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  1. matt167

    Is it worth replacing my transom here? (I have NEVER done fiber glass repair)

    It busted because it is rotted. Probably $2k for the transom these days. Probably another $2k for stringers and deck that it likely needs it too
  2. matt167

    1966 Evinrude 60hp Charging System (Generator or Alternator) Build or Buy

    There are no replies because this path generally isn't gone down. The engine itself runs a magneto and can be pull started. Battery not required to get you home. I think there were 2 charging systems used on that vintage. One under the flywheel and then the other was a side mounted generator...
  3. matt167

    A couple of quick Edelbrock ?'s

    I think the standard coating is some sort of zinc coating which a lot of carbs are. The Endurashine is a fake nickle coating that I would think is bad for carb cleaner to use. I would buy the screws from Edelbrock. Even Advance Auto probably has them
  4. matt167

    Question about an alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive

    True in some cases and all cases if you miss a payment. But Affirm shows that when you pick your terms. It's usually past a 3 month period but sometimes longer. I got my cell phone through Visible at 0% with Affirm. I still have not paid it off due to not costing me anything. It's $20/ month...
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    Question about an alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive

    Affirm is a great option if you can't afford it all at once. It's not a credit card. It acts as small loans on your terms but only the total borrowed goes against your credit. Some retailers offer zero percent financing. It's how I afforded my new outboard. I did terms that I could afford and...
  6. matt167

    Were Star Trek V's just not that popular

    As I recall they were Starcrafts little more than Jonboat model. Some were center console, some were tiller steer
  7. matt167

    Upgrading trailer tires and rims - need advice

    It's not. My shop sells almost exclusively the Vantra and they are all marked Korea.
  8. matt167

    Upgrading trailer tires and rims - need advice

    A bias ply has not been available in a passanger/ truck tire for quite some time, with a few specialty exceptions
  9. matt167

    Upgrading trailer tires and rims - need advice

    His sizes are common trailer sizes and he's listed them as bias ply options with the D instead of the R
  10. matt167

    Upgrading trailer tires and rims - need advice

    $106 for galvanized rims alone? I'd have to check but that seems about 50% high. I could be wrong. As for the size. I would think 205/75R14 would be 2" taller and about as big as you can go. Get a Hankook Vantra Trailer tire. They are radial and aside from the Goodyear Endurance ( out of...
  11. matt167

    Maxum 17' carpet removal

    I think it would have to be fiberglassed first for this to work at all., being the carpet fibers need to absorb the resin However you want any advice and the best advice is don't.
  12. matt167

    Rec gas prices???

    $4.19 for regular as of yesterday. I'm glad that I bought my 25hp Suzuki last year. it uses hardly any fuel
  13. matt167

    2brl mercarb to Holley 2brl?

    It's a Rochester base mounting pattern.. But tuning that will extremely hard due to oxygen sensor limitations ( They don't live long once they get wet ). The Holley self learning, and the system is among the best. But it complicates what is simple and basic but just works when it comes to...
  14. matt167

    Connecting 1962 controls to 2004 motor

    Could it work... I 'think'. Since type 33C/3300 cables are what the 2004 Suzuki would use from the factory, and the OMC, can be adapted to use them... Yes mechanically it might work. As long as the control pushes or pulls the cables in the correct direction, or can be adapted to do so. As for...
  15. matt167

    Oil pan size

    fill it up with liquid to where a windadge tray would sit and see how many quarts that is. Thereabouts will be 'full'... If it has the dipstick tube in the pan, that is even easier. Keep in mind that a big block engine will use about 3 quarts of the oil pan capacity while running. So if you had...
  16. matt167

    Mercruiser 7.3 d-tronic diesel

    It's the same 7.3L that International Navistar built and Ford called the 7.3 Powerstroke. Mercruiser use was short lived, and so parts will be hard to find.. Yours is brand new but eventually you will need parts.
  17. matt167

    planning first trip to thousand islands

    Were fairly simple. a nice motel would do. It would probably allow an extra day of stay within the same budget
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    planning first trip to thousand islands

    When I looked for random dates in June, A bay hotel's hovered around $200 per night, but Clayton had hotels just as nice for $100 per night. a few mins drive is worth $100. We have places of interest in both Clayton and A Bay. I will probably launch and retrieve as I don't know if every...
  19. matt167

    planning first trip to thousand islands

    Hotel most likely. Probably in Clayton as the rates are much cheaper. I have not booked anything yet since I don't know exactly when yet
  20. matt167

    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    The plywood you use better be exterior rated and at least Exposure 1. You can get away with CDX, but BCX or ACX will be a little nicer.. liquid transom solutions won't work on a tinny. not well at least.. I'd be looking at Coosa
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