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  1. drewpster

    A good De- Greaser

    I am finally in the beginning stages of replacing the stringers in my old tug. I need to use a good degreasing cleaner to do the initial cleaning of the bilge. Everything down there is rough roving. As far as I can tell no mat was used on the top coat of glass so I am cleaning a very rough...
  2. drewpster

    Chrysler M273 V8 advice

    I have an inboard Chrysler in my old tug. The tag ID says the engine is a M273. I understand there is very little difference between the 273 and the 318 engine. I am having a hard time finding any parts listings for the M273, but tons of parts for the 318. I am considering buying a complete long...
  3. drewpster

    Bedliner as a Marine coating

    I have read and heard of many folks using truck bedliner as a coating in different marine applications. Recently I spoke to a person who built his business doing steel boat bottoms. He said that he uses bedliner coating as a final finish after repairing, or "skinning", steel bottom house boats...
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    70 hp Chrysler studdering like Mel Tillis

    I am trying to get my 70 hp Chrysler (1972? or so) model 707hd running after sitting for a couple of years. The carbs are clean the fuel is new. I had to clean the points a bit and I cleaned and ohmed all the plug wires. I also removed the distributer cap and cleaned it as best I could. The...
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    Marine Radio Antenna length

    I am still learning about marine band, so please correct me if any of my info is wrong. I am planning to install an in-dash marine radio. I use a handheld as we are river boaters, but our yearly big trip takes us out to ten miles from the nearest marina. So a good in-dash is needed. I was...
  6. drewpster

    My most serene moment

    About eight years ago a friend and fellow hunter and I were discussing the need for a new hobby. I was single again and I had a few dollars. I had my eye on a cool looking rail buggy a buddy from work had for sale. My friend, who had lived on the river all his life, mentioned that he knew of a...
  7. drewpster

    Chrysler gear case Bevel Pinion clearance

    I have completed the tear down of the lower unit and gear case of my Chrysler 70hp. I am planning to replace all the bearings. IS there a way to set bevel pinion/ bevel gear clearance without the special "checking tool" in the factory manual? Mine is an older outboard. I am sure finding one of...
  8. drewpster

    tilt tube wear...repair?

    The tilt tube on my outboard has some slop. I do not have power tilt/trim. It is too old for that. What normally wears first, the tube or the mount itself. Am I going to need a new mount? I hate to take this thing apart if I need a new mount. If I need a mount, where can I get one?
  9. drewpster

    Powerhead rebuild advice

    I found a place online that is selling a rebuild kit for my 70hp Chrysler. I was thinking it would make a good winter project. I am familiar with doing rebuilds in my work as a mechanic but I have never tackled a boat motor. Is the machining needed on an outboard powerhead typical of other...
  10. drewpster

    Chrysler outboard PARTS manual

    Hey folks! Anyone know where I can find a PARTS manual for 70 hp Chrysler outboards? (70 hp 7070hd model early engine 1971 I think) I have a factory shop manual, I need parts listings.
  11. drewpster

    Computers are taking over!

    I just finished some training on multiplexing. I know we deal mainly in older boats here, and that is just how I like it. But the times they are a changin'. I had heard that there are some boat manufacturers that are moving the same direction as many other industries. Multiplex electrical...
  12. drewpster

    Looking for simple boat stand design

    OK guys, me and the boy have decided the tri-hull needs a coat of paint this winter. I considered flipping it but I really don't think that is going to be necessary. I am going to take it off the trailer. I have a gantry I will use to unload so that is not a problem. I need a simple and cheap...
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    Rules for painting with marine Polyurethane

    I have read many opinions on using single part and two part polyurethane paints. Some of those comments seem to come from expert marine refinishers and others come from guys like me. I started from complete zero when I did my painting project. I remember how difficult it was not knowing where to...
  14. drewpster

    Nostalgic's Restoration pics

    It was suggested that I start a thread to chronicle my boat restoration. I gladly comply. The boat is a 1969 Revelcraft Revelier sport fishing boat. My wife and I bought the boat about 5 years ago. We used it for two years previous to my daughter being born. After she came along the fun began...
  15. drewpster

    Home made swim platform

    I am not a good carpenter, but I can build stuff. I am not a good fabricator, but I have had some good ideas. I am a lousy fiberglass man, but I get the idea. I am looking for a good, somewhat simple swim platform design for the boat below. (anything to post pics) The hull is a fiberglass shell...
  16. drewpster

    How to apply a Vinyl top

    I need to replace the vinyl top covering the cabin in the picture. I considered removing the vinyl altogether and fairing and painting the top but Geez! I hate sanding. Anyone ever attempt a top like this in vinyl? Seems like pretty straight forward folded corners and trim to cover seams. i also...
  17. drewpster

    How do I do this

    I need to build out the edge of the plywood deck in the picture to flush with the edge of the hull in the pic below. I am going from a damaged and ruined aluminum rubrail to a rubber one so the edge needs to be uniform and flush to make the rubber rubrail look right. I considered making some...
  18. drewpster

    Free shareware wire sizing program

    A couple of years ago I stumbled over this free downloadable program that calculates the proper wire gauge to use in a given circuit. It is offered by Alden Trull of Belfast, Maine. This marine based program uses your input circuit length and load and calculates the proper wire size. It is easy...
  19. drewpster

    Homemade Boats

    We just got back from our yearly vacation to Key West Florida and to the Dry Torgtugas. While we were there we took a trip out to Garden Key to visit Fort Jefferson about 70 miles off the coast of Key West. While at the Fort I took this picture of three rather tattered looking homemade boats...
  20. drewpster

    Portable Gantry Pics

    I thought you all might like to see the finished product. I started on this little project last month. I will be using it to remove the engine from my old tug as well as some side work I have been doing around here. I have wanted one for years but never wanted to shell out the clams it takes to...
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