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  1. tractoman

    Trainer ski rope

    I picked up a set of trainer skis with the black plastic bar that goes between the front of the skis and has a loop to connect the dual handle rope. I don't have the rope though. Can anybody describe how the rope is set up to attach to the skis and where the handle for the skier ties into it. I...
  2. tractoman

    Midship cleat?

    Anybody ever add a cleat to the midship area of your boat? I 've been thinking about it because it would be very useful at times when I can't get enough dock to tie up due to other boats sitting there for extended periods loading all there crap.
  3. tractoman

    Colored Rubrail Source?

    I am looking for some colored rubrail to match what's on my boat and also a new clip that covers the seam of two pieces that come together at the stern. Anybody have any ideas where to find it? All I can find seems to be Taco in black, white and gray. I am looking for teal.
  4. tractoman

    Resealing garboard drain flange.

    I've been taking on a quart or so of water into the bilge each of the last few outings. I just had the drive off and bellows are good. I finally poured some water in the bilge with the plug in, and big as you please, the water started to drip out the garboard flange. I have removed it to find...
  5. tractoman

    Alignment Question

    When I did my impeller a few weeks ago, I checked the alignment which seemed good. Splines on the drive shaft to coupler were nice and unworn looking. The gimbal bearing was nice and smooth and there was no rust on the ujoints, drive shaft or gimbal bearing. I've since read about adjusting the...
  6. tractoman

    Greasing gimbal bearing

    Is it OK to hit the gimbal with a few shots of grease while idling on muffs?
  7. tractoman

    Towing with a 96-99 Suburban?

    For those towing with these rigs, do you tow in D which will go into overdrive, or do you leave it in 3 to stay out of overdrive. My '98 does not have a tow/haul mode, so even on the freeway in D the rpm's drop under 2k. I've been towing in 3rd to keep the rpm's up and keep the trans fluid...
  8. tractoman

    Anyone use an Anchor Buddy?

    I am camping for a few nights and will keep the boat along shore at the campsite. I am thinking of using an anchor buddy. I know this is what they are meant for, but has anyone used them? These are a bungee anchor line to pull the boat away from shore when anchored and then you use another line...
  9. tractoman

    How much effect does weight have

    Can you tell when you have more or less weight in your boat? We took out some friends this weekend and the boat seemed to take longer to get on plane and work more to get up to cruising speed. I figure our fiends and their gear added about 550lbs that we are not used to. Would this amount of...
  10. tractoman

    Rubber Gasket in Bell housing

    Manual #14 says it must be properly positioned and glued in bell housing. Is bellows adhesive OK and when or where is it properly positioned? My old one came out with the drive so I don't know where it was positioned. I assume slid all the way onto the bell housing to where is stops?
  11. tractoman

    Alpha Gen II Maintenance Questions.

    I am pulling the drive for maintenance this weekend. Do I need adhesive on the water passage O ring on the bell housing, and can I use bellows adhesive or permatex on the quad seal. The manual says 3M adhesive but I am not sure what type they mean. I have some 5200 but don't think that's the...
  12. tractoman

    Pressure testing and water pump questions.

    I have read the shop manual and still have a few questions and appreciate your experience and advice to help me do this properly. I am getting ready to replace the water pump and impeller on my Gen II. When I pressure test, is it OK to put the gauge on the vent plug and pressurize from the...
  13. tractoman

    Water pump kit quality?

    I am going to do the impeller soon and want to order the parts. Is Sierra quality OK or should I go with Quicksilver? Also, I would like a kit that is all inclusive with a face seal, gaskets and O rings. Does Quicksilver have this or just Sierra? I seem to have trouble on iboats finding...
  14. tractoman

    What brand of trailer tires?

    I have searched the archives and read many posts. I still would like to know what the opinions are of the various brands of trailer tires are. I am not opposed to spending the money for good, or better tires, but I don't want to spend more money for garbage. I would like to buy US made if...
  15. tractoman

    Can the pilot lights be changed?

    I have a blower switch that the pilot light does not work on. The switch otherwise operates the blower fine. I'd like to see the light so I don't forget it's on all the time. Does anyone know if you can replace the pilot light in these switches? I don't want to start prying the rocker cover off...
  16. tractoman

    Weighed my boat and trailer today. ???

    I had to go to DMV to "verify" the VIN on the trailer, don't ask, and on the way back I went by the dumps and the guy let me get on the scale. I couldn't unhitch the TV but while hooked up and with only the 4 trailer tires on the scale it was 3620 lbs. I don't know the tongue weight. The...
  17. tractoman

    Bimini Hardware ID Help Needed. Pics added.

    My bimini frame attaches to the sides of the top rail of the windshield. There are holes in the rail that a pin goes through to lock it on, and a plastic H shaped piece that sits over the rail on one side and connects to the eye of the bimini frame on the other with a nut and bolt that keeps it...
  18. tractoman

    Impeller and pressure testing q's.

    When I do the impeller, is there a great difference in quality between Sierra and Quicksilver components? Also, is a vacuum test on the outdrive as conclusive as a pressure test? I have no problems or leaks now, I just want to check and change things before grenading the OD. I do not know the...
  19. tractoman

    How much water should drain out?

    I drained my block, manifolds, water pump hose, and steering cooler hose today and got a about 2.5-3 gallons of water out and let is sit a few minutes to drip. Poked 'em all with stiff wire. I know the cooling system capacity is more like 4 gallons but I assume some drains out when the system is...
  20. tractoman

    Finding Part Numbers

    Because many counter sales folks are not too familiar with the stuff they sell, is there somewhere in any of the online manuals that has part numbers of fuel filter, oil filter, battery size and stuff like that? I prefer to order by part number than rely on someone to figure out what I need and...
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