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Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-20-2015, 03:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,866
Posted By 1212

major yay. ive shipped 5 cars 3 boats a...

major yay. ive shipped 5 cars 3 boats a motorcycle and a golf cart over the past 10 years with great luck and incredible pricing all on Uship. half the price of retail cold call for boat shipping.
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
12-22-2012, 07:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 572
Posted By 1212

Post your shipment on uship.com I have shipped...

Post your shipment on uship.com I have shipped about ten things all over the country for great prices using that service. It's like eBay for shipping. My most recent transport was my 36 sonic from...
Forum: General Q & A
10-04-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 577
Posted By 1212

Help with new purchase

I am in the process of moving into something bigger and faster and need some help in weeding through the BS. I have an 82 Scarab II and am looking to move to a 35-38 from the late 90's. I have...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
08-11-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 653
Posted By 1212

go to uship.com its like ebay for getting things...

go to uship.com its like ebay for getting things shipped. ive used it about ten times with great results. shipped everything from golf carts to my 30' scarab.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
08-06-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,023
Posted By 1212

First, as stated previously, check the fluid,...

First, as stated previously, check the fluid, especially if it is a Merctrans. If you have changed the controls to a modern system, make certain you are getting full engagement of the F N R lever on...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-03-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 876
Posted By 1212

they are logs. yep hose from man to riser. 4 bolt...

they are logs. yep hose from man to riser. 4 bolt riser. i think i may have figured it out. it is possible that those are blocked in order to create more pressure (volume) of water flow to the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-01-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 876
Posted By 1212

Yes the gasket blocks all 4 side holes and two...

Yes the gasket blocks all 4 side holes and two front an rear holes. i thought the same thing, that that was supposed to be for closed cooling but I actually have a raw water setup. Instead of the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-01-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 876
Posted By 1212

454 330 Exhaust Help

Does anyone know why there is a stainless steel block gasket in between the riser and manifold on a 454 330 '82? I am wondering if this is necessary and if I would get any benefit from taking it...
Forum: Scarab
12-26-2010, 08:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 775
Posted By 1212

Merctrans 454 Leak HELP!

Took the boat out for a nice run yesterday and when I pulled the plug, the water coming out was red, and no, it wasnt red for xmas. Assumed it was power steering related but that seemed to be about...
Forum: Scarab
12-11-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,226
Posted By 1212

1982 Scarab II

Just thought I would throw a couple pics up of the old beast. all original, 800 total hours, T454 330 TRS

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx255/offroad_03/2010-07-25133126.jpg
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Forum: Scarab
04-17-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,569
Posted By 1212

ill check out the tiller arms. im not too sure of...

ill check out the tiller arms. im not too sure of their anatomy but will the play be visible where it sticks out of the transom into the engine compartment or is the play normally on the other side...
Forum: Scarab
04-14-2010, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,569
Posted By 1212

Additionally, the tiller arms dont appear to have...

Additionally, the tiller arms dont appear to have any play. All parts on this boat are supposedly stock. The helm in there now looks different than the rotary units on teleflex's website. Am i...
Forum: Scarab
04-14-2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,569
Posted By 1212

To be honest, i am not certain as to the source...

To be honest, i am not certain as to the source of the play. if i watch the system operate the only place there is noticeable movement is on a large bolt close to the end of the cable on the power...
Forum: Scarab
04-03-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,569
Posted By 1212

More Steering Questions

Still seeking an economical solution to play in the helm on an 82 Scarab II. My thought now is to upgrade the helm to a teleflex hydraulic setup. Question is, how will this integrate with the...
Forum: Scarab
03-25-2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,708
Posted By 1212

thanks for the info. your console looks great!...

thanks for the info. your console looks great! what length cables did you use? did the existing hole require any modifications to fit the new control assembly?
Forum: Scarab
03-23-2010, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,708
Posted By 1212

Scarab II Throttles/Shifters

Just picked up a set of 4 lever billet controls by Livorsi from the marine flea market. Has anyone converted from the old mercontrol twin stick to these that could offer any tips when i do the...
Forum: Scarab
02-16-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,374
Posted By 1212

sounds like the solution is going to be hydraulic...

sounds like the solution is going to be hydraulic steering. im not ready for the financial commitment to that project just yet as the boat, manifolds, risers, and waterpumps put a dent in the...
Forum: Scarab
02-14-2010, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,374
Posted By 1212

the outdrives seem to be tight. the port side has...

the outdrives seem to be tight. the port side has about 1-2mm play if I lift up on it, the right seems to have none. dont know if this is an issue or not. on the transom side, the steering seems to...
Forum: Scarab
02-14-2010, 11:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,374
Posted By 1212

thanks for the replys! now, can i determine...

thanks for the replys! now, can i determine gimbal play by just grabbing ahold of the outdrive and checking for excessive movement up/down, left/right or is it more involved? ill get in the engine...
Forum: Scarab
02-13-2010, 05:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,374
Posted By 1212

New Owner Scarab II Question

Picked up a nice 1982 Scarab II out of the Chicago area and brought it down to here to SE Florida a few months ago. Just getting everything dialed in now. My concern is that at WOT the boat seems to...
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