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    Transmissionsand propellers

    "Hello, I have an 80 model "Hello, I have an 80 model chris craft 31 footer that originally had small blocks and paragon transmissions.I replaced the small blocks with 454 crusaders and reused the transmissions and the 15x17 three blade props.I can tell the transmissions are tired,one...
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    Over due update

    "well after two years of work, "well after two years of work,countless hours of research on this site and some good advise from you guys I am finally starting to have some fun.I have had the boat out about eight times now and it runs really good.I get a little more confident in it every time I...
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    Any tips

    "got my new gas tanks installe "got my new gas tanks installed this past weekend.This weekend Iwant to get my rudders and thru hull fittings reinstalled.any tips you guys have will be appreciated.my plan on the thru hulls is to use starboard for my backer plate and plenty of 4200.bought flange...
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    Am i making a mistake

    "Do you guys think i am making "Do you guys think i am making a mistake replacing my raw water cooled small blocks with fresh water cooled big blocks? One of the small blocks was seized,the other one pretty much worn out.I know the big blocks will physically fitand i am sure they are quite a...
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    Cutlass bearing

    "I got my new shaft strut in y "I got my new shaft strut in yesterday,it was like christmas all over again.My problem is that I also got a new bearing for my other strut.Got the old bearing out with out much of a fuss using the hacksaw blade method,cleaned the bore up with a piece of scotch...
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    Thanks

    "just wanted to say thanks.a l "just wanted to say thanks.a lot of great info on this site and some very knowledgeable people that take a common sense approach to solving problems.got my first big boat last febuary.Its a 1980 chris craft 310 catalina.I think its a catalina,I have seen others...
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