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    Project Tandem Axle trailer finished

    except for some minor adjustments and some cosmetic items and a winch replacement.<br /><br />This is where it went from/to:<br /><br />Old:<br /> <br /><br />New:<br />
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    Offset

    Anyone know the standard offset for trailers? I need to order new wheels for my tandem axle and have found some I like that have a 3.5" or 3.75 offset.<br /><br />Also, standard trailer rims seem to have a capacity of 1860lbs in 14" sizes. The rims I am looking at have a 1600lb rating each...
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    Bellows Adhesive??

    Will be installing all new bellows on my Mercruiser #1R this year. Is bellows adhesive still used?
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    Project Tandem Axle, Help Needed -- Update 5/17

    Ok, I need to make a decision on replacing the coupler on my project trailer. It has to be replaced, but I'm torn as to the best way. The trailer is made of 4" channel steel exhect for the 2" square tubing that holds the winch post. The tube is welded to the a-frame coupler, so other...
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    Rochester 2GC rebuild

    I just finished rebuilding my Rochester 2GC, electric choke for my '76 Ford/Mercruiser 302. Not to bad of a job, but I'm having brain block. Everything went smoothly until I went to re-install the linkage on the carb. The choke plate has spring tension to close applied by the choke spring. At...
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    Single axle or Tandem?

    What would you put under a 19' boat that is 2800lbs full of fuel and ready to go? It currently has a 2500lb single that is being replaced.
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    Looking at project trailer

    Ok, I'm looking at a project trailer for my mostly finisged project boat. The trailer is an older tandem axle with an ancient surge brake system. I have looked it over and the frame and axles look to be in good shape. Outside of that, everything else would be going. New tires, wheels, bunks...
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    Another 2bbl to 4bbl question

    Ok, as I get the boat ready each spring, I get the upgrade bug. This year I'm looking at the carb again. I'va asked a variation of this before, but thought I'd throw it out again with better info.<br /><br />The engine is a '76 Ford 302 that was completely rebuilt 2 years ago with items like...
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    '74 20hp plugs and carb kit

    I will be rderinga manual on this motor, but until then, what are the correct plugs for it? Also, onyone know why you can't seem to get a carb kit for it? Only gasket kits.
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    Need Help Finding info on OMC 260

    Re: Need Help Finding info on OMC 260 I've never had a stringer drive, but I have heard from those that have had years of trouble free service from them with proper maintenance. Not disagreeing with bondo, as it seems that most would choose something other than a stringer, they made them for...
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    Convert roller to roller/bunk?

    As I start on my trailer to get it refurbed, I'm beginning to wonder about it. I'll attach a picture and explain my concerns.<br /><br /> <br /><br />This trailer has 16 rollers arranged in groups of 4. All 16 need replacement. I am concerned that they do not provide enough support to the...
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    Steering replacement options

    I'm looking at upgrading the steering on the V-195 this spring. The existing rack/pinion single cable system is 30 years old and has some play in it. The drive is a Mercruiser #1 with a 302 Ford at about 225hp without power steering. The current plan is to install a new Teleflex rack system. I...
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    Modifying flame arrestor

    I have an extra used flame arrestor for my Mercruiser 888 (Ford 302, 2bbl carb). Knowing that the engine is sitting in a very hot engine bay sucking hot air through a very restrictive flame arrestor, I've been working on ways to get more cool air to the engine. What if I attached some form of...
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    New arrival

    SBN, not to try to 1-up you, but here's my new arrival :D . This is our first child. Rayna Michelle was born yesterday, 5lbs 10oz of healthy baby. Mom and baby are perfect. Her little hands can't reach aroung my finger.<br /><br />
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    Deleted, please ignore, wrong place

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    Refurbing Galvanized trailer some

    Ok, my trailer is on my project list for the winter. It is a single axle galvanized roller trailer. All 16 rollers need replacing and it generally looks bad. I just installed some nice LED lights, so that is good, and the wincha nd jack are new. I had thought about converting the standard...
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    1969-71 merc 20hp

    I have an old Mercury 2cyl 20hp, probably a '69-71. It was running when stored in a shed 7 years ago, but the carb needed rebuild. This engine has some sentimental value as it is the motor my brother and I used as kids so I would like to get it back running and redone. When it was put up, the...
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    Odd tach behavior after Pertronix install

    I'm hoping someone here has run into this before. Earlier this year I converted my old points/resistance wire/30 year old coil to a new Pretronix Ignitor 2 and a Pertronix Flamethrower coil. The upgrade is doing everything I had hoped it would. Before the upgrade, the tach would show about...
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    Rollers

    My mid-80's load rite trailer is in desperate need of new rollers. It currently has regular black wobble rollers held on by a pin driven through the shaft. Can these wobbles be safely replaced by something like the ribbed poly rollers made by Tie-Down? They come in nice convenient 4 packs and...
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    Rub rail

    Anyone ever use rope as a replacement rubrail? I want to replace the battered rubrail on my bowrider but anew $200 rubrail isn't in the budget and would be too easy. I'm thinking of using some 3/4" or so braided (nylon??) rope at Home Depot I found for about $0.30 a foot or about $15 to do the...
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