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Ted, when it comes to fairing, it's about practice, and the right tools

could be a stuck float or needle/seat ($6 part) could be fuel coming up the clear hose from the fuel pump indicating a ruptured fuel pump diaphragm both issues will cause fuel to dump down the throat of the carb causing it to run bad vs dumping into the bilge turning your boat into a one-time...

be cautious. most AI chatbots pull data from social media vs authentic sources. That includes places like youtube, facebook, etc. when I asked very specific questions on material compatibility (things that one in the marine industry have known forever). I get incorrect answers.

looks like vacuum formed ABS. I would get a sheet of 0.090" 5052 aluminum and form a new one.

with the actuator removed, does the drive turn easy with one finger on the outside? did you orient the cable correctly for the pilot section of the actuator? see the manual.

I agree with Mike, dont overthink the stringers. I personally would use 3/4" plywood and round over the ends with a router. no need to make it heavier by using dimensional lumber. if you want 1", just laminate 2 sheets of 1/2" together with titebond III I have laminated plywood using both...

There were a few powerglides in front of a standard outdrive boats many many years ago. The motor was midships One of the large Volvo dealer also has a 2 speed drive where the mid section of the drive has a hydraulically shifted under drive to get large boats moving Multi speed transmissions...

if you decide to uncap the deck, make a cradle to hold the deck shape, remove the rubrail, then remove the screws, and using ratchet straps to the ceiling rafters, you can remove the cap yourself. or get a few buddies to come over and lift. the cap is about 150#, with most of the weight being...

No, once the OTF is dried and varnished, the glue will stick

You have to pull the motor and drive before going any further Take pictures and measurements of the stringer system Expect to pay $3k with if plywood, fiberglass, foam and gel to restore it, not including incidentals, and any tools

So you missed it's head?

If it's a resistor block, the thunderbolt ignition has been changed Post a picture of the distributor without the cap A ballast resistor is common with the Mallory/Sierra YLM distributors, along with a few orhers

did you check fuel pressure? if not, check it is the spark arrestor clean? if you have a crab cap on the distributor, change it.

Depending on the size, racoons may need more than a .22 to the head unless you are running LRHPs even then its iffy.

photobucket broke the interweb when they held everyone's photos hostage. we now just upload reduced size images directly to the forum. just set your camera/phone camera resolution to normal, not the super-giant format that the programmers seem to think we need. you can also put pics in your...

I have both, and here is why. progressive used to require you to pay the tow company out of pocket, then they reimburse you. up to a certain point. Now with sign & glide, they do pay the towing company directly, however its like AAA - you are not a priority for the towing company, where their...

Welcome aboard I had a 1984 boat with an OMC stringer 400. similar but different than the 71 drive you have. items like the transom boot are still available, however becoming pricey. finding parts for a company that went out of business 30 years ago can be iffy regarding rot in a boat. its...

The intake has to match the heads. As stated prior, your magnum has rectangular ports and needs a rectangular port intake The motor in the pictures is a mix of Gen 5 oval port heads on a Gen 6 block Before staying the motor is seized, pull the drive. Because if the drive is seized, the motor...

Stock L29. 330 hp 10237297...454.......96-up...4-bolt, Vortec 7400", "L-29" Gen.VI Oval port 10114156...91-up...oval...OPEN...Gen.V & VI 454, 118cc chamber

I used to use cracked corn on top a railroad tie. It was like a carnival game