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  1. HillbillyGuy

    On to next tasks …

    Well my cylinder water gasket and water temp sensor repair went very well. I did notice a very small trickle of water coming from bottom corner of exhaust gasket. Its pretty small drip/trickle. How big a PITA is changing the two gaskets on the exhaust side? 125 2 stroke. Gaskets 3 and 4 In pic...
  2. HillbillyGuy

    Powertech Red-3 & Red-4

    Wondering anyone may have experience with the Powertech RED propellers, and if they mind running high in the water. Not surface piercing. I like them so far, but need to raise my outboard another set of holes to get rigging correct for my particular boating setup. TY
  3. HillbillyGuy

    I would like to take a moment to say thank you

    I seldom find forums where folks try to help each other. There will always be disagreements and opinions on any given question or topic. Sincere thank you from the HillBilly
  4. HillbillyGuy

    Temp sender removal …

    In an effort to get my temp gauge functioning …. Snap! Followed by bad words. Any suggestions on removing the remaining end of sender from motor? Tried easy out and stopped. Its in there snuggly. Going to try some kroil and soak and give it another try.
  5. HillbillyGuy

    Second and Third attempts with our boat

    Sooo … made it out a couple weeks back after making some repairs. Changed to a powertech Red4 13 1/4x19 and raised motor one set of holes. The Dauntless 18 has a stern cutout. Anywhoooo … better water conditions made things nicer. Made 4850 rpms on the Red4 13.25x19, but that was with trim in...
  6. HillbillyGuy

    First launch of our boat

    We finally had a chance to launch our new to us boat a few days ago. It was not without some inconveniences, and ai consider that par for us anyway. I had made many corrections, changes and maintenance prior to our attempt. Anyway …. the first thing I immediately noticed on leaving the ramp...
  7. HillbillyGuy

    Dauntless 18 motor height opinions?

    I took delivery, but have yet to splash. Have been spending these ill water days going thru everything, making adjustments, changing fluids and testing things. Pic is of where motor height is currently. The cav plate is exactly parallel with bottom of hull. This model has a cut out as seen in...
  8. HillbillyGuy

    Modifying propeller hub for new rubber hub

    New to forum. Wanted to seek opinions and advice on a project. I have a solas ss prop and removed the 13 spline rubber hub. I want to install a 15 spline and/or mercury hub. They made this exact propeller in mercury hub model. The pics show my dilemma of sorts. Am I am trying to decide if I...
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