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    Compression Readings All over..... What did I do :-(

    Engine specs. Chevy 383 Pistons flat top +5cc heads 76cc cam Comp cams xtream marine 256 intake Edlelbrock Performer EPS Carb Edlebrock marine 750 cfm I am a real upset camper today. I started having engine problems a few weeks ago the carb was acting up, wouldn't take adjustment ( sucking air...
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    Carburetor Fuel Line

    I am about to order my new Edelbrock 1410 750 cfm marine carb and performer eps manifold. My question is this, the existing SS fuel line on the Q-jet is not going to match up to the Edelbrock. Can I use the Summit braided line kit here to go from the pump to the carb? Do I need to do something...
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    Thank You

    This Video says it all!!! Click to play
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    21 or 20p 4 blade

    OK, I am ordering a new prop from iBoats tonight and am arguing with myself over weather or not I should drop down 1" going to a 4 blade I started out with a 25p 3 blade which felt like to much with just my son and I on the boat. I dropped down to a old 14 3/8 x 21p Michigan that the boat...
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    To much prop slip

    I took the Sea gem out yesterday she is a 22' Cruisers Barnagat CC weighing about 3800# . With the new SEI drive I can't go up to 3500rpm yet, its still the break-in period but I took down some #'s to check the prop size. The boat has a 383 stroker, the cam specs 1000-5000 with my power curve...
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    Manuals

    I was just about to direct a new member to the Mercruier manuals in the Adults Only section when I found they are no longer available. What Happened ????
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    Ants,Ants & More Ants!!!!!!

    Ok, this is boat rebuild and yet not related. My boat the Sea Gem I is infested with ants :eek::mad: So bad that on Friday I got bit up while working so bad that my ankles are swollen beyond recognition and I'm having trouble walking:( I was lying face down on the deck while working in the...
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    Should I Splashdown withThis bad Gelcoat on the Bow??

    OK, so I have been concentrating on the Sea Gem I drive train I finally finished it, well almost. Today I decided to take some time to make her more presentable. I got out my buffing wheel and my rubbing compound and started polishing her up. When I got to the bow I found some real bad hits on...
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    GLM Manifold Blues

    OK, I know what I think I am seeing but whats your opinion, or am I nuts? Ok I know I am thats besides the point. this is the port of a BRAND NEW GLM manifold, notice the white crusty line :mad:. this is after 6hrs running Here is another port on the manifold, those white dots really look...
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    Some Parenting Advise with a Rebellious kid

    Sorry this is a long post, I'm a little frustrated right now Some Parenting Advise with a Rebellious kid OK, I don't know where to turn or what to do. My son Liam is 7yo, next in line would be my daughter who is 23 :eek: . I don't know if kids have changed, I'm out of practice or what. Most...
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    Mercruiser Dipstick tube Part Number

    I am just about finished my 383 for the boat and I need to get a new dipstick and tube. the block is an old one its a Chevy 350 between 68-79,casting 3970010 the dipstick is block mounted on the drivers/ port side. Does anyone know the Mecrruiser part #? The auto one will defiantly not fit as...
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    Trim Switch Gimbal Wiring

    My Trim switch Gimbal wiring is shot, but the switches are still good. This morning I went out and bought new bellows,gimbal bearing etc to rebuild the transom assembly (Alpha I ) I took her apart figuring I would figuring a regular grommet where the trim sensor wires go through the gimbal...
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    Can I use a Scarf Joint to splice a Stringer??

    OK, another BAD boat day :(. Originally when I started my one rebuild project I tore out from behind the helm back to the transom. The deck support stringers, deck and transom where rotted but the 2 main stringers where solid, I drilled some test areas and all was dry, so I left them alone just...
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    How Much Stronger is Epoxy really over Poly ?????

    OK here is the scenario, I have been doing my entire restore using epoxy. On average I have been doing 3 layers of 1708 Bi-axle with epoxy and going through an obscene amount of epoxy. The other day I was reading someones post on the great debate between Poly and Epoxy, someone wrote that...
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    Bearing Tabs / Notches

    its been 11 years since I built my last engine.I remember some stuff, how to degree a cam, clearances, etc. I just finished laying the crank, mic'ed it plastigauged it etc. I just put my first slug in and shoot I cant remember the tab alignment for the rod bearings- caps, both tabs on the same...
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