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    Oil seal driver tool

    What does everyone use to press in the oil seals on their water pumps when changing impellers??? I don't want to have to purchase a oil seal driver if I don't have to. Thanks.~Leo
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    Oil seal driver tool

    What does everyone use to press in the oil seals on their water pumps when changing impellers??? I don't want to have to purchase a oil seal driver if I don't have to. Thanks.~Leo
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    Water pump kit for 4.3 mercruiser

    Went to fire up the boat today and wasn't getting water from the muffs up to the engine. The intakes are all clear and it's the impeller.I pulled the lower unit off and took out the pump housing.My question is what water pump kit do I need? Looking on Iboats I think it's the Sierra 18-3317 kit...
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    Need help getting pics to load

    Trying to post some pics can't get them to attach to my post Please help.
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    Sunbrella wrinkles

    Will the wrinkles in my sunbrella material relax themselves out? I am ready to start putting the snaps on but it has some slight creases from sitting.Should I wait or will they work out when I stretch it? Bruce58 I took your advice and am sewing a 1 inch wide webbing around the seams.Your...
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    Making a Bow cover and Top

    I want to replace the snap on bow cover and bimini style top that snaps to my windshield.I already have sunbrella material.I don't know what tools are needed and where to start with this project.How do you get the buttons to line up just right with the ones on the boat?? How do you get it to be...
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    Making a Bow cover and Top

    Hi everyone I have installed new motor redid all the interior added new carpet and completly rewired the dash when I added new gauges and switches.Now I want to replace the snap on bow cover and the bimini style top that snaps to the windshield. I have new sunbrella material and the old covers...
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    painting an old boat

    I am wanting to repaint an old fiberform fiberglass boat 14ft.My question is can I paint right over the old gelcoat? There are the obvious places where I have done some work to repair spider cracks and what not but the areas where the gel coat was fine I'm not sure if I can paint right over that...
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    Cleaning boat interior.What to use?

    I know I have read it in here before but can't find the post. What do you use to clean and protect your boats interior.I have some spider doo spots but other than a little dusty it's all brand new.Please Help ASAP. And thanks to those who respond.:)
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    Speedometer tubing question

    While completely redoing the interior on my boat I noticed the factory pitot tubing was coiled and tied up.It seemed to me there is a lot of exess tubing here.Is there a reason for this or is it just what they may have done when building the boat.? Also would this extra tube give me an...
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    Help with hinges

    Does anyone know if the sell those hydraulic hinges like on the hatchback on cars? I need small ones like 8 inches or so. Please help ASAP. And thankyou,Leo
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    Trailer tire size (HELP)

    Thanks Bob,Frankie and Jeepman I went to pick the tires up and the guy sold them already.This after telling him I was on my way with cash in hand. Some people :mad:Luckily I did not have to drive far and it wasn't too much time wasted.Bob I did not see any other #s on the tires.Also it's a...
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    Trailer tire size (HELP)

    The tires on my trailer say 78 R 14 on the sidewall.I can't see anything else. My question is can I put a set of ST 205/75 D 14 on as a set of replacements? Please help as I am going to pick these up as soon as I can find out if they will fit. Thanks to all who reply.Leo
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    4.3 motor install BIG THANKS

    Well back in april 07 I was in here looking for info about replacing the motor in a 17ft Larson I hadbought.It had a new motor which the owner did not winterize correctly and cracked the block.Yes it rains a ton here in Seattle but it does get cold as well.Soon after my home computer crashed and...
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    Please help tell me the difference

    I am trying to find out the difference's between marine pistons,cranks and rods and automotive . I get everything else just want to know if I get an automotive block replacement can I use those parts in the motor or are there differences and if so what are they,I don't see any problem but...
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    4.3L motor

    Hey BJ I was interested in your motor and dont know if my email reached you or not .:confused: :confused: Once again everyone I am in need of a 4.3L block only. O and by the way I bought this boat with the cracked block. Hoping it was just a blown head gasket but no such luck. Still for the...
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    Wanted 4.3L GM V6 block

    Hi to everyone. I am in need of a 4.3L V6 block 1999 or newer!!! Does anyone know where I can find one to replace the cracked block I have? I don't need a rebuilt motor just the block or block and heads. Please email if you can help and I really appreciate any info or help in finding this...
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