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    Carburetor Port

    I looked closer at the inline fuel filter from the pump to the carb. It's not one of the plastic cheapos. The frame is metal and the clear portion appears to be glass. Should I still remove it, since I have a filter/separator before the pump? Here is a picture, the filter is just below the...
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    Carburetor Port

    Ok, I looked at it again. If I remove the gas filter and the hose from the water pump to the thermostat housing, I should be able to access the pump. The two parts I want to remove are shown below on a web picture I found of my engine: Any issues I should know about removing that particular...
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    Where did this come from?

    I was reattaching the outdrive (Alpha 1 Gen 1 SE106) to my 1981 Sea Ray. After pushing the drive shaft through the gimbal bearing, I went inside to see how it was lining up before pushing the splines into the coupler. I saw the splines just about to enter the coupler, with the following rubber...
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    Carburetor Port

    The new pump came today from Rock Auto: Note there is a vent fitting to connect it to the carb. For the vent connection, I did find some 1/4"ID clear fuel line at the local auto parts store. It's actually intended for small engines, but it must still be gasoline resistant so it should work...
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    Carburetor Port

    It was a real PITA to get the pictures. The engine is under the deck and the front of the engine is about a foot from the fuel tank and its a dark area. I had to take pictures using a flashlight and jam the camera against the fuel tank so I couldn't see how they looked until the picture was...
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    Carburetor Port

    I just bought a 1981 Sea Ray with a Merc I/O with a GM 350 engine. The engine was replaced with a crate engine about 10 yrs ago according to the PO. I was going through everything before putting the boat in the water (replacing impeller, checking bellows, etc) and noticed the following on the...
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    Alignment tool

    After reading posts that emphasize the importance of checking engine alignment when the outdrive is iff, I have decided it's a good idea to buy an alignment tool. I checked online and they range from $18 to more than $100. Are the cheap ones generally good? Thanks Steve
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    Outdrive Dolly

    I just finished my outdrive dolly that I made from a modified Harbor Freight Motorcycle jack that was on sale this week for $69. The modification is to install a sliding outdrive holder on top of the jack pads. The slides are 220lb heavy duty drawer slides from Rockler ($20). This way I roll the...
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    A couple of quick questions

    I am wrapping up impeller replacement on my Alpha Gen 1 (for the first time for me). The O-ring that goes between the upper and lower drive for the gear oil passage, I am just going to put some grease on it to hold it in place while I reassemble the upper and lower. Is that OK? After filling...
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    Lower Unit

    Right now, my 1981 Sea Ray is sitting on blocks at the marina about 10 miles from home. I need to replace the impeller and gear lube. Is there any reason I can't just unbolt the lower drive unit from the upper and take it home to my workshop to replace the impeller, seals, etc. and then take...
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    Extending 22' Trailer to 26'

    Hi: I just bought a 26' Sea Ray 260 Sundancer with no trailer. Trailers for this size boat are real hard to get (used) around here. Here is a cheap trailer available (with junk boat on it) that is for a 22' boat: Do you think it's reasonably possible to extend this trailer for my boat...
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    Gas Fume Detector

    Hello all: I am about to buy my first boat (used). It will probably be a 1980s 24-27 foot stern drive. I am also a big believer in prevention for safety, so I want to buy a gasoline fume detector for the engine compartment. There are many varieties online and of course all claim to work...
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    1981 Sea Ray Sundancer

    Well, looks like the 1984 Express Cruiser from my previous thread has been sold. One of the boats I am looking at (have an appointment Wednesday to look at it) is a 1981 Sea Ray SRV 260 Sundancer. It looks to be in good shape from the pictures (don't know structurally of course) and well taken...
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    1984 Sea Ray Express Cruiser

    I went to look at a boat on the local CL, a 1984 Sea Ray V225 Express Cruiser for $3500. The upholstery is worn, but that's OK I can replace it myself. It includes a 2012 Tandem trailer with brand-new tires. It seems in pretty good shape for a 32 yr old boat, especially for the money. I...
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    1982 Sea Ray SRV 255 Amberjack

    Hello All: I am looking at a 1982 Sea Ray SRV 255 Amberjack on CL for $5500. It's about 200 miles away. I have been looking for a used boat that fits the budget (under $6K) and has the floorplan that we are looking for. We have a large family, so I am looking for a boat with a small cuddy...
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    Looking for First Boat

    Hello: I have never owned a boat before. Last year I bought a fixer-upper 1984 Larson which I am completely redoing (stringers, transom, etc). I have had a lot of posts on the restoration forum. Unfortunately, it looks like I won't be able to complete the resto this year and it will likely...
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    Floor replacement question

    Re: Floor replacement question I was looking for a place to put the stringers, bulkheads and deck supports where they would not be damaged or warped (like storing it across barn ceiling rafter ties). Then it dawned on me - put them in the boat where they are going to be installed. So I put...
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    Floor replacement question

    Re: Floor replacement question More pictures: Two stringers, two bulkheads, and two deck cross-supports coated with resin/CSM and ready to go into the boat: Note that one cross-support piece has not been trimmed yet. Finally, I was looking for a way to apply the PB under the stringer edge...
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    Floor replacement question

    Re: Floor replacement question I'm still here! I had to take some time out for family activities and overtime at work. The good news first: Here are the finished stringers with the first coat of just resin: The motor clearance offset area: The bulkheads with resin coating: The...
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    Floor replacement question

    Re: Floor replacement question Some more progress today. I put the stringers in the boat to check their fit and to find out the cut needed on the bulkhead pieces. The stringers fit well and they were about 1/4" below the foam when sitting on the hull, which means there will be the required...
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