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  1. Lukey220

    4.3L Mercruiser Milkshake

    Yes it was a marine engine that got rebuilt. It includes new exhaust manifolds/risers , wiring harness and thermostat housing. I definitely have the extra bilge space as I move the fuel tank forward about 8” when redoing my stringers and floor. Thanks for the answer!
  2. Lukey220

    4.3L Mercruiser Milkshake

  3. Lukey220

    4.3L Mercruiser Milkshake

    Just another quick question for anyone who knows.. will a Mercruiser 350 bolt up in place of my 4.3? Both late 80’s Motors but the 350 is rebuilt with receipts and looks real clean for a decent deal.
  4. Lukey220

    4.3L Mercruiser Milkshake

    Could have! I’ll find out when I dig in , previous owner said it sat for 2-3 years because it needed fuel pump but that could have been a cover story for a cracked block.. time will tell.
  5. Lukey220

    4.3L Mercruiser Milkshake

    Awesome thanks for the replies everyone. I will start on it tomorrow. What’s crazy to me is how fast it fills. It fills the crankcase to the top and flies out the valve breather without a minute of being running , and today when I opened the water drain plugs they are bone dry like water isn’t...
  6. Lukey220

    4.3L Mercruiser Milkshake

    Hey everyone, I bought a boat with a 4.3l mercruiser and I have been fixing it up. Finally got to starting it today on muffs and… milkshake oil started spraying out of the breathers on the top of the valve covers. Checked dipstick and oil level was high and also milkshaked… really hoping this...
  7. Lukey220

    1708 for stringers

    Never personally tried getting the size already cut to what I need, but on mine I bought a 50” roll and it wasn’t bad to cut. Just make sure to use some sharp scissors or I’ve heard of guys getting fiberglass shears.
  8. Lukey220

    1708 for stringers

    Never personally tried getting the size I already need, but on mine I bought a 50” roll and it wasn’t bad to cut. Just make sure to use some sharp scissors or I’ve heard of guys getting fiberglass shears. Good luck with your project!
  9. Lukey220

    Bed Liner Waterproofing

    Hey Chris just wanted to say thanks. Suited up and went back at it and was able to get the cloth to wrap everything beautifully! Much happier with the result.
  10. Lukey220

    Bed Liner Waterproofing

    Thanks for the info! Does cloth work with polyester resin? I have a 6” roll of 6oz cloth that I could use.
  11. Lukey220

    Bed Liner Waterproofing

    Thanks for the reply Chris! The top of the stringers I’m probably just bad at it haha, it is just refusing to making the bend over the 5/8 wide stringer without popping up. The other spot I can’t is the drain groove at the back near the bilge is curved and 5/8 wide aswell which the glass is...
  12. Lukey220

    Bed Liner Waterproofing

    Hey, just curious if anyone has used Bedliner as a waterproofing option. Website for the different brands says waterproof and moisture resistant, figured that plus the strength of it being anti chip/anti crack would work good in coating the top of the stringers under deck that I’m not able to...
  13. Lukey220

    Restoring 1988 Doral Bowrider

    Thanks so much!! Been taking pictures the whole way hoping to post a full restoration thread when I’m all wrapped up. Learned a lot just by lurking this forum
  14. Lukey220

    Restoring 1988 Doral Bowrider

    Thanks for the reply!!! Splitting it up is probably the best idea like you said. I’ll keep that in mind!
  15. Lukey220

    Restoring 1988 Doral Bowrider

    Hey everyone!! Last year I took on the project of redoing the stringers in my Doral Spirit. I’ve grinded the old ones out and bedded in the new stringers , now I’m at the point of glassing. The stringers are 3/4x5.5” plywood, with two bulkheads along the way and im using polyester resin. My...
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