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    Thinking about a new distributor

    Ran across this one http://www.performancedistributors.com/marinedui.htm After reading the site and looking at everything else they build, I am really tempted to replace my prestolite with something more modern. With my rebuild alomost complete, I'd really like to fire up my engine with as...
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    Fuel pump question

    1988 Mercruiser 5.7 inboard I recently bought the fuel pump pictured below as my engine had an automotive pump on it. It has a threaded opening that is plugged rather than a fitting for a fuel return line. Is this the location for the fitting and do I just need to add a fitting there or is...
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    Can I use Schedule 80 PVC to make a ski boat silencer

    While puting my boat back together I ran into a problem. The silencers are bad and have multiple leaks. While I can order some primax silencers for about 120 dollars a piece, I was wondering if Schedule 80 PVC would work. I would need to fabricate baffles, but I think I can do that with a...
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    Restoration boo boo

    The drain for my bilge is right under the front of the engine. When rebuilding the stringers I spilled some epoxy which found the low spot and filled the threads. Should be easy to clean out . . . well until I installed the engine ARGHHHHHH!!!!
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    Adding a warning buzzer

    I'm in the middle of a restoration of a Marlin Ski Magnum 19 foot inboard with a 5.7 Mercruiser. I bought the following warning system here off Iboats http://www.iboats.com/Cole_Hersee_Marine_Engine_Warning_Kit_Warning_Buzzer/dm/*******.914830901--**********.186492066--view_id.3876 I...
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    Project Management question

    How many of you have some system to keep your project on track? I've started making a list of all the things that need to be done and then grouping them into manageable divisions that make sense ie. anything with resin work is grouped together; tasks are put in order to eliminate hold ups and...
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    Has anyone here worked with epoxy gelcoat?

    I saw this on ebay with the seller I bought cloth and epoxy from and it looked like the roll on process was far smoother than I would have expected. Years ago I used some Poly gelcoat and was frustrated in how it went on. While I fully expect that this product would not go on as smoothly as...
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    Prop shaft alignment

    Working on rebuilding a true inboard. I have read the prop shaft alignment guide from Borg Warner and they are very specific and the tolerances are .003 of parallel between the output shaft and the prop shaft couplers. To align, the engine has to be moved at all 4 corners. The motor mounts...
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    How long does it take to lay glass over stringers and transom?

    Okay, so I know this is a broad question, but I am slowly getting my boat ready and have limited time between work and kids. I need to have a working plan and an idea of how long I should allot for the task. Boat is a 19 foot inboard and I have installed the new stringers and still have the...
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    Inboard motor mount question

    My motor mounts sit on 2 angle iron plates which rest on the stringers and have plates welded at each end where the motor mounts themselves bolt on. On one end the motor mounts have an aluminum plate sandwiched between the mounts and the plate. That side of the mount assembly is lower than the...
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    Hole saw trick

    I have seen the suggestion many times to cut a hole with a hole saw, While this is not a big deal, this may make for a little neater job. Intsead of using the hole that was removed to fill the hole afterwords, take the next size up hole saw (1/8 inch larger is close to perfect)and drill a hole...
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    1988 Marlin Ski Magnum overhaul

    In an effort to keep the number of threads down I am editing this one to be the only thread on my restore from this point forward. I'm way overdue to post some updates so stay tuned :D With a few nice days here in Nashville, I decided to get some work done on the boat. I got the stringers cut...
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    Good news

    I have been waiting on the 5.7 mercruiser/chevy for my 1988 Marlin Ski Mangum and heard back that the engine block is done at the machine shop and crank is standard/standard and bores were honed and will stay standard. Everything is cleaned and ready to reassemble with new rings and bearings...
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    overhaul progressing, but have an epoxy question

    Slowly my Ski boat is getting ready to come back to life. Under the hull and just to the outside of the stringers and close to where the seats are, the hull has been rubbed thin in two large areas. (about 1 1/2 square feet each) While putting the new stringers in this area is getting...
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    Exhaust manifold swap 5.7 Mercruiser

    I am restoring a 1988 Marlin Ski Magnum. The boat is an inboard and I have it stripped to the hull and am going through everything as the boat was not running when I got it. The exhaust manifolds look good, but the risers are looking kind of rough. I have not been able to locate a local shop...
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    Pictures of my project

    Well I have had a few posts and asked a few questions, so I figured it was time to share pictures of the boat and my slow progress. Engine is in the process of a rebuild and the velvet drive rebuild is done. I've got a lot to do, but my goal is to be on the water in May of 2009. I have a...
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    Floor support or stringer?

    I know pictures would help, but it will be tonight before I can take any. I am reworking a 1988 Marlin Ski Magnum 19" ski boat. I bought it Labor Day and have gotten the teardown pretty much done. Floor was redone before I bought it and it covered up some pretty bad water damage. The center...
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    Flooring question and foam question

    Well my teardown is going at a decent pace and I got the engine and velvet drive out yesterday. I'm going to finish the tear out of the remaining 1/3 of the floor and have decided on laminating plywood to make my stringers. The boat has a fiberglass "lip" extending out about 3 1/2 from the...
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    1988 Mercury 350 overhaul questions

    I am in the process of stripping down and refitting a 1988 Marlin Ski Magnum. The Engine is a 350 Ski Competition. When I bought the boat I knew everything needed to be rebuilt, but I have run into some issues that are new to me as my previous engine work has been on Fords and automobiles...
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    Inboard transom question

    I am working on a 1988 Marlin inboard ski boat. The transom is shot and I have 95% of it removed. Waiting til I can pull the engine and driveline to do the rest, but have a simple question. The transom was a 3/4 layer of ply that was 3 separate pieces to match the curvature of the rear of the...
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