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  1. DeepBlue2010

    Upgrading Mercruiser 4.3LX V6 Vertec to a 305 1994 Non-Vortec, Is it worth it?

    Hi, I have access to an almost complete (no exhaust manifolds) 305 1994 2bbl carb non-vortec V8 mercruiser engine with only 350 hours on it. The block is cracked. I am thinking of rebuilding it and replace 4.3LX 1996 Vortec 4bbl Carb V6. For the life of me, I can’t find any reliable info about...
  2. DeepBlue2010

    Soft spot in front of ski locker.

    Re: Soft spot in front of ski locker. It always start with one stinking soft spot and then... and before you know it, full restoration :) Seriously though, check your boat with your and your family safety in mind, not based on how much work your findings might lead to.
  3. DeepBlue2010

    Oil starvation symptoms?

    Hi, Last week, I had to replace my water pump on my Mercruiser 7.4 Bravo III. As you know, the water pump is attached to the engine block. The impeller was in shreds so I had to reverse flush the system to get rid of the pieces. For that, I disconnected my oil cooler from the heat exchanger...
  4. DeepBlue2010

    Bayliner 2252 exposed to fire and intense heat. Is it worth restoring?

    Engine is 5.7 & Alpha drive; condition = unknown. The hull wasn't exposed to the fire as much as the cap. What happens to the fiberglass when exposed to this much high heat, does it compermise the whole structure or only the layers that were exposed. I heard so many contradicting opinion about...
  5. DeepBlue2010

    Mercruiser 4.3LX questions

    Hi All, I have a Mercruiser 4.3LX. The boat itself (1994 Bayliner 2252) is undergoing a major overhaul as we speak. I started thinking about the engine as well while I am at it. The engine was replaced in 2000 with a short block that was built in the same year (2000). Before I purchased the...
  6. DeepBlue2010

    Drum brakes, should I service these or just replace them?

    Re: Drum brakes, should I service these or just replace them? I hope these pictures will tell a better story Do you guys still think it is shot?
  7. DeepBlue2010

    Bayliner 2252 cruiser restoration

    Re: Bayliner 2252 cruiser restoration The stringers also look a little suspicious. Bayliner stapled the bulkheads to the stringers during installation using steel staples. This joint was wet when I removed the bulkhead. Later, it dried out but here is how one of these joints looks now.. It...
  8. DeepBlue2010

    Bayliner 2252 cruiser restoration

    Re: Bayliner 2252 cruiser restoration As Frisco used to say ?another weekend has begun?. I started by taking close up of the engine mounts as I promised YD. Here they are.. But something didn?t ?smell? right when I inserted a chisel inside the hole where the engine mount bolts used to be so...
  9. DeepBlue2010

    Drum brakes, should I service these or just replace them?

    Guys, I am not sure about the rules here. I don't want to douple post. Would you please take a look at post # 46 & 47 in my restoration thread and let me know what do you think. I postd some questions there as well and I would appreciate your feedback...
  10. DeepBlue2010

    Bayliner 2252 cruiser restoration

    Re: Bayliner 2252 cruiser restoration I did some cleaning with spray cleaner and kerosene. I watched a video on Youtube saying that if grease was found on the brake shoes, the shoes is contaminated and must be replaced. I am not sure if this is true or not. Should I replace them?? They are not...
  11. DeepBlue2010

    Bayliner 2252 cruiser restoration

    Re: Bayliner 2252 cruiser restoration While on break from transom removal, I decided to take a look at my brakes. Here is what I found
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    Bayliner 2252 cruiser restoration

    Re: Bayliner 2252 cruiser restoration
  13. DeepBlue2010

    Bayliner 2252 cruiser restoration

    Re: Bayliner 2252 cruiser restoration YD, I will post a close up of the engine mounts once I get back on the boat. For now, here is my progress for the last weekend..
  14. DeepBlue2010

    Bayliner 2252 cruiser restoration

    Re: Bayliner 2252 cruiser restoration I will continue to dig out the rest of this transom. Also I will inspect the engine mounts and see if they still solid. What do you guys think of the rebuilding technique? Should I glue one layer at a time, clamp it to the previous layer and so on until I...
  15. DeepBlue2010

    Bayliner engine seats

    Re: Bayliner engine seats Thanks Rybob! It is PITA especially if you learning on the job but it is worth it and thankfully, the good folks here are always willing to help. The vision of the splashing moment keeps me going. Your attachment gives me an ?Invalid Attachment? error. Find any post...
  16. DeepBlue2010

    How to run 4.3LX outside of the boat?

    Hi everyone. I have a Mercruiser 4.3LX which I am planning on pulling out soon to rebuild the transom. While it is out I will try to work on some obvious issues like changing the starter ? very rusted ? and inspect the oil pan etc. What do I need to do to be able to fire it will outside of the...
  17. DeepBlue2010

    Cuddy cabin flooring issue

    Re: Cuddy cabin flooring issue Yes, I did the same thing you are doing right now twice. I didn?t like what I did the first time so I took it apart and redone it in the way I described in my reply. I am not sure what are you asking in question number 1?! Assuming you are aking what CSM is, it...
  18. DeepBlue2010

    Bayliner 2252 cruiser restoration

    Re: Bayliner 2252 cruiser restoration Grinding is still going. Guys, don't compromise when it comes to safety gear. Take a look at this The glove took the hit for me. By the time it got to my hand, it was just a scratch.
  19. DeepBlue2010

    1990 Bayliner Capri 1700 Floor replacment. Need all the help I can get.

    Re: 1990 Bayliner Capri 1700 Floor replacment. Need all the help I can get. Reply to Thread -> Go Advanced -> Click the icon I highlighted in this pic -> Select Files -> Upload Files
  20. DeepBlue2010

    Bayliner 2252 cruiser restoration

    Re: Bayliner 2252 cruiser restoration Glad to hear that I am being looked after. Did not mean to be demanding but believe me what is worse ? much worse ? than this overwhelming amount of work is to feel that you are on your own with no one to ask for advice. Anyways.. I was talking about the...
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