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    Mercruiser Oildyne trim pump question

    Hi! Can anyone tell me what is the thread size on trim hose coupling on Mercruiser oildyne trim pump. I mean the thread which connects the oil hoses to the pump. Thanks!!!
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    Alpha one gen 1 shift cable brass bolt thread

    Hi! I removed the brass bolt which was stuck and I thought it would be good to fix the threads a little bit with a tap. Question is: Which tap I need to buy? 1/4 x 18 NPT or 1/4 x 18 NPS Thanks!
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    Alpha one gen 1 gimbal bearing question

    Hi, I am doing a full service to my transom assembly. Paint, new bushings, steering shaft, trim senders, bellows and gimbal bearing. I have a question about the gimbal bearing. The old bearing was installed like this : the two notches were pointing outwards. I mean I could see the notches when...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Here are the pictures. :)
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration About the local shops, I only know Marine parts in ?land, if you know more I'm happy to hear. Now the new holes for the trim senders are done and the shift cable is removed. I was having hard time with the shift cables brass retaining nut which...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Here's some pics:
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    Fin-usa

    Yesterday a big disappointment faced us (Finns), since we lost the semifinals against Sweden. I'm sure the feeling is same with you people in the USA. BUT Olympic bronze is regardless a great medal and I'm sure we will see a great game today! ;) Ps. To all Canadians, BEAT SWEDEN tomorrow! :D
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Thank you Woody! Happy new year to you too! :) Just got some goodies from the USA, decals for the boat :) Next thing to do is to sand blast and paint the bell housing and out drive. Then it is just pretty much assembling. :)
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Hey guys! Last week me and my grandpa built a cote for the boat, where she is going to overwinter.
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration I don't know what happened with the last 5 pics... Last weekend we put the cap back on. I was little nervous about how it will sit on the hull, but it sits well! :) Feels so good to see her in one piece again!!! :D
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Hey Guys!! It's been a while since I've last posted here. I haven't been very active with the boat lately... Damn weather takes all your motivation.... It is cold and raining... Not a nice weather for a boat restoration :D But anyhow, some...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration The keel is down again :) I had to add some glass to the transom, because it was out of Mercruiser specs. It wasn't parallel enough, so I added 5 layers of CSM to the keyhole area. Before I painted the hull I checked what is the Mercruisers...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Few pics: Here you can see the bad spot:
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Well, I didn't get the painting finished this weekend like my plan was. Still need to paint the sides with red, the boat is now painted white and the cap is red, it is ready :) Man it was a PITA to cover :D I hope the weather stays good until I...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Ok, I think I'll name her "WellCrafted" ;) Yesterday I got some goodies from Germany, DeVilbiss FLG-5 + pressure regulator/gauge. :P And today I got the boat primered Tomorrow light sanding with 400 grit paper and then white urethane paint...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration The boat is now patched, sanded and the painting is now started. The patch came out pretty good, you can hardly tell it was even there! ;) Today I painted the under waterline with epoxy. She got 4 layers of paint, painted with paint roller...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Tomorrow I'm going to do the outside patching to the hole which I patched from the inside couple months ago. I thought I'd put CSM, cloth and CSM. What do you think should It be enough? :) My goal is to get the boat sanded by the end of next...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Ok, now the hull is flipped and the sanding has now been started! I have to work fast because I want to paint her this fall and the weather is getting chilly.. I have now sanded about 2/3 of the under waterline...
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    Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration

    Re: Wellcraft 170 Classic -89 full restoration Huge news! My glassing job is DONE! Well almost, I still have to put couple layers of glass to the bottom patch when I flip the hull. And the flipping is the next thing to do I guess. I'm going to do the flipping this way: Nice drawing isn't it? :D...
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