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  1. Ryanlewis2010

    Water pump options for a volvo penta 270?

    Re: Water pump options for a volvo penta 270? Ok here are some pics. I checked that part out but it seams relativly new also i checked the fitting at the pump and the hose clamp had fallen loose so ill check that out to see if thats the problem but the pump is still really hot an its been like...
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    Water pump options for a volvo penta 270?

    Hi guys its been a long time but its cause ive started a new job so i was getting ready to take the boat out doing my prep list and everything was ok. So i started her up on muffs (yes water was flowing and correctly placed) Ran for a while was checking over the engine when suddenly i noticed...
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    Karma finally likes me lol

    Hey guys so if you saw my preivous thread you should know how my boat hates me cause i didnt name her. So i did so meet karma lol So i fixed the alternator boo boo and took her for a spin and i had no problems at all (knock on fiberglass;) lol i only had one issue wich was due to going to a...
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    270 or 280??? Need identification and Advice

    Re: 270 or 280??? Need identification and Advice thanks here is A pic ill get more l8r this darn rain wont go away
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    270 or 280??? Need identification and Advice

    Hi guys u have a volvo 270 or 280 outdrive that i really have no clue but i think it has a SN is there a way you guys could tell me what year, model and ratio it might be from the SN. Also how would i check the fluid with out draining it. Thanks ill post a pic and SN if wanted when the rain...
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    I love boats but they dont love me :(

    Re: I love boats but they dont love me :( Sorry here is a bigger pic of the alterntor that went KABOOM
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    I love boats but they dont love me :(

    Hey guys so i got my boat back in the water after awhile being sat out due to work :( so i was happy i figured i got everything fixed (this not a mechanical help question just telling you my fun) got out on the water fired up fine, but it did at home to so i was expecting that. Then i get out on...
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    Gelcoat repair??

    Hey guys im in the proscess of freshining my boat up for the season and im in the process of reupholstering the interior. While doing that i noticed how great it would look if i brightened up the gel coat on the inside, There are currently several cracks and holes in the gel coat i would like to...
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    1975 chriscraft interior resto

    Re: 1975 chriscraft interior resto so here is the almost final product tell me what you guys think
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    1975 chriscraft interior resto

    Re: 1975 chriscraft interior resto here is my sister helping wrap the top of the engine hood here we made a new panel for the shift lever4 and the final engine cover minus the handle and some plastic molding i gotta find to go around the bottom of the finish
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    1975 chriscraft interior resto

    Re: 1975 chriscraft interior resto So here is what got accomplished today i have more but there on my sisters phone so here it goes\ here is the nasty engine cover we completely re did this and all the other wood involved here are the seat cushions for the bow wrapping the back rest for the...
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    1975 chriscraft interior resto

    Re: 1975 chriscraft interior resto So here is the durring Me rounding the edges of the wood to match the old The old rotting wood New replacement peice the foam inserts drying out after bleaching them and the rest of my cut wood So here is the durring
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    1975 chriscraft interior resto

    well today my sister droped by and started telling me i should redo my interior so i went down to the store and picked up so brand new marine vinyl for my interior i (i hate the white on white interior so i went with this new color 8.50 a yd) so before durring and after to follow. there is...
  14. Ryanlewis2010

    to marine or not to marine?

    Hi im currently looking to install a radio in my boat is it a hundred percent necessary to use a marine grade radio? Ryan
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    Engine swaps?

    Hi guys as you may know my current set up is a 1975 chris craft tri hull. With a merc 140 hooked to a 270-280 volvo penta drive. Now they have it set up by useing a a flex plate (i belive thats what is the part the input shaft hooks into on a M/T) Then sercuring the engine to the bell housing...
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    Painting Galvanized trailer?

    Hi guys i have a 16 foot bowrider sitting on a galvanized trailer thats in great shape i wanna paint it im going to use a spray gun from HF and a Air compressor. What steps are needed to prep the trailer, Im looking at a powder coat and maybe a clear coat. also where do you suggest getting paint...
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    Questions on towing an cooling

    Hi guys i am in the middle of getting a new suv a 2001 izuzu rodeo 3.2l 4x4 rated at 4500-6000 depending on the model (idk which one it is untill tomorrow) I plan on adding a tran cooler and temp gauge http://www.bulkpart.com/2/product/temperature/13009.html (is that a good idea?) and will be...
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    What do you pull your boat with?

    Re: What do you pull your boat with? i tow my lil chriscraft crest 16 with my grandfathers massive 350 dually with 7.3l Turbo Diesel i often forget there is something back there till i look in my rear view, the turbo helps me off the line when i need to get over since no one does the speed...
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    Too good to be true?

    Hi guys i found out something intersting that i never paid attention to did you know rock auto does marine parts. Well im in need of carberatour cause im tired of adjusting this one with very little results. im looking at this rebuilt carb from rock auto its 114.00 compared to a 377 dollar...
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    need new motor, What donor vehicles to look at?

    Hey guys im trying to find away to make a new motor for my 19ftr it had a 3.0 in it but the out drive is cracked so it will need to be replaced so i see it as a reason to build a new motor so i can buy a diff ratio drive. Now my question is what is the easiest car motor to convert to a merc. i...
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