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  1. Tail_Gunner

    Tried out a few Props, I think I need a new one

    Re: Tried out a few Props, I think I need a new one Yes there a good prop by reputation i dont believe running deep in a outdrive is there fortay. Some here have played with them but i think there a surface prop of if you have a surface drive on a high horsepower boat..Well some luv them. But...
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    Possible low voltage problem

    This is a first...2001 4.3 GI Fuel injected PEFS. the boats gauge show's 11/12 volt output....The Gps chimes in with low battery. Voltage at the battery 12+ and the altenator give a solid 13.9 volts...The regulator is in the altenator so that cant be srewy...I am getting older but my brain is at...
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    Gas tank debris...

    Well in a bit of a pickle here and i going to bounce this off the members. In short i have quite of bit debris in my gas old rust. The tank is sealed under a new deck so i am not going to cut out the tank to clean it...what i am going to do is drain the tank...tilt the boat and flush it with...
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    Building a 350 Vortec motor

    Re: Building a 350 Vortec motor :redface::facepalm::redface::redface::facepalm: i went a little fast i guess....The 774 retainer is for the 8mm valves ls series...:facepalm: The the 787 retianer is for the 11/32 vortec valves The same bonehead mistake done in that article....I see now way...
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    The Oil Thread

    For myself this is the most infromative thread i have read....Sticky ???? http://forum.chaparralboats.com/index.php?showtopic=13471 Marine Oils Ain't Special If you spend a lifetime talking to both the R&D guys and the organic chemists that support their efforts, you will get confirmation on...
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    Building a 350 Vortec motor

    Re: Building a 350 Vortec motor With the heads, intake, and camshaft sorted, that only left the valvespring issue to deal with. And that's where I hit a wall. Standard high-performance valve springs require machining of the Vortec's valve pocket and valve guide. It's no secret that you can...
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    STARCRAFT OWNERS Check in

    Re: STARCRAFT OWNERS Check in :eek:
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    America lost a Icon for truth today Mike Wallace, '60 Minutes' dies

    Wallace's "extraordinary contribution as a broadcaster is immeasurable and he has been a force within the television industry throughout its existence," Leslie Moonves, CBS Corp. president and CEO, said in a statement Sunday. Wallace didn't just interview people. He interrogated them. He...
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    Water Dripping From Behind 5.0 GXib Impeller Housing

    Re: Water Dripping From Behind 5.0 GXib Impeller Housing Common occurence for volvo....the pump is brass and things get slopped out after a while. I have been fighting the same problem for two years....It's time to take it to a machine shop and see if they can see where the problem is....I...
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    Requirement to install Google translate due to iboats acquisition by China

    Re: Requirement to install Google translate due to iboats acquisition by China We have a lock and launch
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    Dash rebuild

    Re: Dash rebuild Finished product Need to trim them out and adjust things a bit but that's a 40 dollar rebuild
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    Dash rebuild

    Finishing a long restroration and found a great ideal for a dash upgrade. Carbon fiber wrap that is used on cars or bikes..Works well easy to apply and relativley cheap...for marine that is...:D TIme takes it toll broken in half Thats a plexiglass backing simple as cutting to size and...
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    Carbon Fiber 3m DiNoc Boat Dash makeover

    Re: Carbon Fiber 3m DiNoc Boat Dash makeover Its late will post more soon
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    2005 cobra sx drive

    Looking at a four winns 305 efi with a cobra drive. I'm assuming its a 260 hp motor. But the big question is are cobra drives as solid as the sx drives?
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    Mecr controls dismount procedure

    I have a 93 boat with I/O of course trim and trailer switching (Controler)..I cannot access the back of the unit and looking from the front of the assy i can see no possible way to even get started..Does any on a illustration oh how to dismount or service this shifting unit assy. :facepalm:
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    MId Engine boat Advice

    Found a very clean MasterCraft 90 mid engine boat...The drive train... what do i look for..i have no ideal...its a 351 ford 700 hours any input or pointers...
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    Torque vs. Horsepower, who gets it? ....again and simplified

    Plz dont stop the thread...The answer is very simple....:D and everyone has a opinion....maybe..:D
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    4.3 GI PEFS Water pump

    The issue....It leaks and very mild stream from the rear seal i believe. Changed it three time's now and starts out good but always the same...slow leak. Is there a known issue with the pumps, After looking closely at it .... there seems to be no imperfection's. It brass so i am not going to...
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    Painting on a budget - Only painting the cap

    Re: Painting on a budget - Only painting the cap Second that info Two part vs single stage is not even a question....I can bump a dock at 5 mph and the paint takes the hit with no damage. Perfection is now being sold for 60 a quart and is as good as it gets. The paint was done by a novice...
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    Some things that dont change.....Even in times like this

    A gorgeous young redhead goes into the doctor's office and said that her body hurt wherever she touched it."Impossible!" says the doctor. "Show me."The redhead took her finger, pushed on her left breast and screamed, then she pushed her elbow and screamed in even more. She pushed her knee and...
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