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  1. tpenfield

    Engine running 🔥

    Try it and see, 'we' have no way of knowing for sure.
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    Bravo3 lower unit casing replacement

    The casing is trashed. I am wondering if it may be easier all around to just buy a used outdrive? :unsure: How does the upper unit look?
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    Timing for 1990 liberator 221 w/454

    There are a few threads here on iBoats about the Spitfire EEM, so maybe take a look at those threads. I would think the base timing would be the same as for most/all 454's (8˚ BTDC) . . . but who knows. My roller cam 454's (gen 6) were 8˚ . . . same as my older 454.
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    HF 1.5w Solar Panel for trickle charge dual battery system?

    Battery isolation is so that the batteries are not joined by the single solar panel. It is fairly common to have isolators with shore power or solar where a single voltage source is charging several batteries that need to be independent, unless joined by other means (battery switch, etc)
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    Bravo3 lower unit casing replacement

    Special tools and outdrive service manual. Else, you will probably fail.
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    Sharing fresh water intake from one engine to a second engine

    Thanks for asking the question . . . My comments. The Port outdrive impeller is probably worn, but not highly damaged, so it is able to pump sufficient water when the RPM's are up and the boat is at speed. Some truth to the idea that the pressure around the outdrive while at cruising speed is...
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    HF 1.5w Solar Panel for trickle charge dual battery system?

    For a single or dual battery set-up, and just maintaining the batteries, not really charging them up, I would go about 15 watts. You may only get about 60% of the panel rating, as you will want a solar charging regulator. Many trickle chargers (battery maintainers) are about 400ma. That's...
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    fiberglass gurus, need advice.

    I know, but it may not be an issue for a mounting pad
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    fiberglass gurus, need advice.

    As an alternative to wood, you might consider some Starboard roughed up with some 50 grit. Apply some plastic drop cloth pressed down over the area while the resin cures for s smooth finish.
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    Electrical question

    Is there also a 'keep alive' wire? got any pictures or diagrams to share.
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    Chaparral 270 Signature Depth Finder Settings

    you can probably download the depth finder manual . . . what brand of depth finder is it?
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    Need info on plastic tanks in the engine well

    No . . . but the fill fixtures on the deck would give an indication since the (waste, water, fuel) will be located near their respective tanks.
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    1988 Rogue 2420

    Looking good (y)
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    Baja boat identification

    Baja 236
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    Cabin ceiling Upholstery

    You will probably find that the foam backing on the headliner material has disintegrated and it will be a challenge to get it to stay in place. Since you'd have to expose it to apply adhesive, you may as well just install new headliner material. BTDT.
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Can holder . . . . :LOL:
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    Outdrive Limit switch replacement

    Greetings . . . Which brand/model outdrive?
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    What age of i/o style boat should I not consider buying?

    Consider Mid-2000's and up. A lot of the boats that still used wood (and there are many) were switching to rot-resistant wood ( aka 'Perma Panel and Greenwood XL) around that time.. The outdrives were addressing early corrosion issues better. The fuel injected engines were into their 3rd...
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    Advice on a 4 winns restoration

    Nothing screams quality like rotting wood as loosely sprayed chopper gun fibers. :rolleyes: Time to break out the Sawzall and start the cut 'n gut.
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    Shocking experience

    that's OK . . . we will be here. (y)
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