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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-01-2017, 09:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,998
Posted By rich allen

This happened to me a few years ago. I was idling...

This happened to me a few years ago. I was idling through a channel and by the time I realized what happened I was taking on serious water. The end cap just popped off. I did re-solder, but as a...
Forum: General Q & A
07-10-2014, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 835
Posted By rich allen

Nothing smaller than 3" core. Running that now on...

Nothing smaller than 3" core. Running that now on same motor. 180F cruise, 210F wide open for me.
Forum: General Q & A
07-10-2014, 08:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 649
Posted By rich allen

OK I'll bite. On the floor,complete, but no...

OK I'll bite.

On the floor,complete, but no history, $500
Rebuilt, stock, local builder, $2,000.00
Results may vary..
Forum: General Q & A
07-09-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 709
Posted By rich allen

Really appreciate the info. Makes sense now....

Really appreciate the info. Makes sense now. Didn't even consider that was the lower crank seal I was seeing up there laying loose. At first glance it appeared to be a driveshaft housing seal that...
Forum: General Q & A
07-08-2014, 03:21 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,532
Posted By rich allen

A legit concern for me as well, but the overall...

A legit concern for me as well, but the overall length of these mufflers is something like 9 inches, and my old tailpipes were just as long. They slide over the existing pipes 3 inches deep, so if...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-08-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 915
Posted By rich allen

Pretty sure its 1 1/4. Assuming you probably...

Pretty sure its 1 1/4. Assuming you probably found out by now anyways. Happy Boating
Forum: General Q & A
07-08-2014, 12:02 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,532
Posted By rich allen

Just went through this last weekend.. Hopped up...

Just went through this last weekend.. Hopped up 468ci with 4" through transom pipes. Silent choice was removed for reversion purposes.
I wanted option of loud or quiet, and wasn't sure about...
Forum: General Q & A
07-08-2014, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 709
Posted By rich allen

Old merc 90 outboard question

Greetings,
I commited a cardinal sin and now I will pay for it. The sin was agreeing to work on a friends old merc in the middle of summer. As expected, I got bit when I stuck my hand in it, and now...
Forum: Swap Shop
06-03-2014, 10:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 518
Posted By rich allen

Hi, Wondering if that prop sold yet? Thanks

Hi,
Wondering if that prop sold yet?
Thanks
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-02-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,589
Posted By rich allen

Are you sure that anchor was for the boat ??:eek:

Are you sure that anchor was for the boat ??:eek:
Forum: General Q & A
09-20-2012, 10:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 973
Posted By rich allen

BINGO Running like a charm again. Thanks for...

BINGO
Running like a charm again. Thanks for the help.

Some notes to share and to validate what others have said.

Merc p/n is 862998
Gasket p/n is 27-863112

Local marine shop wanted...
Forum: General Q & A
09-19-2012, 09:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 973
Posted By rich allen

Thanks guys. I'll check it out. Rich

Thanks guys.
I'll check it out.
Rich
Forum: General Q & A
09-18-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 973
Posted By rich allen

Alarm and engine stall at idle

My buddy just called with an issue he is having. I believe his boat is an 03 Rinker w/ a 305, fuel injected.
Good boat and he does not abuse it. Apparently last time out engine alarm started...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-15-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,011
Posted By rich allen

Get ahold of Bob Madera,( RM builder) on this...

Get ahold of Bob Madera,( RM builder) on this site. He will get you pointed in right direction. This is what he does, and his costs are no more than what you would pay going it alone. The benefit to...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-14-2012, 01:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,011
Posted By rich allen

+1

+1
Forum: General Q & A
08-14-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 923
Posted By rich allen

Your 2 bolt block will be fine. If you want some...

Your 2 bolt block will be fine. If you want some piece of mind, you can swap out the main bolts for ARP studs, have it align bored and balance the rotating assy, and you will be good to go.. Plenty...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-07-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,370
Posted By rich allen

maybe I should have put this in the uncensored...

maybe I should have put this in the uncensored section. LOL
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-06-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,370
Posted By rich allen

Yes, air opens them. Air causes the piston to...

Yes, air opens them. Air causes the piston to contract to allow thru hull. Hitting switch again releases the air, allowing an an internal spring to force the piston out again.
I have same set up....
Forum: General Q & A
07-30-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,087
Posted By rich allen

Sure sounds like a collapsing hose on the gimbal....

Sure sounds like a collapsing hose on the gimbal.
On garden hose you are adding pressure to that line, keeping it from collapsing on you. In water, the hose collapses.
Good Luck
Forum: General Q & A
07-30-2012, 01:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,151
Posted By rich allen

I have an M77HV pump in there. As for...

I have an M77HV pump in there.
As for clearances, .003 on the mains and .0025 on rods was my target.
Forum: General Q & A
07-30-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,151
Posted By rich allen

Finally got it wet.

Went out yesterday for maiden voyage. Felt like an anxious father with fingers crossed. Had nobody to blame but myself if this one craps the bed. My first "complete" assy, Motor is running great so...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-26-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,404
Posted By rich allen

RTV is great for certain applications, but lately...

RTV is great for certain applications, but lately I have been using more semi permanent type sealers that dont fully harden like rtv does. Less chance for contamination during part swaps, and I like...
Forum: General Q & A
07-26-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,151
Posted By rich allen

Batteries on charger now. Maybe tonight she...

Batteries on charger now. Maybe tonight she fires. Still finishing up some minor details, like exhaust flappers and such.

Budman,
I saw your thread about the distributor gear wear and now shakey...
Forum: General Q & A
07-24-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,151
Posted By rich allen

One year later...

Was pretty hard trying to keep my boat from turning into another back yard project with all the non boating distractions that popped up this year, but here we are...
Motor is now in and alignment...
Forum: General Q & A
07-18-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 676
Posted By rich allen

Oil filter with bypass valve suggestion

About to fire up a freshly built mark IV, with full roller retrofit. Oil system has been updated for better flow, including replacing the original block adapter with a free flowing aftermarket...
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