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    4.3 MPI Exaust flapper

    Dont base your findings completely on this answer.After removing the riser for access,I saw that my rubber/silicone coating was completely intact and put my riser assembly back together only to find the noise was still there.My issue was the pin which holds the shudder in place had worn the...
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    First post, new (to me) boat, and how badly did I screw up?

    looks pretty good on the trailer especially for the money.Very hard to see the damage however Fiberglass is very fixable .What does the engine look like?? Good engine....you did well.Bad engine....not so good.Best of luck getting it going!! Charlie
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    what went wrong with my outdrive?

    I thought SEI was plastic or composite and not aluminum..?? Charlie
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    what went wrong with my outdrive?

    What type of coating was already on the upper?? Did you sand and prep for painting?? Paint will peel when applied to a surface that is not properly prepared for painting including temp of the paint,surface to be painted and ambient temp etc.Charlie
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    Lower unit oil has metallic swirls

    Make sure your "magnetic" drain plug is actually magnetic.There are usually at minimum a slight amount on the tip.Charlie
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    Twin 5.0 alphas,2 power steering pumps?

    Thanks,I guess I will play it by ear for now and maybe I got lucky.Its an 02 5.0 vortec carb,where have you seen them for that cheap?? Charlie
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    4.3 MPI Exaust flapper

    Yes,if they are the older style they can actually sound like a big problem .Usually they are just a clackity clack without any specific rythem.Inside the engine compartment is where you would hear them best.Charlie
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    Air Don't Freeze Winterization

    I ALWAYS fill with AF,There is ZERO chance that I would leave dry instead of filling with AF. Rust protection on all internals is the way I see it.I changed my manifolds and risers a few years ago and put the old manifolds and risers inside my garage which is part of my home.The old manifolds...
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    Twin 5.0 alphas,2 power steering pumps?

    I filled the empty ps pump and squeak is gone.This motor was replaced just prior to this season and I am upset at the boatyard that sold me the motor and did the install leaving the pump dry but I am more mad at myself for not double checking something like that.Will trace the lines tomorrow.The...
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    what is make and model?

    I would recommend common sense on this one.This is an extremely small boat with what looks like 2 seats.So lets be practical and say capacity 2.Depending on what the 2 occupants ate for breakfast I would see if it planes off and stick with that current hp.You are probably not looking to push...
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    Sewing machine reco for canvas

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    Sewing machine reco for canvas

    Saw this on youtube.It might be a good place for me to start..?? Its called a shoe cobbler.
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    '84 Aquasport osprey 19.5' - Good boat?

    Good quality boat.Def not self bailing.No scuppers.Look at some Grady white boats.Super high quality and most have scuppers.I have a 208 Adventure and cant remember the last time I had to turn on my bilge pump.Scuppers are a HUGE +++ Charlie
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    Twin 5.0 alphas,2 power steering pumps?

    Guess I will fill the pump and hope for the best.thats probably where the god aweful squeak/squeel,chirp,grinding noise is coming from.Charlie
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    Twin 5.0 alphas,2 power steering pumps?

    I dont think I have that .This is an older setup .Im sure my port motor powers the ps.Will have a closer look tomorrow.I am on the thought of the empty stbd ps pump is making the noise.Charlie
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    Twin 5.0 alphas,2 power steering pumps?

    I am embarrassed to not know the answer to my question.I am aware that with twins ,only one ps pump is functional.Does the extra pump need to have ps fluid ?? I have had twins for a long time and never checked.Replaced one motor this spring and it started to chirp/squeak yesterday from the...
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    Buffing the hull

    DONT waste your time with an orbital polisher.The only thing an orbital is good for is to put a coat of wax on a "New" finish.New boat,new car or a something with a "like new" finish already.Oh yes ....an orbital is also good for a back massage..Lol A variable speed Rotary polisher is...
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    1983 235hp Evinrude repower pros and cons...

    I must be thinking of the 4 cyl 115 83 that I had.Was hard to get anyone to work on it .They had to drill through the lower cowling to get access to the stats. Everyone I knew with that old 235 DID hate it though.Charlie
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    1983 235hp Evinrude repower pros and cons...

    Not on that year 1983 if I remember correctly.The stats are down low behind the lower cowling .The stats you mention came out after the early 80s and you are correct about them being easy.Thats why I recommended a 90s Evinrude.I have a Mako with 1995 150 oceanpro and it is one of the most...
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series sounds like it laboring

    Thats kinda what I was thinking,thanks.Unfortunately the bay I run in is almost always choppy with pretty consistent ferry wakes so 4300rpm is typically a beating of a ride.Guess I can try to keep it up a few thousand rpms till it sounds less laboring.Charlie
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