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  1. vincechig1975

    Help, now I am confused

    I am replacing my 3.7 l with a 4.3 chevy but I guess I am going to the localyard for along block what year am I looking for here, and how can I achieve proper alignment and what extra parts am I looking for here? I know about the flywheel and coupler but what else am I going to need? This has me...
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    Here we go again guys.....88 Cobia Cuddy Cruiser 197 SCV

    Re: Here we go again guys.....88 Cobia Cuddy Cruiser 197 SCV I have heard of the 3.7 having some issues but I've also considered a 4.3 chevy but still not sure if I want to spend the extra monies on the extra parts, this is a good motor, and rebuilding by way of a machine shop locally is still...
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    Here we go again guys.....88 Cobia Cuddy Cruiser 197 SCV

    Well after about six hours today finished removing my engine, climbed back in and well the crap I finding is nothing less than wanting me to just say boy did I get boned......pics to follow. I need some information on what these parts are in this photo going through the tramsome. They are the...
  4. vincechig1975

    Repairable?

    How can I fix this problem? Cut and weld a piece in it's place, or try to bend it back in place? I was doing a walk around taking some pics and came across this one..... :eek: This is located on the right side just to the rear of the shackle mount, and after seeing this I thought .......... and...
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    What can you do and not do......electrically ....What are USCG Regulations ?

    I have heard, and seen so many things you can do with and in a boat based on size, but what are USCG regs for electronic devices and layout of the internal structure of water craft ? Just a complicated question that needs an uncomplicated answer......lol
  6. vincechig1975

    1987 Four Winns 215 Sundowner Refit/Repower

    Re: 1987 Four Winns 215 Sundowner Refit/Repower Hey Solar I had watched that vid of your engine rebuild, I have to say I enjoyed that, our kids also laughed too. I showed it to my wife and she smiled and told me if I went Franky on her she was going to commit me, but she also said for gettin...
  7. vincechig1975

    What type of sealer to use

    I pulled my swim platform off this evening, and after I get it torn down and sanded , what type of sealer to use that will give me not only a great finish but years of service as well.
  8. vincechig1975

    engine swaps

    I was wondering if it might be possible to swap a 3.7l out for a 4.3l and what year of engine should I look for and are there any issues I need to be aware of before doing so?
  9. vincechig1975

    88 Cobia Cuddy 3.7 liter, BOAT DECK TOTAL REPLACEMENT

    I bought this thing for family days and well found a soft spot in the right rear of it by the motor and when I lifted the carpeting, I found rot, not only there but in the rest of the boat as well. I am hoping that possibly some of you folks can give me some sound advise and after seeing the...
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