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Is there any recommended grease to use on the moving parts of the aluminum seat pedestals? I will be using the boat in both fresh and salt water.

I am restoring a 1974 IMP 255s, Ford 302, and need a new dog house over the engine. Is there a minimum clearance I should have over the top of the flame arrestor to allow for air intake and heat dissipation?

I read somewhere that the Volvo Penta engine colors have changed over the years. Mine is red, and was wondering what years were they red? The GBM said he thought the engine was about 1993, but he was not sure.

1974 IMP 225S Ford 302 188hp, pre-Alpha OD: The trim pump lable says to use 20W or 20W SAE oil for the trim pump hydrualics. Should it be non-detergent? I am unable to find 20W non-detergent at the auto parts stores. I have found 20W SAE w/ detergent and 30W non-detergent. Will either of those...

1974 225S, IMP 18.5' tri-hull: When reinstalliong the hydaulic connector to the gimbal housing, is there any need to use a sealant in addition to the gasket. Also, the manual says to use internal locking washers with the nuts. What do internal locking washers look like? Are they the ones with...

Where should I be able to find the ID plate for my Chevy 5.7L volvo penta (red engine)? I can see the block casting ID. Do I need to remove a valve cover? Thank you.

1971 merc888 ford302 18'Trisonic. The trim motor was working fine until last week. I moved the outdrive up (on trailer) then when I went to move it down, NO NOISE from the pump or solinoid. Per Merc manual, I checked the switches (OK) then tried hot wire jumper to the blue and green wires. The...

1983 23' ChrisCraft,1993 (approx.)Chevy 5.7L (from a Volvo setup) Alpha 1 drive. The GBM was not quite done with this engine installation before he got too sick to finish, and I'm working my way though it. The throttle cable is attached to what looks like a homemade plate to the carb, but does...

I want to replace the steering wheel and cables in my 1958 13'Wizard runabout. Can anyone recommend a source for this?<br />Thank You.

I need to get manuals for my boat. The boat is a 1980 23' Chris Craft Scorpion 230. The engine is a Chevy 350 SGi V8 (circa 1994 I think)with closed cooling, originally from a Volvo Penta set up, now in a Mercruiser set up with with center risers. I am not sure what the original Mercruiser setup...

23' ChrisCraft Chevy350 originally in Volvo penta setup, now in merc Alpha 1 setup. <br /><br />In this picture there is a wire to what I think is a water temperature sender (at 6:00). Also in the picture at 3:00 are prongs from a sender attached to the top of the engine water pump. Is that for...

1980 chris craft, chevy350 alpha1 od: This boat has a "Morse" side mount remote controller with a lift button under the handle. The guy I got it from and I had the motor running in his driveway and did a few shift cycles, but I was behind the boat and did not see what he did. Now he is too sick...

Just a question: Does it seem that the flappers tend to get too hot and melt or fall apart when running on muffs? Is it as much of a problem for boats the remain in the water? Or do the flappers just get worn and fall apart?

18.5' 1974 IMP Ford 302, pre Alpha: I am getting ready to re-install the gimball housing to the transom of this boat. It has a cork gasket, but should I also use 5200, or something else? How does one keep the cork gasket in place while installing/tightening the bolts? Finally, what is the torque...

Just aquired 1983 23' Chris Craft. The original engine was Chevy 350 with log manifolds. The current engine is a Chevy 350 from a Volvo Penta set up with a closed cooling system. It is installed to the mercruiser Alpha 1 drive using the original transom/shift attachments. They kept the Volvo...

1983 Chris-Craft 23' Chevy 350, Alpha 1 outdrive #0055400. Can anuone help me with the year for the outdrive? The guy I got it from said the engine and outdrive were about 10 years newer than the boat.<br /><br />Also, I can't quite read the engine markings. It looks like GM 57LC SGI? I can't...

(see my previous posts for history) 1958 Johnson RDS-20 35hp project. I was able to get the sparks equal and strong on both cylinders, and it is running more smoothly now. However, I am still getting unburned fuel coming out from somewhere below the powerhead. I know there is a bypass valve...

I want to clean up a used replacement transom assembly (1974 Merc pre-Alpha) that came with my project boat before installing it. What is the best way to remove the existing several layers of paint to get down to the metal? What is recommended for repainting the outdrive and transom assembly?

I wnat to clean up a used replacement transom assembly that came with my project boat before installing it. What is the best way to remove the existing several layers of paint to get down to the metal? What is recommended for repainting the outdrive and transom assembly?

I am restoring an 18 ft, 1974 IMP, 225S, Ford302. When removing one of the lower anode bolts by driving it out with a hammer and rod, the side of the hole (about 1/4" thick) in the wood toward the drive opening tore out. The rest of the transom appears to be in good condition, and the outer hull...