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  1. mohead1

    Cant get the drive to trim down/in all the way.....

    I have a Wellcraft 210 Classic w the Mercruiser 260 and Alpha One. Ive been struggling trying to get the drive to trim down/in all the way. Ive moved the limit back and forth, and it will limit the UP but I cannot get it to go down fully. Its got oil in it (Oildyne w plastic resv.) and runs...
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    Fittings....what are these for?

    I have two of these inside the boat, on the interior sidewall, one near the controls or capt. seat and one directly opposite. I happended to see them while on a parts search.... My bimini attaches to a small hook towards the front of the windshield on the outside of the hull, so how would these...
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    Vortec Upgrade Question....

    Ok, Im back with some more wonderin's.....over the winter, I want to upgrade to a Vortec top end on the '88 260 Alpha in my Wellcraft. I keep hearing alot about the dished pistons and whatnot.... So, I want to put on the upgraded Vortec heads (valve springs, guideplates, set up for more lift)...
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    Exhaust riser gasket for 260 Alpha...

    Removed the manifolds on the '88 260 Alpha today for inspection, one was weeping water near a spark plug. The riser/elbow gaskets are restricted instead of full flow...any reason for that, and what if I use a full flow non-restricted gasket here? The two tiny restrictor holes in the gasket Im...
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    Aluminum Exhaust Manifolds.....can I use them?

    Ive been considering using GLM aluminum exhaust and risers on the 260 Alpha....am I looking for trouble....let the bashing begin, lol..:rolleyes:
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    Anyone try the Solas HR Titan props.....

    My boat is a Wellcraft 210, wt approx. 3600 w fuel, misc. stuff and me and the woman, has a Mercruiser 260 5.7 w Alpha 1 drive. Current prop is an aluminum 14 x 19, Michigan Wheel version. Performance is ok, nuthin spectacular. It will run out at about 4100 rpm. I want to try one of the Solas HR...
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    Gelcoat restoring work.....

    Hi All, I want to polish out some minor oxidation on my gelcoat...and reading many posts here and elsewhere, alot of people recommend either dewalt or makita 9" varible speed units with appropriate pads. I was wanting to use a Porter Cable orbital, with smaller pads and an overall smaller unit...
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    Getting ready for salt on my "virgin".....

    Well, Im doing and extended stint in south Florida, and if ya aint gotta boat ya aint ****e, so Im bringing my lakester down from Tennessee....shes a virgin and never seen salt. So, I trying to make up a good list of things to do prior to immersing it in the "solution". Im going to change all...
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    Omc 400

    Hi All......looking at a 24ft boat with the 140hp Chevy inline and a OMC 400 outdrive. Can anyone tell me some info in regards to the outdrive. Its a 1980, very good condition, motor is new. Just wondering about parts availability and issues with the outdrive. Besides shaft seals and in/out...
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    Issue with Speedometer Tube

    I put the boat in the lake for the last time a couple weeks ago, and during one run down the open water while rpm testing to see what she would do (thinkin I need a different prop) I had a weird thing happen. The speedo wasnt working very well, kinda bounced around then quit. I started getting...
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    Built an Outdrive Jack

    Built Outdrive Jack #2 Built Outdrive Jack #2 Ok, since the site only allows 5 pics per post for some reason, here are more pics of the jack through its completion. Here are more of the trailer jack mods, and the overall look after paint for your viewing pleasure......
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    Built an Outdrive Jack

    To save my back, ease the alignment of installation, and prevent undue damage to the lower unit from a drop, I decided to build an outdrive jack. I know, its not a new concept, just my rendition. I used scrap steel from my pile, and an old jack from a boat trailer for the parts. Of course I have...
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    Upgrade of 260 Mercruiser

    I talked about doing this on the forum some time ago....but Im back to it again for the winter project possibly. Im working with a 1988 5.7 260 Mercruiser. I want to bump the power to the 300hp level or so in the easiest method possible. I was looking at a CompCams or Isky mild cam for better...
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    Type of Hydraulic Fluid in Trim Motor

    '88 260 Merc. with Alpha 1........what is the accepted fluid to use in the outdrive trim motor tank? I bought the boat used and dont know how long its been in there, and want to change it while doing other maintenance...... Thanks
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    Outdrive Trim Indicator??

    Is there a way to hook up a gauge or something to let you know what position your outdrive is in? Im assuming the sensors on the drive now are just to cut off the raising or lowering like an electric "stop" or limit switch. Mine dont work I dont think, cause I have to listen to hear it start to...
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    Cuddy panel needed, '88 210 Classic

    Hello all, I have an '88 210 Classic, and need the cover to the left of the cuddy entrance door. It is a piece of dark smoked plexiglass, with a small curve in the top to fit the opening. If anyone knows where one may be or someone that could fabricate this if I sent the original part, PLEASE...
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    GLM Products...concensus?

    How is the general concensus on GLM products? Is most of it Chinese, or good stuff, or what? Ive been looking at their aluminum exh. manifolds for a while now..... They have an extensive catalog, and I know some of it is US made. I would probably go to Merc for gears and such on the drive, but...
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    Gelcoat repairs-success!!

    Well, just wet sanded and compounded about a 1/2 dozen chips and scratches on the gelcoat. Red and white areas. Thanks to y'all it came out really good! I've done auto body before so I wasn't a virgin, but this gelcoat thing is a challenge. Used 200/400/600/1000 wet sand then compounded and...
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    Position of the "vane" above the prop

    Hello all, I had the lower unit off to replace the impellor, and I put that anode that looks like a mini-skeg back approx. in the same position it was, is this supposed to be straight, angled, or what? Reason I ask, as I was behind a trailered boat yesterday and that anode vane was skewed way...
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    Sealant for Rub Railng

    I have several places where the rub rail caulking is gapped and I want to redo the whole thing. The stuff in there now is like a rubber compound. What should I use? Is there a easily obtainable sealant that is preferred. The stuff in there now is not RTV, its actually like some kind of cured...
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