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Belt driven water pump in the bilge

Depending if it's a V6, small V8 or big block will determine how large the pump assembly is.

She is slightly #famineproof like the rest of the family

On the way north to go camping we rescued a 7 year old Schnauzer. She was brought in a week ago on 3/11 because the owner could not care for her. Her birthday was 3/16. Meet Harper. She is a sweetheart that is just a bit older and has some minor health issues, however is totally trained...

vs simply moving the wire on a circuit breaker?

When I drag raced. We said " WOT until you see God. Then brake"

any reading above 150 psi is suspect as that is the spec from mercruiser for a new motor. anything higher means bad gauge or crud in the cylinders post the numbers what is your fuel pressure at WOT? 39 psi is on the low side to start with. spec is 43psi + if your fuel pressure drops any...

you have carb issues and probably power head issues with cylinder #4. fuel leaks run down the intake manifold to the lowest cylinder

at $3 a piece, assume they are bad and simply replace them. most boats no longer have fuses, only circuit breakers

use it as a binary switch...... no problem

originally paper was allowed to be used as an abrasion guard. however kraft paper is effectively 2000 grit sand paper and it wore thru the tanks Follow the new regs on using rubber. I have used epdm sheets from mcmaster carr and in one instance, conveyor belt material from the local co-op

I also have a feeling you will need to read links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/

If the dipstick is in the block, it's a press fit. I have a pair of vice grips I modified to clamp on the tube to pound in with a hammer

Pinging is either bad fuel, running lean or bad timing The crab caps last about a year. They cross - fire and that detonation is eating your engine

First, welcome aboard Second, I always recommend an aluminum boat and an outboard for a first time boat Third fiberglass boats with trashed interiors usually have hull rot issues Regarding your trim. Start at the battery and clean every connection until you get to the bow light. By clean...

I would get a center transom tube and look for more motor

The clamp is a pressed fit over the PDS and is drawn on with the 6 bolts. Removal usually requires tension on all 3 jacking bolts to make it pop off Regarding a manual, I would have to call a VP dealer as the VP website no longer lists manuals older than 20 years

So you have 2 knee pads coming? Buy a used clamp off eBay. Use a drill and chisel and split the old clamp

Add lifting strakes

yes, red lamps are better for night visibility and blue is the worst color