Clamp the one vicegrip between the center of the lock and outside sleeve, crushing the sleeve against the lock.
Use the other vicegrip to turn the first vicegrips.
Takes a few re-positions.
Helps to have about 20 different vicegrips.
Welding a nut is just easier
Look for a metripack connector. Doesn't look like any ALDL you would be familiar with as an auto mechanic
In fact, other than righty-tighty, left-loosy and SSBB and base engine hardware, there is very little commonality between your auto mechanic background and boats.
No, I am saying any of the oils. I buy Rotella T4 diesel for most boats with flat tappet cams, however also use it in many cars, trucks , etc. You can run any of the oils with your roller motor
You are over thinking it
You're overthinking it
Buy the 15w40, or 20w50. Rotella or Valvoline or Pennzoil or mobile 1 or other.
Dino squeezings or synthetic
Just run a good filter
And go boating
In the 80s, it was SAE30
In the 90s it was 10w-30 or 10w40
In the 00s it was 20w50
In the 10s it was synthetic
All...
guys, this thread is on the edge of being closed. lets keep it civil.
first thing on any new to you boat/motor/car/bike/plane/etc. is buy a factory service manual. Then read it, then if there are still questions, ask.
floors rot 15 years after the transom rotted.
regarding the new one. usually aluminum plates are a band-aid. however since you are trying to fix an ohh....crap, feel free.
