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  1. tpenfield

    Exhaust component inspection due to slight overheating

    It's a little hard to tell from the pictures, but it looks like you have a FULL closed cooling system. (as opposed to a HALF system) Flappers won't matter on overheating. They usually last a couple of years before they are toast. My 'SWAG' is . . . I would be checking the raw water side...
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    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    I want to be the '7th' person :D
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    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    Funny thing is that people don't seem to gripe about restoring old cars. You would think the same about restoring old boats. :unsure: I guess restoring old cars is more 'fun' . . . :D
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    looking for info 1984 invader cuddy cabin

    Greetings and welcome to iBoats . . . If you Google "1984 Invader Boat Brochure" some stuff comes up, but not much. Stuff like this . . . . . If you know the specific model, that also helps in the search. Generally there was not a lot of info published for boats 'back in the day'. Maybe...
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    Another crazy car question...

    Temperature rise creates pressure, . . . But I would think there should be pressure relief (somewhere) . . .
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    Glastron SX 175 Gas Smell

    You can use the vent line as the pressure source, but the general idea is to have everything else sealed. Also, it is best to pressure test a tank that is fully emptied. You won't need much more than a bicycle pump to get the 3 psi. If you can get a fume detector, that could help isolate the...
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    Vintage Mercury Cooling Issue

    Yes, it is a wicked pissah :ROFLMAO: Just glad to have the motor back running. (y)
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    Vintage Mercury Cooling Issue

    Update . . . The cooling system test went OK and I assembled the rest of the motor today. Here it is running once again, now with a healthy telltale stream. . . So, (hopefully), I am all set for next season :D Thanks @racerone for your tip on the plastic piece (that melted). That was...
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    Winterizing indoor stored boat.

    I'm late to the party, but here are my comments . . . How important are these processes when the boat is stored like mine is? It's out of the elements, although may occasionally, but briefly hit sub-32 degree temps. The main risk is if you have an extraordinary weather event or pattern...
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    Antifreez

    The -50˚F is a 'pipe burst rating', not a freeze point. A pipe burst rating is when the liquid will freeze to the point of being able to burst a copper pipe. The rating was established by the plumbing industry in the 1930's (+/-). If you read the fine print on the jug and/or documentation on...
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    Quit My Job . . .

    Yes, I could do that . . . next time at HF I'll get some. Probably will need to add a couple more members to the frame at the base to keep it square.
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    Quit My Job . . .

    My project Du Jour was making this rack for the rolls of vinyl. I have a 50 lb. roll of vinyl coming in a few days. Still got to get a few more pipe rods for the heavier rolls. .
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    Advice on transom , stringers and floor rebuild

    Yes, the industrial sewing machines have long life spans. You will probably want to learn to do the maintenance on the machine yourself. Timing of the needle vs. bobbin hook is one of the more critical things to be able to check & adjust. Will this be your first go at upholstery sewing? (not...
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    Vintage Mercury Cooling Issue

    Quick Update . . . I got the (melted) plastic seal replaced with the phenolic version and a new gasket. Also cleaned up some of the water passages. The powerhead is back on . . . Still more bits and pieces to assemble. I think I might try to run some water through the cooling system via the...
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    Humility

    Yes, and think about it . . if the Apollo mission had been further along when the service module O2 tank blew and the LEM had descended to the moon . . . they would have been stranded.
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    Humility

    Yup big numbers . . . IIRC from my younger days, typical orbiting velocity is about 16K mph and 'escape' velocity is upwards of 26K mph. Since the spacecraft ends up getting pulled in by the Moon's gravity, I'm not sure the craft needs to quite get to escape velocity. I just checked the...
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    Quit My Job . . .

    I am still getting things set up so the portable tables are just to get me by for a while. I do need a light, as I did have one when I was doing the seats last year. Not sure it made the trip from my summer house to home base :unsure: My plan is to spend money on the shop as I make profits...
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    Quit My Job . . .

    Now that the weather has gotten cold(er), I am mostly doing the IT Consulting and the Marine Upholstery work. . . . Working on my house exterior is pretty much on hold. I did install a new basement bulkhead on Monday. . I picked up the seating of a Chris Craft the other day . . . Some fairly...
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    Reattach cap to hull

    I know . . . :D . . . maybe that's why we don't see folks taking the cap off any of those boats. Of course on a re-build, assuming done right, maybe permanent is OK :unsure:
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    Checking for rot

    I would think you will find at least high levels of moisture, if not some areas of rot, in a 37 year old boat. Drill some 1/4" holes in the engine bay stringers , bulkhead and transom within 2" of the hull and see if you get water, mush, or dry wood. You could also drill just slightly through...
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