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  1. Volphin

    86 Merc 115 runs poorly then clears up

    I ran into a nasty problem with my dads 86 Merc 115 today. Took out the boat for a fishing trip and she started hard. Then she quit. Got her restarted and headed for the channel. (I have a trolling motor so if it failed to start... no biggie if I'm close to the dock.) Opened her up a bit...
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    Awesome rescue on lake

    Ok, so technically they are not boaters... but they still adhere to the law of the sea. :) See three deer rescued from frozen lake with hovercrafts - CNN.com Video
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    All I can say about this is FLY NAVY!

    Enjoy. Please take special note of the 2-wire recovery. :) https://www.youtube.com/embed/WC8U5_4lo2c?feature=player_embedded
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    Ever had "One of Those Days?

    Had some samples come in for a job I just completed for a client. They were, to say the least, wrong and I had to stop the shipment to the customer. The supplier did their job. It was ME and my employees that messed it up. Needless to say I have to eat this one and redo the job the right...
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    Moving heat exchanger from back of engine to the front of the engine.

    Re: Moving heat exchanger from back of engine to the front of the engine. Here's what mine looks like. It's a SeaKamp kit. Yours will probably be the same for the 350. Very straightforward installation. Are you running a half or full system?
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    Lake Mead

    Well, I'll be heading to Vegas again for SEMA the first week in Nov. This will make my 23rd year attending the show. But by this time I've seen it all and done it all in Vegas. What I haven't seen is Lake Mead from the water. I'll kick in $ for fuel if any iBoat member wants to take a...
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    Fundraiser Ribs!

    OK guys, the wifey is trying to raise some $$ for her high school band uniforms (she's the director). They don't take any money from the school system and survive on their concession stand during the football games. The kids uniforms are 15 years old. :( Soooo, I had this idea that we would...
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    Boomsday

    Well, I'm getting the boat cleaned up for Boomsday! It's the largest fireworks display in the South, and best viewed from the TN river that flows right through downtown. I'll try to get some video for my friends at iBoats this year! :)
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    Steering cable

    My dad is complaining about stiff steering on his '86 Winner with 115 Merc OB. I'm thinking I'll have to replace the steering cable. Could it be the actual helm?
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    Anyone here into Model Railroading?

    I'm working on an outdoor G scale layout and a multi-room O-scale layout addition. Need a little switching advice...
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    Need a fiberglass Guru's Opinion

    Hi Guys, I have two items I need to permanently mount in my engine compartment... a water separating filter assy, and an overflow tank for my closed cooling system. I ran into a bit of snag. I thought I could just use coarse screws and drive them with some sealant on them into the fiberglass...
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    Its raining... AGAIN.

    This whole Summer has been a complete wash out! We are 20 inches above normal and all the dams are spilling water. Seriously, over the last 90 days, 80% of them rainy... and almost always on the weekends. Grrrrr. It would be fine if I had a houseboat... probably soothing... but I don't, and...
  13. Volphin

    Repowered and Running Strong

    A few of my friends here have asked for a picture of my latest repower. Here ya go guys, my new 4.3L build. She is running really well. My next project this winter will be a 383 stroker. :)
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    How do you clean a gas tank under the floor?

    Hi everyone, I was finishing up my repower on my 89 Regal 4.3L A1 and decided to check the gas. Ug. Water in the fuel from the sample I pulled. I have an electric fuel pump with no water separation system. I can get most of the fuel out by pumping it directly out of the tank using the fuel...
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    89 4.3L A1 Alternator Issue

    Well it would appear that my alternator did not survive the lay up during my repower. I did some poking around to try to find one here at iboats, but am unsure which one I need to purchase. This is an old 1989 system and has a silvery box off the back of the alt. V belt style. Can anyone...
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    '89 4.3L A1 Distributor: too many Wht/Grn wires

    Hi guys, I was finishing up my repower and have run into a funny problem. According to service manual 7, on page 4E-4 (attached) distributor should be wired this way: White/Red to Dist from Module: OK White/Grn to Dist from Module: OK White/Grn from Dist to Shift Inter. Terminal block...
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    89 4.3L No Electrics

    Hi guys, Just finishing up my repower on my 89 4.3L, Alpha 1, TB4. I have installed the new engine, aligned the engine and installed the out drive. Hooked up the electrics and have no power at all. I suspect I have the starter wired wrong. It is a 4 post starter, Delco Marine. Here is...
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    4.3L A1 Engine Alignment

    Hi all, I'm working on my 89 Regal with a 4.3L (92) Anywho, I have the new short block in place of the one that cracked (age). I inserted my outdrive alignment tool and she slid right in with a little resistance. (I can't do it with a finger, I have to grip the bar with one hand and push it...
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    Testing Manifolds Question

    I read over the sticky on using acetone to test manifolds for leaks. Nice write up! Can you do so with the risers attached? Will it toast the gasket?
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    4.3L Cam & Piston Advice

    Re: 4.3L Cam & Piston Advice Looks like Speed Pro Double relief pistons... they match the old block. Have not unpacked it yet and taken a mic to it.
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