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    Help me pick a sewing machine.

    I replaced the stringers and deck two winters ago on my 1996 Celebrity 195 and have been enjoying it since. The age, use, and sun have all taken a toll on the upholstery and I've decided its time for new vinyl. I plan to build and install new seat covers as well as a Sunbrella cockpit cover...
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    Stainless grab rail trim help

    Now that I have my boat back together and in the water, I am looking at re-doing the interior as this winters project. I have a interior stainless grab rail that uses the threaded ends to attach to a upholstered side bolster. The rail had molded nylon trim rings that slid over the threaded stud...
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    Tower for a 1996 Celebrity 190

    I have been thinking about installing a tower on my 96 Celebrity 190. Today a buddy sent me some "Scenery" pictures from his time at the lake. Once I seen them I was impressed with what I saw. The boat pictured is almost identical to mine. Anyone know what brand the tower is? I wish I would...
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    1996 Mercruiser Alpha 1 genII rattle

    IRecently rebuilt the 5.7 in my 1996 Celebrity 190 with alpha 1 gen II 1.62 outdrive. After engine was installed and aligned, the outdrive was installed. It got a new bellows kit, lower shift cable, gimbal bearing, u-joints, and the roller bearings on the input shaft. After a few issues I got...
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    5.7 vortec head gasket installation?

    Does it matter which size faces the head? There is writting on one side and the stainless insert is visible as a ring around each cylinder. The other side has no writing and the insert is visible and can be seen between each cylinder as well as around the cylinder. This is a Felpro marine set...
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    Alpha water impeller housing sleeve, what is it there for?

    Reinstalled my 1996 Gen II alpha outdrive and am wondering if I installed it correctly. What is the point of the plastic sleeve that attached to the top of the coupler on the impellar housing? I ask this because the sleeve slides right over the water tube in the outdrive. The only purpose I...
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    1996 5.7LX water in cylinders/overheated. Updated

    This was the first run on a rebuilt motor. It was pulled down last august when a exhaust seat was dropped on #6 cylinder. A rebutable machine shop mag'ed the block, and rebored. I installed a roller cam.specs are: Summit Racing Part Number NAL-14097395 Cam Style Hydraulic roller tappet...
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    Tips for gelcoating deck

    Withen the next couple of weeks I should be ready to attempt this on the deck and I have a couple of questions. What is the best way to apply it, Roll and Tip? Should it be thinned or apply as it it? I will be using the US Composites nuetral gel coat that I will be tinting to off white. I...
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    Transom Seal installation

    Getting ready to install a 1996 Alpha Gen II transom assembly that was removed to replace a rotten hull transom. I have a new seal for the transom assembly that does not want to stay in place while dry. What is recommended for holding the seal in the groove fo installation? Would 3m bellows...
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    What sealant to use when re-installing cap?

    I am about ready to reinstall the cap for the last time, as my transom, stringer, deck rebuild is nearing the end. What is the recommended sealant to use in the hull to cap joint. Originally there was a rubbery material there. I would want something that, if needed would allow me to remove...
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    Re-foam under ski-locker?

    The original ski locker floor had foam under it that was completly saturated. The ski hold had a drain hole in the floor that I belive allowed the water to accumulate/absorb into the foam since it couldn't get to a drain. He two options I am considering during repair are 1) leave the ski hold...
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    Help with fabricating a shift bellows crimp tool

    I am finishing up with the bellows on my 96 alpha 1 gen II and am ready to crimp the shift bellows into place. Reading the service manual it says to weld a 3/4 nut to a pair of pliers, slit the nut and then drill the threads out with a 1/2 drill. I have no issues performing the tasks but I am...
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    Gimbal housing stud replacement?

    I pulled the gimbal unit from the transom shield on a Alpha 1 gen II in preperation for transom replacement. I see that several of the stud have almost corroded apart. These we the studs located in the worst part of the transom. Anything special about removing them? I had planned on using some...
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    1996 5.7LX Dryjoint exhaust upgrade?

    I have a 1996 5.7 that started as a 2bbl. Engine was rebuilt, vortec heads added and did a 4bbl swap. I was wanting to install the newer style dryjoint exhaust manifolds but have ran into a kink. The engine is setup for a mechanical fuel pump, the fuel filter was moutind on a bracket across the...
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    source for 5.7 exhaust manifolds.

    Looking for a reputable source for quality exhaust manifolds for a 1996 5.7. Thanks in advance.
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    replacing motormounts

    I have removed my old motor mounts due to rot and looking at what I should replace them with. Originally there was a 2x4 running fore up to the gas tank bulk head. Attached to this they laminated a 4x4 wood block for the mount. I am wondering should I replace the 2x4 and 4x4 with laminated ply...
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    Pop the top on a 1996 celebrity inboard bow rider?

    Have the engine removed, interior gutted, deck/stringers/ribs removed fom underneath the windshield back. Have most of the new ribs/stringers cut using Meranti 1088. Found the very front section of wood under the bow seating to be in poor condition and the stringers that we cut in this area are...
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    Need oil resevoir bracket for 5.7

    I have a 1996 5.7L that I am converting to a 4bbl with vortec heads. Due to the bolt spacing and angle the old oil resevoir bracket that mounts on the intake will no longer work. this is the resevoir for the outdrive. Looking on the parts sites I think I need a p/n 806650T but it is obsolete...
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    1996 celebrity 190 deck/stringer repair

    This winter I am replacing the rotten deck and stringers on my 1996 Celebrity. I purchased this boat this summer, having known the previous owner and boat history for the last 10 years. It was in a garage that time used only once or twice per year. Due to this I am shocked at the condition the...
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    good closed loop cooling system

    Rebuilding a 96 5.7 and would like to add closed loop cooling. Engine has new heads and intake and the block has been cleaned very well so rust shouldn't be a issue. What is a good quality brand, with avalible replacement parts?
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