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    Faria tachometer question...

    I've got a 260HP / Alpha One outdrive combination and installed a used Faria gauge package some time ago. Long story short, my tach trys to register RPM up to 1000 and gets stuck. I am sure the wiring is correct. Can the Faria tach be opened up to do a visual of the internals? Thanks in advance.
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    21 pitch on a 260 Merc Alpha One (1987 Glastron/Carlson CVX18).....

    I will be doing sea trials in the spring with my CVX18. I haven't had it out since I bought her this fall. The boat came with a 21P stainless prop. I am assuming this a good prop for out of the hole but not for top end speed. Is this what I should expect? Do you think over revving will be an...
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    Faria gauge installation on my CVX18

    Had a warm day here in Dallas on Tuesday and decided to swap my gauges with some Faria's purchased on Craigslist ($40.00 for the whole set!). You can read them better and they have better back lighting. They look better as well! JW
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    Mercruiser 260 riser question..

    Just got my 87 Glastron Carlson CVX-18 running after it had been sitting for about 7-8 years. Lot's of slag/rust exiting the exhaust, but finally cleared up after running for about 40 minutes. No leaks, internal or external, to note after running. Engine maintains a solid 160 degree water temp...
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    1987 Mercruiser Alpha One trim question

    OK, finally got all my wiring sqared away after hull and interior work. The outdrive has remained in the "up" position since I bought the boat about 5 weeks ago and am presuming it has been in that position since at least 2003 based on last registration. Have a new battery. Trim system will...
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    1987 Glastron Carlson Gel Coat detail

    I wasn't happy with the outcome of the original detail job, still a lot of haze in the gel coat. I picked up some 3M super duty compound and really went to town with the buffer with a lambs wool pad and got all the haze removed from the gel coat. I had to concentrate on small areas (18" by 6")...
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    Fuel cell cleaning....

    1987 CVX 18 (Glastron/Carlson). Removed the fuel cell yesterday. Boat has not been registered since 03'. Need to clean the cell, about 5 gallons of nasty old fuel remaining (good thing!, 27 gallon tank!). What is the best way to clean the cell. It is aluminum. Should I clean the sender unit...
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    1987 Merc 260 Alpha One... a few questions

    OK. For starters, I am new to the I/O family and need to get a few things straight in my head. I dragged home another project last week (divorce proceeding to follow, I'm sure!). It's an old Glastron/Carlson CVX18 with about 600 hours on it. It was at an estate sale here in Dallas. The last time...
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    I needed another project!.....

    No sooner did I finish the 66 Whaler and another sweet deal happened! I was on Craigslist last Saturday surfing the boating section, did a refresh on the computer and up popped an add for a ski boat at an estate sale. I gave the number a call and the lady who answered was in charge of selling...
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    Rub rail installation on a 66 Boston Whaler

    I finally got the rail I wanted and got it installed this morning! Semi rigid vinyl with a black insert. It's a TACO rub rail. It took about 3.5 hours including the modification of the rail for the bow light assy and finish out at the transom. Good product. She's definitely looking better with...
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    Good top speed! 66 Boaton Whaler with a 75 Johnson 70HP!

    OK, here is the set up. Bare Hull - 850 lbs, console - 60 lbs, battery (installed fwd in under console)- 20 lbs, 10 gallons of fuel (two, 6 gallon tanks placed aft, port and starboard) - 65 lbs. No RPS seat and the railings and rub rail have not been installed yet. Engine, 1975 Johnson 70HP with...
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    1975 Johnson 70 pushing a 66 Boston Whaler.....

    First off, the outboard runs great! The old girl has a top speed of 38 MPH at full throttle (5600 RPM), no complaints! I am concerned about the charge voltage (15.5 indicated on the voltmeter installed in the center console). It seems a bit high and is causing issues with my radio (too high a...
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    Fuel consumption for a 1975 70HP Johnson?

    OK, took the Whaler out for sea trials yesterday (66 Whaler Sakonnet. The engine ran great through out the power band! I am a bit concerned about fuel usage. What is the average fuel burn at full throttle for this engine used on this type craft? I travelled about 12 miles total and burned about...
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    Home stretch on the 66 Boston Whaler refurb!

    Sea Trials today! Still need a seat, aft decals, rub rail and to install the aft port and starboard SS railings! Almost 3 months of work....too much to list (lets just say everything was needed)! Thanks for all the good info. http:// Jet Wrench
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    Finally got my 66 Boston Whaler painted!!!

    Lots of work! 3 coats of 2 part epoxy primer and 3 coats of paint, sanding between each coat! My knuckles are dragging! She looks good for being almost 45! Jet Wrench
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    1966 Boston Whaler Sakonnet Custom

    She's starting to take shape! It has been a while since I last visited. I have been working very hard to get the old girl ready for sea trials before mid July! My wife thinks I am too focused and should give it a rest! If I do, I will never get her in the water until August! That won work! So...
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    Third week into prepping my 66 Boston Whaler Sakonnet.....

    You really don't know what you're getting into until you get started! Anyway, it's been fun and keeps me out of the bars! I picked up a 66 BW Sakonnet for cheap about a month ago, getcoat is shot, but all in all a solid hull and transom. It did come with the port and starboard aft rails and a...
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    Steering cable length question....

    First things first, I have a 66 Boston Whaler Sakonnet with a 75 Johnson 70 HP that I will be installing a center console in. I need to make sure I am ordering the correct lengh steering cable. I did get a cable with the boat, but it's trash (16' measuring the plastic sheathing, adding 18" and...
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    Plug question: Champion or NGK, .030 or .040 gap....

    1975 Johnson 70. OK, got the beast running yesterday. Replaced the plugs, the parts store did not have the Champions (L77JC4), but had NGK (B7HS10). The manual says the gap should be .040, I see that posts showing it should be .030? Another question. If the fuel line to the engine, and the fuel...
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    Got my 1975 70HP running today!

    Rebuilt the carbs, replaced the #2 coil (original was cracked), replaced all of the fuel lines, disassembled and cleaned the fuel pump and replaced the plugs. Built the cradle this morning and mounted the engine. Primed that bad boy and she fired right up! She seems to be running pretty good...
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