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    4 to V6 conversion .

    Hi, I have a 91 bayliner Capri 18.5’ with a four cylinder 3L in it. My leg is a cobra SX CT-1, 1.97ratio. I’m entertaining the idea of a V6 vortec swap if this is doable ? This is the first time doing this on a boat, so not sure what I’m getting into. Any help would be great ! regard
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    I want more HP from my Merc!

    Hey, I have a Merc 3L, four cylinder with 90 hrs on her. What is the best way to gain some extra HP? Has anyone here "suped" up there Merc? In the end im looking for some more top end speed! Regards
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    Noob alert (thrust pads)

    Hey, I have a Volvo Penta SX-CT1 outdrive. The thrust plate on the port side came off. Can the new plates be installed by removing the lower leg...or is there more to it?? If the part was a week away and the sun was out...would you use your boat?? Tanks tt
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    nut torque for prop

    what is the torque spec? for the prop nut. on a 1980, 50hp evenrude? what problems would you get from a prop not torqued?
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    prop slip

    is there a test i could do, to tell if my prop is slipping on the hub? its a 13 spline evenrude/johnson prop.
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    fiberglass life

    looking at getting a "pickle fork" style hull. been sitting for a long time... ( in the elements), i live in Canada, snow, rain and some heat,is this wort the effort? the glass has separated in areas.
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    to much pitch?

    i hope i can word this so you can understand:redface: 1- i have a 14 ft fiberglass boat,(glass craft) 2- 50 hp envenrude with a 13 pitch prop. (runs 5000rpm) 3-with leg trimmed all the way down, it wont get on to plain? (it still has a high bow) question is = 1- if you have to...
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    what to use for sealant?

    hi, i notched out my transom, and now want to seal the wood before i glass it. what should i use??? thanks
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    1980 50 hp evenscrewed

    the question is... when i turn the engine over by hand using the flywheel, it feels like it is rubbing on the stator. is this normal? how do i correct this? thanks tuna
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    cavitation plate height?

    how low should the cavitation plate be below the transom? and on the 1980 50hp evinrude witch is the cavitation plate?
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    air pumping out my air box?

    1980 50 hp evenscrewed. when running wot i can feel air pumping out of the two holes on my air box, is this normal? could i have reed valve problems? thanks tuna.
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    wire colours for tach?

    hi, i have a 1980 e50elcsr (50hp). what colour wires ( on the engine) should i use to hook my rpm gauge up to? and what is the best pick up points? thanks tuna
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    1980-83 50 hp evinrude

    hi all, this is my first post:) what should the compression be on this engine? whats the best way to check this. thanks limit.
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