that was a surprise. anyway I got my new parts and just need to do a bit of cleaning and I am ready to put things back.. Got a...
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    Engine coupler woes

    I removed the gimbal housing today and got a bit deeper, I can't find any splines on the coupler. This boat is becoming more and more discouraging. I suspect I know the answer but just thought I would ask. Can a coupler be swapped while the engine is in the boat? I don't have the equipment or...
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    The leg is off

    After the fourth crowd headed out I was able to get the boat out at leisure yesterday. Fuel pump replacement preformed. Pulled leg and discovered what seems to be a metal plate glued at the top of the transom housing. I'm baffled, why?
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    Wire rope replacement

    I have some fraying and want to replace the 5/16 cable on my lift. I have done this once before but had a few folks to help keep tension on the cables when winding them on the drive pipe. This time I will need to do it by myself and was wondering if any of you folks have a tip for doing it.
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    interrupt switch disconnected

    This boat has been in my lift since last winter when my neighbor sold his house and gave the boat to me. I pulled it to my place with a kayak because the fuel pump was ruptured. I have since converted to electric and got it running well enough to get it to the ramp and on the trailer. At least...
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    fuel pump frustration

    hi folks, It's been a long long time since I have been here. After 10 years I just got another boat. Guess the urge never leaves ya.. Anyway to the point, I have a 95 searay 220, 350 gm engine with a sun deck over the engine, so very tight spaces to work on it.. I got the old pump off, but...
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    Deadman throttle hook up

    Hey guys, been a long time but I'm back...I recently picked up a 15hp omc 2 stroke for a small hydro I built, about mid 80s model, and I am trying to hook up an old quincy deadman throttle to it but the advance plate has too much resistance for the cable...If I take the flywheel off then the...
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    350 cooling problem

    Well once again I humbly call on you folks for some advice...I have spent about an hour with the search and can't seem to find an answer... This is a 1979CC pre alpha drive with a rebuilt engine 5 years ago..On this past Sunday it was running fine, I started it up on Thursday and...
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    rule 1000 bilge pump replacement

    I have a friend that has a searay I/O and the pump is burned out..he has bought a new replacement 1000 but the instructions for mounting it are for a different pump and we can't figure out how to remove the lower section from the upper as we intend to use the original lower section and put the...
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    350 low comp on #3

    Did a lot of searching before I posted this, Its been a while since I've been here,,I had such good advise from folks about 5 years ago for my rebuild, that I had no need to come back, that and moving to a rural area with no affordable internet service pretty much took me out of the forum game...
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    engine choice

    I have a 3 point hydro I built and need a motor for it.. I'm not going to race it in sanctioned races so no need to stay within class rules..the biggest concern is that the motor needs to be around 70lbs. so it will need to be a two stroke. and used as I'm on a budget....just wanted to get you...
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    fuel filter/water separator question

    A couple actually.. Have any of you guys ever cut one open, how do they separate the water from the fuel? The other question is can i reuse one that has loaded up with water and not separating anymore if I empty it and let it dry out for a while...? This is on a 1979 350 merc I/O
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    It's good to see you all

    I have been away for a while,,glad to see that the rest of you have not...anyway, just wanted to say hi.............
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    boat without motor

    Hi folks, was wondering if any of you guys ever heard of a dealership selling a boat without a motor. My sis has a great 115 yamaha and a piece of junk boat..
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    yamaha road star

    well it's been 35 years since I had a motorcycle, (started a family and didn't want the gamble of getting run down), but thats all behind me now.. I like the looks of the harley soft tails but don't have the cash for one of those so the yammy looks real good for the money. any of you folks had...
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    vintage slide projector

    Hi folks, I have an old revere/wollensak 808 slide projector, 50's era, that is missing the heat absorbing glass lens in the optical system. (my fault, I was replacing the drive belt on the darn thing and accidently dropped the lens on the floor.) I tried ebay, lots of kodak but no revere 808's...
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    dropping the water level in KY

    The USACE is dropping the water level of lake cumberland from 723 to 680. apparently the dam is is leaking and they are afraid it could possibly wash out..I hate this for all you folks that live there.. I'm on watts bar and if they dropped it 40 feet the whole thing would be gone... :'(
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    welding and bending stainless tubing

    Ive noticed several folks here have a good knowledge of welding and i was wondering how hard it is to weld and bend stainless tubing. The stern rail on my old sailboat got into a fight with the dock and lost...So I was thinking of designing another one and then try my hand at welding.. I can by...
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    building a hardtop for a pontoon

    Hi folks, My Sis has a 20' party hut and thinks she would like to put a hard top on the back 16' or so. anyone have any plans or ideas? sure would appriciate any info you guys could give...Thanks......
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