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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
02-24-2024, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 617
Posted By miller high life

I swapped mine out for a stainless marine...

I swapped mine out for a stainless marine crossover years ago. Never experienced any issues.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-16-2023, 05:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,028
Posted By Twin O/B Sonic

I always thought coatings were only .001 - .002”!...

I always thought coatings were only .001 - .002”!

Also that they were for friction reduction and or heat control.

Never realized people used it for clearance issues.

On ring packages…..,...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-13-2023, 05:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,028
Posted By BillK

Whats interesting on those is that the bottom of...

Whats interesting on those is that the bottom of the skirt looks fine ? I would think that if they were loose and rocking that the bottom of the skirt would take the most beating ? Strange.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-12-2023, 06:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,028
Posted By sutphen 30

a little black rustoleum paint and those pistons...

a little black rustoleum paint and those pistons are as good as new.lol
Forum: General Q & A
10-06-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 935
Posted By xlint89

https://www.mechman.com/faqs/ answers all...

https://www.mechman.com/faqs/

answers all your Q,s
Forum: Prop Talk
08-10-2023, 10:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,530
Posted By im MartinB

Transom lift speeds up time to plane. Transom...

Transom lift speeds up time to plane. Transom lift creates more wet bow area which leads to reduced top speeds. Quick solution to reduce time to plane is a bag full of hundred dollar bills.
Forum: General Q & A
08-01-2023, 04:04 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,560
Posted By plavutka

It's hard to tell based on the photos, but...

It's hard to tell based on the photos, but probably car paint putty was used, which soaks up water and falls off. It is necessary to putty with epoxy putty.
If it is glued with epoxy, it is best to...
Forum: General Q & A
07-31-2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,560
Posted By 35fountain

Maybe I should wait until after the season. I'll...

Maybe I should wait until after the season. I'll just marine tex that area again and wait for now. If taking them off could damage the drives that would end the season early.
Forum: General Q & A
06-20-2023, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,265
Posted By MyIsland3

Those pits look like acid / chemical attack. Are...

Those pits look like acid / chemical attack. Are you sure they replaced all the cam bearings?
Forum: Prop Talk
06-18-2023, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 965
Posted By bajaman

Mirage Plus vs Revolution 4 testing

Took the boat out for the first time this year, tried out the 21" Mirage Plus I had picked up last year to compare to my Revolution 4 that was on the boat when I bought it.

The Rev 4 is a far...
Forum: General Q & A
06-14-2023, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 792
Posted By seafordguy

If it's the style Wally posted Trash them and use...

If it's the style Wally posted Trash them and use the other style. I smoked 2 sets of bearings in BRAND NEW Hardin SS pumps two years ago because when you tighten them down if you get the snout even...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-13-2023, 07:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,758
Posted By SabrToothSqrl

On my previous boat, I had 2 shops fix my fuel...

On my previous boat, I had 2 shops fix my fuel sender, which was leaking. Turns out the issue all along... the screws were too long. Finally found a good mechanic and he put some washers on each of...
Forum: General Q & A
06-11-2023, 04:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,143
Posted By SB

Sounds like it’s time to clean/repair (don’t...

Sounds like it’s time to clean/repair (don’t forget grounds) if needed all connections and buy atleast a $10 test light to diagnose by seeing exactlywhere power is and isn’t when this happens.
Forum: General Q & A
06-09-2023, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By getrdunn

Tk you - I’m pretty certain I’m not the only one...

Tk you - I’m pretty certain I’m not the only one who’s boycotted PP. I wouldn’t have but they shut me down after receiving funds they assumed were suspicious. Wtf…. Plus froze my money almost a...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-27-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 441
Posted By sutphen 30

I had merc 440 cyclones w/ gil manifold and the...

I had merc 440 cyclones w/ gil manifold and the ps pump was right above the circ pump o the starboard side.brackets were very simple.raw water pump ran the ps pump.
Forum: General Q & A
04-17-2023, 01:31 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,934
Posted By KAAMA

That sounds interesting. I have some NA 565cid...

That sounds interesting. I have some NA 565cid with AFR 315 cnc heads engines that made peak power @5100-5400rpm and about 660-lbs of Torque @4200 using Dart single plane intake manifolds and Holley...
Forum: General Q & A
04-03-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,934
Posted By Sonic30ss

I built two 540's with 5200 max in mind- used...

I built two 540's with 5200 max in mind- used Iron eagle 308 heads, 9.5:1, 850 Quick Fuel, and Comps version of the 525 efi cam. 640 hp at 5200 700ft/lbs at 3900
Didn't build for max HP since it...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
02-15-2023, 08:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,564
Posted By xlint89

Not to be a downer, doesn't the flame arrestor...

Not to be a downer, doesn't the flame arrestor need to be Coast guard approved?
Forum: General Q & A
02-12-2023, 10:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,290
Posted By articfriends

Ive done them with a OTC ball joint press and a...

Ive done them with a OTC ball joint press and a impact, worked real well, Smitty
Forum: General Q & A
01-26-2023, 06:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,344
Posted By compedgemarine

I have these Gil's. manifolds are new pipes are...

I have these Gil's. manifolds are new pipes are used but nice but are dry to the tip but do have mufflers welded in the pipes. 3K for all plus shipping
...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-07-2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,160
Posted By MyIsland3

I have used a couple of the JR marine units in my...

I have used a couple of the JR marine units in my own 31 ft boat. The pins they make are stainless and as heavy or heavier than the merc plain steel units. I have also made repairs to a buddies...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-27-2022, 11:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,398
Posted By Griff

3/4 race cam..........LOL:lolhit:

3/4 race cam..........LOL:lolhit:
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-19-2022, 03:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,633
Posted By zz28zz

I'm running the Holley 6-valve mechanical pumps...

I'm running the Holley 6-valve mechanical pumps on my 500 hp BBC's. They are rated for 1300 hp on gas.
These guys were the orig manuf of the 6-valve pumps, then Holley bought out....
Forum: General Q & A
11-07-2022, 07:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 917
Posted By snapmorgan

Something to keep in mind with trying to run a...

Something to keep in mind with trying to run a Bravo drive in a tub, you will be trying to lift the water about 2' and it doesn't always work out. With the boat in the water, the water level is...
Forum: General Q & A
09-23-2022, 03:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,269
Posted By getrdunn

Back OP just an example when I went from 330’s to...

Back OP just an example when I went from 330’s to 480 hp’s. Basically the 330 on roids type deal. I went from 23p to 25p mirage props and gained 1,000 plus rpm. Just throwing that out there. 28’...
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