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    Aluminum "T" molding

    Just re decked our 30' cruiser , there was an aluminum "t" molding on the edges of the compartment hatches that needs to be re-placed, it measures 1 1/4" across the flat and 1"<br />on the leg that would be attached to the hatch.<br /> I looked for it a the usual places ( H.d., hardware store ...
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    Merc. 228 manual

    New p.o.s project boat (1980 Century cortez 300) has twin 228 mercruisers inboards w/ v drives. Engines are 3yr. old re-mans. Is there some Manual for this combonation?<br /> The 228 is a 305 w/ a 4 bbl carb. I still haven't i.d. the transmissions . Any ideas?<br /> thanks , Ed
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    aq171a idle

    1988 4 cly. dohc volvo <br /><br />Engine seems to be running on 2 cylinders at idle, but runs fine above 1800 rpm. I have re-built carbs, still the same , re-placed cap and rotor, plug wires are good. Checked for vacuum leaks,Seems to me it is timing. Belt was re -placed at 200 hrs. It has an...
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    Urethane topside paint

    I'm in the process of re-finishing the topside of a 30' cruiser, A paint company(Coronado) that I deal with suggested a 2 part urethane that they make . I t sounds to good to be true, 69.00 a gallon, any color , no primer,self-sealing, recoat in 4 hrs. dry in 6 hrs. Guaranteed for 6 yrs. <br />...
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    Teak deck material

    I have an 80's vintage cruiser, it has teak plywood floor in the cockpit area, that needs replacing, has anybody come across this stuff, its 3/4"w/ a teak veneer on it. <br /> Thanks , Ed
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    Stuffing box for a V drive

    I' m new to inboards, all of my other boat have been i/o's, so I could use some advice.<br /> I have a Century cortez w/ v drives in need of <br />some stuffing box maintainence. Looks to me like<br />the stuffing box is right under the engine. How do you change the packing in this set up? <br...
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    Wide load ?

    I have a 26' Imperial that has a 9'2" beam,<br />is there a trailer available to haul this size boat? <br /> I would like to bring the boat to my shop in <br />NE. PA. to work on it this winter, I was quoted<br />1800.00 to haul it, round trip from Maryland where it is berthed. So , Why not get...
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    290 outdrive woes

    First trip this season, port side out drive slipped out of gear, tried to re-engage , no luck.<br />Got back to the marina, unit shifted into gear fine, but started to whine, then the engine stalled as if something had seized, now engine won't turn over , not a starter problem , engine is not...
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    volvo 290 raw water pick up

    volvo 290 raw water pick up I have to re-place the raw water pickup flange<br />on the outdrive, is it possible to do without re-moving the upper drive unit, it looks like a tight fit, any ideas?<br /> Ed,
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    volvo 290 raw water pick up

    volvo 290 raw water pick up I have to re-place the raw water pickup flange<br />on the outdrive, is it possible to do without re-moving the upper drive unit, it looks like a tight fit, any ideas?<br /> Ed,
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