Thanks guys. I have other things to do but I really need the engine in so I can get the placement for the strainer and fuel system. I guess I'll make the decision in the morning what I will tackle for the day.

Spent fathers day morning with my dad putting the engine in and glad we did.( I think I may have forgotten just how Un - flexible I am.) Went in with little drama and now I have a much better understanding of the future placement for my fuel system and the strainer it never had.
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Boat is looking great!! I like the matte finish it came out nice!

Thanks Sunrocket, I like it so far. Thinking about matte silver on the steering rams, if I don't like it I can always have it chromed later.

My missing pilot bushing is being replaced by a new one that should be here Thursday or Friday. I also got this in the mail today.
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Working on tabs tonight.
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So my LENCO conversion came in today so I figured I would work on the back. Just for fun I'll post before so we can see where I'm headed.
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I was pretty sure I was painting the hydraulic steering pieces because they look terrible, as you can see by the above pic. Well I was very surprised just what is under that crud!
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Thanks to KC Marine my new pilot bushing is in hand.
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Strainer and fuel pump backing plates.
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final fuel fittings for the tank outlet.
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