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    Fiberglass Hatch Question

    I am continuing to restore my 1984 Wellcraft Elite bowrider. My latest effort is to glass the vinyl coverered "hatch" in the rear over the engine which runs the width of the boat. Its the light tan padded vinyl pc in the picture holding the rear seat cushions. Its about 7' long and 9" wide...
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    1984 Mercruiser 228 Alpha High Speed overheat

    Engine is overheating at high speeds again. Idles great but at 3k I am overheating in 2 minutes. I replaced the drive pump, thermostat, elbows and manifolds last month and was running perfect until last week. The only thing I can think of is sucking up mud in shallow water the day before...
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    Mercruiser Risers Elbows counterfeit?

    i just bought a mercruiser riser elbow advertised as part no. "98504A3" The box said quicksilver 98504A3 BUT the actual elbow is stamped "98503C" and does not say merc anywhere. Looks like actual merc with the tell tale stainless tube and pins but the number concerns me (se. I have now bought...
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    Mercruiser Riser elbow gasket question

    I am replacing the manifolds and risers/elbows on my 1984 Mercruiser 228 and can't figure out which gaskets to use between the manifolds and riser. They sell 3 different. (4 hole, 2 hole and no holes/blocked) Mine is full raw water cooled so i assumed I need the one with 4 open slots. The one...
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    Mercruiser Temp Question

    I have a 1984 mercruiser 228 that seems to be running slightly hotter this year. At idle and slow I am about 145 degrees and cruising at @ 3k I run at 150 degrees. It used to stay on 145 no matter what. Assuming I have some build up in risers/manifolds. I would like to know what temp (at...
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    Quadrajet Idle Problems

    On my 5th problem if the year... first controls, broken impeller, shaft seal, risers/manifolds now carb. Radio won't work either but can't complain I have a 1984 mercruiser 228 (chevy 5.0 305) with a quadrajet carb. Runs great at high rpms but surging pretty bad at idle / low rpm's. I removed...
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    Alpha 1, Gen 1 oil Seal

    4th week trying to get boat in an 4th failure. 1) Controls went - New Controls 2) Trim Pump - Luckily bad ground but a PITA to diagnose 3) Running hot - replaced thermostat and impeller 4) Found lower oil seal in upper floating around. Just got upper seal kit in the mail. Manual says to use...
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    Need help with Remote Controls

    I have a 1984 Wellcraft Elite 200 with a mercruiser 228 alpha 1 sterndrive that I completely restored using this site. I just went to put my boat in and my "throttle only" button failed. See photos. It is side mount and has trim on handle. No key on remote Cables and trim wires are good...
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    Mercruiser Life Span Question

    Just finished a full resto on a 1984 Wellcraft 200 Elite Bowrider which I documented on this site. The only thing I haven't done is the engine a mercruiser 228/305chevy. All the tags seem to say its original although I doubt it. The engine runs perfectly (knock/knock) but I run it all...
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    Mercruiser Prop Drive frustration...please help

    99% done witha complete resto of a 1984 Welcraft Elite 200 bowrider and have done many posts. It has a mercruiser 228 (305 chevy 4bbl 228 HP) with a 1.5 Alpha drive. My main question is should this have a 1.5 or 1.62 drive on it? and more importantly is there any way to confirm 100%...
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    Propeller Advice

    I have a 1984 20' Welcraft Elite Bowrider with a Mercruiser 228/5.0 and alpha I which Ive been restoring. When I bought it seller had a 13.5 x 21P 3 blade alum prop on it and it was horrible planing. Previous owner put on a 1.5 ratio drive which I also wonder is the right ratio. Based on my...
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    Mercruiser ground wiring question

    I am reinstalling my 1984 mercruiser v8 5.0 228 and can't figure out where three ground wires run/go. 1) Where does the black main battery ground wire attach to the engine? 2) I have a long thick black wire coming off the flywheel ground stud on the back right of the engine. I know the smaller...
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    Interlux Perfection primer question

    Weather just broke and I am back to my project. I painted the hull last year with interlux perfection and was really happy with the results. (see yellow photo) The only trouble I ran into was with the PrimeKote. Real pain to work with and get good results. Lost of extra coats and sanding. I am...
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    Mercruiser Coupler Replacement

    Replacing the coupler on my 1984 mercruiser 5.0L 228 Alpha I engine. Engine is out (not that bad) but I can't seem to locate what appears to be a gasket on the bottom of the bell Housing What is the name of the black cover/plate/enclosure of the coupler on the rear of the engine? Is there a...
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    Thru Deck Fuel fittings Question

    I am continuing to make progress on my stringer/deck replacement. Stringers are glassed and I am finalizing things for the deck. I am going out of my way to assure water will not get below my new deck. One of the concerns I have is the fuel fill and vent lines that run through the deck. This...
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    bilge channel question

    I am rebuilding my 1984 Wellcraft Elite 200. I am glassing the stringers and am planning out the bilge channel which is what ruined the boat initially. This boat had a 1" pvc pipe that drained the ski locker and another compartment. The pvc broke and didn't drain the water. I am debating...
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    Question about using PL for stringers

    I am doing my stringers and had a specific question. I am using PL for bedding under my stringers and will then run epoxy peanut butter along all edges to round everything over for the 1708. I was planning on doing one stringer a day (PL/peanut butter/1708 tape/1708 wrap) to keep everything...
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    Stringer and Deck Glassing question

    I am trying to get a definative answer for glassing my stringers and deck. I am rebuilding a 20' 1985 wellcraft elite bowrider with a 305 mercruiser. Based on reading everything I can get my hands on I plan to: 1) Tape in the stringers with 12" tape and completely wrap with another layer of...
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    Hull Patch/repair question

    I am restoring a 1985 Welcraft Elite which among other problems (rotten stringer and deck) has a 10" x 4" hole in the bottom of the hull. It basically wore right through the outer skin. I have sanded it and grinded a 12/1 bevel and am applying a patch from the outside using 5 layers of 10oz...
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    First Restore 84 Wellcraft Elite 200

    Just joined iboats to help with my first total boat restore...she's a 1984 Wellcraft Elite 200. Has a 5.0 228 mercruiser and alpha I with 740 original hours. Everything is original. I hope to post the "before" pictures shortly. Plan is to document the entire project Bought it off craigslist in...
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