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  1. sheboyganjohn

    Trim tab backer plate??

    On the Sea Ray I removed the very old and butchered trim tabs from the boat and picked up a used set of Bennetts. When I looked at the install procedure, it showed a backer plate. Since mine did not come with a backer plate I decided the easiest thing to do would be to fab some up with...
  2. sheboyganjohn

    1973 stern light info needed

    I have a 73 SRV240. I lost the lens/ cover for the stern light, I still have the rest. Could someone take a close up picture or two of the lens so I can see if I can fabricate one. For those with other years it is a light mast that runs up the center of the windshield then as a bend to make...
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    Mercruiser 140 carb adjustments

    Have twin 140's in my 73 Sea Ray project. Put them back in after all the work and hooked the cables back up to both. At WOT on the control the butterfly inside both carbs appears to be only 1/4 open at the most. I have messed with the adjustments on the linkage between the throttle cable and...
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    Replacement trim pump motor for a 1973 140

    Putting my Sea Ray project back together and one of the trim pumps crapped out on me, or more correctly the motor. Took it apart and pump appears to be just fine. Searched E-bay and found a new replacement motor / reservoir combo and ordered it. Would fit perfectly, except the output shaft on...
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    Dual sterndrive steering options on a 73 Sea Ray with a stuck cable

    I was working inside the Sea Ray, went to get out, grabbed the wheel and noticed it did not move. Upon investigation found one of the steering cables (has twin 140's MC-1 drives) has a damaged jacket and the inside is rusting. Guess I should not have left them lay out for the two years I have...
  6. sheboyganjohn

    Building the duck barge

    Getting started on the boat build. I am compiling videos as I can and will post them to Youtube and link them here. Here is the first video. The rest will have more building action in them. https://youtu.be/h7DfdHJnIxs Figured out how to embed the video on the 2nd post.
  7. sheboyganjohn

    2000 225 FICHT faults 51 and 54

    Motor has been running fine. Had it out yesterday for the 4th, slow no wake touring the river then a brief run out on the big lake. Tied up for the fireworks. Fired up fine after that back to the dock, pulled it out and took it home. Out to the lake today. Started it up at the dock, died...
  8. sheboyganjohn

    Self bailing hull change

    I used the Dory about 6 times last year with the self bailing hull openings. Works o.k. but takes on water if everyone goes to that one side and water comes in when going on and off plane. The most annoying is waves sloshing in and out when anchored. The deck is fully sealed so the water...
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    Bilge vent

    Doing some finish work on the dory and realized I need a bilge vent. Looking on line for the life of me I cannot find the vent side that you would hook up the hose to draw the air from the bottom of the bilge. I can find plenty of vent covers and hose, but not the connection. Any suggestions...
  10. sheboyganjohn

    Broken rocker stud

    Was tearing down one of my 140's (1973) and one of the rocker arm studs twisted off. Figured no big deal there is plenty sticking out, just remove and thread a new one in, but it appears that this is a press in stud. Is this something that can be repaired at home or do I need a machine shop.
  11. sheboyganjohn

    Impeller drive key needed

    Finished up rebuilding my first out drive, went to the second drive and noticed the impeller key is getting worn out. Lots of pits on it and the spline is worn away on both ends, just a bit in the middle is left. I went to order one on here and they are not available. Any idea where I can get...
  12. sheboyganjohn

    Pulling a engine with a A-frame

    Getting ready to start building an A-frame to pull the motors out of my Sea Ray. For those of you that have pulled motors, how much space did you need below the top beam on the A-frame to the bottom of the engine? I know how high I need to get the engine to clear the transom, I just don't know...
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    Pressure test results found the leak now what..

    Did a pressure test on one of my MC-1 outdrives from my 73 sea ray. At 8 psi it started leaking where you could hear it and would leak down to 5 psi and stop. Found the leak on the drive shaft between the lower and upper half. Separated the halves and found the oil seal had a tear in it. Did...
  14. sheboyganjohn

    Starting new project 1973 Sea Ray 240 SRV

    Just start the preliminary work on the new project. I don't have any current pics so I attached the ones from last year that the PO sent me. I was selling a small lot and was open to trades. I was offered this boat and an ATV. The PO bought it a couple of years ago and never used it. He...
  15. sheboyganjohn

    Evinrude 2000 225 FITCH - chase the motor gremlin

    I have the above motor that I purchased used to put on the boat I just built. After installing and wiring everything (came with all the gauges, wiring harness, ignition, etc) I fired her up. Hooked up the laptop and checked all the usual checks (high RPMS, high temp on EMM, etc). Other then a...
  16. sheboyganjohn

    Straighten a bent guard rail

    Just getting head start for a project this spring. I have a 1973 Sea Ray 240 Weekender I will be restoring. The one issue that I have that I am unsure of is how to fix a bent rail. The hand/ guard rail that goes all around the deck has two bent areas, one is near the bow, looks like someone...
  17. sheboyganjohn

    Building a 23' Pacific Power Dory

    I spent a year and a half building this boat from plans I got from Jeff Spira. I did a photo series on Facebook, but decided to do a complete build story here in the hopes that it well help someone else. I have never done a series like this so bear with me. I am attaching a picture of the boat...
  18. sheboyganjohn

    Is service manual enough

    I picked up a 2000 Evinrude 225 that I will be installing on a boat I am building this summer. I have the service manual and accessory manual (for the wiring) on their way. Is there anything in the owners manual that is not covered in these two? I have no problem buying one if it is needed.
  19. sheboyganjohn

    Lifting a 225 out of a crate

    Well I have a bit of a quandry. I did search the forums and could not find the answer. I purchased a used 2000 Evinrude 225 for my project boat. It was shipped in/on an outboard shipping crate. I figured it would be easy, pop the cover, hook up a hoist to the hook eyes and lift it up. One...
  20. sheboyganjohn

    welsh plugs

    Does anyone know of a place where you can get an assortment of welsh plugs for outboard carbs? I have some older motors that I am working on and would like to pull the plugs and clean them out good. Some of the motors are of the vintage that there are not carb kits or parts on the market.
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