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Forum: General Q & A
06-17-2017, 08:08 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 17,057
Posted By gcarter

FWIW, Hitachi makes an excellent battery powered...

FWIW, Hitachi makes an excellent battery powered drill that is very short from the chuck end to the back of the drill.
Forum: General Q & A
06-17-2017, 07:56 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 17,057
Posted By gcarter

I found out the hard way that Dart big blocks...

I found out the hard way that Dart big blocks have shallower starter bolt holes than stock GM blocks.
My starter bolts bottomed out just as the starter was getting tight. It worked fine for at least...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
10-18-2015, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 734
Posted By gcarter

I removed the cap today and found the top gear...

I removed the cap today and found the top gear (forward?) was "UP" about 1/8"-3/16". According to my manual,
it is supposed to be retained w/2 "keepers" onto the shaft. I pushed down on the gear,...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
10-17-2015, 06:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 734
Posted By gcarter

Yes, the first and easiest thing to do. Also the...

Yes, the first and easiest thing to do. Also the coupler is new.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
10-17-2015, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 734
Posted By gcarter

No, I shifted at idle, but once the boat was on...

No, I shifted at idle, but once the boat was on plane and I tried to increase the throttle past 2500 RPM, it started slipping. If I reduced engine speed,
all was OK and was able to make it back to...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
10-17-2015, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 734
Posted By gcarter

Bravo question...shifting into forward.

I have an '88 Donzi 22 that I've just finished an 8 year restoration on. It has a Bravo drive dating from June or so in 1987, no oil reservoir...first year of production.
I've had it in the water...
Forum: Swap Shop
10-04-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 670
Posted By gcarter

Your mailbox is full.....

Your mailbox is full.....
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
03-12-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,023
Posted By gcarter

Coal tar has been around for over 100 years and...

Coal tar has been around for over 100 years and has been used for coating metals and concrete for ever.
In an epoxy base, it's a lot less messy and is easy to use.
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
03-12-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,023
Posted By gcarter

The method outlined in the article listed above...

The method outlined in the article listed above is fine if you don't mind giving up 30% to 50% of your tank volume.
Also, it's very difficult if not practically impossible to support a Vee shaped...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
03-12-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,023
Posted By gcarter

Some other things to consider...... Make sure...

Some other things to consider......
Make sure the cavity is well sealed. For instance, early (pre '94) Donzi Classics had a 3/4" PVC pipe set in the fore and aft tank bulkheads for draining the bow....
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-01-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By gcarter

Most any good Aeroquip shop can make them for...

Most any good Aeroquip shop can make them for you.
For instance, my local Aeroquip can't do it but their home office in another town can.
They are Identical to the original hoses.
Be sure and mock...
Forum: General Q & A
04-10-2010, 03:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,994
Posted By gcarter

While diluting the Dexcool is the way to do it, I...

While diluting the Dexcool is the way to do it, I would reccomend using reverse osmosis water, distilled water, or deionized water to dilute it with. Tap water is usually saturated with hardness...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
02-08-2010, 09:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,377
Posted By gcarter

Gel and high end paint can be cleaned very easily...

Gel and high end paint can be cleaned very easily w/acetone.
Ya might have to be careful w/some graphics and some paints, but powdercoating, gel and good paint cleans up great and instantly.
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
09-06-2009, 03:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,290
Posted By gcarter

I would grind out the bottom side of the crack...

I would grind out the bottom side of the crack almost all the way through w/a bevel of 12:1 and fill the ground out area w/several layers of +/- 45* 17 or 24 oz. stitchmat like Knytex. Start w/a...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
08-29-2009, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,290
Posted By gcarter

I think you would need to get underneath and...

I think you would need to get underneath and reinforce the cracked area before grinding out the gel and mat or you might be doing it again soon.
Forum: Classic Offshore
08-09-2009, 08:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,660
Posted By gcarter

Elco, as well a British Power Boat hulls had a...

Elco, as well a British Power Boat hulls had a nasty habit of breaking their backs, not really surprising as Elcos were British Power boats in drag, and they weren't as bad as Higgins boats in rough...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-12-2007, 10:11 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 11,003
Posted By gcarter

I also apologise. It was just a comment about...

I also apologise. It was just a comment about some of the people (not boaters) who populate the state I live in.
Everyone knows Florida is made up of about four parts, seemingly populated w/folks...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-12-2007, 09:04 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 11,003
Posted By gcarter

Angry Because they all came from the North East.

Because they all came from the North East.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
09-29-2007, 05:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,527
Posted By gcarter

You're limited by the amount of water your can...

You're limited by the amount of water your can deliver. Usually that's about 5-7 GPM while your sea water pump needs about 30 GPM above 3000 RPM.
You'll need to limit your engine speed to 1500-2000...
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