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Forum: General Q & A
03-23-2026, 10:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,470
Posted By SammyJ

joefran you said you replaced the plugs, for...

joefran
you said you replaced the plugs, for the hell of it put in a new set.......
i never had a "set of plugs" issue beyond an occasional bad plug with any of my boats but back in the 70's with...
03-02-2026, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 618
Posted By SammyJ

I had a similar issue to this on a section of...

I had a similar issue to this on a section of black gel coat in the late 90's. (sorry no pics),
It was small pin holes for me and after expermenting with multiple things i finally scrubbed the...
Forum: General Q & A
10-31-2025, 03:59 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,350
Posted By SammyJ

you can also use an oil filter wrench on the...

you can also use an oil filter wrench on the outside to give you some twist while pulling.
i used two so i could twist and pull with both hands
08-22-2025, 03:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,756
Posted By SammyJ

if it has quadrajet carburator, check the stone...

if it has quadrajet carburator, check the stone filter in the carburator fuel inlet
06-17-2025, 10:23 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 392,156
Posted By SammyJ

Its great to see your creativity come to...

Its great to see your creativity come to fruition...... excellent work....
cannot wait to see your little helper at the helm......... :D
06-07-2025, 02:39 PM
Replies: 717
Views: 392,156
Posted By SammyJ

The workmanship and creativity shown on this...

The workmanship and creativity shown on this project is beyond belief ........ cannot wait to see this run....
Best of luck on sea trial.......:D
05-10-2025, 01:46 PM
Replies: 717
Views: 392,156
Posted By SammyJ

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC WORK.......... PLEASE KEEP...

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC WORK.......... PLEASE KEEP POSTING :ernaehrung004:
Forum: General Q & A
04-24-2025, 10:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,366
Posted By SammyJ

My buddies Wellcraft Nova had this issue years...

My buddies Wellcraft Nova had this issue years ago, bravo equipped 454, it was the rubber coupler on the flywheel flexplate, pull the drive and see of the noise stays.
03-15-2025, 04:03 PM
Replies: 717
Views: 392,156
Posted By SammyJ

Absolutely phenominal work, best I've ever seen...

Absolutely phenominal work, best I've ever seen :cool:
Forum: General Q & A
08-06-2024, 02:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,318
Posted By SammyJ

I'm sorry i don't have PN's or a diagram, it was...

I'm sorry i don't have PN's or a diagram, it was a long time ago for me
a quick "trs silent choice" search online and you'll find the diverters but i cannot locate anything on the left and right...
Forum: General Q & A
08-06-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,571
Posted By SammyJ

If your running a QuadraJet carb check to see if...

If your running a QuadraJet carb check to see if the stone fuel filter in the carb inlet isnt clogged....... happend to me years ago
Forum: General Q & A
08-06-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,318
Posted By SammyJ

You can definitely run silent choice on a TRS,...

You can definitely run silent choice on a TRS, look at the inner transom plate and you can see the tri-lobe block off plates on port and starboard.
i know for sure as i had to install silent choice...
Forum: Prop Talk
08-05-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,808
Posted By SammyJ

Check your trim cylinders... compare the...

Check your trim cylinders... compare the colapsed length of what you have to a new cylinder..........
I had a Banana Boat in the 70's with a big block / TRS setup, a merc dealer put new trim...
Forum: Apache
07-25-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 97,480
Posted By SammyJ

If your runnig the same power that it had when it...

If your runnig the same power that it had when it lived in RI, it should cruse way better than 60.... This thing was a beast....
Forum: Formula
07-06-2024, 01:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,505
Posted By SammyJ

this happend to a friend of mine with a wellcraft...

this happend to a friend of mine with a wellcraft nova, exact symptom loud squeal, then lockup..... it was the coupler plate or something bolted to the flywheel connecting to his alpha drive. ...
Forum: Apache
07-03-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 97,480
Posted By SammyJ

Beautiful work, I was out on this boat many times...

Beautiful work, I was out on this boat many times years ago in Rhode Island waters, its was owned then by a fellow named Tom Txxxx, he was in the plating industry in RI.
It was an amazing ride then...
Forum: Scarab
04-24-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1,771
Views: 877,574
Posted By SammyJ

Red face Beautiful work...... enjoy it :nicethread:

Beautiful work...... enjoy it :nicethread:
Forum: General Q & A
04-14-2024, 12:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,730
Posted By SammyJ

I would check the bolt circle on the hub and the...

I would check the bolt circle on the hub and the aluminum rim...... to make sure they match
if the 1/2" studs are not dead center in the 5/8th holes in the rim that could be your problem
02-16-2024, 02:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,938
Posted By SammyJ

Prices were reasonable then..... i spent $95k for...

Prices were reasonable then..... i spent $95k for a less than 100hr 38 top gun with 420's and TRS from a Cape Cod boat dealer .......
the 80's were great
01-10-2024, 03:12 PM
Replies: 717
Views: 392,156
Posted By SammyJ

Smile Excellent work

Your workmanship and inventivness is phenominal.......... I look forward to updates and wish you success !!!
Forum: Formula
08-18-2023, 04:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,258
Posted By SammyJ

My old F-302 had what appeared to be a 2" PVC (or...

My old F-302 had what appeared to be a 2" PVC (or similar) tube that ran from the the anchor locker in the very bow back to the forward wall if the engine compartment at the very bottom of the V. ...
07-24-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,685
Posted By SammyJ

Had this happen to me many years ago..... cast...

Had this happen to me many years ago..... cast iron risers had plugged and water pressure buildup forced the hose off.
Would not hurt to check downstream for possible obstruction
Forum: Cigarette
07-14-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 60,511
Posted By SammyJ

Beautiful work....... admire the project :)

Beautiful work....... admire the project :)
03-15-2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,386
Posted By SammyJ

mine was unpainted....... i'd have real concern...

mine was unpainted....... i'd have real concern about corrosion getting under a paint chip
I wanted disc but the trailer came at a great price with the 2 axle drum.... kicked myself later but when...
03-15-2023, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,386
Posted By SammyJ

I had an aluminum tri-axle under my F-302 Formula...

I had an aluminum tri-axle under my F-302 Formula that was dunked in salt weekly, i'd rinse whenever possible and the only issues i had were with the drum brakes on the trailer and some corrosion on...
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