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  1. matt167

    Ram down....uggh

    Idk the GM 2.7 4cyl sells pretty good and they run okay. Very few problems with them unlike the V8s which have camshaft issues related to the AFM and usually require a new engine.
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    Getting challenging to find somewhat common items?

    Auto value. Parts plus. Napa and a couple other smaller chains. They are all franchise suppliers but the stores themselves are usually independently owned or owned by a smaller local chain
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    Fault code list needed

    Pretty sure you have a Ford EEC IV ECU making that run. It’s running marine specific programming and some of the sensors are marine specific. But Ford EEC IV codes may make some sense
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    Pontoon with 60hp Bigfoot

    Party barges need 2 things to plane. Lots of hp and lift strakes. Your 1995 toon probably doesn’t even have lift strakes. Your big foot is also what would be considered a high thrust motor as they use the lower unit from a larger motor to move larger boats with less hp. 3mph is the speed of...
  5. matt167

    Haul repair

    If the floor is rotten, it’s a mostly good chance the stringers are too. Especially on a Bayliner/Maxum. You would need to drill test holes to verify, not just look
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    Haul repair

    You’ll have to have all the stringers out as well and have it as an empty tub to repair the boat so it’ll be easy to get to once your there
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    Rustoleum or not

    You are 50% correct. Give or take. ‘Some’ topside paints are polyurethane. Others like Rust oleum topside paint is alkyd enamel
  8. matt167

    1980 120hp

    He means Alpha one gen 2. Few upgrades over a gen 1 setup
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    1980 120hp

    1977 and newer the cutout changed just a little ( need trimming ) and I’m not sure when the exhaust changed but by the mid 80s the riser and manifold is different
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    Electronic Ignition part number and Non-Resistance spark plugs

    They are not well regarded in the marine side of things. Known for burning out and burning coils out
  11. matt167

    Electronic Ignition part number and Non-Resistance spark plugs

    the Delco distributors used never changed. Unless you don’t have a Delco. The ring goes down tight. You really have to press on it. Or it’s out of the box defective
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    Electronic Ignition part number and Non-Resistance spark plugs

    1146 is the number for a Delco distributor in a 120. 1142 fits some tractors albeit also Delco. It’s the base plate that is a little different but module is the same. If you want just the trigger because it’s not working ( common ) then call Pertronix for service.. there is a reason pertronix...
  13. matt167

    1998 Lund Prosport 1600 Parts?

    Cover will be local or universal. Seats can be universal, with a 50% chance or so that Great Lakes Skipper has original NOS seats that will match your boat. They obtain the old stock from everyone. But when it’s gone, it’s gone
  14. matt167

    Conversion advice

    If the owner glassed over the transom keyhole, you could convert to Mercruiser.. makes me wonder what he was doing if the motor is still in there Basically not available… an un installed stringer drive is worth parts to someone who needs them, or scrap to those that don’t. You have parts and...
  15. matt167

    Changing manifold on a 2004 3.0.

    Did you order the correct gasket? Cylinder heads changed around 1990 and went to large ports. Your 2004 should have large ports and your manifold sounds correct but perhaps the gasket is for an older motor. The bolt pattern is the same
  16. matt167

    1980 120hp

    Agree, I did this and ended up swimming in parts.
  17. matt167

    Ultrasonic cleaners?

    You can boil carbs in a light lemon juice mixture. Not too much lemon juice on carbs that are zinc coated but it’s an old trick that works well. I cook them on the stove in an old aluminum pot. It actually doesn’t stink up the house
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    Merc 260 fit in Winns 190 Horizon bay?

    They actually work well. A lot of them are basically unbranded MSD distributors. Just not for boats
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    Toyota/Lexus Timing Belt Change Thoughts

    Back in the day, Toyota was smart. If it had a chain it was interference, if it had a belt it was not.. that said interval is usually 100k miles or 4 years… but with that one just depends on if you want a tow bill or not for when it breaks
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    Merc 260 fit in Winns 190 Horizon bay?

    No that’s a run of the mill Chinese HEI. Very much dangerous in a boat. Explosions could occour
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