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    1978 galaxie of california 22xl

    Hello there, I need some advice here. First thing, I spent an hour Sunday taking pics of my boat, but they were too big to post on here. Bottom line is this, I paid 2500.00 for this boat, it's sweet, has new paint, gel coat, crate motor with 100 hrs on it, upholstery, gauges, etc. I hadn't...
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    1978 galaxie 22xl

    Hello there, it's me again. 1978 galaxie 22xl. You have all been gracious about helping me. This quote came from another persons question, and I didn't think about this at all. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the higher the elevation the more...
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    1978 galaxie boat works (california)

    Hello, it's me again, was wondering if anyone had any info on my boat. 1978 Galaxie Boat Works of California Model 22xl Seems I have scoured the internet, and it seems I may have the only one of these left in the USA????? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
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    air intake scoop

    Hello, it's me again with the 78 galaxie 22xl Question is, my engine compartment is completely closed from getting any air, that's the way it was when I bought it. This can't be good for making power. Where can I find those stainless steel scoops that I see some boats have? I want to put a...
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    repowering

    Hello there, I have the '78 galaxie 22xl that you all have been so gracious in helping me with. Question, if I wanted to build a chevy 350 motor to make it scream, what do I need to look out for with regards to the engine. Do I need to stay with the same block for instance that is in there...
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    trim

    Hello there, me again 1978 galaxie 22xl, merc 260 I have a trim switch with three buttons on it, the bottom lowers it, the top two have to be pressed at the same time to raise it. Pain in the butt since the throttle is on right side, as is the trim next to the wheel on right side as well...
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    lean backfiring??

    Hello there, i have the merc 260 with the 350 chevy crate motor. Question, my plugs when I take them out look like they are brand new. I didn't notice the backfiring/popping until I ran the boat with the engine cover open trying to find a water leak which I did on the exhaust bellows, the 3-4...
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    stringers / foam / waterlogged

    Hello, I am the one with the 1978 galaxie 22xl that you have all graciously given me advice. One issue I wanted to address was the suggestion of waterlogged stringers. My boat I believe has carburation problems that are keeping me from getting full rpm at wot. I have now decided thru process...
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    drain plugs

    Hello again, I have more questions for you all. I have the 260 merc with chevy 350 crate motor. With regards to the drain plugs, I have two plugs on the bottom of each side of the block that have the socket heads on them. They are a pain to take out and put back in. Are there any easier...
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    oil change

    Hello there, i have a Galaxie 22xl merc 260, chevy 350 crate motor. I have never changed the oil. I bought the suck pump deal to suck the oil out, and am getting ready to change the oil. What is the best way to do this? Thanks
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    oil temp??

    Maybe a dumb question. My boat has all the normal gauges. Tach Water Temp Voltmeter Oil pressure Fuel level Speedo Hourmeter Was thinking of putting a oil temp gauge in, but don't seem to find any anywhere. If the water temp is 140, does that mean the water cooled oil cooler is working...
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    help with outdrive

    Hello, I have a 1978 galaxie 22xl with a mercruiser 260 originally in it. It now has a rebuilt 350 chevy with about 100hrs on it. 1) I have followed all of your advice on what to do. It came with a 23 pitch 5 blade stainless prop. Ran it and could get 2900-3100 rpm at best. Went down to 17...
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    Help with 1978 galaxie 260 mercruiser

    Ok, getting back into boating after a long long time..... 1978 Galaxie XL2200, 21' 6" length. 350 Chevy crate motor with 100 hours on it. Mercruiser outdrive w 23 degree 5 blade stainless prop Above is how the boat came Boat is in Reno, NV running at 3800 feet altitude at Pyramid Lake Took it...
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