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  1. Tail_Gunner

    Cavatation plate height to high?

    I am very new to I/O's and even newer to volvo, looking at my outdrive closer i noticed the cavitation plate is about 1 1/2" above the lowest part of the hull. It does have a good deep v 20 degree's but is this way volvo does thing's? My mercruiser is on the other side it's about 1" under the v...
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    Old gel coat a god send

    Finally i have started the cosmetic part of this starcraft restroation and all i can say is this, old gel coat is like working a soft balsa wood. After you cut ( or i cut the old gel with a oribital and 80 grit) i can only say this. It is a wood wooker's dream, so soft and workable yet adhere's...
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    Upper unit confusion

    :devil: recently i had a shop install new gears in my upper unit, needless to say i scored the chamber the gears sat in so they sold me a used upper case. $400.00 lol oh well im a adult anyway i got the boat back today i find the upper unit is a alpha one ( a older one) The upper unit i had was...
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    Noobie sterndrive question.s

    1. Sandbar if you float up on one can you use the stern to power out ( worried about sand messing up the water impeller) Being used to a outboard when this occur's it's a simple thing to just lift the dive out of harms way, not so with this volvo sx drive. 2. When reaching wot and trimming up...
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    4.3 carbed vs 4.3 EFI

    There are a few ponies diff here however will there be any andvantage going to the EFI say better economy and power? The price is quite high for the injection.
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    Subjective call here

    Just purchased a 18.6" Wellcraft with a 4.3 fuel injected 220 hp. The orignal prop know one can recall (long story) The marina wants to put a 19p on it and iam thinking a 20-21p stainless. Usually id post wot but this is the first time out and i get only one freebie with this one. The gear...
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    Stern drive has a grinding or whirring noise

    1993 alpah one gen 11 3.0l merc Took the boat out for a quick run, ran about 1-2 miles when the stern drive developed a high pitched wine or ginding (Like a belt grind on a car). Immeditaley killed the motor and went into shore. Loaded up took it home put on the muffs's started the thing...
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    Some experienced help here ..Hull Hook?

    Some experienced help here ..Hull Hook? http://www.shareaproject.com/pages/imageDetail,p,237,i,3719,00.html <br /> http://www.shareaproject.com/pages/imageDetail,p,237,i,3721,00.html[/IMG] <br /><br /> http://www.shareaproject.com/pages/imageDetail,p,237,i,3722,00.html...
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    Gas gauge running amuck

    This seems like a simple thing but i am going to ask before leaping here. As posted my gas gauge is bouncing all over. (fluttering) I am assuming this is the sending unit in the gas tank (electrical sorry) <br /> <br />The ground seem's to be very good, is there any way to confrim this without...
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    3.0 & Merc gen ll water issue

    Finally i have the time to get to the motor on this boat. The issue that i am seeing is the water being vented out of the sterndrive, that is there are two vent's that water can port from and only one is venting. (upper unit)<br /><br /> I assume this mean's the water shutter has degraded and...
  11. Tail_Gunner

    Tab clearence issue help

    Do i grind the clearence or just buy some kind of replacement?<br /><br />
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    Fiber glassing cloth on dry wood 2 for 1 ?

    Is it possible to wet out fiberglass on board that hasnt been glassed? Gettin a bit lazy here have to do a floor, after precutting and placing the cloth it sure be nice to be able to just wet out the cloth and the floor @ the same time. Looking for some response's :D It seems to good or easy.
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    Interlux Paint changing the color depth

    Is anyone in the know as to the possibilities of changing the or customizing Bright Side paint? I am going to use a yellow, however my wife is telling me the factory yellow is to much of a mustard and needs to be lightned to a lemon or lighter yellow.<br /> <br />I really do not like this ideal...
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    Wood Vs Foam stringer question

    Recently ive just foamed my boat with 8lb two part foam. This stuff is so incredbily strong and stiiff iam just wondering why this type of foam is not used as a complete replacement for wood stringers.<br /><br />I guess i am also a bit worried if the strength of the foam is going to create some...
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    Gas tank bedding

    Im about to bed or seat the gas tank (underfloor) and am out of ideals as to what to use< that is what will create a smooth smooth service and provide some cushion and still is schock resistant and gas. I still have half the hull to sand and finish so im out on grinding and sanding a poly...
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    3.0l & alpha 1 routine service

    Recently i inherited a 1993 Starcraft, it came equipped with a 3.0l & a alpha 1. The engine runs quite well, put it under a heavey tourqe load (big prop lots of weight) and it damm near dug a new channel and no audible knocking or pinging was present.<br /><br /> So i have done plug's,wires,and...
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    For got to fog my 3.0

    Well thats a bone head for ya,i realize that all of the oil has settled. Now as to startup should i just disconnect the dist and crank it for a minute or two, or does anyone have any good input.
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    Stare Down Contest

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />I just have to ask, has anyone ever won a stare down with there boat nearing the end of reconstruction.................... I think i'm going to call this boat " Medusa " <br...
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    Stare Down Contest

    :o oops.
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    Engine Hood clearance & saftey

    I am or am trying to decide wether rebuild my engine hood cover. The way the mfg constructed my rear cover and seating seems to be a very poor waste of space. Can anyone tell me how close i can safely build a wall next to a 3.0 mecr, i would of course install the firewall or cloth and provide...
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