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  1. matt167

    Replacing old 2 stroke with newer 4 stroke advice?

    I think it comes down to different strokes for different folks, literally
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    Replacing old 2 stroke with newer 4 stroke advice?

    A 4 stroke in proper maintenance lasts thousands of hours. 2 stroke doesn’t have that longevity, but they are easier to rebuild. Keep in mind a rebuild ‘kit’ is generally sourced from aftermarket suppliers. The bigger problem is with ECUs and sensors that become discontinued
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    Rescued 69 Evinrude Rogue with stringer need beginner tips

    Buick 300 V8 was only used a few years in the cars. I think in the small cars like starfire. So there’s not much info on it even in an automotive application. The problem is, all the parts OMC used to make it a marine engine have long been discontinued. The $100 price tag likely means the...
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    Looks like New roof and then a new boat

    Thinking, watching and looking around. I’m wondering about turning my Offshore 18 into a chieftain type pocket cruiser? It’s not my ideal solution but it could work I think
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    Replacing old 2 stroke with newer 4 stroke advice?

    I repowered my boat with a 25hp Suzuki from an old big twin 40. It really didn’t loose any speed, just the snap getting on plane. I took it to the Erie Canal and it was really nice. It’s quieter and burns half the fuel. I love seeing the old 2 strokes run, but after runnning an efi 4 stroke I...
  6. matt167

    Trailer tires lean

    A ruler, a level and some measurements at least for bent. If loose you check for worn components
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    Trailer tires lean

    Bent or loose axle?
  8. matt167

    Help with 1960 16ft StarCraft Viscount

    Fiberglassics shows the viscount as 72” and Jupiter at 78”.. you could buy the Jupiter window and tell them to narrow it 6”. Possibly. Do you have the frame for it?
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    Removing section of bowrider

    Yeah it’s an 80s capri. The gauges and the windshield profile gives it away
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    Removing section of bowrider

    Those gauges identify what that boat is, and the plywood on the deck confirms, that boat has no structure anymore. When the boat is rebuilt and structurally sound it can be modified accordingly
  11. matt167

    1973 Fabuglas Boat

    If you have a rotten transom, the plug isn’t going to tighten up as well. But I’m going to venture a guess you have failing fiberglass in the transom and your sinking
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    Help with 1960 16ft StarCraft Viscount

    You will need an original to send to a plastic manufacturer like UDP and it will cost about $500. My local glass shop does some plexi work and told me they could probably do mine ( ‘66 holiday 14 ) if I drop it off to them. But I haven’t had a chance
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    Frank helped me out yet again

    I miss seeing pictures of the murals on those big Chrysler cowls. If I remember right it was in his signature.
  14. matt167

    2013 Mazda 2 wheel bearing

    I had a shop that I know from my work do the bearings and brakes for me while it was apart. He had me get the parts and he charged $200. I could have done it but I’m not setup yet. He told me the ball joint on the driver side was bad so I bought both left and right control arm assemblies. I put...
  15. matt167

    Reenforce glass hull under the waterline? - 1967 StarCraft

    Glass was better in the 60s. Hand laid ect. I wouldn’t add any thickness unless you have cracks. Your pretty good on weight as well since you stayed 2 stroke
  16. matt167

    Ruined Engine

    This is common in the Subaru boxers. Get them smoking hot and the tolerances tighten up severely and it wipes the bearings… not saying that is what happened but it’s possibly what happened
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    OMC 140 3.0l drive compatibility

    You would be better served with a complete mercruiser setup. The 140 is the same but you will need a 1.98 drive and an exhaust manifold and all the little parts
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    OMC 140 3.0l drive compatibility

    Due to the very large hole in the transom for the OMC. It will take a transom rebuild which is a bit of effort and coin as well.
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    Steering Wheel

    Probably an old Atwood wheel. Being a lone star it for sure would have been a very 50s looking wheel
  20. matt167

    Looks like New roof and then a new boat

    I didn’t really think she would go for it. But with a camper canvas it would be pretty nice. I showed her a picture of a 25’ chieftain adventurer cabin and she thought it was great… mind you I would only camp near a lake anyway
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