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    Help to id an outdrive

    I have a 71 GulfStream with a inline 6 165hp merc in it. The outdrive did'nt have any visiable numbers until I removed a factory Mercruiser sticker from the side and under the sticker were these B 2526611 What outdrive is this...I'm new to I/O's BTW any info on this would be cool. Thanks Zet
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    Sometimes another set of eyes is the answer

    Working in my Gulfstream the other day and was just about to ask the Iboats crew how to get my throttle arm off. I removed the set screw from underneath and the arm only half way came off. Since I'm prone to force stuff then break it I stopped and took out my shop manual. The wife comes out...
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    Air Tool Question

    Is it better to use 1/2" air hose over 3/8" and why? I want to up-grade my air compressor I have a 5hp 21 gallon tank and it is having a hard time keeping up with my work. Would 1/2" line help any? Zet
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    I/O won't lift

    Is there a way to manually life your outdrive? I have a 70's Merc with an inline 6 if thats helps. Zetman
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    Must Have BookMark!!

    My buddy just sent me this link and I think anyone and everyone should have it in their arsenal. I can't believe I have'nt come across it already. Even if you are just looking for information its a great place to look. Zet mcmaster.com/ EDIT: Sorry, Zetman. Direct links to commercial sites...
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    Checking a Gas Tank

    I pulled the gas tank out of my boat when re-doing my floor. My question is how do I test to see if this tank is any good. I bought the boat used and had to remove about 5 gallons befor re-moving it. It is a large metal tank out of a 70 GulfStream. I want to make sure it does'nt leak first. The...
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    Windshield re-placement?

    On my 71 Gulfstream sombody at one time replaced the drivers side and walk-thru glass with plexi glass. Instead of going to a boat yard and swaping a full windshield, can't I just get a new piece cut? if so has anyone done this before? Thanks Zet
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    Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer

    Cpes..Has anyone used this stuff? if so can you buy it a any local store? Zet
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    71 Gulfstream

    I am in the process of re-doing my 71 Gulfstream and had a few questions about this boat if anyone can help me let me know..Thanks Zet
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    Motor Mount

    I have an 70 in-line6 merc in a 19' Gulfstream. I was wondering if the motor mount to the front stringer is just lag bolted down? It looks as someone before me re-did the stringers and I want to know if this is right. If this sounds to be right, both lags are backing out and I need to figure out...
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    Old nails in stringers

    My floor in my boat was installed with a brad or nail-gun. So the floor came up easy, except all the little nails are left in the stringers. The nails that wer'nt rusted so bad I was able to remove. My question is do I need to dig out the rest of the nails and screws left in the wood? They are...
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    Oil on wood

    The stringer that is under my motor (in-line 6) is all black from the motor. It is not rotted out (I think batteri acid leaked around it too.) How do you get old oil off, Just sand it down? I want to seal this wood and need to prep it for paint or epoxy. What should I do? Thankyou, Zet.
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    Stringer Question

    I can't tell if the stringers in my boat are original or have been re-done. In the pictures you can see a crack that runs down the bottom of one of the stringers. This stringer does not move at all. Its is bedded down firmly. My question is should I do something to this..fill it, epoxy and glass...
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    Filling small holes(Picture)

    What would you guys do to fill these holes? I guess the last owner could'nt decide where to mount the transducer and made Swiss Cheese of my transom. Most of the holes are from mounting screws. First I need to figure out how to remove the marine selant. Any suggestions would be nice. Here is a...
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    Need help with painting project (PIC)

    The boat I bought someone painted over the original color. I don't know what kind of paint they used but it is chipping and flakeing off all over. I'm only going to use this boat for fishing not a show piece. I already sand blasted the old paint off and need a good suggestion on what to do...
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