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    metal flake application

    I am interested in fiberglass boat contruction and was wondering how the flake is applied on new construction. Am I right in assuming the complete mold is sprayed with clear, then the colored flake is added to the desired areas then the background color applied, followed by glass? The reason...
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    Anyone use Engine Quest vortec hybrid heads?

    Anybody use the engine quest vortec hybrid heads? I am interested as there is not much choice for a 4bbl spreadbore intake with the vortec pattern...
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    5.7 cam choice help

    Rebuilding a 5.7 due to a dropped valve. Currently has a 4bbl but will be doing a vortec head/intake swap. I mentioned in another thread that I was going to run a lt-4 hot cam and it was mentioned this wan;t a good choice due to exhaust reversion. cam specs are: Cam Style Hydraulic roller...
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    5.7 oil capacity increase?

    Rebuilding a 96 5.7, installed a LT-4 HOT cam by GM and will be installing vortex heads. The current old pan is a GM 10242245 5 qt pan. Is it recommended to go to a 6 qt pan like the GM 10055765 or stay where its at? Plan on standard volume/standard pressure pump. Speaking of that what is...
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    1996 Celebrity semi restore

    Go the engine (5.7) pulled and at the machine shop. The floors have some weak spots so that will get tackled the winter. Currently got the rear bench seat out to rework the seat base/frame and redo upholstery. The plywood base for the bench seat had started to rot, got the carpet removed...
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    5.7 cylinder head recommendation

    Going to rebuild a 5.7 as a winter project. Several weeks ago I lost the motor from a dropped exhaust seat due to a cracked exhaust manifold. The motor is a 1996 5.7 crate that was using the 1986+ style 64cc non-vortec heads and mechanical flat tappet cam. Last year it was upgraded to a 4 bbl...
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    Need ideas...engine dies when in gear 5.7 with Alpa One

    I have a 1996 5.7 with a Alpa one drive. I took it out and had a spirited ride running wot for maybe a minute or two. RPMs were around 4600 doing a indicated 40-45mph with a 17p prop. I noticed I was running hotter than usual- 200 so I backed off. The temp dropped back down to 160,I headed for...
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    upholstery replacement

    Thinking about replacing the upholstery on my 96 celebrity 190. Anybody have any good online vendors for supplies? I am thinking of sewing the skins and doing the install myself. I have had good success in the past installing vintage care upholstery but it was using presewn skins.
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    looking for mercruiser decals 37 - 812776A33

    For a 1996 5.7LX Currently the arrestor cover has the wrong decals on it and was wanting to make it right, (why advertise you have a 5.0 when its really a 5.7.) any ways it appears they are no longer factory avalible, any leads? I have been checking ebay.
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    celebrity boats.. Good?? bad??

    Hello, I am looking at a 1996 celebrity 190 with a 5.7. The boat has been stored indoors since 1999. THe 5.7 was recently rebuilt due dropping a valve. I don;t see much out there in regards celebrity boats, are they good, or should I stay clear?
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    Mercruiser 5.7 Flamevarrestor

    Recently picked up a 97 Celebrity 196. Boat recently had the 5.7 motor overhauled and it was upgraded to a 4bbl carb. The original flame arrestor will no longer fit Any leads on where to get a 4bbl flame arrestor?
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