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  1. Davetowz

    Boat won't plane, trim tabs might be stuck

    I don't think trim will make the engine stall. Nosedive on holeshot, yes. I would think the not good sounding noise needs diagnosed first. Watch the tabs while someone runs with switch to see if they are working.
  2. Davetowz

    1991 Glastron 1900 floor.

    Looks Great! Lot of work to rebuild . Now go get it wet.
  3. Davetowz

    First boat restoration. 1984 Sea King / Smokercraft Canadian. Why is there Silicone between seams?

    Replace leaky rivets, then clean the inside of the hull well and apply Gluvit. Gluvit
  4. Davetowz

    Aluminum and fiber glass

    If you have the wood out, use it as a template while it is still in correct shape, Simple to cut new wood CDX is fine, do not use treated. Glass the new wood to have a long living floor. Why use ugly wood. Replacing it is a small effort at this point.
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    Cleaning aluminum gas tank

    I have used purple power and hot water, after draining fuel. Rlet it soak a bit then agitate. Use a friend and swish it around. Rinse well. Dry well. I use a hair dryer in a short piece of filler hose to connect it.
  6. Davetowz

    Quicksilver ?

    Installer tool. Example Link is to one, not endorsing just showing what it is.
  7. Davetowz

    It's Time!

    Take alot of pictures and notes. Keep hardware separated in ziplocks so you know where it goes. Buy alot of beer and allot 3 times what you think it will take. Then just start removing parts.
  8. Davetowz

    Power trim check valve?

    Second on cylinders needing rebuild or replacement. Corrosion will determine what is the best choice.
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    Perfectly for 15 minutes then, surging, knocking, and jumping tac

    When it cuts out, remove the flame arrester, pump the throttle and see if it ran out of fuel in the bowl. Isolte, Fuel or Ignition.
  10. Davetowz

    Quicksilver ?

    If you do install the sealed bearing, remember to install the zerk plug, or someone will pump grease in there.
  11. Davetowz

    Spark plug wires

    Jegs and Summit have aftermarket wires that you put the end on after cutting to length. Summit also carries the Sierra wires.
  12. Davetowz

    Inverted steering

    Did you ever determine what the issue was?
  13. Davetowz

    1708 for stringers

    Best scissors I have found are made by milwaukee, offset handle, buy at Home Depot, 20 bux.
  14. Davetowz

    FUEL PRIMER BULB COLLAPSING!!

    First thought is tank venting, second is soft primer bulb.
  15. Davetowz

    Best solvent to soak parts

    Vinegar is pretty good for removing corrosion, Ultrasonic cleaners are available at harbor freight and they help. Fill with vinegar and let it rip.
  16. Davetowz

    Yet another - how to paint my trailer post :)

    Regular rustoleum is just as good and easier to source. Every big box carries it.
  17. Davetowz

    Oil everywhere

    Clean it up and run it . look and see where it is coming from. Then can fix.
  18. Davetowz

    Cleaning gas tank?

    Is the tank completely covered? No access ports? Pic?
  19. Davetowz

    Throttle cable 3.0 mercruiser

    https://www.iboats.com/shop/boat-engine-parts/boat-controls-steering/boat-controls/boat-control-cables/mercruiser-control-cables.html
  20. Davetowz

    Cleaning gas tank?

    Like Scott said, pull sending unit, can use trailer jack to tilt fuel towards the sender location, pump out what is in there and inspect the tank. The water separator is a good idea.
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