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    1976 Sea Ray SRV 180 Restoration

    Re: 1976 Sea Ray SRV 180 Restoration Just put this Pertronix electronic ignition in last week.. Super easy to install!
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    1976 Mercruiser straight 6 point gap

    Trying to find out what the plug and point gaps are for my 76 Sea Ray with a 76 straightline 6 cylinder motor in it. Can anyone be of assistance? Casting numbers on the motor are 328576 GM. Thanks in advance.
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    trim fluid question

    The fluid in my power trim fluid reservoir ran out (maybe a leak?) I'm wondering if I can put regular hydraulic fluid in it, or if I need to put something special in it? Power trim went out while out on the lake tonight... going to investigate in the morning. Just thought I could get a jump...
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    Upper Pin on Gimbal won't come out

    Hey Guys, I have the upper pin on my gimbal giving me a problem. Any advice on persuading it to come out? Kind of at a loss on this... It's all I have left to pull to get the gimbal out. Hoping I can get this done before the weekend gets here!
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    How much oil in my lower end unit?

    How much oil does my lower end hold? I am changing the oil in the lower unit tonight and wanted to know how much I should buy. It usually comes in quart size bottles and larger doesn't it? Any brand favorites? Thanks in advance!
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    PVC Anchoring in shallow water?

    I have seen quite a few boats out on the lake tied up in shallow water using some sort of a PVC setup... it looks like a DIY project, and while my boat is in the shop getting some service, I thought I might throw one or two of these together if I can find out what it consists of...
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    Rear Teak Platform restoration

    I know this has been posted a thousand times, but after reading through them, I wanted to make sure I have everything clear. Below are some photos of my swim platform. I want to refinish it. I'm assuming I need to do the cleaning to it first both top and bottom. I'd like to know what would...
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    Searay Steering issue - what are my options?

    I have an out drive that has absolutely no more steering. I'm wondering what my options are. I have an MC-1 outdrive. I'm wondering if I could just buy a new bell housing, gimbal, and gimbal housing assembly, or if I"m going to be better off just replacing the parts to my existing setup? Can...
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    Sear Ray SRVout drive compatibility

    I have a 1976 Sea Ray SRV180 the has some issues with the out drive and gimble. I have the 165Hp 4.1L straight 6 in my boat. The donor boat is a 1975 SRV190 and has a v8 233hp ford 351 in it. I'm wondering if I can pull the our drive and take that and put it on the back of my 76 SRV180.
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    Mercruiser out drive steering issue

    Hi guys, I've got a 1976 Searay SRV 180. I don't have the engine serial, and not 100%, but I think the outdrive is an Alpha Drive. My issue, the steering horn seems to keep coming loose, and I want to replace the bolt and nut, but wanted to know if this is a part number I should look up, or if...
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    1976 Sea Ray SRV 180 Restoration

    Re: 1976 Sea Ray SRV 180 Restoration New Seats and newer gages..
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    1976 Sea Ray SRV 180 Restoration

    Re: 1976 Sea Ray SRV 180 Restoration rebuilt the dog house and put some cup holders in it..
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    1976 Sea Ray SRV 180 Restoration

    Re: 1976 Sea Ray SRV 180 Restoration Instaleld some carpet and the seats...
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    1976 Sea Ray SRV 180 Restoration

    Re: 1976 Sea Ray SRV 180 Restoration I started off building the new side panels. I drew templates in CAD software and they came out lookng awesome.
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    1976 Sea Ray SRV 180 Restoration

    Re: 1976 Sea Ray SRV 180 Restoration I also recruited the neighbor to help me remove the old interior and it went suprisingly smooth.
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