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    Need Tune-Up Specs. Adjustting Dwell and Timing 4.3l

    Hello. I replaced my points and condenser this morning. I need to adjust dwell and timing. Does anyone have specs for 87 OMC 4.3L 4 barrel rochester Dwell? Timing? Rpm? whats should RPM be at idle or fwd gear? Thank you.
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    SAFETY CHECKLIST BEFORE HITTING THE WATER

    HELLO. I GOT MY ENGINE RUNNING LAST NIGHT. REPLACED THE CONDENSER DUE TO NO SPARK. ALSO FOUND CARB IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE RIGHT SIDE. (ORDERED REBUILD KIT) WHAT OTHER COMPONENTS SHOULD I SERVIC BEFORE I GO OUT WITH MY FAMILY?
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    Starter on a 4.3L OMC? CHEVY?

    Hello. I'm getting my starter rebuilt at shop but they want to know what engine does my OMC 4.3l is compatible with in the automotive world. chevy? Boat is a 1987 Sea Ray s19 Thank you
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    1987 Sea Ray s19 Owners Manual - Need Wiring Diagram.

    Anyone have a extra copy of a 1987 Sea Ray S19 owners manual. I need to look up the wiring diagram. I have no power to the ignition. Any ideas? Fuse box? Thank you
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    96 Bass Tracker Aluminum Plate on Transom

    Hello, After Discovering my transom was full of corrosion and pitting. I finally decided to put and aluminum plate over the existing transom. I want to riveted it all together. The question I have what type of Epoxy or Hull-Thru silicone should in between the transom and plate?
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    How much is this worth? ? Garmin Gps msp

    I purchased a boat about 8 months ago. It's under restoration. It has a Garmin Gpsmaps 235 sonar. It has the antenna and transducer. Any one have an idea I get for it? Thanks
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    Project I found on Craigslist.

    I found this 1989 Lowe 17ft bass boat on CL. Comes with an older 65hp evinrude. Asking price is 1000 or best offer. The owner removed the transom wood because it was rotten. He said he has no time to finish it. I already have a 1996 tracker, but has leaking rivets, a small leaking hole and a...
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    Removing my engine, where to store it?

    Hello, I'm removing my 1997 Mercury 75hp of my 1995 tracker v17. I'm going to do some transom work and rivet repairs. Im using a cherry picker to remove from the transom but I do not have an engine stand or anything to hang it on. I was thinking of laying it on its side on a old tire I have...
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    How heavy is my boat. pls read

    Since I removed my deck, trolling motor and all accesories. How much do you think my Aluminum Bass Tracker 17 v would weight with engine removed. ? ? Since I'm doing the transom and rivets, I was just thinking of taking my time and replacing almost all rivets. Any thought on this project? ...
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    Performed leak test. Got more than what I expected.

    Removed foam early in the morning. Filled up boat with water, about 8 inches. Right away found 3 leaking rivets up front, 4 rivets down the middle, 1 hole in the center lower part of boat. Also found water coming out of Livewell port next to the boat drain. The last leak I found was...
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    leak test. see pic.

    Im ready to perform a leak test on my tracker. The guy I bought it from said that it did leak. In order to begin the process, do I have to remove all the foam throught the boat. I noticed that some foam was loose under the floors. Attached is a pic of my main floor. What is the correct way to...
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    Looking for a Boat Repair Shop in SoCal.

    Im looking for a boat repair shop in southern California. I need some rivets repaired on my bass tracker and my hull and transom checked. I live in san fernando Valley. Or someone that knows how to do the work at home. Thx
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    Changing carpet. Please help. No thread found on this topic.

    I'm planning on changing my deck color from black to gray. I also want to change the color of the edge of the boat. Please see picture for description. I want to know how to remove the black rubber seals to replace the carpet. Advise would be greatly appreciated. Thx
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    Livewell Drain Valve???

    What is a MANUAL DRAIN VALVE? I'm replacing and testing my livewell. Next to the fish tank I noticed a lever that can open a drain plug. When will I need to use this and what does it do? Is it part of the live well feature? Thx
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    ready to start rivets work. need best products recommendations.

    I've read a lot of post about rivets and sealers. Im ready to drill out old rivets and put in New ones. What is the best rivet to use and what size. I have 96 tracker aluminum boat. What drill bit will I need and what brand of rivet is the best. Please reply if you have done this job. Ib know...
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    welding leaking rivets?

    My Coworker suggested I should weld my leaking rivets. He said he could also weld all the rivets on the boat. Goor or bad Idea. Please help. Thx
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    Boat sat for 2yrs. Maintenance Help Needed.

    I'm looking to maintenance my Mercury outboard that sat for 2 years. What wearable items need to be replaced yearly? Or as maintenence? What brand of parts is recommended? And where can I find cheap quality parts. Thx
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    1997 Mercury 75 Outboard Leaking Fuel. Help.

    Hello iboats. I have a 1997 Mercury 75 that's leaking fuel. I noticed it today when trying to turn it on. I tried looking for the part number but I had no luck. Can anyone please guide to where I can buy the part. I also noticed it had zip ties to hold it down. Please help. Thx
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    96 Bass Tracker Restoration

    Hello, I'm in the begining process of restoring my tracker I recently purchased. First step, removing deck. Found deck screws under carpet, so I scrapped off all carpet to unscrew and remove the deck. As of now I'm stuck trying to removed the Phillip head screws. Some came out easily...
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    Bass Tracker- Removing old carpet and plywood- Stuck

    Hello, I have a new to me 1996 Aluminum Bass Tracker v17. The carpet is complelty worn, I also notice that the plywood is old and falling apart. My goal was to have the entire plywood removed tonight but got stuck not knowing how hard it was to remove it. I tried looking for nails/ screws...
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