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    97 SeaRay 175 project boat hull weeping question

    Whew...making me tired just reading about all your work !! Now I know why I prefer aluminum boats....keep up the good work !!!
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    No Redline

    Years back, I used some red paint, small pointed brush and some masking tape to add my own !! Being very visual was more noticible than trying to read small numbers !!
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    Johnson Seahorse 7.5 outboard 1956 - what is it worth today?

    The only way your gonna get any real money is to make it in running condition with a good clean tank, even then only a couple hundred in running condition.. As is, lucky to get 50 bucks if not frozen...
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    I need a tool, don't know what it's called...

    2.0 = .078" and 2.5 = .098" So buy pin gages in that range....
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    4.5hp evinrude outboard stopping above shift speed on a lake only

    Without specific test results that were ask for, we can't help....even though we would like to !!
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    40hp '67 super seahorse top speed.

    Check compression on motor...if motor is running at its peak, what rpm are you getting at wot ?? Anything else is a guess, you need rpm at wot on a proper running motor !! Trihulls have drag from there design, no way around it. It won't be as fast as a tinnie with the same motor. Check your...
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    pulls right at wot

    Your friend is correct, weight balance can make a big difference in steering !! Keep adjusting the tab, you will find the sweet spot. As far as the steering wheel being off....I understand, that would drive me nuts, may not hurt anything, but would still drive me nuts !!
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    New prop for my boat

    Due to their design, pontoons take a lot of Hp to create speed....doesn't seem like it should, but that is the way it works. If you see pontoons pulling tubers and other toys theyvhave big engines!! Near me there is a family with a big toon, three logs, probably 28 ft long, and they pull toys...
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    crest liner 14 sportsman on a ez loader trailer

    Also get that trailer set up so the boat centers itself and glides up into position !! Having the right setup has everything to do with making the launch and retrieve go easy and keeping your feet dry !! From your pics, you need some side guides, simple, easy to install and makes a big...
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    97 SeaRay 175 project boat hull weeping question

    Glad to hear !! Now you will be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor !!
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    1997 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI blown head gasket

    Yes...do both sides !! If they were original gaskets, they were 26 yrs old, you really cant complain....
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    97 SeaRay 175 project boat hull weeping question

    Hope you are wearing some serious resperators, those glass shards and dust particles will tear up your lungs in short order!!! No need to end up in the hospital before your done !!
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    DIY Plumber

    Why didn't I think of that....so easy and simple...wonder if he applied for a patent ?
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    Exhaust manifold discovery?

    That is a pretty serious crack, hate to see what the rest of the block looks like !! Quite noticible...you didn't see this before purchase ??
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    Second mortgage for a carb?

    No one said boating was cheap !! However, just because they advertise that price doesn't mean they sell any at that price !! People have a tendency to ask crazy prices for something they think is scarce, but how many actually sell ?? I have always had better experiences rebuilding with a good...
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    Cold compression test question

    No....not as accurate, but will still give valuable info. Basically you are lookung to see if there is enough compression for the motor to run, and are the cylinders within specs to each other. Typically you would get a little higher comp reading on a warm motor, but just to tell if the motor...
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    88' Force 85hp lower unit oil viscosity

    Have you changed the lube recently to see if there are any metal chips in there. Metal chips can cause a whine..well worth a quick drain and fill to check !!
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    Does the Lower engine mount wear out?

    Just from your pics, it appears the rubber has shrunk from its housing !! Why not replace as long as you have it this far ??
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    Syncing carbs?

    If you have multiple carbs....yes...they require sync to run right. Hope you have a " factory" service manual to follow to the letter !! No place to cut corners here!! Also use a factory rebuild kit with new parts, just quick clean and put back together rarely works !!
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    Wheel bearing grease "oozing"

    Your right, shouldn't have said that.....I do the same thing for preventative maintenence, but....a few years back, one of the BB came out somehow and the grease all flung out . As I was backing into my barn the wheel came off ( after driving 65 mph for a half hour) axle end was destroyed and...
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