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  1. tashasdaddy

    oil pressure cut-off swich, wire broken

    4.3 LXGEN+ 98. would this keep it from starting? the ear the wire connects to is broken off, need part #. purple/yellow.
  2. tashasdaddy

    115hp rude 1970 question

    i'm looking at this motor project boat. 150 comp all 4, but Elect. shift. am i looking to open a can of worms. they say it shifts fine. lower unit serviced and new seals. the price is right.
  3. tashasdaddy

    fuel cell /tank

    any body thought about putting the fuel cell under the back to back lounge seats.
  4. tashasdaddy

    fuel cells/tanks

    has anyone thought about, or investigated, put the fuel cell under back to back lounger seats? the space is 11 1/2 X 35 X 9 1/2, a lot of gas and get the weight out of the stearn. Opinions, other than sitting on the gas tank. most I/O you are walking on.
  5. tashasdaddy

    4.3 LXGen+ 1997 0k009133 Won't Start AGAIN

    still won't start eveything the same as in the other post. colud the gear on the Dist. be Nylon, and jumping time? it's the only thing i can think of.
  6. tashasdaddy

    ski locker, project boat

    i want to put a ski locker in this project boat. does any one know a source, for the trap door. they are great places for paddles etc.
  7. tashasdaddy

    fish blood?

    stains, on white jelcoat, of project baot. appears by position to be Very oooold fish blood. any ideas, i.ve pressure washed, scrubbed w soft scrub. am i down to Comet?
  8. tashasdaddy

    93' 90hp jonny V4 opinions wanted

    found this on Ebay #461838004. what is the record on these, do they have electric shift. with some tlc are they reliable.
  9. tashasdaddy

    got lucky!!!!for a change

    bought a 79 Bonita 18' Deep V and trailer for $150. some one had resurface the floor with 1/2" ply, was rotten, over old fiber glass deck. did demolition, and found stringers and transom in decent shape. foam not wet. how lucky can you get. will resurface and re glass the floor, put a motor...
  10. tashasdaddy

    is there a reason?

    i know this is not a repair question, but why does NADA BOATS value Johnsons less than the comparable Evinrude. Is it just the evinrude reputation? Do they still come out of the same plant? the reason i'm asking is i haven't bought a new motor in years and am in the market, for something...
  11. tashasdaddy

    teleflex steering, won't move.

    anybody had any luck freeing a stuck steering cable.
  12. tashasdaddy

    4.3 LXGen+ 1997 0k009133 Won't Start

    good compression, spark, gas. will not start. timing is set. the only thing i can think of is there is water in the gas. i drained the tank 3 weeks ago. today i disconnected fuel line @ carb and pumped a gallon into a clear container to let it settle, and see if it contains H2O.
  13. tashasdaddy

    new project boat, need motor suggestions

    just bought a 1979 18' Bonita Bow rider deep V. nada say weight is 1000lbs, rated for 135 hp. suggestions wanted on what is the best power for this. exterior hull is in good Shape, floor was replaced (bad job) will have to redo floor, foam and probably stringers and transom. will be...
  14. tashasdaddy

    have we been hung out to dry by mercruiser?

    it looks like mercruiser is not supporting some of the 4.3L setups. those of us the have the exhaust manifold #807293A2 - 3, have been left out in the cold. the results of 4 months research has not developed a replacement system, for these batwings. the batwings are NLA. the Vortec engines...
  15. tashasdaddy

    wouldn't get out of the hole

    took for test run yesterday. did not run hot. engine was good. boat would not get out of the hole. don't know if i have a water logged hull or and outdrive problem. engine problems seem to be solved. 1998 18' Aquatron 4.3 LX GEN+ 0K009133, OD 0K0633237. Checked OD for water, before and...
  16. tashasdaddy

    best way to test for water logged hull?

    took tasha's toy out for 1st time yesterday. 18' Aquatron 1998, 4.3 LX GEN+. recive this boat for free, as the prev. owner, left plug in and water intruded the engine. have gone thru engine, ran good. boat would not get out of the hole. all it did was stand up. i don't know is i have and...
  17. tashasdaddy

    running hot

    just rebuilt top end, replaced thermo w 160degree stat. still running hot, water pump has slight leak. ran @ 1500 for 15 min alarm sounded. gauge read about 3/4. yes thermo is in right. getting slight steam looking out hoses from valve covers to flame arrestor. no sign of water in oil or...
  18. tashasdaddy

    manuals

    are manuals on cdrom as go as the book?
  19. tashasdaddy

    73 Rude 50hp just stops

    model 50373R carbs rebuilt 9 months ago is missing on top cylinder, compressiom 160 on top, bottom 158. been thru joe reeves setting carb. need help.have swapped coils top still missing, swapped plugs still missing, new plugs still misssing.
  20. tashasdaddy

    manual question?

    ok, rebuilding 4.3 lxgen+ installing push rods and rocker assembly. Merc#18 say to torque to 20lb. no adjustment or sequence. Seloc says to use a sequence and tighten 1 turn after the lash is out. the trouble is, that Seloc has a miss print that says to adjust #3 intake in both sequences...
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