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  1. Greg68S

    1990 Volvo AQ271C/GM 350 carburetor jetting (stock jet size?)

    Hey there everyone. I have completed my 1990 Carver 2357 Montego resto project. Now I am looking into why my fuel consumption is so great. It's far to much for a single sbc. My current jets in my Holley 715 cfm dual feed four barrel are as follows. Primary jetting is at 72 and secondary jetting...
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    DP290A removal of hinge Pins??????

    Re: DP290A removal of hinge Pins?????? Scott have you ever installed a seacock? I have two place to install one. Just opposite the existing one which supplies the toilet. Picture "A" Or I can install it 48" forward from the location shown above. Picture "B" Although this is my preferred...
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    DP290A removal of hinge Pins??????

    Re: DP290A removal of hinge Pins?????? This turned out AWESOME!!!! Kiwi Grip
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    DP290A removal of hinge Pins??????

    Re: DP290A removal of hinge Pins??????
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    DP290A removal of hinge Pins??????

    Re: DP290A removal of hinge Pins??????
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    DP290A removal of hinge Pins??????

    Re: DP290A removal of hinge Pins?????? Just a few pictures. I'm really bad at keeping my pictures in order. That is if I take any. The first is the bilge all painted up. The others are the motor coming out. The guy in the picture is my father.
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    DP290A removal of hinge Pins??????

    Re: DP290A removal of hinge Pins?????? 6 bolts removed. The plate moves around but the shaft will not pull through.
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    DP290A removal of hinge Pins??????

    1990 Carver 2357 Montego AQ271C 5.7L GM V8 VP DP290A I am pulling my engine for a rebuild and need to get me drive off. I have done everything except get the hinge pins pulled out. i removed the lock bolts but im kind of stuck on how i pull out the pins. they are threaded on the inside and...
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    Volvo Penta AQ271C back firing 3000 rpm

    1990 Carver 2357 Montego Volvo Penta AQ271C 5.7 V8 Duo Prop Engine back fires at 2800 to 3000 rpm's. Boat will not climb above 3000 rpm. Just pops and fouls a plug or two each time. But then will idle perfectly at 650 to 700 rpms New wires, plugs, distributor cap & rotor, holly carb equipt...
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    How do I know which trim cylinder is bad?

    1989 Mercruiser 5.7L V8 Alpha One Out drive Engine serial 0C664458 Drive serial 0C796105 Transom serial 0C724496 My trim goes up and down normally but under load it won't go. The pump is working normally and my trim fluid I found to be extremely milky in texture. I assume that this is a...
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    Merc Trim pump switch function all screwy

    1989 Merc I/O 5.7L w/ !st gen Alpha One Engine Serial 0C664458 Transom Serial 0C724496 Drive Serial 0C796105 I just put my engine back in the boat after replacing manifolds risers and a coupler. Everything is in excellent running order. My trim and tilt seems to be all screwy though. On the...
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    1989 Merc 5.7L spark plugs??

    :confused:I figured that since I pulled my engine to do manifolds, risers, and a water pump I would do plugs and wires. I pulled out champions. Is this correct? What spark plugs should I use? This is my engine serial number 0C664458.
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    What do you call the floor hatch that is primarily a square or oval ring with......?

    What do you call the floor hatch that is primarily a square or oval ring with a carpeted board that is hingeless. I need to buy the stainless ring. I had to cut out a piece of the floor in my cabin to access and make a repair. But I want to keep that area accessible. I remember seeing these...
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    1989 Mercruiser 5.7 minor over heating problem. Manifold/riser related???

    Im running a Merc 5.7 V8 in my 1989 Thompson. It runs great and at steady 160-170 degree temp regularly. But it spikes into the 200-220's when i run it wide open. It does this more often than not. My buddy suggested after my 3 thermostat changes that I look into manifolds and riser's. the...
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    Thoughts on Carver. Wanting to buy a '93 express

    Hey everyone. Are there any Carver fans out there? I'm looking at 1993 Carver 280 express. It has a single 5.7L Merc powering it. It's a very clean and well Maintained boat. All of you here at iboats have steered me straight and narrow while I have been learning more and more so any opinions...
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    Blisters in hull gel coat. How do I fix?

    I have noticed a few blisters in my hull. Nothing major but I think I would like to repair them this winter. I've heard and seen marinas sanding the gel off the hull of bigger carvers and then spraying gel coat. Is this the right way?
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    1989 Thompson Carrera 245 Sink Drain. Where does the water go?.?????

    I just replaced my transom and 90% of my floor. I have laid my carpet and decided that since I'm paranoid about water in my hull ( transom repair nightmare), I took the double sink out to look around and check for leaks. I found two black hoses that head toward the stern and and I'm not sure...
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    Alpha one water pump and drive installation

    I have a water pump question. When you buy a complete water pump and impeller kit it states on the packaging it's for R/MR/Aplha one drives. I replaced everything, including the base. Will there be some gaskets and o-rings that I don't use? I did not forget the small o-ring that seals the oil...
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    1989 Mercruiser 350. Temp sender and gauge

    I have a 1989 Thompson Carrera with a merc 350 alpha one gen one. I replaced all my gauges with new white Teleflex gauges. They look great and all work perfectly except fir the temp gauge. The old one worked great but was fogged over as most my gauges were. I replaced my temp sender with the...
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    Boat bolster seat

    Can anyone direct me to a used bolster seat in ok shape. I'm not to concerned about the color because I'll eventually have it reupholstered. im looking to stay some what cheap but not bargain basement.
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