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  1. matt167

    91' 25 HP Evinrude noise supressor (air box)

    I have a '88 or so 20hp. No silencer/ air box, but there are holes for them
  2. matt167

    Info on Mercruiser 0A494867 170Hp engine.

    If the boat is nice, and the engine runs good, it's worth it. 4.3L replaced the 3.7L and is what the boat would have come with if it were built after 1990 A good tune up wouldn't hurt it if it runs and does not overheat... The cooling system on a 3.7L needs to be kept up to 100% all the time...
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    Info on Mercruiser 0A494867 170Hp engine.

    Yes, it is an alternator, but not in the traditional sense, which is why he couldn't locate it
  4. matt167

    Info on Mercruiser 0A494867 170Hp engine.

    It's not really an alternator on that engine. It is but it isn't. It's basically an outboard stator on the front of the engine. There are alternator kits for it as it's really horrible the way they came from the factory
  5. matt167

    boat project: 1969 glassmaster 17' trihull identification of engine

    Floor needs replaced on a boat with NLA parts makes it Not worth it.. rotted floor is rotted boat. Dumpster filler
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    boat project: 1969 glassmaster 17' trihull identification of engine

    That's an OMC 3.8L which is a Buick motor IIRC... Total money pit. Everything there is NLA.
  7. matt167

    Trailer tires dryrotting again

    Well, beads are ~ok~, we have them at my shop for an as needed basis. If you put those cheap tires on a balancer, you'll find they are out of round, terrible runout and would take a bunch of weight to balance traditionally. You won't notice as much harmonics on a truck as you will a car.. We...
  8. matt167

    Just bought a my first boat. Need some help!

    Ethanol free if you can. 91 octane or better.
  9. matt167

    Steering conversion

    Well, they are partly right, as converting the motor to remote controls will be a chore, BUT, finding the stick steering lever and any mounting hardware should be right off their shelves. The Craig Cats have not changed much over the years
  10. matt167

    After market carb kits

    I was forced to buy chinese kits for my Honda CB 500 Four as Kehin and Honda both stopped making kits . The brass bits are junk. 2 gaskets and the needle valves are all that I could use.
  11. matt167

    Steering conversion

    more modern cats are stick steering. Contact the company, they can probably get you a conversion kit of sorts
  12. matt167

    Boat and trailer Registration NY

    hommade trailer isn't a big deal in NY. DMV office will know what to do. They are common as titled trailers
  13. matt167

    Trailer tires dryrotting again

    I don't think this analogy makes any sense when you put it into the tire world. You can find a 17" car tire for $40, but it's not going to last, it's not going to balance well. Just look at the traction ratings on that tire. It might be branded something like Westlake, Nika or Waterfall.. I...
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    Trailer tires dryrotting again

    Cooper tires are hot garbage these days.. I work at a local tire shop and we quit carrying or even selling any Cooper or their other brands. Out of round, garbage. We were sending back 1 out of every 8 not to long ago due to defect.. Switched to Falken tires and some Kumho. Nicer prices...
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    Trailer tires dryrotting again

    Carslile USA trail for the 12" and under sizes ( 50/50 shot of being USA made ) Goodyear Endurance for 13" and over And Galaxy makes the best 14.5" tires you can buy. Samsons are ones that will get you by. Kenda Loadstar and Carslile Radial Trail HD are good seconds
  16. matt167

    Fuel hose lifespan?

    Any fuel line used in a boat must be non permeable, which is where the grey comes in, as it's a protective layer. Regular fuel hose shouldn't be used. It really does not matter that much, but the codes are there for a reason.. There are exemptions that I'm not thinking of, but I can't...
  17. matt167

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    I've never had trouble finding parts... Old style nail gimbal pins are technically NLA at this point but still found many places. It would take a machine shop no time at all to whip up a set of pins if SHTF and you can't find them
  18. matt167

    Used 40hp two stroke value?

    I like the Tohatsu engines BUT, the 20-35hp 2cyl Johnnyrudes from '76?-'01ish are pretty much bullet proof. They changed very little. You are gaining 10 'real' hp and 5hp as stickered
  19. matt167

    Tricks to hold flywheel to tighten nut

    A chain wrench will work as well, if you don't want a use once and forget about it tool
  20. matt167

    Hangkai 6 hp water pump outlet

    which model? The 6hp 2 stroke should be a cheap copy of an older Yamaha
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