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    Outdrive tight after steering pin and lower bushings replaced

    It moves by hand. Just a lot of mass to move I suppose. yes new style bearing. Pricey bugger and it was a bear to install.
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    Low compression - 1986 Mercury classic 50

    What’s the water coming from the spark plug area at the 7 second mark in your video?
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    Outdrive tight after steering pin and lower bushings replaced

    Alpha 1 gen 1 outdrive. I rebuilt my outdrive. Replaced the steering pin( top bushing as well) torqued to spec. Replaced the lower bushings too. After putting it back together it seems a bit stiff. Clearance in he lower pin is correct. I can move it by hand but it seems a bit tight. Is this...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Update 10-15 cleaned up and painted Y pipe. resurfaced the mating area. It was a bit rough. Happy with how it turned out. Did a dry test fit with the outdrive on the transom. Hole alignment was close. Not spot on. Had to do some over sizing of the holes. Sorry no pics.
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    Replacement raised numbers

    FWIW…..Auto parts stores sell that kind of stuff. It may not be the same font but you could replace all 3 with same font
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    Trim cylinder hose replacement

    If you haven’t reinstalled the cylinders I’d replace the seals. seal kits are cheap and the job is relatively easy. If you had water in there from the start its gonna be in there int the future. good luck.
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Manual! Unless I find something used.
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Thanks kcassels! Baby steps I installed the floor back in the aft cabin. I used thickened polyester and chop strand fibers to add strength to the resin. Used a putty knife to apply the poly to stringers and bulkhead. Then placed the original piece (cut out) back to where it was. I’ll run some...
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    1990 Bayliner 2651 resto

    Update been a while since we gave an update. Not being able to post pics has been the reason. Like you all say “pics or it didn’t happen” 🤣 Nonetheless progress has been made fuel tank installed very pleased with the fitment. installed the rail for the floor and glassed the floor back in...
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    Stuck Transom Wood

    The original poster hasn’t been back…. I think you scared him🤣
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    1980 Sanger classic outboard???

    You contact Sanger? I see they are still in business in Fresno California. They may be able to give you some information from their archives. JMO
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    It works.
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Ouch…. Glad it was only a couple stitches and not the entire thumb. Yikes. Be safe.
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    Putting things back on the boat

    Just about ready to start reinstalling trim tabs. I’ve epoxied up the old holes. Now it’s time to redrill and put things back. What’s the best way to seal the screws as I reinstall? Any guidance would be appreciated.
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    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Nothing special on the hose. Standard coolant type hose.
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Not sure you need seal with old timers or Thompsons. never heard anyone doing that. just be sure to saturate the wood with resin prior to installing. That will seal the wood just fine.
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    1966 MFG Rebuild

    I think we are out of the woods. Glad everyone up here in the northeast is safe. Lotsa water but no tornadoes
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    Cooling orifice tube

    Have you checked the thermostat? Did the shop install the proper one?
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    Rustoleum or not

    Thank you Matt. I was hoping that was the case. Appreciate the input.
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    Rustoleum or not

    I’ve got a gallon of rustoleum white paint that I’m considering using it to paint my entire bildge and engine bay. Is this a bad move or not? Seems to me that spending the dollars on a bilge coat product seems senseless. This is a trailer queen and will not be left in the water for more than a...
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