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  1. bear_69cuda

    14' Sea Nymph Oh Yeah! Now 1971 LUND 14-S

    Hey bruthas.... I'm back with some tin this time! Going to do a quick re-furb on this tinny boat I found on Craigslist. I wanted a small fishing boat for the North Woods, then I don't need to trailer my Key West all the time... I plan to get rid of carpet, install a new casting deck (old...
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    Johnson Trim tilt question

    Good day, I do not have serial numbers of engines on hand, but does anyone know if the hydraulic trim tilt from a 1985 Johnson 70 hp, will fit on a 1979 Johnson 70 hp that does not have hydraulic trim tilt? I have the chance to purchase one for a good deal. Thank you in advance...
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    Another 3 blade to 4 blade conversion

    Hi Gang, My boat is a 2003 Key West Center console with smart tabs, the engine is a Yamaha 2003 115trd 2 stroke. My current prop is a Stiletto Stainless Steel Advantage 1 13-1/4" x 19"P has a good hole-shot, and it gives me a perfect WOT range of 54-5500 rpm with 2 on board 1/2 tank fuel (~...
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    2003 Yamaha 115 trd 2-stroke charging system

    Good day, Does anyone know if this engine has the charging battery isolator option like my 2008 F150txr had? How about a link to wiring diagrams, or free service manuals? TIA! Sorry the title was a typo 2003 Yamaha 115 TRLB...
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    2003 Yamaha 115TRLB compression and check out

    Good day, I'm looking at a 2003 Key West 1720cc Sunday with a 2003 Yamaha 115TRLB I'd like to perform a compression test and cannot locate the procedure, or compression specs for this engine... Should engine be run previous to test? And what % difference between each cylinder is acceptable...
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    block drain threads are rusted

    Hey gang, My 2000 7.4 Gi PEFS SN:4012007343 has two 9/16" brass nut with NPT threads (I don't know size threads?) used for drain plugs under each knock sensor. I removed them to drain the block last fall... Over the winter the threads in the block have corroded, I'm having issues when I try...
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    Mbs

    If only I had more space, and a stack of cash... I'd love this one back stock with year correct 100+ hp tower of power.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GLASTRON-17-RUNABOUT-CALKINS-TRAILER-/190633237392?pt=Power_Motorboats&hash=item2c62a05b90#ht_500wt_1182
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    1979 Imperial

    Hi Gang, I found this 1979 15' ASI Imperial with a 70hp Johnson long-shaft on Craigslist, and for a small song later she's in my garage... This boat spent the last 7 years owned by a family in Wisconsin. She's always been garage kept, and well cared for.... The second owner put her in a semi...
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    1979 Johnson Sea Horse 70 hp

    Good day, I'm going to look at a project boat with the listed motor. I plan on doing a compression test, but have no way of warming the motor up, as suggested in top secret file. If I do the test w/o the engine warm will the test have any use/benefit at all? Any other items I should look for...
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    knock sensors used for draining block on 7.4 GiPEFS ???

    Good day gang, In the service manual it says to remove the port and starboard side knock sensor's to drain block, but on my block I had two brass 9/16" plugs about an inch lower and aft of each sensor. When I removed the plugs a ton of water drained from the block. Is it still necessary to...
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    Downloaded workshop manual question

    Hi Don, I downloaded the workshop manuals for my engine and drive combo that you provided me with. 2000 7.4 GiPEFS SN:4012007343 2000 DP-SM 1.78 SN:4112087260 I've been reading in preparation for winterization, bellows and gimbal bearing replacement. I cannot seem to find the transom...
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    Last years MPI/EFI fogging mixture still good this year

    Good Day, I'm curious if my remote tank EFI/MPI fogging mixture from last year can be used this year? Or should I make a fresh batch? If I need to make a fresh batch can I add the old mixture to my fuel tank and burn it up? 2000 7.4 GiPEFS SN:4012007343 Thanks in advance!
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    Alignment tool part number and gimbal tool confirmation please

    Good morning, I was hoping someone could help confirm what tool is correct for my engine / drive alignment of the three choices below, as well as the link to the Gimbal install tool ? I understand that Merc tools can be used on my VP drive. Also looking at the Gimbal removal tools on ebay...
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    7.4 GiPEFS/DP-SM Winterizing, drive bellows, gimbal bearing, and shift cable service

    Good Morning Realistically I have only 4-6 weeks of boating before I need to winterize. Bummer! In June my local Volvo service department informed me that the ujoint bellows is starting to crack and show signs of wear, the gimbal bearing, and shift cable should be replaced before next...
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    VPDP meets rocks...

    Yesterday when we launched, I thought the ramp we deep enough and when I put the boat in reverse, clunk rocks, clunk, clunk, more rocks... bummmmmer! Took a chunk off my skeg, and my perfect F7 duo-prop set aren't so perfect any longer. Prop shop is two weeks out, and I started looking for a...
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    Muriatic (HCL) acid to clean hull bottom, and sealer application afterwords

    Hello, I have some yellow waterline stains on my hull bottom, so I purchased 36% HCL and a garden sprayer to remove the stains. My questions are, What concentration should I use? 10%? lower? higher? How long should I leave it on the hull? And any recommendations on what to use to seal up...
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    Dog on boat thread regarding pee and poop breaks.

    Good morning, We have a 7 month old lab mix that we're both smitten with... We even named our boat after him. (see pic) I've been getting him use to the boat on land so when the big day comes this weekend he doesn't freak out. He love car rides, and is very well behaved (potty trained as...
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    Volvo Penta or Sierra? Need circulating water pump

    Good Morning,. My circulating pump on my 2000 7.4 GI PEFS (SN:4012007348) is leaking water through the lower weep hole. I confirmed this after I removed the serpentine belt and pulley. My question is there a significant quality difference between genuine Volvo Penta parts, and aftermarket...
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    Volvo Penta black box

    Hi Gang, Can someone help me identify what the black box in the upper right of this picture is please? It has a red light that flashes even when my battery switch is off. And if possible where does it get power from???? Yes I know the battery, I just can't locate it in my wiring schematic...
  20. bear_69cuda

    Cleaning the outside of EFI engine

    Hello, I would like to clean the outside of my 2000 Volvo Penta 7.4 GI. I'd like to spray some simple green degreaser and hose it down. I'm concerned about water getting in the wrong places so I wanted to ask for suggestions of wheat to cover up. My plan is to cover alternator, distributor...
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