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  1. dave

    any winter projects?

    i am going to rebuild my engine this winter. it is in at nova automotive getting bored out .020'' over and i am getting them to install new cam bearings in the block for the new performance marine camshaft. after i get the garage finished i will put the boat in and get to work. anyone else have...
  2. dave

    saw a vandutch today

    defentally differant looking.
  3. dave

    Excessive steam from exhaust

    i had the same problem with a boat i bought eariler this year and had to take the tank out to clean it. i cut two six inch holes in it with a hole saw and cleaned it out with mild acid and then had the holes welded. put a clear plastic filter in the gas line and run the boat awhile if it fills...
  4. dave

    Excessive steam from exhaust

    are you sure it is steam and not just oil smoke? if the engines have not been in opperation for awhile the oil rings could be sticky or siezed or the valve seals could be dry and cracked. oil smoke from a boat may not always look blue due to the the fact that exhaust goes through the water...
  5. dave

    big sterndrive

    the two of them are mounted on a tug boat.
  6. dave

    big sterndrive

    six weeks, alot of patance,a 90 ton crane, and about 1 million dollars.
  7. dave

    big sterndrive

    been busy the last six weeks rebuilding theese two stern thrusters at work.
  8. dave

    1972 Steury v518

    it's not much different than changing an outboard impeller, just seperate the lower leg and you will see the water pump housing over the drive shaft. take note of what way the fins are laying so you put it back the same way. when you go for parts tell them you need a kit for a MR drive...
  9. dave

    convertible top

    for most bimmi tops there are two bows, one longer bow that attaches through the rear cover and then to the gunnel and a smaller bow that is hinged from the aft one that leans forward through the cover and that will tighten it up.
  10. dave

    Buffer RPM's

    best bet is to go and check out what compounds you will be using and then read the lable and see what it reccomends, slower is better because to fast of rpm's will burn the finish on your boat.
  11. dave

    New member

    welcome.
  12. dave

    Exhaust Fumes in Engine Compartment

    chris is right, gas fumes will settle to the lowest part of the boat, namely the bildge so make sure your vent is uncovered.
  13. dave

    omc motor swap

    you can get a 302 from a mustang or a truck and it will be fine, just make sure you replace the frost plugs with brass ones and make sure you install a marine camshaft. as for the pistons, bearnings, ect quality automotive parts will work fine, just make sure you use a marine gasket kit.
  14. dave

    omc motor swap

    i agree with chris, the 2.3 was even to small to make a good mooring.
  15. dave

    boat sunk

    the harness, trim pump, shift cables all stayed on the high side but i will still strip it all out and check it all anyways.
  16. dave

    Happy Thanksgiving

    my belly is full.
  17. dave

    boat sunk

    yeah this is the one i am going to re-build this winter.
  18. dave

    Restoration in progress

    good job!
  19. dave

    Moving Adjustable Winch Stand

    if you move the mast you will have to adjust the bunks as well, get a heavy scale and put it under the jack and adjust your trailer if need be.
  20. dave

    REMOTE oil filter

    it's a lot eaiser to change a remote filter than it is to stand on your head and do it.
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