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    Alpha lower unit crack in strange place?

    Thanks for the clarification.I knew it was not the oil cavity .I didnt know about the drain passage though.I typically dig the crap next to the shift shaft out with a screwdriver but will dig deeper next time or get a looong drill bit.Guess I have 2 drains in that lower now.Charlie
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    Alpha lower unit crack in strange place?

    Take a look at pics.This is an alpha drive that I keep as a spare.I have had this for a long time and never noticed since I have several layers of paint on it.I assume empty cavity on inside of the cracked area?? Am I jb welding? Charlie
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    Snap-In Carpet Replacements for 2002 Chaparral 183ss

    Sounds too simple but they are snapincarpet.com Charlie
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    Replacing Lonestar Bow Eye Advice

    On that type of aluminum boat,some of the cleats and hardware were made from soft metals and designed to corrode as a sacrificial anode.Thats probably why the metal eye looks crumbly.Be careful of doing a stainless replacement as the dissimilar metal will affect the aluminum as it is the far...
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    Removing wax marks from gelcoat

    I have done similar at a young age.Have him use a cleaner wax or polish and do a small area and wipe it dry before it cures.Wax on wax off method .So he will actually be waxing off the older recently applied wax.Just be sure to wipe it off immediately.Some waxes can be left on and will still...
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    1999 Regal Commodore 258,26'

    Welcome!!! Regal is an extremely well made boat.I have had 2 and currently have the larger ,older version of yours.Condition report and price play a big part in a decision.Great boat for 2 but a squeeze with kids and if anyone tells you differently,that simply means hey are giving you an opinion...
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    Air conditioning water supply not pumping

    Needing a prime suggests something aint exactly right.Impeller is a good possibility.Also something as simple as an o ring or seal may be needing replacement.Air is entering somewhere for some reason and requiring a prime OR the impeller is not fully intact and cant get things started without...
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    mercruiser lower

    Welcome but NEVER force anything on anywhere!! 1st question,where was your gear shifter ???? Meaning were you in fwd,neutral or rev when attempting to do this??? Lets start there and if you reply you will get more assistance.Charlie
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    Pre-alpha drive -interchangeable?

    Thanks guys.Its only gonna be a spare,hopefully never need to use it.I am told it came off of a Wellcraft Nova with a 390 motor.I am sure those boats never came with anything smaller than a V8.Any easy way to tell the ratio??Thanks again Charlie
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    Pre-alpha drive -interchangeable?

    This is the only photo I have right now.Will take a closer look at it.Charlie
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    Any lasting proven method of painting a prop ??

    Ok thanks guys for trying.I guess there is no actual proven method that works.Nothing like a new prop!! Charlie
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    Pre-alpha drive -interchangeable?

    Wow!!! that many?? I had no idea.All I know is that it is from a Wellcraft Nova with a 390? motor.Old boat for sure./It has a lift ring on the top and horizontal veins /ridges in the upper by the vent hole.Charlie
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    Pre-alpha drive -interchangeable?

    I have available to me a pre alpha drive off of a v8. I like the idea of having a spare drive .Im running twin Alpha drives 1988 Mercruiser 5.0 XL .Can this pre alpha drive work for me as a spare?? Or can the upper or lower be interchanged with my alpha ?? BTW it would be strictly for emergency...
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    Any lasting proven method of painting a prop ??

    oh yes btw im talking about aluminum prop.Charlie
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    Any lasting proven method of painting a prop ??

    Only looking for someone that has repainted a prop and paint stayed on prop after using .I have tried several methods ,primers and paints ,prepwork and always get the same results.Paint loss immediately without prop hitting bottom/sand .Part of my issue is that my props are submerged for 5...
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    2 Fuel Water filters ,2 totally different fuel contents,Fuel pros ,have a look at this

    Are you floating yet Lou? Weather in April sucked and May seems to be worse so far.I got both boats going in a 2 weeks.Charlie
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    2 Fuel Water filters ,2 totally different fuel contents,Fuel pros ,have a look at this

    Those that gave opinions,Thankyou.Some good opinions from most.Thanks again!! I never took the time to see what was in a filter. I was always in a hurry to do some weed killing with the contents.Glad I took a look.Charlie
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    2 Fuel Water filters ,2 totally different fuel contents,Fuel pros ,have a look at this

    Dont sweat a long hypothesis.Especially since you have some experience mixed in.The purpose of this post is for opinions since I was so surprised at what I had seen.Thanks guys!! Charlie
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    2003 5.0 Vortec i/o Tstat housing sensor connection

    ok thanks,will check it out
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    2 Fuel Water filters ,2 totally different fuel contents,Fuel pros ,have a look at this

    too late,I used it for weed killer along my street curb.
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