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    Will V/P SX-MTD mate with Gas engine

    Will a V/P SX-MTD (diesel) mate up with a gas engine? What mods would be required. It's a 1.66 ratio. Thanks!
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    Windshield glass replacement

    I just got a great deal on a Sunbird corsair 218 cuddy, only catch is that the 3 front the windshield glass pieces (flat & square) were broke last winter. My question is, should i replace them with tempered, plexi or just safety glass? I'm not sure how thick to order it as none of the old glass...
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    Help removing 280 outdrive.

    I need help removing my old outdrive up to the bellhousing, not sure where to start. Any help or links to repair manuals would be greatly appreciated.
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    Closed cooling

    Wanting to put a closed cooling system on my 500hp BB. Any recommends on brands?
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    Painting over old primer?

    Just removed all the old Imron paint from my boat (topside). I'm going to prime it with Interlux two part prime coat. Is it necessary to remove ALL the old primer prior to repriming and painting? I will finish with Interlux perfection.
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    Drive height?

    I am swapping out my V/P 280 for a later model SX, reglassing the transom. Does anyone have a template or height guide for optimum speed performance? I know the higher the unit the less the drag, but what is too high. I've measured my old outdrive and recorded the distance, should i just use the...
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    Volvo/Penta 280 weight?

    I've currently got my outdrive (including all transom and power trim components) listed on e-bay. I need a rough estimate of the weight/overall size of the assembly for shipping purposes (freight calculator). I am keeping the drive in the boat until sold, so it's hard to gauge by standing in my...
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    Boat parts for sale?

    Is their a forum for users to sell used boat parts on here?
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    New transom..

    While i'm installing my new floor... I will be re-glassing my transom for an outdrive upgrade. i'm swapping out my v/p 280 for a late model sx. Has anyone ever done a refit like this (pics or a link would be great)? If so any advice would be appreciated
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    Dry Rot!!

    Found a squishy spot near the transom when i pulled the rear seat out, did a test drill and found out i have dry rot! The entire floor is fiberglassed from bow to stern.. I believe i'm going to have to remove all the fiberglass and replace all the decking/stringers/foam. Has anyone used Trex...
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    Acetone on gel-coat?

    Can you use acetone on gel-coat as a pre-paint wax remover? Too aggressive?
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    Interlux perfection/ bottom paint

    Does anyone know if the topside perfection (white) matches colorwise the bottom paints offered by Interlux?
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    Gen v 454 to V/P 280?

    What mods are required to mate a GenV 454 to a V/P 280 (1978 vintage) Flywheel? shaft? Would it be worth it, or will the torque shell the drive?
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    What should I be paying?

    What is a fair price to re-gel a 24' daycruiser? No damage... White... I don't wanna get gipped....
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    Increase in prop diameter?

    Rookie has a few more questions...What effects will increasing from a 14" to a 15" have on a v/p280???? I'm sure it will move more water, but will it strain the drive? I'm currently running a 14"x17p (45mph @4700rpm) 4000# boat medium load (4) and am looking for more top end. I'm thinking...
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    Need Help!! Oil weight?

    Not sure what weight of oil to put in my engine. Just bought the boat and called the previous owner... He only recalls something to do with "30". It's a mildly worked 350 mid 80's V/P cammed, performer intake, 600cfm edelbrock carb, edelbrock hi-flow water jackets (he did remember it ran very...
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    Marine carb?

    The boat i recently bought has a 600cfm holley doublepumper carb. It is not a Marine Carb (Kaboom!). The boat runs very well with this carb, but i know it's unsafe... Any suggestions on easy maintenance hi-po carbs for marine us? I'm running a hi-performance 350, with an edelbrock hi-rise...
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    Stern to jet conversion?

    Has anyone done a stern drive to jet conversion? Is it cost effective? Performance gains? Can a jet drive handle more R.P.M's than a typical stern drive? I am clueless on jet drives, but am looking at all options... Any info (opinions) whether good or bad would be appreciated......
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    Prop pitch?

    I just purchased a 24' cobia caribbean with a "400" hp 350 chev paired with a v/p 280 outdrive. The boat is 3950# and the previous owner was running a 17 pitch v/p OEM prop. He stated that he was getting 45mph at powell with a load (9 adults and 70 gallons of fuel). He also stated his hole shot...
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    volvo penta 280 hp rating?

    My boat is equipped with a '78 v/p 280 outdrive. Can anyone tell me the horsepower rating? I am pushing 400 hp through it right now with no damage(yet) regular oil changes and such. Any recommends on sturdier outdrives if this one fails would be appreciated... I plan on running 500 hp....
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