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    Putting outdrive back in

    I think there is an echo in here, as I see four of the same posts. I don't see no metal indent on the shaft. Is the outdrive not going in all the way (I assume so) . . . were you able to get the alignment bar in all the way and get about 2" of spline teeth marks in the grease film on the...
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    Mercruiser 5.0L MPI 2007

    10243878 = GM 305, 2 bolt mains, Vortec, truck, roller cam, one-piece rear seal 1996-98 model years.
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    Mercruiser 5.0L MPI 2007

    Just curious . . . what are the casting numbers for the block and the heads on your original engine?
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    Boat Check list

    My check list is pretty straight forward . . . Beer (check) Boat (check) go boating 🤪 (y)
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    Mercruiser 5.0L MPI 2007

    The engine is a GM 5.0L so you should be able to use the casting numbers on the engine block and come up with a suitable donor engine. See if you can salvage the camshaft out of the original engine, as an automotive camshaft will have too much overlap.
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    Plywood floor replacement...Questions

    :geek: tagging along . . . I haven't read all the comments, but have a general idea of what is going on. 🍺
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    Crusader 454 Cooling

    Here are some temperatures of my engine up to operating temperature, running at idle. The water coming out of the exhaust manifolds, heading to the H.E. is normally about 155-160˚ F. If that is helpful. I am getting about a 30˚ F rise in coolant temperature at idle within the exhaust...
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    Paint Recommendations please

    Dupont Imron or Awlgrip are probably the best 'above the water line' paints you can use. Interlux topside paints are fairly good . . .Rustoleum has a boat paint as well. You will want to use a 2-part paint so that the paint hardens rather than dries. Spray is best, but a "roll 'n tip"...
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    Water on piston (Hydrolock)

    Since you tore the engine down, there is not a lot that you can tell beyond visual inspection. Intake manifold is a possibility as are valve guides (maybe). It is interesting that the engine held a cooling system pressure test a couple of years ago. It would have been nice to see if it...
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    Buying a used boat anxiety-talk me down.

    My thoughts. . . Sea Ray is a decent brand of boat. Not sure if/how the construction has changed from 1997 to 2004. Lots of boat companies were changing the construction methods/materials during that time frame. You really need to know what you are looking at in order to properly inspect a...
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    Repowering 97 crownline. Best options?

    Engine pulls in a boat are fairly easy IMO, having done just one though . . . Remove outdrive Remove the 2 rear bolts holding the engine at the transom assembly Remove bolts on front mounts Disconnect . . . fuel line, water intake hose, cable harness, power & ground wire at starter and...
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    ....stocking up for Corona virus

    What is the shelf life of toilet paper? I know some that are still using the supply they bought back in March 2020 :LOL:
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    Rotted transom good stringers.

    Just a quick observation, this boat appears to have been made at Home Depot :ROFLMAO: The stud (stringer) does look to be in good shape even a few inches from the transom. (y)
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    Reupholstery, maintenance ?s, radio

    There are a bunch of threads on re-upholstering boats. Just do a search. Got any pictures of the boat? Not sure what a seacrest 1810 is or looks like. If the seats are simple cushions, then you could be able to make new ones with little/no experience. As far as materials, there are many...
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    Happy Birthday - Scott Danforth

    Gosh dang it, I missed it. Hope you had a good day 🎂🍻
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    Bearing buddy

    $25 spent on a new set here on iBoats can make the problem go away. (y)
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    Rotted transom good stringers.

    Yes, we will allow you to cut the stringers and add a section back in :D What is around the stringers will indicate the best way to join them. Can you post some pictures so we can see what you are seeing? As mentioned, make sure the stringers are really good inside and out, else you'll be...
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    New motor knocking???

    How about that 'not fault warranty' ??? :unsure:
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    Cabin Floor restoration, drain question

    Are you planning on tabbing all those joints together? Also the stringer, I assume that was a work in-progress picture?
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    Water Leaking from transom.

    Did you get the trim sender wires properly seated with their grommets oriented correctly and fasten the retaining bolt & clip?
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