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    Prop Shaft "mid bearing" part number help

    Is this a new to you engine? meaning has anyone else worked on the lower unit? Previous owner adding the bearing for clearance purposes? Just a guess?
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    Gauges recommendation

    Did you bench test each gauge after you removed them? You can do that to check the gauges out of the boat. I did my 1990 Bayliner gauges in my shop. I thought I needed to replace them. Cleaned up connections and bench tested and alas they all worked. (I replaced the backlights while I was at...
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    Rookie move... ;) 75-ish Orrion

    What kind of shape is the transom in? You do any core sample tests? If the floor and stringers are that bad most likely the transom is rotted as well.
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    Replacing bow seat foam

    electric carving knife is the ticket.. I never told the wife I used it but it worked nice. 🤣 check out some YouTube videos on restoring foam. Many just use a steamer to rejuvenate and get rid of the raunchy smell. Not sure that a couple pieces of wood on the old foam is gonna make a big difference.
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    Muriatic acid on stripped outdrive. Is it safe?

    Hand sand. Self etching primer and rattle can. Several coats. Light sanding in between coats. Did mine years ago. New decals are available to. before pic on boat after pic on bench
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    Ah gotcha. I’ve seen them in the vertical wall on other models. not much progress. Had a tree fall on the house back in Feb. Kinda put a hold on boat rehab. And our weather up north has been wet and cold.
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    Looking and should sound good with that stereo setup! interesting placement of the hatch in the aft cabin. Don’t remember you doing that. Since it’s behind the helm seat can it be stepped on?
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    Not so welcome anymore....

    I’ve noticed that newbies drop in and ask questions looking for instant advice and haven’t really digested or research the entire forum. Unfortunately …..We live in that instant gratification society. what gets me is they often question the advice given. Or in some cases try and plead their...
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    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Looking purdy… following along
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    Rub rail insert

    There are plenty of videos out there describing the job. You can do it if you do your research. Replacing the entire rub rail and mounting system can be done. As Chris said heat gun or soaking the rubber in hot water before installing will help greatly. Good luck. Keep us posted.
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    1969 IMP "Thunder" 20 ft, Restoration

    You never mentioned any investigation on transom and stringers. I’d check those before moving forward with any projects.
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    Bilge Pump Upgrade

    Very clever setup.
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    Gotcha thank you. you certainly did the above and beyond regarding the headliner. looks good.
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    Alpha Gen 1 Gimbal Transom Plate Swap

    Here’s one showing the part number. Might be a match if you can see he part number on your existing unit
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    Looking good and glad you’re still at it. love the idea on the v berth windows. They dressed up really well. Just 90 degree pvc? 1 inch by 1 inch?
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    Mercruiser power steering ball stud

    Gotcha! Will do. hydraulic cylinder seems clean and tight indeed…. the control valve rebuild kit I got was for a corvette. 😁 parts match up perfectly.
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    Mercruiser power steering ball stud

    Thanks Lou…It does a grease zirk.
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    Mercruiser power steering ball stud

    Replacing the seals on my power steering control valve. I noticed the ball stud is held stationary by the long steering tube. It is a bit scratched. I was able to clean it up an polish it with Emory paper and fine sandpaper. It moves when assembled but it’s a bit tight. Does this ball stud need...
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    Using poly resin without glass

    Agree with capri…. 2 coats. Depending on type of wood you are using it’s gonna soak in pretty good. I did light sanding and acetone in between coats. I coated all wood when doing my seat rebuilding. I wanted to be sure the wood would last underneath the seat cushions.
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    Very cool… love the drop ceiling lense for the non skid. Very clever!
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