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  1. matt167

    5.8 OMC Cobra motor replacement

    You can swap to a Chevy with a number of parts ( Mercruiser swap most economical ) OR, you can get a 5.8L/351W from I think a 1994-1997 Ford F150/250/350 ( 1996 for F150 however ). The only reason the year matters is because of the roller cam and the required distributor gear.. You'll need...
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    Are wheel locks the way to go?

    I used to use a pin lock for the coupler when hooked to my truck as I bought a new trailer. But then it dawned on me that the draw bar was only pinned in place. Now I lost the key to the lock and just pin it. At the end of the day it’s not going to stop a thief.
  3. matt167

    Fuel System questions for Mercruiser 260 EFI Conversion

    Holley sniper does have a marine version. But it’s not a huge upgrade over a carb
  4. matt167

    7.5 gamefisher

    I had a couple minutes to glance at sears parts direct. And I’m seeing this motor as having points. So would a Nova II ignition module work to bypass them? I happen to have a few. I’ve never worked on a 2 stroke techumseh except an old Toro snowblower. I know I can file the points and change the...
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    7.5 gamefisher

    217-586751 is the model
  6. matt167

    Bought a rotted boat

    Watch YouTube videos on boats where the transom collapsed and sinks. Then decide if your family is worth the risk. Floor is rotted so is transom
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    7.5 gamefisher

    I don’t think this one is a Force. It looks like the white one that Musti has on YouTube except it’s black. It’s air cooled and has a lawn mower type blower housing under the cover making me think it’s a techumseh engine and I think an Eska built ob
  8. matt167

    7.5 gamefisher

    I don't. It's black, thinking 80's model. I didn't pay 'that' much attention to it when he asked as the Evinrude 4hp is a 2 pull starter. BUT 7.5 is more than 4 so there is that.. If we can get it going, it's worth trying. He bought the motor with a 6 gallon tank for like $60 at an auction
  9. matt167

    HELP! 2000 Silverline Window

    At least 2-3 companies will manufacture out of acrylic if you have a broken window. It’s spendy
  10. matt167

    7.5 gamefisher

    My girlfriends father has one of these for his little boat. Never had it running. Spins with compression. I know it’s not a first choice in fact I have a good running evinrude 4hp to give him. But what should we do to get it going? I know it’s a techumseh 2 stroke power head. Will a 4hp plane a...
  11. matt167

    1958 Starcraft Jupiter

    It says 4 passangers at 150 lbs or 700lbs combined as I recall But then like 935 including the motor. I have a Holiday 14 so one size smaller than a Jupiter I think
  12. matt167

    1958 Starcraft Jupiter

    I think it’s always been 150lbs. My 1966 StarCraft is
  13. matt167

    Trim/tilt rams: delete?

    No offense but if you can’t afford the pump, you can’t afford the fuel. Check ebay as used pumps are often found for little of nothing ( in marine parts cost terms ) and the biggest failure is the relays. They are serviceable units
  14. matt167

    Bow mount fuel tank. Balance?

    I’m not sure the transom has space for tabs. It may really need a whale tail. Even though I don’t like the idea
  15. matt167

    Ram 5.7L hemi engine tick, misfire cyl 3

    Yup. My girlfriend has a 15 ram Hemi that started ticking. Friend of mine has a 16 that has the misfire. I told her to have it checked because it’s either the manifolds or the valve train on those. Both are common. I’d put a used engine in it and redo the cams
  16. matt167

    1972 20hp Sea King... Any parts avail

    It's a Chrysler. Some stuff can be had. I would forgo the purple dye and use marine TCW3 oil and marine gear oil as well. TCW3 is made from a different oil base and marine gear oil has emulsifiers for situations like a leaky lower unit
  17. matt167

    08 Mustang Advice

    Those have 2 chains and the idlers are always a mess.. Requires pulling engine. Usually means used or new engine. Many shops won’t do chains on them
  18. matt167

    Bow mount fuel tank. Balance?

    I know a doel fin may work but drilling a $6k motor is a last resort. Doing the 30hp conversion is on my mind but voids warranty
  19. matt167

    Delta Dawn- ‘72 Chieftain

    Splash well generally can stay. You pull the caps and the strip over the transom and in bolt the splash well supports off the transom and it pulls out. Coosa is a good option but not required
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    Delta Dawn- ‘72 Chieftain

    Transom replacement is basically the same for any tin StarCraft ob
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