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  1. rothfm

    26' Tiara Pursuit 7400# roll trailer possible lowering-PICS

    Sorry in advance, another Bunk/Roll post. Haha...but posting alot of pics for opinions Longtime boater/trailer with alot of experience. New to me Pursuit 2600. Will test launch in Spring before deciding anything, even if I will keep it. Time will tell. I've only used, and am partial to bunk...
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    New to me Boat, did I make the right move...plan on towing

    So, Found a great deal on a Tiara Pursuit 26' dual console with twin v6 outboards. It has a hardtop, curtains, Heavy Dual axle roller trailer, Furuno Radar. I Still have my 20'6" Sunbird Neptune 202 Cuddy. Possibly will be selling. Sits on a fully rebuilt bunk trailer. Man, The Tiara looks...
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    Dual Conventional Fuel pumps installed properly?

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    Dual Conventional Fuel pumps installed properly?

    Hi all, Pic attached. I've visited this in the past forums. But not definitive. But had to verify as I'm selling this tomorrow and want to be really sure. 1985 150 E150txcos. I removed the questionable VRO, and had several Brand-New conventional 438559 pumps. We have all seen assemblys put...
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    Looper 140 under-cooling resolved

    Posting to maybe help someone else with this... there was a couple mentions in hereof this fix but not alot really. i have a 1993 looper 140. It has the thermostats with a bunch of parts...diaphram, cup, spring, vernatherm etc. NOT the shrouded plastic stat setup. Always had a hard time...
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    Lack of Support with Flat Horizontal bunk boards?

    Not much response here, but I'm leaning on the following as it just makes sense: Going to get this support/Pic...either leave it as 18" or cut it down to 12" and mount on my two inner bunks. The rear ends already have 30" Stiffeners supporting the motor and back of boat. Logical due to the...
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    Lack of Support with Flat Horizontal bunk boards?

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    Lack of Support with Flat Horizontal bunk boards?

    Sorry this is long, I need to be clear.... So another question on my trailer "refresh". Crawled under it all day today. Hope this is it. Saw something I just have to ask about. Last Item I hope! EZ loader Galv tandem Bunk (4 flat 2x6 bunks) under a 20-21 Walk-around. 2 Keel rollers Just...
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    Trailer Bolster "slipping"? Pic

    Been doing a ton of work to my trailer, coming out nice. Replaced all bolts, crossmembers, axles.... Also the upright "bolsters" or stanchons that support the 4 bunks I have. These are Tie Down brand Typical universal bolsters. I have some 8,10,12 inches. Its a 20' Walkaround with 140hp Not...
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    Trailer work, Round 2. Thoughts on Paint on Galvanize

    Doing lots of work on the 21ft Bunk EZ Loader. All new tandem suspension-complete with fenders and hubs. Replaced 2 crossmembers as well. The side Rails are in decent shape but have areas where the Galvanizing is not good anymore, and spots are showing rust. I've checked these rails/Wishbones...
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    Mesh Cable cover, whats it called, where can I find it? Not listed in breakdown

    Hi All, Happy new year... Needing some of this Mesh cable covering used on just about all motors. Not sure what its called, but didnt seem to find it in the BRP breakdown pages. Its the kind that opens up then compresses tight when pulled. Real common but never had to find it or something like it.
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    Anyone know what this hole is? L.U inner exhaust housing. PICS

    This is the inner Exhaust housing that sits on top of the lower unit. I have 2 in my possession. Going to be going into a 1985 Johnson 150. I cant remember which one was originally in this particular motor. See pics. 1 has no hole, the other has a hole. Cant figure if someone drilled this...
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    Can pounding on stick bolts affect PH?

    Finially got my Power head mount bolts out (another thread). Bur was wondering if any of the pounding action, can affect anything like rings, bearings. when i was working on it, it was on a stand with some give. just wonderin...hadnt seen much related to this topic. Just paranoid! thanks
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    Another Stuck Powerhead question 1985 Rude 150

    Hate to ask, as there is alot of tips on here.....and I've done a bunch of stuck head removals. But this one. RGGGG. I'm about to hack into the adapter and sacrifice it. I did the "side-drill" method to cut the long bolts. Had to drill through 3 on one side, 1 on the other. The front...
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    2nd scribe mark on throttle cam 1981 Evinrude 150

    Can someone tell me what the second mark is on the Throttle Cam as it relates to the carb roller. While I'm good at timing and link/sync, havent seen mention of of the 2nd scribe. One is short, other is longer. I've got no reason to think i'm out of sync, at least based on the first scribe all...
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    what gives, Carb primer nipples blocked off?? 1981 150 E150TXCIA

    Saw something really odd today, in beginning work on an old 1891 150 V6 I had laying around. I have the OEM book coming. Im lots more familier with v4's. This old motor has all 3 carb primer nipples capped off. The Primer lines go to Port Bypass cover nipples. There are a 2nd set of Bypass...
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    Conventional fuel pumps on older crossflow V6

    woops, trouble with the image, trying again: I'd be using 2 438556, standard pumps I am familiar with and not expensive.
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    Thanks Joe Reeves

    I havent been on in a while. One of my last posts was replying to Joes heartfelt thread about taking a break for awhile. Without making a fuss, I Wanted to say I'm so glad to see activity from Joe since those posts! I know I'm not alone!!!
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    Conventional fuel pumps on older crossflow V6

    Hi, very familar with v4's as i have been rebuilding them. im gonna work on 2 v6's. One is an 81 with with 2 conventional pumps..the other appears to have been vro at one point, but now also has 2 conventional pumps. i typically use the 438556 or 438559 pumps comonly available(either block...
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    Windlass question about double decks??

    Installing a Horizontal "Quick" Brand Model 1200 on the front bow of my boat. The question is this.... The Rope essentially will be going thru two decks spaced 5" apart. I"m wondering if this will be ok, and if the lower "deck" opening has to be larger than the upper to avoid and mis-feeds. I...
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