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    Pitted outdrive

    "Guys, I have an Alpha out dri "Guys, I have an Alpha out drive that has been in fresh water unmoved for a couple of years. I'm redoing the entire boat but the out drive is pitted badly. I wanted to dress it up and smooth it before I put it all back together. Any ideas on how to fill/smooth an...
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    Out drive pitted

    "Guys, I have an Alpha out dri "Guys, I have an Alpha out drive that has been in fresh water unmoved for a couple of years. I'm redoing the entire boat but the out drive is pitted badly. I wanted to dress it up and smooth it before I put it all back together. Any ideas on how to fill/smooth an...
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    Infrared Therm

    "Jeff... Bought one of those i "Jeff... Bought one of those infrared heat spy from Harbor freight. $29.99 ..I've been taking the temp of everything around me. Can't wait to take it to the boat. But for now, I'm keeping it on my nightstand. It answers the questions before I ask! She doesn't like...
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    Bench Testing Engine

    Just rebuilt my 1998 454. I wa Just rebuilt my 1998 454. I want to run it in the shop before I install it. I have everything figured out except - Can I just put 12v to the hot side of the coil to get ignition power? Does the module get power from there or??? Will the knock sensors not being...
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    350 Vs 350 Mag

    Is there a simple answer to th Is there a simple answer to the question: What's the difference between a std 350 and a 350 mag?
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    454 Cracked Block

    "Guys, I just bought a 1998 bo "Guys, I just bought a 1998 boat with a 454. The engine has a crack. (I knew that when I bought it!!) In trying to find a replacement block I get differing opinions on what will and will not work. Is there a difference in marine and auto 454's? Aren't marine...
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    Winterizing

    "Got my F26 running great! Jus "Got my F26 running great! Just in time to pull it out and winterize it. I do not want to go through all the fuel system issues again so.. what do you guys suggest for winterizing: Full fuel tanks w Stabil or empty, how best to make sure all the water is drained...
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    Fuel Flow Question

    "IN my Trojan F26 with a singl "IN my Trojan F26 with a single 318 I have two fuel tanks. The starboard fuel line is 30" long and goes from the tank to a brass 'T' at the separator. The port fuel line is 94" long and runs from the tank to the same 'T'fitting. The shutoff valves are on the...
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    Fuel Sludge

    "I had black molasses crud sto "I had black molasses crud stop up both fuel filters, not once but twice. I pulled the boat and brought it home. Then rigged a pump to pump the fuel out of the tank through the fuel line, through a new clear plastic filter and into a container. I pumped the tank...
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    Fuel like molasses

    My 318 quit last weekend just My 318 quit last weekend just like it ran out of fuel. I blew the lines out and cleaned the filter. I ran great for an hour this weekend then the same thing happened. I pulled the filter and it was full of black sticky gummy mess. My tank is nearly full. I'm sure...
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    Cleaning Rust from Risers and Manifolds

    "Have any of you tried this el "Have any of you tried this electrolysis method for cleaning rust from manifolds and risers? Do you think it might work? www.stovebolt.com/techtips/rust/electrolytic_derusting.htm"
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    Fuel Pump ID

    "Guys, I'm working on a 19 "Guys, I'm working on a 1997 Chaperral with a 5.7 Volvo engine for a friend. The top cap of the electric fuel pump is missing. It is the cap that contains the wiring connector. The owner had it taped down at one time. Is that a replaceable part? If not, what fuel pump...
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    Exploding boat

    "I was at the marina last Satu "I was at the marina last Saturday afternoon and the owner was telling me about 2 girls who were sitting on a jetski that morning trying to get it started. He said he watched them and they tried to start two times and the engine just spun over. They tried it the...
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    57 Volvo Penta

    "Guys, Both starter bolts brok "Guys, Both starter bolts broke off on my 5.7. The broke about three threads deep. No way I can drill and use an easy-out. Any body got another idea? I bought this boat new in 1999. They had to replace the flywheel after two years and now the starter. Its not used...
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    Transmission Gear case

    My 318 is coupled to a paragon My 318 is coupled to a paragon pv31R V-drive. The v-drive gear case is cracked. Does anyone have one they'd like to unload? Thanks
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