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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-27-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,081
Posted By PayCheck

Motor mounts need adjustment to allow for...

Motor mounts need adjustment to allow for differences in the stringers between the old and new boats. Sounds like the new bilge stingers and blocks are a little higher, relative to the transom mount.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-27-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,081
Posted By PayCheck

Try adding washers so the tool meets the flywheel...

Try adding washers so the tool meets the flywheel splines, and then lowering the engine on the front mounts. I had the same thing - shook my head for a few hours until I realized I had the engine too...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-29-2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 21,611
Posted By PayCheck

:ernaehrung004: +++ :evilb: Now that's...

:ernaehrung004: +++



:evilb: Now that's funny. Whatta mouthpiece that was..
Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
09-01-2012, 07:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,266
Posted By PayCheck

I live close to Port Credit and missed this one -...

I live close to Port Credit and missed this one - this workin' for a livin' has got to stop :(
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-12-2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,085
Posted By PayCheck

U-joint would be first on my hit list.

U-joint would be first on my hit list.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-08-2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,366
Posted By PayCheck

Many years ago we took the little Checkmate down...

Many years ago we took the little Checkmate down to the marina for another case of beer - great day, flew down the lake on a nice chop. Docked, got the supplies and then wouldn't start. Checked the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-03-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,411
Posted By PayCheck

Sure you can, but I don't think that will solve...

Sure you can, but I don't think that will solve the problem unless the marina put in a high T-stat. I think I'd slap some earmuffs on it (in the driveway) and see the water flow out to see if there...
Forum: General Q & A
06-08-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 49,975
Posted By PayCheck

+1

+1
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-30-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,916
Posted By PayCheck

I'll second that - I have two Checkmates - a '74...

I'll second that - I have two Checkmates - a '74 17' 165 alpha and '89 28' twin bravo. Well built hulls with pads to ride if you feed them power, prop, and two balls :)
Forum: Classic Offshore
05-16-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 50,073
Posted By PayCheck

That's a great deal you got - don't push the revs...

That's a great deal you got - don't push the revs too high on that puppy until yu get some go-fast parts in there. If the top end has 503 hours, you might experience a little more valve float than...
Forum: General Q & A
05-16-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,207
Posted By PayCheck

Yes - good idea to block it off - I used a frost...

Yes - good idea to block it off - I used a frost plug.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-15-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 29,761
Posted By PayCheck

This thread fits my situation as well - I'm...

This thread fits my situation as well - I'm refurbishing a 28' Checkmate with twin Bravos and watching the prices versus my pocketbook and would love to piece together my own system to save a few...
Forum: General Q & A
01-08-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,603
Posted By PayCheck

I siezed an engine from a blown impeller at 3/4...

I siezed an engine from a blown impeller at 3/4 throttle and had to paddle back to shore. Took about an hour to replace the impeller, check the oil, and I was back in business. Try that with aluminum...
Forum: General Q & A
07-02-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,690
Posted By PayCheck

Slap some RTV on the mating faces and tighten...

Slap some RTV on the mating faces and tighten lightly - wait 10 -20 minutes and then tighten them up.
Forum: General Q & A
04-03-2011, 08:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,418
Posted By PayCheck

Summit usually suggests springs to the cam you...

Summit usually suggests springs to the cam you plan on running, but if you find out the stock spring specs you can match them easily enough.
Forum: General Q & A
02-06-2011, 11:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,238
Posted By PayCheck

:drink: Xantrex make a bunch and I can vouch...

:drink:
Xantrex make a bunch and I can vouch for their quality - I bought a couple of continuous supply units for the cottage in case the power goes out and they are perfect.

They make high...
Forum: Baja
02-06-2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 248,262
Posted By PayCheck

Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info!
Forum: Baja
02-06-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 248,262
Posted By PayCheck

Hi, Does anyone remember a Baja 60' from the...

Hi,

Does anyone remember a Baja 60' from the 79'-82' era? I kept a boat magazine that featured it for many years, but can't find it or anything on the web.

I remember it had twin diesels and...
Forum: Prop Talk
01-12-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,388
Posted By PayCheck

Where can I get those VDO guages? :)

Where can I get those VDO guages? :)
Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
12-18-2010, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By PayCheck

Hi SutPhil - exactly what is a long board ski? Is...

Hi SutPhil - exactly what is a long board ski? Is it an extra long wakeboard or a 2' x 4' x 3/4 plywood tied to the boat?
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
11-09-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 26,219
Posted By PayCheck

I think the key is to do the upgrade BEFORE it...

I think the key is to do the upgrade BEFORE it breaks :)
Forum: General Q & A
03-09-2009, 03:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 80,822
Posted By PayCheck

:rolleyes: This is good. Thanks. The 1994...

:rolleyes: This is good. Thanks.

The 1994 and 1995 GenV 330hp carbed are 4 bolt - I have 'em, bored an stroked to 496. Solid 600 hp with Crane 741 and Dominators.

Just my .02.:ernaehrung004:
Forum: General Q & A
02-03-2009, 04:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,853
Posted By PayCheck

Doesn't it come down to torque?

Doesn't it come down to torque?
Forum: General Q & A
01-11-2009, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 970
Posted By PayCheck

I"m building a couple of GenV bored and stroked...

I"m building a couple of GenV bored and stroked to 496 w 088 heads and cometics - from what I've read 25lbs is the ideal and 50 is dangerous for blowing gaskets. Looking at the $, it makes sense to...
Forum: General Q & A
12-13-2008, 11:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,071
Posted By PayCheck

:ernaehrung004: Summint has one, but its a pretty...

:ernaehrung004: Summint has one, but its a pretty price - $657:mad:...
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