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    Transom grounding wite

    Hello I have 1989 Mercedes 5.7 when looking at the transom the top right plate has about4 inch ground wire all metal.id like to know where the other end screws into into for the grounding. I can’t Seem to find any screw holes
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    Transom and gimbal mounting

    I have. 1989 wellcraft. Replaced the transom completely. When I cut the hole for the gimbal housing and then I drilled the holes to mount it. When I sanded the inside edges for the hole one my my holes doesn’t have a lot of space on the hole. Will one hole hurt a little if not completely round...
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    1989 mercruiser 5.7 carb exchange

    I have a 1989 mercruiser 5.7 with carb 17080561. I see a carb 17082403 for a crusader. Is there a difference inside for tuning or will that not work at all on my engine and find another same number it get theirs rebuilt. To rebuild is more than a new one from that crusader
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    1989 wellcraft 230 coastal I/O fiberglassing

    Ok so I’m almost there I know I need about 6 layers of 1708 for my 1/4 “ l fiberglass. Can I do all of the transom first or I’m I better to lay one or two rows all the way around the transom and stringers so I don’t have a large sectin of 6 layers underneath the next section.
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    1989,wellcraft transom glassing

    Hello I have. 1989 230 coastal wellcraft I/O mercruiser. I’m at the point now to start fibeglassing. I know I need 6 layers of 1708 for my 1/4” thickness. When I layer them they should be staggered. When you go to the top of the transom where the edge is and also the hull on bottom which is...
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    1989 wellcraft fiberglassing transom

    I have a 1989 well craft I/o and replacing transom and stringers. What is the correct way to overlap the tanning thinner piece first and next layer wider. Found different sites with different options. Also when I put my stringers in for the engine mount is there a way to measure how high they...
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    Question with heaters for fiberglasss work

    Hello I will be redoing my transom and stuff and see they don’t recommend propane or kerosene heaters since the chemical reaction can screw up the curing. Would that be the same for the newer infrayered propane tanks or should I stick with the electric. Thanx
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    new transom cutout alpha one

    Hello I have a 1989 alpha one sterndrive i/o. I putting a new transom in and on top of the cutout there is two beveled slots on top for the steering. I cant find any info on how to cut that part out any advice be great.
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    New transom

    I was talking to a couple local people and they suggested reusing the fiberglass skin on my stringers and transom.. is that a good idea?1989 230 coastal i/o wellcraft
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    Boat stringer replacement

    I have a wellcraft coastal I had stringers replaced and he probly screwed that up and the shop didn’t replace My floor joist next to them I don’t think I can fight this battle with this guy so I’m looking for another recommendation for a reputable shop to take care of this for me
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    Getting new stringers engine install

    I am getting my floor and stringers done and transom if needed.i have 1989 5.7 mercruiser when I get the boat back what is the beat way to line everything up before I drill holes in my new stringers so everything lines up
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    alpha one lower unit weep hole

    I have a generation 1 alpha one and oil coming out of the weep drain hole. I pressure tested it and plugged the oil seal hole doesnt lose air. When i hook up a hose to the weep hole and blow into it air comes out of the shift shaft seal.area. Does that mean that the shift shaft sea;l is bad...
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    bypass main wire harness on 3.0

    I have a 1989 mercruiser 3.0.It wont turn over or no power at the helm. I f I unplug the main wire harness what two wires will I need to jump to get it to run if I jump the starter to get it to crank. The boat is salvaged so just want to get the engine to run and then pull out.
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    5.7 knoicking in gear at 2500 rpm.

    I have a 5.7 with alpha one 1989.I replaced the outdrive so its not that. When I out it in neutral and hogher rpms it runs great. Put it in gear can hear a knockin the back of the engine. I replaces the outdrive so I know its not that. When I have it on trailer it does not make the sound but...
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    sport-craft VS, Wellcrcraft

    I have been looking at a 1988 sport-craft 250 fisherman. I seen they have been out of bussiness for a while and would like to know if theres major issues with these boats or what. The other boat I am looking into is a 1983 Wellcraft 248 sportsman. I know there two different boats but might one...
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    alpha one milky oil in pump

    I have a alpha one outdrive unit and have noticed the oil is milky. I have checked the connections with the hoses and they seem tight. Can it be something else besides replaceing the seals in the cylinders thats what my next step is and looking for other ideas or if someone else had this...
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