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    1987 5.7 inboard engines

    Tried a search and couldn't come up with anything, so forgive me if this is a repetitive question. Are these engines 350 chevy blocks with some volvo parts added on or are the stand alone Volvo engines. As I searched I saw there engines were 5.7- 5.0-7.4-4.3 that mirror the GM numbers. Are the...
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    Is this site messed up or is my computer wacked ?

    I can read entire posts when I am NOT logged in. When I log in I can scroll about 3/4 of the way down on a topic and then it locks up.Log out and I can read the entire post/topic.This is the only site it happens on. Also I love how someone asks a question/has a issue and when people that are...
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    Mercruiser manual #5 Att. Moderators

    All the service manuals but Number 5 load up. Is there a issue with this ?
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    Merc 3.7 drive swap for Merc 120 ?

    Front of bullet is starting to weap oil on 1979 Mercruiser "3.7" and I have 2 good "120" drives taking up space in the garage.Will try some JB weld in slightly pitted area.If that does not work we go to my question. I know I can swap out the different gears,just do not want to pay for it.I was...
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    Looking for info on Michigan prop

    Have a trashed out- Michigan smc 380 cup-[ that is the only marking stamped on prop] trying to find out what pitch and diam this is. Searched EB and found a 378 that was 15 1/2 x 19 and thats as close as I can find. Just bought as is,as is I am rebuilding the engine and have never had it in the...
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    Carb Model number for 470 ?

    Rebuilding my 470 2 barrel.I picked up a 4 barrel intake manifold for it. Need to know the Rochester model number. Would also like opinions on other carbs vs the stock carb, [like a Holly].Also are the cfm ratings the same for the 470 - would a 650 vs 750 make any difference ? Is there anything...
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    470 hp rating question.

    Looking at a couple of them and one, 89 3.7xl, is listed at 180hp the other is maybe 84 ,188hp. They are both 4 barrels,so did they change there rating system or is there a actual difference in them. The original being 170,how many other variations of hp did they make or is that it,170,180 and...
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    470 conversion to 4.3

    Ready to buy boat that has a 470 with low compression in #3 136-130-105-135. I can buy a running 1988 470 with good compression for 500.00 or pick up a hull with a 4.3 drive line for 12-1500...Will the 4.3 fit in the engine compartment would be my first question.Are the depths of the engine...
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    Two vs three blades

    Currently running a two blade 21" @ 6 grand. If I switch to a 3 blade 21" will I lose rpm's ? and if so how much. 15' tunnel hull with a 150 Tower,total weight incl driver 8-900lbs.
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    Type of rivets used to secure floor to ribs ??

    I have searched the forums and think it will be easier just to ask this[ I am sure ] played out question. Replacing floor and wondering what size and type of rivets to go with. Do I try and use the old holes in the ribs and go with maybe 1/4" rivets or drill new ones and go with a smaller size...
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    Looking for Barato2, lower windshield available for starcheif

    Bararto2 your inbox/sentbox is full. Will not accept PM. Cabin and lower glass is available.Upper shield is sold.Send me PM if still interested.Anyone else looking send me a PM in case Barato2 decides to go in a different direction.
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    1963 Starchief retrofit

    Turning her into a lean,mean,waterfowl fighting machine.Will be removing the cabin which has all the original glass intact,upper/ lower windshield ,window frames unharmed as well. No grab rails on roof,shoot me a pm if interested.
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    "Transom saver"

    Picked up transom saver for outboard,had no instructions for setting the proper angle of motor.Should the motor be tilted as high as possible,45 degress or mass of motor weight directly over transom.:confused:
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    Cost for transporting from Ca. to NY

    Looking at a 15' with trailer, located in Ca. Would have to be transported to Western NY.Anywhere from Syracuse to Buffalo give or take 100 miles. Some truckers do not like to drive empty and run cars and such back to there home area for a reasonable fee. Any suggestions or ideas as to what it...
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    My New Project

    I bought a 1954 Cambridge . I know MFG started in 1955 so this may be a prototype. The Stirling trailer ,which is sweet, is registered as a 1954 and that in itself is reason for me to believe she was built then.The rubrail is not rubber and all the ones I have seen pics of are,so is that...
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    Looking at a Orion, some ?

    I am going to look at a Orion and had a few questions What year did they switch from the "smooth" design to the lapstrake design? I have noticed both designs for this model,I am looking at non lap design. She is missing her windshield, any out there, or use a Taylor? I believe there...
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    What to power her with?

    Forum seems a little slow so I will throw this out there.What would you put on the 67 Westy? I have a 50hp 1973 Merc inline 4. I am going to look at a 60hp 1964 sportfour Evinrude.What would look more period correct?Not sure when they year they started making the sportfour or for how long, same...
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    How many boat company's made........

    Just wondering how many company's made "lapstreak" boats out of glass. I can think of Thompson with there tunnel drive and thats about it, besides MFG. I would think that some smaller business's made them. Anyone have any more to add to the list?
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    Discoloration of gelcoat or how I bought a Westfield

    Well my quest for the right MFG continues. Looking at a 1965 Edinboro and my big issue is a few random spots where the color is off. It goes from white to a off color greyish white. Most notable is where the transom and side of boat meet, a spot high on the bow line and just below the rub rail...
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    Switched gears from Eddy to Niagara

    Well after examining the Eddy it was just to far gone for me to put the time into her.Too many issues and not enough time and space to address them all. Lower unit was buried halfway up the prop in the ground from sitting on flat tires,black type mold all over her,all trim pulled or falling off...
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