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this is a major issue

arent you closer to China than we are? :D :D :p

fiberglass or steel? Gen III or LT1 or LT3? inquiring minds would like to know

any penetration into the transom wood from the inside or outside can leak water into the wood. typical places: garboard plug thru-hull fittings screws pitot tube mounting screws wet foam (wicking from other places)

just looked it up, they are a bit more now....https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-20713A-Digital-Tachometer-Contact/dp/B000I5LDVC/ !@#$!@#$%!@#$!@# covid prices

If your old paint is adhering good, I would scuff and shoot vs removing completely . if you remove, you must chemically etch, use an etching primer, then a 2-part epoxy

there are only 3 sizes of tach's, 2" (actuall 2-1/16") 3" (actual 3-3/8") and 5" (actual 5") the most common is the 3'

Chris, should be center bolts (starting in 1987) however motor could be a 1986 (perimeter and 2-piece RMS). hope it isnt a left over '85 (perimeter, 1-piece RMS)

I use an $11 laser tach. on my 3rd one as the other two got hit by belts / flywheel teeth. however any excuse to buy new tools is always a good excuse

with points..... set dwell first set timing second set idle speed third dwell changes with point wear timing changes with dwell change idle speed changes with timing changes This annual adjustment is the only downside to points type ignition

you could bump the base timing up to about 10 However verify your tach first. if your numbers are right, your at 7% prop slip which is fantastic However I am betting your tach is off a bit and you are at 4400

try florida sunshine. light sets that lasted 20+ years in Wisconsin winters from November 15 thru March 15 lasted 4 years in Florida (from November 26 thru January 1) and all the molded plastic bits are brittle/cracked/weathered

Blew beer out my nose.....

we are all here to help you off the ledge...... or to push you over......

you can get about 270-280hp at the crank (250-260 prop) out of a 305 vortec with a 4 barrel. for TBI, about 230hp at the crank (210 prop) you need MPI to get 250-260 prop Agree with AD, leave as is. most you can bore an SBC is .06 (with sonic checking the walls)

congrats on project ownership. I agree with AD, the lack of fuel probably means it hasnt moved in a long long long time. it either has twins or divorced throttle/gear controls. my concern is if they are I/O's, what condition are the drives in? to find out that and the condition of the hull...

aluminum or fiberglass boat if fiberglass, your two choices are gel coat or barrier coat and 3 layers of bottom paint if aluminum, factory finish is baked on. however a good 2-part marine epoxy (hopefully white, as that is the least expensive)

first, welcome aboard. Southwind did not make the ladder. they bough ladders from any number of manufacturers. post a pic, someone can identify. it may be a Garelick, Attwood, SeaSense, etc.

I know....... right

'kogs...... pics or it didnt happen