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tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

My preference is to start cold and add heat once the glass is laid up. I’m thinking if the resin were to start warm, it would tend to...

Nov 5, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

In other news . . . I have the 4 'transom mating' pieces secured to the transom with a about a 3/32" 'spacer' all around to mimic the...

Nov 5, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

Yup, it was one of those things . . . asked myself should I cut out one more piece and call it a day . . . Doh 😖

Nov 5, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

Some how, I managed to cut one of the pieces wrong. So, I got to practice glassing the Coosa board. . . All set . . . don't do it again 🤪
Nov 5, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

Progress Update . . . Lots of measuring and cutting today. I'm into 3 of the Coosa panels . . . Here is what I've cut out so far...
Nov 4, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread Alpha 1 Gen 2 - leak & transom service questions.

I'd be finding the leak first as it may impact the rest of your planned work. I would think you could run the engine on the 'muffs' to...

Nov 4, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread Impeller replacement glycerin and grease.

Both Volvo and Mercruiser call for their own grease, and it seems each call-out is a different type of grease. :rolleyes: I have used a...

Nov 4, 2025
tpenfield reacted to redneck joe's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Haha.

I'd totally default to the acme brand over elmers....

Nov 3, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

Yes . . . lots of bolts. The 'glue' is more of a water-tight sealant. . . :LOL:
Nov 3, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

Sunday was a fun day . . . Patriots football . . . narrowly escaping defeat 🤪 We get there fairly ealry and have the pick of the...
Nov 3, 2025
tpenfield reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Haha.

Humanity is doomed LOL

Nov 1, 2025
tpenfield reacted to redneck joe's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Like.

Keep a log and update all at once so we can savor...

Nov 1, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

It gets worse . . . Would you sell just the engines? (no . . . they don't work without the controls and wiring) I'm a Merc Tech, I know...

Nov 1, 2025
tpenfield reacted to aspeck's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Haha.

Are they still available? Is the price negotiable? Would you consider $1000 for the pair? :ROFLMAO::LOL::oops:

Nov 1, 2025
tpenfield replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

In other news . . . I got the engine packages listed for sale in a few places. It is a circus out there 🤡 . Once again, I am loosing...

Nov 1, 2025

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