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  1. J

    Can I use this Y pipe

    My concern with a washer is snapping the remaining ends when I Torque it down if it's uneven pressure . It's only 26FP so I would think not and possibly the safer bet. Having someone weld it and not having it perfectly flush has it's own concerns, the o ring is mighty thin
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    Can I use this Y pipe

    It has a broken dog ear but was on the boat like that before. I took it off for an unrelated isse. Someone mentioned I could put a washer on it. Trailered so its not sitting in water. Motor is out. Id rather not spend more on parts than i already am. If I water test it before motor goes in and...
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    Sanded fiberglass...now what

    I sanded this area down to get rid of the bottom paint. I was told to use Interlux 2000E enamal barrior coat (grey) with a gel coat over the top and done. Then i heard you cant gel over enamel. What products should i use? Its not a show boat but i want it to look good and not fade out in a...
  4. J

    Soda blasting...now what?

    I have a new assembly going on. I probably should have used that stripper first soda blasting was nasty.. You think I still need it with that small amount left?
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    Soda blasting...now what?

    I soda blast this area.How do i get the rest off? Chemical, wet or dry sand? The clean areas are not smooth which i thought was normal soda blasting? My plan was to smooth it down and leave it unpainted. Is that doable? Someone mentioned i need to seal that area as whatever seals it is gone now...
  6. J

    Replacing transom foam seal

    I'm a getting a new/used assembly that has a trim manifold on it. My plan was to use that trim manifold and put my lines onto it. Mine looks kinda crusty. Are you saying to unbolt the manifold from mine, don't disconnect any lines, and mount it on the new assembly? The new one has no lines...
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    Replacing transom foam seal

    What about getting them off if they are in with adhesive? Don't want to scrap the housing with a tool and obviously want the housing perfectly clean/smooth without foam remnants
  8. J

    Replacing transom foam seal

    The motor is out so it's an empty cavity. I was thinking about replacing the trim hoses. They look fine but I assume they are as old as the boat (25 years) With the motor out I would think it would be easy to do to just slide them out?? Do trim hoses pretty much last forever
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    Replacing transom foam seal

    Getting a new/used transom assembly. 1995. If the foam seems to be in good shape should I leave it? Does it bounce back when removed and recompress correctly or is it a one and done part. Hearing its glued in and a PITA to remove. If I need to remove it any pointers to make it easier? Someone...
  10. J

    Bottom paint around transom assembly

    I'm replacing this transom assemply. I reading the bottom paint should not be touching assembly as it transfers electric to the outdrive eating it. Whats the best way to remove one inch of paint around the assembly and have it look clean not all uneven. Hearing evertything from soda blasting to...
  11. J

    Removing transom bolts Gen 2

    What about stripping or partially stripping the threads on the housing. The aluminum is going to give before the stud. It it a real concern or does it not happen often
  12. J

    Removing transom bolts Gen 2

    How difficult is it to remove rusted mounting bolts on a Gen 2 transom assembly. I just bought a used unit and some need to be changed. Are they in with loc tight? Do the housing threads strip out easy making the housing useless? Six bolts are the only thing stopping the boat from sinking and...
  13. J

    Gen 2 water and oil hose

    Gen 2. What outdrive water and oil hose can I buy at the auto place so I don't need to buy a kit. It's a hose, It's underwater but I cant imagine I need OEM. I thought I read the oil hose is a non permeable fuel/oil hose sold by the foot but not sure. What sizes. Thanks
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    Oil pan bolts

    Merc bolts are obscenely expensive at around $12 each for a 1/4" bolt. What are my options for the same grade/quality bolt. Merc# is 14070. It's for a 5.0. Any links would be great, autozone Napa, Amazon ETC.
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    Marine or Auto oil pan

    What about baffles to keep the oil from sloshing around? I thought marine pans were different from auto even though they might bolt up the same? Something about a plate not fitting with the auto pan?
  16. J

    Marine or Auto oil pan

    It's a 1998 5.0.... Is a 5.7 a 5.0 the same pan? I didn't realize just finding a same year 5.0 in an auto pan would work. Thought there might be differences
  17. J

    Marine or Auto oil pan

    I've seen the Merc # but how do I cross that over to an automotive pan? My concern with doing it on the hoist was gravity working against me with the gasket
  18. J

    Marine or Auto oil pan

    Pulling motor due to oil pan rust leak on a 25 year old boat. I thought I read you can use an auto pan and paint 3 times with rustoleum or spray bedliner. Trailering so it's not in salt air 99% of the year. Mercruiser Motor serial# 0l072052. Any help with part number for what I need? Fel pro...
  19. J

    Is this trim end cap usable?

    I'm replacing the seals (o rings) in the cap. Not sure if the pitting shown matters
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    Is this trim end cap usable?

    Sunday bump....Anyone familiar with rebuilding trim cylinders?
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