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  1. broncojeff78

    Volvo 230B starving for fuel.

    So i finally fixed the overheating problem on my 230b and now its on to the next one. It will start and run fine but every once in a while in starts to stumble when you let off the throttle and acts like it starving for fuel. If you stay at cruising speed its usually fine until you let off. It...
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    1993 Volvo 230b running hot on a plane.

    I just picked up a 1993 Crestliner with a Volvo 230b and SP drive. The first time I took it out it seemed to run to hot when cruising on a plane. Now I realize the normal range is roughly 180 to 200F but it was getting up to around 220 or so. It still ran fine other than the guage saying it...
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    1964 MFG Niagara with 1970 Johnson 40 hp getting ready to let it go.

    Now I know we have a classified section for selling boats but I wanted to let the MFG crowd know first. I am going to sell my MFG Niagara pretty soon. It runs good, new entire ignition system, fuel system, rebuilt carb, new throttle cable, new water pump impeller, new steering cables, new...
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    Looking to purchase a 1993 17' Crestliner with Volvo 230 4 cylinder and SP drive.

    Hello everyone. I am looking to purchase the above mentioned boat sometime this week. The boat has been well cared for as it doesnt look weathered at all! I have never had a Volvo Penta setup before and was wondering if this a good unit to have or not. The marina said it was a 3.0 GM block...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 1 bellows and gimble replacement

    Re: Alpha 1 Gen 1 bellows and gimble replacement Ok, so far everything is going pretty well. I got the new gimble bearing installed and in the process of replacing the trim sensors which I found were in pretty bad shape. Here's is a pic of my home made gimble bearing puller. All I used was a...
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    Alpha 1 Gen 1 bellows and gimble replacement

    Hi folks, hope everyone is enjoying the water this summer! I picked up an 84 Wellcraft 210 with a Mercruiser 260 V8. I installed a new water pump kit and then removed the upper housing to service the u joints. I found water in the bellows and the lack of any kind of gasket on the bellhousing...
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    1984 Wellcrft 5.7l water coming out exhaust.

    Re: 1984 Wellcrft 5.7l water coming out exhaust. Here are some pics.
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    1984 Wellcrft 5.7l water coming out exhaust.

    Hey everybody. I just picked up a 1984 Wellcraft 210 Elite. It has a 350 Chevy and I am pretty sure an Alpha 1 Gen 1. This is my first I/O. I hooked up the muffs and fired it up the other day. It ran for a few minutes and then water came out of the thru hull exhaust with some steam too. I...
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    1987 Starcraft Chieftain purchase.

    Re: 1987 Starcraft Chieftain purchase. Some more
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    1987 Starcraft Chieftain purchase.

    Re: 1987 Starcraft Chieftain purchase. Went over with the wife and kids and took another look at it today. Here are some pics.
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    1984 Wellcraft Elite 210 purchase

    Hey guys. I am going to look at an 84 Wellcraft Elite 210. It has a 350 V8 and is supposed to be in decent shape. I have never owned a boat like this before so I was wondering what and where I should be looking for as far as rotten wood etc. Also with the 350 would this thing kill me on gas...
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    1987 Starcraft Chieftain purchase.

    Re: 1987 Starcraft Chieftain purchase. I was thinking of offering him 1500 for it being there are a lot of unknowns. I dont think there is a sink but it looks like the port side front seat is also maybe a live well or cooler? The tag on the inside says islander 221. I think with a fair amount...
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    1987 Starcraft Chieftain purchase.

    Hey Guys! A neighbor of mine has a 1987 Starcraft that I think he is willing to sell. The tag says Islander 22 but the side says Chieftain. I have seen it across the street for a couple years now covered with shrink wrap and lately the shrink is coming apart so I can see what it is better...
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    Pics of my '64 Niagara coming back to life.

    Re: top fastners Re: top fastners No not Dzus, I looked it up and they are called twist fasteners. Here is a pic.
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    Pics of my '64 Niagara coming back to life.

    Re: Pics of my '64 Niagara coming back to life. Here is a pic from tonight in Buffalo. Stopped at Canalside for ice cream with the kiddos in Buffalo harbor. USS Sullivans is in the background. Really enjoying this owning a functional boat thing!
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    1970 Johnson 40hp coming back to life starting with water pump.

    Re: 1970 Johnson 40hp coming back to life starting with water pump. Well I finally got the boat in the water and it sure was worth doing all the work to that old motor. After a minor low speed needle adjustment the motor was running like a sewing machine. Thanks to this site and an original...
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    Pics of my '64 Niagara coming back to life.

    Re: Pics of my '64 Niagara coming back to life.
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    Pics of my '64 Niagara coming back to life.

    Re: Pics of my '64 Niagara coming back to life. Well we just got back from vacation up in the Adirondack Mountains of NY and I am happy to report the ole' MFG did great! I had a blast running around the lake with it and topped out at 22 mph. A slight adjustment of the low idle needle and...
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    Pics of my '64 Niagara coming back to life.

    Re: Pics of my '64 Niagara coming back to life. Here are a few more. Still need to redo the seats but the way the previous owner attached them to the floor should work at the moment.
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    Pics of my '64 Niagara coming back to life.

    He everyone, I know we all like to see pics of our boats in progress so here are a few of mine. Finished the cable steering rehab today and all I need is a flywheel for the 1970 Johnson 40 and I will be in the water for its maiden voyage!
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