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Has anyone used anything other than Starboard as plastic framing material for seats? I need something that can you can staple the fabric into.
There are so many new products and thought there might be an alternative to Starboard.
Re: New Mercury 350 motor w/ hole in piston
The only timing that was checked was on one using a timing light and the factory marks. I would think you would see visible signs on detonation on other pistons if detonation was indeed present.
These two motors were factory crate mercury marine...
I have two new 350 crate engines I just installed in my boat last year. I have 19 total running hours. Only two from this year before suddenly losing an engine the other day running at 3300 rpms. #6 piston has a hole in it and everything else is like new. no damage to the head, all carburetor...
I have a 1995 27' Rinker w/ twin 5.0 mercruisers and one engine is overheating. Both motors have new mainfolds,risers, water pumps(circulating and drive) and thermostats. Yesterday I again replaced the lower unit pump and housing and checked and replaced the connectors to the water tube. Before...
