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    impellor installation problem?

    I am trying to install a new impellor into my very old sears gamefisher man boat engine. The problem is that when I push the rubber impellor into the casing I have to bend the impellor wings a little and when I try turning the propeller shaft by hand I can't see any movement for the impellor. I...
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    engine and boat cleaning ?

    So I am rebuilding an outboard engine for the first time have a few questions as I go in cleaning this. 1) what type of cleaning substance can/should be used to clean the cylinder block inside , pistons , crankshaft , connecting rod . (i.e the internal engine parts/block) I have been cleaning...
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    Boat tools?

    I am just wondering where the boat mechanics , talented DYI , marine engineers get there boat tools from? I know a lot of the sockets , wrenches and standard tools for building ,auto ,...etc can be gotten locally at a home depot,sears , autozone ,...etc but a lot of times you require engine...
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    largest outboard engines ?

    I am curious about how large an outboard engine can get in terms of weight and horse power hps. I have a book that covers the general procedures of 2/4stroke engines from 2 to 300hps. I am just wondering interms of outboard engines in the world which ones would be out side this range and what...
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    cann't find spec's on gamefisher man ?

    Re: cann't find spec's on gamefisher man ? Can anybody tell me where I can get the tools for the above. I need to know the exact tools for each of these ,one for putting on those clamps on gas lines or rubber pipes in the picture posted.... the other for pulling of the magneto/flywheel...
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    cann't find spec's on gamefisher man ?

    Re: cann't find spec's on gamefisher man ?
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    cann't find spec's on gamefisher man ?

    I have an old engine that runs and has been over heating. It is a sears gamefisherman 7.5 model number 217 566754 serial number 780 10949 Question Does anybody have a clue if this engine is air cooled or water cooled. I believe now that I have been taking it a part I don't see an impellor/water...
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    boat with no engine ?

    Re: boat with no engine ? Your right 81 checkmate Can we look at a quick example before this thread is over Example Fuel Diesel Hull Material Fiberglass Beam 13 ft 1 in Max Draft 3 ft 8 in Engine Make Volvo Engine Year 2014 Fuel Capacity 206 gal Length Overall 39 ft Number of...
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    boat with no engine ?

    I am wondering if one can buy both lake and ocean going boats with no engine just the boat frame / hull. How much does the hull usually cost to the engine. Like is there a certain percentage so one knows he is getting a good deal for the boat. For example $1 sq foot is a reasonable price for...
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    engine rebuilding vs install new engine?

    I have been looking at prices or inboard as well as outboard motors. And it seems to be similar tend for the other engines cars , ...etc What I am curious about is that it looks like you can usually get a new engine for around the same price as having to rebuild an engine plus or minus a few...
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    boats?

    I am wondering if a boat that runs on a non-engine like an electric motor are available or at least a hybrid exist. Or why one can't create it. Other then a small trolling motor I don't see anything for an inboard
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    Boat manufactures and repair manual ?

    Question 1 I am wondering if anybody with some boating experience knows like a percentage breakdown of how many companies make up most of the boats. I.e for example in cars we have the top 3 manufactures and my experience with cars tells me there is close to a handful of major ones. I have less...
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    inboard vs outboard boat ?

    I am wondering what the benefits of inboard over an outboard is and visa-versa. The only one I can think of is outboard much more easily customizable from the point of view you can completely take the engine off your boat and put a new one different make/model where as inboard is pretty much...
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