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  1. Grub54891

    Considering moving and changing my type of boat(ing) and want opinions

    I live in the apostle Islands area, lake superior. On a good day I'll take out the 17' bowrider and go for a cruise. Have to be careful as the weather can change up here in a heartbeat. I use that boat on smaller lakes also. Other days I take out the 21' deep v and it is still rough at times...
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    7.4L Impeller replacement attempt

    When doing the impellers, I cut the heads off of a couple of longer bolts, put them across from each other and install housing. Then the other bolts lune up much easier. Then remove the cut off bolts and put the real ones in.
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    Hydrolocked in the parkinglot

    No, don't use locktite on the drive nuts. If they are worn, you replace them.
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    Hydrolocked in the parkinglot

    They stay open. Most grease zerks are open, wouldn't hurt to put caps on them. I'd think the caps would fall off on the u-joints from spinning around that fast.
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    Hydrolocked in the parkinglot

    Do you have a shut off valve in the air line? With a regulater like that it will hold the pressure as thats what regulaters do.
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    Need guidance about water tank on Crest pontoon houseboat

    Look for filters in the lines. I've seen them so plugged up water can't flow. Usually there is one before the pump, sometimes there is a bigger one somewhere in the system for the drinking water side. And possibly a check valve someplace?
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    Need guidance about water tank on Crest pontoon houseboat

    Is the rig new to you? Seems someone has been messing with the plumbing.
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    Hydrolocked in the parkinglot

    Don't know why you would hammer in anything without knowing what it does.... Regardless, make sure the area is clean and jb weld it. Don't know if it goes to the oil side of the unit but at least make sure its sealed. I'd do a pressure check once assembled.
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    fiberglass on floor

    Yes, it may not lay down perfect but it would work. I'd use cabosil in the epoxy.
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    Help - Arcing / Sparking in the engine bay

    Also, use dielectric grease on the spark plug wires and dizzy ends if you haven't already.
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    fiberglass on floor

    It'll mirror through. Either sand the glass or gel it's up to you. Another method is to lay a thin water resistant filler material over the glass before the gel goes down. Sand that smooth first.
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    Help - Arcing / Sparking in the engine bay

    I'd go to the coil as you stated it's black on top. Carbon tracking would do that. You said the mechanics change the plugs three times? Don't use champion plugs, it's a Chevy block, from my experience Chevy don't like champ's.
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    Help - Arcing / Sparking in the engine bay

    What brand of plug wires. You can't go cheap on them. They are always damp till the motor warms up. Seen that happen more than once.....
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    Odd hole near engine mount

    That's the wood structure rotting away.
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    Swim deck kicker mount

    That's not going anywhere. It might be just me but I think you overdid the 5200. No need to have it all over like that.
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    Swim deck kicker mount

    I'd put the access plate out next to the kicker bracket. Almost looks like the first pic is from a swim ladder mount. If there is foam in there it may get interesting. Possibly you could add a flush mount drop in storage locker on the platform back there wich would make a bigger hole and easier...
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    Swim deck kicker mount

    If you can access the inside of the platform, you can add an aluminum plate under there for strength. Then you wouldn't need an ugly bracket/strap showing on top. Edit: How about putting a deck plate next to the bracket to access the inside of the platform? Then you could put aluminum bar stock...
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    Important Shop Tip

    Yup. Like I've never done that........
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    When slow is faster: Trailering with impatience

    Wow, got lucky no one else was Hurt.. Had a guy pass me in southern WI years ago, pulling a 20' box trailer. Interstate speed at 65mph. Dude blew past me like I was standing still. The trailer started whipping around like that, but he regained control. He slowed down and we went by. He then sped...
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    Cut through fiberglass hull

    Shoot, it happens. One boat I had, the po screwed a new deck on. Yeah the boat was rotten. One drywall screw was through the hull. I found it and just filled the hole with epoxy. Now she's getting a full re-hab.
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