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  1. 76SeaRay

    Boat Leveler Cylinder Replacements

    I am looking to replace the original Boat Leveler hydraulic cylinders since they appear to be from 1976 and have been leaking. The cylinders are 6 inches long at the cylinder body and about 1 3/4 inches in diameter. I have attached a picture. Wondering if anybody can recommend replacement...
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    Transom Questions

    Getting ready to cut the Alpha One Keyhole... Attached the drill fixture and drilled all the holes... Still need to drill the holes for the steering arm... Checking through the bolt holes it looks like the transom thickness came out just at 2 1/8 inches thick.. Will know for sure once I cut...
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    Transom Questions

    Trying again on picture upload of the new transom...
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    The Equipment Wish List - Recommendations??

    So, I am restoring my hardtop and cabin so I need to plan for wiring and locations of equipment. I am also wiring a new instrument and circuit breaker panel for the helm. With today's electronics, it seems there are a lot of combinations (and sometimes compatibility issues) out there to...
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    Sliding Window Track

    My windshield is circa 1976 and is a Taylor Made. I want to replace the window tracks and was trying to remove the double glass sliders from the frames (both panes slide). It appears that these were never made to lift out like sliding windows in a house. So my question is, were these made to...
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    Upgrade to Swing Up Center Windshield

    Has anyone modified their swing up section in the center of a windshield to use gas struts or something better than the really bad slides with notches and locking knobs (vintage 1976 Taylor Made windshield)? The windshield has an overhang from the hardtop so not likely it can be changed to a...
  7. 76SeaRay

    Paint or Gelcoat

    Here is a close up of the peeling...
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    Paint or Gelcoat

    Here are a few pics. I turned the center section upside down and pulled all the wood out of the fiberglass shell. The curved section is the front that overhangs the lower windshield by about 4 inches. It is 1/2 inch plywood on the underside and was essentially "boxed in" so only bonded to the...
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    Paint or Gelcoat

    I have completely disassembled my hardtop on my 76 Sea Ray. There is a section that sits in between the upper and lower windshields and over hangs the lower windshield in front. The top is fiberglass with gelcoat. There was plywood on the bottom side of this overhang that I am replacing. The...
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    Battery Curve Ball Question

    No, this is not about my car... Ok, so I just replaced the battery in my 2010 Camaro for the first time and got to learn all about vented batteries when in an enclosed space (ie, a vent tube running out of the bottom of the trunk)… New batteries typically now come with two vent holes (one on...
  11. 76SeaRay

    Which Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Type is Best?

    Not sure if this question belongs here or in general restoration forum. I had a new 60 gallon gas tank manufactured for my boat. I need to get a new fuel gauge sending unit since the old one actually fell apart inside the old tank. My question is which is the best type to get, vertical...
  12. 76SeaRay

    Oil Pan Gasket Question - 1996 Chev 5.7L vortec

    I am assembling my engine and ran into a question on the correct pan gaskets. This is the one piece gasket and one piece rear main seal engine. The description of the oil pan gasket for marine says it is heavy duty and thicker than the standard truck gasket. Not sure why it would be thicker but...
  13. 76SeaRay

    Preventing Transom Replacement Clamp Bolts from Sticking?

    Thanks for the input.. Here are the test fit pictures.. Small dark spots are wood screws used to laminate the two layers (will be taking those out).. This a big transom and the laminated 2 layers of 3/4 plywood is just a tad heavy.... This had an OMC drive so changing to Alpha. Will work on...
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    Preventing Transom Replacement Clamp Bolts from Sticking?

    I am getting ready to install new plywood in my transom, have dry fit it, and made clamping 2x4's. The question I have is how to keep the clamp bolts from getting permanently stuck in the fiberglass that will ooze into the bolts during clamping? I have heard use cooking oil on them but then...
  15. 76SeaRay

    Alternator, Power Steering, Brackets 1996 5.7L

    Oops, that was PS pump upper right side (viewed from the engine front) and Alt on the lower right side (viewed from the engine front). Like this (I guess):
  16. 76SeaRay

    Alternator, Power Steering, Brackets 1996 5.7L

    Relative to the damper, I am using the 8 inch damper from the 87 to 95 engines with a steel timing cover with double roller chain. Not using a cam sensor. I have GM serpentine pulleys for the crank, water pump, and power steering. Just need the right alternator, power steering pump, and idler...
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    Alternator, Power Steering, Brackets 1996 5.7L

    So, I am building a 1996 5.7L vortec engine. Mercruiser (via Crowley Parts Lists) shows a V Belt system in 1996 and I want to use a Serpentine belt system. Mercruiser shows a Serpentine system on the 1997 5.7L. I am assuming that I will need to use brackets and idler pulley(s?) from the 1997...
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    Sea water pump question

    Is the sea water pump (mounted to the side of the engine) only used for the closed cooling systems or is it like an option on the standard cooling system? Just trying to decide if I need one since the closed systems are so expensive I will just run a standard cooling system. Thanks....
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    V Belts versus Serpentine Chev 5.7L vortec ?

    I am building from the ground up so have a choice between traditional belts or serpentine belt. My thought was that if a component goes bad while on the water, it might be better to be able to isolate it by removing the belt and limp home. However, I would prefer a serpentine belt. Any pro's...
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    Windage Tray 1996 5.7L Short or Long

    I am starting the assembly of my 5.7L vortec engine (4 bolt main) but ran across a question on the correct windage tray. I ordered and received an Engine Quest tray with standoff bolts. It has 5 standoff bolts so is intended to bolt at mains 2, 3 and 4 (2 at main 2, 2 at main 3 and 1 at main...
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