Search results

  1. T

    Uniden President ship to shore

    My Uniden President ship to shore seems to put out a very weak signal. I just put on an new antenna and the results are the same. Anything I can check myself? Thanks
  2. T

    kent-moore J10193 Fuel Level Gauge

    Anyone use one?<br />Anyone know where to get one?<br />Thanks
  3. T

    questions/problems on a replace engine FIXED - SORT OF

    I had to replace 1 of the engines in my boat due to freeze damage.<br />1988 Ford 302 Pleasure Craft straight inboards.<br />This boat has twin engines.<br />I replace the engine with a rebuilt long block.<br />Transferred all my old parts over.<br />Now when I start this new engine the water...
  4. T

    Moths

    I'll find and kill maybe 2-3 tiny moths per day. Mostly around the kitchen. Been going on for about a month. <br />Any idea where they could be coming from? What will get rid of them? <br />How do moth balls work? Do they have to eat the stuff or does the odor do them in?<br />Thanks in advance.
  5. T

    water decarbinazation

    If doing a water decarbinazation would it be better to use a small stream of water from like a dish washing soap bottle or a by a spray bottle? Or wouldn't it matter.
  6. T

    removing a keyless chuck on a drill

    I have a Black & Decker 3/8" drill with a keyless chuck. I need to replace the chuck.I removed the little left hand thread screw from down in the chuck. How does the chuck come off? Thanks.
  7. T

    recalibrating a torque wrench

    I have a clicker style torque wrench. It's a 1/2" $20 cheapy I bought a few years back. I need to recalibrate it. It's not worth sending to someone to do it. Most places charge $25 or more.<br />My thoughts are to mount the square head into my vise. Set the wrench to a specific spot on the...
  8. T

    Another Ford ?

    How do you remove the oil dip stick tube from a mid-80's Ford 302 block? Is it pressed in? Threaded? Thanks
  9. T

    calling on Ford guys.......... again

    I have to replace my 1988 Ford 302 engine. Could I use a remanufactured 302 Ford Truck engine. It seems the general concensis is you can use a Chevy Truck engine as replacement for a Chevy marine engine. I can get a 1975 Ford Truck 302 engine from Autozone for $950 - 3 year warranty, brass core...
  10. T

    blown out core plugs

    Can a core plug (freeze plug or what ever you want to call) be reused if it's pushed out due a frezze? If you can reuse them do you put them in dry, with silicone, with harding gasket sealer, non harding gasket sealer???? Thanks again.
  11. T

    Ford guys?????

    1988 Baha Cruiser, twin 302 Ford inboards.<br /><br />Does anyone have a picture of the rear crank area of a Ford 302 block? I did the "AIR DON'T FREEZE" winterization method this year and ended up with problems on both engines. I drained the blocks, manifold, coolers, etc. but these engines are...
  12. T

    what do you think about these manuals?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Original-factory-service-manuals-for-1999-Volvo-Penta_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ50442QQitemZ4632458011QQrdZ1 <br /><br />These factory manuals say 1999, any idea what other years they may cover adequately?<br />Thanks.
  13. T

    after market brake dust shields --- hey Larry_F

    Any body using these? Do they work? Problems? What kind? Thanks.
  14. T

    What size drill bit...

    Does anyone know what size drill bit you would use to tap a hole with an 8-48 tap? Thanks.
  15. T

    PC gurus -net working ? ---- UPDATED

    I have 2 pc's<br /> <br />1 old Gateway from 1999<br />Pentium 3 450mhz<br />320 RAM<br />running Windows 98 SE<br /><br />1 new Dell<br /><br />Project:<br />Install D-link DI-524 wireless router & dwl-g122 USB adapter (524 attached to Dell - 122 attached to Gateway.<br /><br />I've install...
  16. T

    foam rubber cushion storage -- solution (sort of)

    I'd like to store the cushions from the cabin of my boat for protection/preservation. I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a company out there with an industrial size FoodSaver type machine that could vaccum seal these. The largest are about 3'X 6' X 4". Does anyone work in the foam...
  17. T

    New source for information

    Hi everyone. I stumbled across this website that rents videos for maintenance and other useful info. I saw a few videos for boat repair & maintenance and thought some of us my find them useful. I must admit I haven't rented anything yet, but I'm considering a few. Hope you find this useful. Good...
  18. T

    Pertronix Ignitor II?

    Wanted to hear from y'all. Would you say yeah or nay to replacing points & condensor set up with a Pertronix Ignitor II? What about using the stock coil or replace that with Flame Thrower one by Pertronix (epoxy filled)? Thanks, I'm think about using these on my 1988 twin Ford 302 Pleasurecrafts.
  19. T

    Where is the Smartcraft system engine plug? FOUND

    I'm trying to help a friend locate the plug on the 5.7L Mag MPI Mercury I/O in his 2005 25' Rinker. Does anyone know where the harness from the Smartcraft guage is located on the engine? We saw a number of unused wire ends, but none were polarized to mate to the Smartcraft cable. Thanks for your...
  20. T

    Looking for KSDrifter.....

    Hey Matt, did you get my email about your question how I installed a Volvo Penta in place of the OMC stringer?
Top