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    1979 7.5HP ES, Water Pump Refurb

    The pee stream on my OB has degraded to practically nothing over the last few months. I found a refurb kit for about $26, and the lower unit looks like a breeze to R&R. My Clymer manual talks about pressing some seals, and there is a lengthy dissertation on shimming. Are these as difficult as...
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    ES Wiring Confusion

    I have a 1979 7.5HP Electric Start motor with an odd wiring connection. I have the Clymer manual for the engine, and it shows the lead between the starter switch and the rectifier block connected to the (+) battery side of the switch. On my motor, that lead is connected to the starter side of...
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    Tacky surface after 24 hrs

    I jumped into my first project and already have a problem. Searched here but don't think it's the same as anything else posted. I'm using Boat Yard Polyester Resin(does not say laminating resin on the container) on glass mat(no strength needed, just to match the interior chop strand finish)...
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    Splatter Paint Finish

    Crab Bait got me thinking about matching the "splatter paint" black on white finish in my gheenoe on a customizing project I am doing, and even said I should look for a "marblizing kit" at Lowes. They don't have it, and neither does Walmart. The finish looks more like thin "drizzles" of paint...
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    Non-Structural Deck Hatch - Substrate Alternatives

    I have read all of the post here about using plywood for decking, tons of great info. I am going to make a storage area (first project) for the front of my Gheenoe and do not need the strength(or weight) of plywood as a core. I was thinking of using lanau or foam board to shape a core and then...
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