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    Old steel OMC gas tanks

    Has anyone found a source for the o-rings, quad-rings and the welch plugs that doesn't cost 6 bucks for each one? If so, you happen to have the dimensions of said parts? Nobody seems to have that welch plug in the right thickness... except on ebay for 6 bucks a pop! ... Thanks.
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    Vintage OMC fuel tank rebuild ..

    Does anyone know a source for these o-rings and tiny quad ring that doesn't charge 6 bucks each!? also how about the welch plugs? I see it all offered as a kit for 16 bucks on ebay, should I just pay that or try to get measurement etc. and try McMasters? Kills me to pay this kind of money for...
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    Vintage OMC single-line tank connector

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    Vintage OMC single-line tank connector

    I know this is an older thread but does anyone know a source for these o-rings and tiny quad ring that doesn't charge 6 bucks each!? also how about the welch plugs? I see it all offered as a kit for 16 bucks on ebay, should I just pay that or try to get measurement etc. and try McMasters...
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    5200 question...

    So it takes many years for the UV Rays to destroy 5200 then?
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    5200 question...

    Thanks for the replies...you can paint over 5200 successfully?
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    5200 question...

    I installed a drain plug into my little aluminum boat using 5200 to bed the plug, etc. Now I find that its NOT UV rated? It will be constantly exposed to the sunlight being a simple row boat. So, do you think I should remove it and do it over? ... I may be able to find some dynamite or...
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    Air tool recommendations...

    Thanks for the reply. The only guns I see at HF are for blind rivets. They do have air hammers but I thought that was a different animal, no? Would this do the job? https://www.harborfreight.com/professional-medium-barrel-air-hammer-56990.html
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    Air tool recommendations...

    I have 3/16" Rivets (Gunnels) and 1/4" Rivets (Floor) on my boat. Can anyone recommend an air tool to replace some rivets? Would this one work? https://www.harborfreight.com/professional-medium-barrel-air-hammer-56990.html ... Thanks, Joe.
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    Alumaloy Brazing Rods...

    Yeah, my spidey sense told me "not so fast" ... thanks for the reply.
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    Source for spacers?

    Thanks for the reply.
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    Source for spacers?

    Thank you.
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    Alumaloy Brazing Rods...

    So this guy at the boat ramp and I start chit chatting about leaky boats, when he says ..."I would never go through the trouble of re-riveting when I can use a torch and some Almaloy Brazing Rods to stop my leaks"... Now, I admit that I know nothing about this so I didn't debate the point with...
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    Source for spacers?

    Anyone know where I can get some spacers (bushings) with 1/2" ID x 1" OD x 1"L ?? Doesn't really matter what material they are made of. I cannot find anything online. Thanks.
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    Replacing Transom on aluminum boat...

    I just mean the transom boards rock back and forth slight due to the uneven surface created by rivets/seams, etc..
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    Replacing Transom on aluminum boat...

    Sandwiching 2 pieces of wood between the aluminum that has rivets and seams results in the wood not sitting flush and allows rocking motion. Would I be ok putting in some nylon spacers where the bolts go to create a small gap thereby creating a space between the wood and the aluminum? Only...
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    3M 5200 and Aluminum...

    Thanks for the replies...
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    3M 5200 and Aluminum...

    The Tin Boats Forum has a poster that has photos of 5200 attacking aluminum, etc...
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    3M 5200 and Aluminum...

    Is this a bad mixture? I have seen several references to 5200 attacking bare aluminum and yet many post of people using it, what your experience? Thanks.
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    Old MK Rip Tide

    I got an old MK Rip Tide that has been sitting for at least 10 years. Seems to run fine except it doesn't start spinning the prop until I turn it to about 15lbs on the handle dial...any ideas? This is a transom mount from the mid 2000's or so. Thanks.
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