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    What is it??

    I am missing, what I guess is a flame arrestor from might right side turbo. Can anyone help me???? I have been to 10 auto parts stores and have no luck. When you go to the web page see the second engine picture. On the left of side of the engine is a filter of some sort, it is missing on the...
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    Engine Cover

    Question.....<br /><br />I have a big ass inboard (Ford 351 twin turbo) and I need to build an engine cover. The last owner had a 1/2" plywood cover with a cheesy hinge. 3 concerns are....<br />1. Access- what would be a good way to design it? <br />2. Noise- I would like to reduce noise as...
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    Running Paint....

    Ok... I got West Marine 1 part. Sanded and applied paint with roller and the brushed smooth in small area. Paint keeps running like a marathon. I did not thin the paint. Am I using too much? Also some brush spots showing up. Should I just roll it?? Any info appreciated.
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    Can you identify my engine???

    Help please. Anyone know this engine??<br /><br /> http://www.geocities.com/rtajajolu/index.html
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    Painting deck

    Hey there again. I have my ext plywood and some west non skid paint. I believe I am to seal the wood with epoxy resin. 2 questions here. <br /><br />1. Should it be applied before or after drilling holes or does it not matter? <br /><br />2. Will the paint have any problems sticking to the...
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    Testing Engine...

    Recalling my old days with my grandfather and his outboard I know he was able to test the engine out of water with a device and a hose. I have an I/O and am not sure what I do to hook water up to my engine to test it. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!!
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    Engine Identity

    Have a large twin turbo engine however I cannot identify who it is made by. Where are the markings on the engine? Its an I/O. <br /><br /> Thanks
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    Paint brands...

    I am looking at 2 part paints and have looked at Interlux, however friend says to try PPG Industries 2 part. Cost is significantly less. Anyone have any opinion? Thanks
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    Trailer info

    I bought a used boat. It is my first one and I towed it about 155 miles over a very large mountain. The trailer it sits on seems to go just fine. It is a 24 foot flybridge and I am unsure of the weight. So on to my questions... <br />1. The trailer is rusty but seems sound. What do you do...
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    1975 24' Fiberform

    I just purchased a 1975 fiberform. I am looking for ANY information I can get. It needed some exterior wood work so I ripped out the old wood. What I am trying to do is figure out how to configure it now. It is a flybridge and the deck is small the way it was configured. Is it more...
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