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  1. Davetowz

    What is wrong with my alternator

    50 Amps is probably full fielded. Agree, check battery or corroded connections.
  2. Davetowz

    canopy

    Probably best to hit up a boat canvas shop and have it made.
  3. Davetowz

    Gas cap replacement

    A picture of tank would help. Is there a manufacturer name on the tank?
  4. Davetowz

    Single axle or dbl

    Need to look at weight of boat and make sure trailer is rated for it. A single axle is sometimes easier to maneuver than a tandem axle.
  5. Davetowz

    It's Time!

    21ft Thompson, strip to bare hull, Complete rebuild with a few modifications. Complete overhaul of all mechanicals and complete rewire. Pretty big project.
  6. Davetowz

    Prop questions

    Pull the prop off and inspect. as for a spare, same as you usually run is probably best.
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    Sx-a trim ram rebuild

    Small screwdriver and dental pick.
  8. Davetowz

    alpha 1 gen 2 lower unit repaint

    I shoot rustoleum gloss black with hardener. Looks pretty dang spiffy.
  9. Davetowz

    Tractor steering problem

    Sounds like it. Is there any play in bearings or steering linkage?
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    Easiest way to weigh a boat

    Unload the boat. Plenty of info here and on the u tubes on how to. weigh the trailer the reload and weigh. Subtract trailer weight and compare to oem spec.
  11. Davetowz

    Trim cylinder rebuild - Seized inner pin (closest to transom)

    I use oxy acetylene to heat to beat corrosion. BFH to beat it out with correct size punch, then look after disassembly to decide if need to ream oversize, use a bushing and new pin, or can old pin be cleaned up.
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    How smooth should hull be when tabbing in stringers

    The stringers don't have to be fair. The concern is more about a rough cut for mechanical bond. Whatever you bond then in with will eat the roughness. Then coving before glass will smooth what needs smoothed. Just make sure clean before each step, and if using epoxy, don;t forget amine blush...
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    Perfectly for 15 minutes then, surging, knocking, and jumping tac

    All diagnosis starts with splitting the systems. Look into the 12 step diagnostic procedure. The Gov spent a lot of tax money developing it. Figure out where the problem is then narrow down.
  14. Davetowz

    Cleaning aluminum gas tank

    If the tank is washed well with soaps, drying with a heating element is of no consequence,
  15. Davetowz

    Cleaning aluminum gas tank

    I wouldn't use E85 to light a fire.
  16. Davetowz

    It's Time!

    I started my latest project 4 yrs ago with a 1 yr timeline. Of course the covids did get in the way, Been back on it every day and hope to splash just in time to winterize . :)
  17. Davetowz

    Trim cylinder rebuild - stripped threads on fluid line connection

    I would suggest picking up a new one to get back on the water, then look at thread repair and spend time to get it done, no hurry, back on water already , then swap in the repaired cyl and see how it works. How we learn.
  18. Davetowz

    Boat won't plane, trim tabs might be stuck

    In short. Yes.
  19. Davetowz

    Gent's, I think I screwed up

    Wife was questioning the cussing from the shop as I worked on an over pour of thickened epoxy. She asked How can it be so hard to sand off the excess Any suggestions?
  20. Davetowz

    Trim cylinder rebuild - stripped threads on fluid line connection

    I would assume by the question being asked you might not be familiar with thread repair. A new cylinder would probably be best option.
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