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    Varnishing an oak swim platform - need advice please

    Nothin lasts forever,, glad it worked out.
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    Engine coupler woes

    Thanks for the photo, I didn't know the splines didn't run the entire length, It gives me hope that it still may have splines in it. Like I said in my previous post once I got the engine running I was able to get the boat to the ramp but I didn't push it...
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    Engine coupler woes

    I was afraid that would be the case. 20 years ago I swapped out the motor in my 79 chris craft and you were there in spirit... back then I had a place to work and I rented a cherry picker to pull the engine. but just not sure I am up to that these days. I need to study it a bit more. I actually...
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    Engine coupler woes

    I removed the gimbal housing today and got a bit deeper, I can't find any splines on the coupler. This boat is becoming more and more discouraging. I suspect I know the answer but just thought I would ask. Can a coupler be swapped while the engine is in the boat? I don't have the equipment or...
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    fuel pump frustration

    just a PS nextel, If I have helped you I'm happy but please understand that I am experimenting, my project is ongoing. I have no idea of how what I'm doing will hold up. I'm in the process of getting the rubber parts in the transom assembly replaced along with the bearing and I have only done...
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    fuel pump frustration

    yep, my pump bracket is mounted to the bracket on the manifold that the filter was originally mounted to, I had to drill a couple of extra holes in the pump bracket which I mounted up side down for ease. then I mounted the filter to the bulkhead just above the gas tank. Tried to keep things as...
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    Varnishing an oak swim platform - need advice please

    No expert but I have varnished a lot of trim on my sailboat back when I was a masochist and you need several more coats with a light sanding in-between each. What you've done looks good, it just needs more.. like alldodge said, red oak will keep you busy.
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    ignition switch source for fuel pump relay kit?

    Wiring needs all the help it can get. LOL.
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    ignition switch source for fuel pump relay kit?

    And nola mike, your spot on, once my head understood what needed to happen the 3 pole oil switch gave options. The relay may overheat so that is on the watch list.
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    Wire rope replacement

    I installed the cables and the 2x4s worked great but remember it's a one way street, no backing up.
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    ignition switch source for fuel pump relay kit?

    Yep that's how I did it. There is a fuse link right behind the relay that you cant see for power. Wanted to keep my wiring short as i could and convenient access in case.
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    ignition switch source for fuel pump relay kit?

    I just did that mod on my 5.7 and used a lead off the ignition coil because it was close to where I mounted the relay..
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    The leg is off

    I found an online no. 14 manual on the internet and read up a bit on the changes from the pre alpha drive. I'll need to get the tool to remove the gimbal housing, I also dug up my old alignment tool but not sure if it will work on the alpha one. As always any advice or tips are gratefully taken.
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    Figure this out , I`m confused

    and a darned accurate burp gun. I would have thought the bolts would have snapped..
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    The leg is off

    Tinkered a bit between rain drops and disconnected the lower cable from shift plate so it was free at both ends. About all I can compare it to is the throttle on a lawnmower. It has some resistance but not real heavy. I had to take the set screw out of the slide with vice grips, there was no...
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    The leg is off

    Thanks for this info I can see it being a reasonable way to make the repair but a screw or two would be a help although it seems what ever it is glued on with is tight. I would need a chisel to get it off.
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    The leg is off

    It's stinky, the owner ran the bad gimbal until the top end of the old drive crapped out then got the new SEI but didn't change the gimbal. Probably didn't clean anything when he changed it out either. I got the bearing out and it is really bad, lots of slop in all directions. I'm sure it...
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    Cut holes in doghouse?

    Well if your set on trying out the new hole saw, go ahead and do one hole and install an inspection plate on it. if you find it doesn't solve your problem you will at least have an access hole for a fire extinguisher so no harm done..
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    The leg is off

    Got the drive drained of lube and recovered a quart and a half of good clean oil so that was encouraging, shift shaft moves freely and also rented a puller and got the bearing out. I haven't yet removed the plate on the housing but I will say the ring is good and tight, no play in it so maybe...
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    The leg is off

    The other concern is the oil/water mix that came out of it. wasn't much and mostly oil. The lower shift cable was leaking water while running which I understand to be a badly installed O-ring that pressurized the shift pocket. I wonder if that leak could have also allowed water past the large...
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