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Forum: Scarab
07-12-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 289,142
Posted By tackledackle

Gorgeous! Your ride certainly shows the hours...

Gorgeous! Your ride certainly shows the hours you put in it. I love the custom indicators! True craftsmanship right there.
Forum: Scarab
05-31-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 289,142
Posted By tackledackle

SIGH.... not soon enough. Lots of supplies/equip...

SIGH.... not soon enough. Lots of supplies/equip to procure.
Forum: Scarab
05-31-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 289,142
Posted By tackledackle

Yeah thats a good idea. I really dont like the...

Yeah thats a good idea. I really dont like the w/s at all so I figured maybe tint it, but that's an option too. Thanks!

LOL my laziness with photoshop and a trailer in the way = watch out Reggie...
Forum: Scarab
05-23-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 289,142
Posted By tackledackle

I've been periodically checking back with your...

I've been periodically checking back with your thread to see your progress. You are keeping me motivated to move forward with mine. I started a simple rendering and thought I'd share...

Current:...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-09-2011, 04:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,951
Posted By tackledackle

stay away from carolina machine engines...

stay away from carolina machine engines (cmengines). In 2009 I had to return (2) 496's because they do not know how to install the lifters properly per the instructions that come in the box......
Forum: Scarab
07-08-2011, 11:20 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 81,260
Posted By tackledackle

I'll take a copy as well.. Thanks! ...

I'll take a copy as well.. Thanks!

[email protected]

:coolcowboy:
Forum: General Q & A
03-10-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 679
Posted By tackledackle

All looks good from up top. I didn't have time to...

All looks good from up top. I didn't have time to go thru it very much before I had to wrap it up for the winter. I will check all bolts and such in a few weeks.

Thanks for the input. I've never...
Forum: General Q & A
03-10-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 679
Posted By tackledackle

unknown source of shake

I recently noticed on my starboard 454 that the crank mounted raw water pump and balancer have a pretty noticeable shake while the engine is running (idle and in gear). The shaking hoses off the pump...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
01-28-2011, 02:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,670
Posted By tackledackle

I use these too. Very handy.

I use these too. Very handy.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
11-07-2010, 02:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,194
Posted By tackledackle

Great. When the time comes - I'll call you. Its...

Great. When the time comes - I'll call you. Its still going strong right now, but who knows what tomorrow brings with it's age and all.

Thanks!
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
11-04-2010, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,194
Posted By tackledackle

Ok great info. I'm not sure if it is pre-MR or...

Ok great info. I'm not sure if it is pre-MR or not. I don't have access to the numbers right now. Thanks!
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
11-04-2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,194
Posted By tackledackle

Pre-MR - yes I'm pretty sure. No clutch - uses...

Pre-MR - yes I'm pretty sure. No clutch - uses borg warner 73c tranny.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
11-04-2010, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,194
Posted By tackledackle

no, not SSM III... talking about old school...

no, not SSM III... talking about old school Mercruiser III. Been in use on this application for 34 years or so. Getting hard to find parts.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
11-01-2010, 01:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,194
Posted By tackledackle

...powered by single Mark-4 454 built to ~460hp.

...powered by single Mark-4 454 built to ~460hp.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
11-01-2010, 12:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,194
Posted By tackledackle

Mercruiser III vs Anything else

Does anyone know how the old Mercruiser III (not Bravo) transom cutout compare with Bravo drives? I'm wondering if, and when, I replace my Mercruiser III a bravo conversion is possible without major...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-31-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,662
Posted By tackledackle

Thank you all!

Thank you all!
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-30-2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,662
Posted By tackledackle

Transom Rot?

Is there a quick and easy way to check for transom rot without hiring a surveyor? I think I read somewhere to use a plastic mallet and tap on the surface. Does that really work?
Any suggestions...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-30-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,673
Posted By tackledackle

I use progressive. $900 per year $25K...

I use progressive.

$900 per year

$25K "agreed value" boat+trlr
$100k/300k liability (I think - could be 250/500)
$1k fishing equip
etc..

'82 Scarab S-Type 29ft twin 454s
Forum: General Q & A
06-03-2010, 06:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,019
Posted By tackledackle

Gentlemen, Thank you!

Gentlemen, Thank you!
Forum: General Q & A
06-03-2010, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,019
Posted By tackledackle

Yeah, and that's why I'm asking. I don't want to...

Yeah, and that's why I'm asking. I don't want to go too big and not get enough heat. I was just hoping someone would have a similar setup and tell me what they were using with their oil temps.
Forum: General Q & A
06-02-2010, 02:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,019
Posted By tackledackle

add'l info.. the motors are 400HP and push a 30'...

add'l info.. the motors are 400HP and push a 30' Scarab
Forum: General Q & A
06-02-2010, 01:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,019
Posted By tackledackle

Recommended oil cooler size?

I have twin Mark IV 454s and just installed 140 deg tstats (drilled 3 3/16" holes). Ran for 40 mins at fast cruise. Water held steady at 165 all day. 3500 RPMs were seeing oil temp @ 265 deg and...
Forum: General Q & A
04-13-2010, 03:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,904
Posted By tackledackle

Makes sense. Thanks.

Makes sense. Thanks.
Forum: General Q & A
04-13-2010, 03:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,904
Posted By tackledackle

I've always heard 200+ to burn off condensation....

I've always heard 200+ to burn off condensation. Doesn't 212 degrees fit in the equation somewhere (boiling point of water)?
Forum: General Q & A
04-13-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,904
Posted By tackledackle

Is that sensor safe like ultra black?

Is that sensor safe like ultra black?
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