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  1. tpenfield

    Cruiser comparison

    It is actually better to have reasonably clam seas for the sea trials as the surveyor will want to run the boat at WOT at some point to get the maximum RPM and speed. Check engine temperatures with an IR thermometer, etc. All these things are better to do in calmer conditions. During the sea...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Probably not.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    There is some wood in it. . . Bulkheads . . . but not sure about the rest. I'll be getting a look at the transom when the transom assemblies are out.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Oh, and another thing . . . I'm going to fix the several limber holes in the stringers. As they are, they sit up about 1" from the hull surface and as such trap an inch of water in places they shouldn't.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I got 4 more mover's dollies at HF today. Then spent a little bit of time disassembling stuff in the engine bay (mostly wiring) and taking some of the ancillary items out of the boat. Lots of labeling of wires and hoses . . . and oooppps! I accidentally cut the depth sounder wire to the...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Looks like HF has some more . . .
  7. tpenfield

    93 Mariah engine mount

    Subscribing in. . . Lots of folks have been down this road, so there are threads here on iBoats that can help show the way. Here's one that may help understand the structure. . . https://forums.iboats.com/threads/deck-and-fuel-tank-replacement-plan.715434/
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Struck out on the pallet Jack today . . . the things was 'inoperable' yet advertised as working. . . . a waste of time. :cautious:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Actually, both. I have depleted the supply of dollies in the area, and I am going to go get a pallet jack this afternoon.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    For anyone referencing this thread for engine pull, here is my final check list, as I added a few things on the fly during the 'pull'.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I'm doing this work at the summer house, so not a big deal as to the use of the driveway, garage, etc. Just as long as I'm done by summer time :ROFLMAO:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Engine #2 is done and safely on the ground. . . . . . Big milestone for this project . . . .Looks like I'll be cleaning up the engine bay tomorrow and then some. :LOL:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    ! down, 1 to go . . . I had to update my chart. As I was lifting the first engine, the starboard side did not want to go. So I put the engine back down and discovered that the alternator feed and Mercathode power needed to be disconnected. . . Then the engine came up as expected . . . . ...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    A bit rainy today, so not as much work done. I did go to Harbor Freight to get a tool for the steering actuator. . . I was able to get the 1" socket on the lower pinch bolt from above with this wrench. Much easier than yesterday's work. . I should be ready to pull the engines tomorrow . . ...
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    Cruiser comparison

    It is doubtful that you will find anyone that has been on or owned all 3 boats. As stated, age matters, condition matters. If anything can be gleamed from the specifications, deadrise angle and overall weight will be indicators of rough sea performance. The Formula is the heaviest, but also...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I did for a moment, but the steering actuator was more directly over the bolts.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Hi @Lou C - Yes, it has been you and I against the salt water Gods, so it seems. I will say that there is a lot of engineering that goes into these I/O (sterndrive) systems. Amazing that it has worked for so many years. I'll be happy to send these engines to someone needing a twin engine...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    It took a while, but I got the lower bolt for the steering actuator loosened. Then I could remove the water intake hose and expose the rear mounting bolts. . They came out fairly easily . . . . I believe these are stainless bolts . . . . So, I just need to disconnect the fuel line and the...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    This is getting to be annoying . . . Apparently there is a bolt on the underside of this bolt location . . . (purple arrow) . . . the Mercruiser engineers must get a laugh out of where they put stuff. :rolleyes:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    The rear mounts are not much different than older years. My challenge is getting to them. There is a lot more 'stuff' on the back of the engines, it seems these days. I'll post up a picture for the benefit of anyone taking a similar engine out of their boat . . . I disconnected the hoses...
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