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  1. 90stingray

    4.3 noise troubleshooting

    Earlier in the year had a rocker arm explode while underway. Replaced that and have done several oil changes to help clear the debris for the engine. If this noise was here before, I dunno... Cause the rocker arm used to rattle pretty loudly. Before you get on me about adjusting them, they...
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    Give me your opinion on this bell housing gasket

    Last October, after I installed the drive I noticed the gasket kinda squeezing out a little. Figured no big deal. Fast forward thru winter to now and I was changing the drive decals and caught the bell housing gasket now a little is hanging out more. I am pretty sure I want to change it, but...
  3. 90stingray

    Anyone know where to find these plastic velcro circles?

    Looking for these plastic Velcro catches they are about the size of a quarter. Let me know what you guys think. Thank you!
  4. 90stingray

    4.3 Mercruiser prop choice

    Sorry all my speeds are not gps verified as to calculate prop slip... but please read on. Overall goal is to prop the boat to 5000 rpm's with just me onboard, that way she will still have good grunt when loaded down. I really like the 4 blade aluminum props for pulling and low cost. Well...
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    Bellows and drive lube hose thoughts...

    First off i am wondering when do you decide bellows need changing? I bought my glastron last year and had one good season so far... but the previous owner couldnt remember when he had bellows done. I pulled drive and inspected during winterization and all seems plyable and servicable. These...
  6. 90stingray

    I love boats! ... maybe too much?

    Was a great season this year. I thought i got out quite a few times considering i have two small kids. Once i winterized and looked at my old water separating filter... i only added 12 ish hours to the clock this season. We do spend a lot of time tied up tho. Anyhow, boat is now in storage...
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    what drain plug gasket?

    I have used the black fiber type on my old boat. And last year i bought the yellow ones to replace the old black ones. Now searching for new seals i see blue gaskets. Which ones are the best? Is there a certain one that i should be using? I am sure they will all do the job but i want it to...
  8. 90stingray

    Adding electric brakes to boat trailer...

    I have been kicking around the idea of trailer brakes on my boat trailer. In reality, i will not need them for a while. I need a duramax and a 5th wheel to complete my little plan too. That is a little ways off since i have to finish the basement before anymore toys are purchased (per the...
  9. 90stingray

    How many props do you have?

    Just wondering how many props the average iboater has on hand? I have one boat and 4 props! I think i had more when i had 2 boats... but this sometimes seems excessive. I think i will sell one on Craigslist but it just got me thinking. So let me know how many you have on hand...
  10. 90stingray

    Tired of boating?

    Neighbor informed me that he is selling his mastercraft that he bought new in 1999. Reason... he says hes tired of all the work and his kids arent into it anymore. But he wants to put in a pool! (This might work to my advantage) Another neighbor down the street sold his 1996 starcraft...
  11. 90stingray

    Kiddos earning their keep

    They enjoy boating and everything boat related almost as much as me. Makes me one proud papa :D Just had to share...
  12. 90stingray

    Mercruiser V6 Exhaust conversion 1 pc to 2 pc

    It looks like the 1pc were only used 1996-2000. Short lived... so they must have been bad design. Bondo has informed me in another thread that these manifolds need to depart the boat asap. So, I have been researching the conversion kit for converting exhaust manifolds from old 1pc to 2pc...
  13. 90stingray

    Trying to get more... ended up with less

    I have my 01 GX 185 4.3v6. Ran her with the 23p alum 3 blade and was 4800rpm at 52 mph. Boat felt great... good holeshot and speed. I could trim until the prop blew out. Thought i could do better. Swapped for a solas 4 blade ss 23p. Today we went 4000 rpm and 48mph. Holeshot felt sluggish...
  14. 90stingray

    How long at WOT?

    I was wondering the other day how long other people leave their boat at wide open, full throttle, trimmed out? We dont boat on very large lakes where there are miles and miles to run... we really only run WOT for a couple minutes then the rest is at a good cruise speed. Anywho, let me know...
  15. 90stingray

    Adding speakers... best spot?

    Just wondering if anyone has added speakers to their glastron... and what the best spot might be. I have the two under the dash on the left and right. 01 gx185 has limited locations to where they could be placed. Just trying to get some better sound while cruising and anchored at a cove. I...
  16. 90stingray

    How fast is your Glastron?

    I was just wondering what everyones top MPH is in their Glastron? I purchased my 01 GX 185 Glastron late in the season and have yet to get a top speed out of her. It's a 4.3 Mercruiser setup, swinging a 23p prop. My buddy has an 05 GX 185 4.3 Volvo Penta with a 23p 4 blade ss prop and gets 52...
  17. 90stingray

    Anyone take their firearms aboard their boat?

    Just wondering if anyone takes their firearm on their boat... I am a concealed carry permit holder and do carry, but my pistol stays in the truck when boating. Don't figure I need it on the boat... But hey, let me know what you folks do with your firearms. Thanks!
  18. 90stingray

    New Sterndrive Decals...

    Well, my newer boat has pretty chipped up decals on the sterndrive. I was lookin to get a new set but... the transom s/n and drive s/n are stamped into these decals. What have you guys done when changing decals? Just write them down and forget about transferring them to the new? Or does...
  19. 90stingray

    Mercruiser kill switch assistance...

    Changed the throttle cable on my 2001 Glastron 4.3 Merc... must have hooked the kill switch backwards :facepalm: Couldnt get her to start... then i thought to flip it to the "off" position and she fired right up. Anywho, tried to flip the connector the correct direction and the red center is...
  20. 90stingray

    Two boats at once... probably won't happen again.

    I talked the wife into letting me get an end of year good deal (Glastron) AND keep my other boat (Stingray) to sell in the spring. Had both in the garage... swapping things over. Just had to take a pic since this won't happen ever again. Or at least until we get our next boat :D Makes me...
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