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Forum: Formula

07-25-2011, 11:50 AM

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Sticky Post pictures of your formula!!!

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Posted By bigmike253

Well I've been hanging around here long enough,...

Well I've been hanging around here long enough, its about time I became a member and posted a picture or two.

1979 Formula 233 Interceptor
Engines: Mercruiser 300 Tempest motors
Outdrives: Alpha...

Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass

07-18-2011, 05:12 PM

Replies: 4

Bottom Paint Peeling

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Posted By bigmike253

the whole boat was painted about 8 years ago by a...

the whole boat was painted about 8 years ago by a shop that I am not sure of with and unknown paint. It's pretty scratch resistant stuff, I took a chip to a paint shop and they told me it was a one...

Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass

07-18-2011, 04:05 PM

Replies: 4

Bottom Paint Peeling

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Posted By bigmike253

Bottom Paint Peeling

Quick questions,
My bottom paint is peeling...in sheets. It seems to be bubbling up and coming off all together. The primer is not bubbling and looks to be good. Is the boat safe to put in the water...

Forum: General Q & A

07-06-2011, 11:01 PM

Replies: 7

starter on hybrid engine combo

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Posted By bigmike253

Ground was good. I pulled starter off and jumped...

Ground was good. I pulled starter off and jumped a wire from starter housing to block and it sparked liked crazy

Forum: General Q & A

07-06-2011, 09:33 PM

Replies: 7

starter on hybrid engine combo

Views: 727

Posted By bigmike253

Ok figured out why I needed a start! The body of...

Ok figured out why I needed a start! The body of the starter was +12v when I turned the key! Anyone ever see this happen?? Could this cause any other damage?

Forum: General Q & A

07-06-2011, 09:32 PM

Replies: 7

starter on hybrid engine combo

Views: 727

Posted By bigmike253

Ok figured out why I needed a start! The body of...

Ok figured out why I needed a start! The body of the starter was +12v when I turned the key! Anyone ever see this happen?? Could this cause any other damage?

Forum: General Q & A

07-06-2011, 02:16 AM

Replies: 7

starter on hybrid engine combo

Views: 727

Posted By bigmike253

I noticed there are two different flywheel sizes...

I noticed there are two different flywheel sizes the engine came with a 12 3/4 and a 14 in flywheel. What's the best wat to tell which one I have? They are 2 different starter part numbers for the...

Forum: General Q & A

07-06-2011, 01:33 AM

Replies: 7

starter on hybrid engine combo

Views: 727

Posted By bigmike253

starter on hybrid engine combo

I have a pair of mercruiser 1986 300 tempest v-8s. The engine's originally had trs drives, but were converted to alpha setups. My question is one of them needs a starter. Do I need the starter for...

Forum: Formula

06-27-2011, 01:38 PM

Replies: 7

any pictures or info on the 233 formula

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Posted By bigmike253

Lots of history on the 233. You can follow some...

Lots of history on the 233. You can follow some of my posts on here, I have been working my way through a 79' 233 interceptor restore. Everything from the stringers up.

Sprink- Just got done with...

Forum: General Q & A

06-27-2011, 12:35 PM

Replies: 0

Trouble getting alpha lower in the upper unit

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Posted By bigmike253

Trouble getting alpha lower in the upper unit

I'm a little stumped. I pulled off both my outdrives to do impeller changes and everything seemed to go well. I got one lower back in to the upper housing no problem. But when I got to the second one...

Forum: Formula

06-22-2011, 05:59 PM

Replies: 20

85 272ls. 54mph

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Posted By bigmike253

Hey Sprink do you think you can send me an email...

Hey Sprink do you think you can send me an email at [email protected]. I have a few questions regarding your boat and time spent around the Formula Miami facility.

Sorry not to thread...

Forum: General Q & A

06-22-2011, 02:30 PM

Replies: 61

Would you own a boat if it was cool and cloudy the majority of the summer?

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Posted By bigmike253

I feel for ya brother, I'm just south of your...

I feel for ya brother, I'm just south of your neck of the woods in Tacoma. This area is way to beautiful to just enjoy from the shore. Inner Puget Sound and the San Juans are just amazing. The...

Forum: Formula

06-21-2011, 02:02 PM

Replies: 7

Fraudulent Ebay Ad

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Posted By bigmike253

Ad was removed, nice spot!

Ad was removed, nice spot!

Forum: Formula

06-12-2011, 03:58 PM

Replies: 24

Help with finding Sea water pump Part #

Views: 3,856

Posted By bigmike253

Hey sprink I want to run something by you. So...

Hey sprink I want to run something by you.
So the engine and drive systems are cooler independtly on my boat. And the seawater is introduced in to exhaust system at the bottom of the risers. Would...

Forum: Swap Shop

06-10-2011, 01:19 AM

Replies: 35

Pantera Bolster Seats

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Posted By bigmike253

Pics please to [email protected]. thanks!

Pics please to [email protected]. thanks!

Forum: Swap Shop

06-01-2011, 03:54 PM

Replies: 14

Many BBC parts ignitions coils prop coil brackets VDO guages

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Posted By bigmike253

interested in all the gauges can you send pics to...

interested in all the gauges can you send pics to [email protected]

Forum: Formula

05-31-2011, 07:44 PM

Replies: 24

Help with finding Sea water pump Part #

Views: 3,856

Posted By bigmike253

Yes, it is a closed loop system. So back to...

Yes, it is a closed loop system.

So back to my original questions after this drive identification debacle.

-What kits do I need for both my alpha drive and the engine driven pump pictured here?...

Forum: Formula

05-30-2011, 11:23 PM

Replies: 24

Help with finding Sea water pump Part #

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Posted By bigmike253

Took a closer look this morning. The flow of the...

Took a closer look this morning. The flow of the sea water comes in from the the sea cocks in to sea strainers, then the the sea water pump. From there it goes to the cooling tube then to elbows...

Forum: Formula

05-29-2011, 01:34 PM

Replies: 24

Help with finding Sea water pump Part #

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Posted By bigmike253

So I was looking at the the piping this morning...

So I was looking at the the piping this morning there is a large diameter (1.5-2in) coolant pipe that comes out of the top of the alpha gimbal ring on the inside of the transom and this goes to a...

Forum: Formula

05-29-2011, 01:57 AM

Replies: 24

Help with finding Sea water pump Part #

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Posted By bigmike253

Haha. Drive identification for dummies. Its...

Haha. Drive identification for dummies. Its definitely no. 1 !

Forum: Formula

05-28-2011, 04:23 PM

Replies: 24

Help with finding Sea water pump Part #

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Posted By bigmike253

Thanks for all your help. I'm learning ton of...

Thanks for all your help. I'm learning ton of good info. I don't think they trs drives I don't see a tranny or the hydraulic lines to it. . Here are some identifiable features on them. A squareish...

Forum: Formula

05-27-2011, 11:52 AM

Replies: 24

Help with finding Sea water pump Part #

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Posted By bigmike253

Yup, thats the diagram for the sea water pump....

Yup, thats the diagram for the sea water pump. I'll post the the serial number of the outdrive tomorrow morning. I was told they were alpha's but I have trouble decodeing the Merc serial number list.

Forum: Formula

05-27-2011, 08:26 AM

Replies: 24

Help with finding Sea water pump Part #

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Posted By bigmike253

Sea pump is below fuel pump which is located on...

Sea pump is below fuel pump which is located on the block. I'll what I can do to get a picture up. West marine sold me a sierra kit with number # 18-3217D on the package it states that it replaces...

Forum: Formula

05-26-2011, 12:56 PM

Replies: 24

Help with finding Sea water pump Part #

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Posted By bigmike253

Yes there is a sea water pump that is belt...

Yes there is a sea water pump that is belt driven. It is down low and connects directly from my thru hull fittings, to the sea strainers, then to the cooling tube on top of the engine.

Forum: Formula

05-25-2011, 09:46 PM

Replies: 24

Help with finding Sea water pump Part #

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Posted By bigmike253

Help with finding Sea water pump Part #

I'm trying to find a impeller kit for my sea water pump and all I'm finding is kits for the alpha drive. Do they use the same kits? I went to west marine and they were much help. The Merc manual did...

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