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    water in my MS4A gearbox

    I have an MS4A gearbox on my port engine (TAMD41A) Volvo Diesel. The gearbox is water cooled from the heat exchanger and when I went to service the oil this month I noticed a lof of milky oil and water. I am hoping its a simple o-ring. Does anyone have any ideas?
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    Water in gearbox

    I have a Volvo penta MS4A 2.63:1 gearbox and there is water in the oil. I am hoping it is just an o ring. Hoping this won’t require a complete rebuild. Has anyone ever dealt with this?
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    Chrysler 318 questions.

    I purchased a 1969 31’ Uniflite Flybridge Cruiser. In 2014 I got the boat home, after having sat for nearly 6 years unstarted and floating at a marina. I was able to get one engine started and limped her to a repair marina to have the hull scraped, sanded and inspected. All good. New zincs and a...
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    Wiring questions

    All, I am completely rewiring my 1969 Uniflite 31' Flybridge Cruiser. Is there a website that explains how to wire in battery isolaters and battery switches. I have twin Chrysler 318's and a Inverter as well. Really need to know how to wire in multi battery banks with 2 altenators.
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    new to inboards with shaft drives.

    All. I recently purchased a 31' Uniflite flybridge cruiser with full intentions of restoring her. She is currently in the water and running. I am having her pulled this week for bottom scraping, sanding, zincs and paint. Am curious about the props. not too sure whats on there but curious if...
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    Flexible Teak flooring questions?

    Recently I posted some questions about my 1969 31' Uniflite Flybridge Cruiser restoration project. I came to a decision on the inverter solution. I have purchased a nice Honda 3000I generator, am going to route the cable under the floor and wire it in that way. it will store nicely under the...
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    Generator -vs- inverter?

    I have recently purchased an older 32' Uniflite Flybridge Cruiser. 1969. Needs a little elbow grease and some tlc. There is an inverter that needs to be installed, however I was thinking of purchasing a small carry on generator to simply run the shore power while I am camped out away from the...
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    Alpha-1 generation II Exhaust Bellows.

    I Have a question on the best way to replace an exhaust bellows on a Aplha-1 gen II outdrive? I have seen some videos using paint stirs to stretch the hose ect.. I already have the boar side fitted. I am curious if I should fit the drive side first and lower the unit and try fitting it that way...
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    1956 JohnsonQDL-20 Points repair?

    I have a 1956 Johnson QDL-20. Recently she has been running poorly. I found a fantastic marina here in the Pasadena MD. area that has all the parts for this motor locally. Fairwinds Marina... Great place for those of you who like the oldies. Anyway. I hace parts manual, but not the service...
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    1958 Johnson 50Hp V4S-10 Question?

    Okay: Ill start my post like so many other I have posted. I'll fill you in with what I have done, and hopefully you can steer me in the right direction. Recently I have rebuilt and old V4S-10 50Hp. By rebuilt I mean, the entire lower unit, oil seals, clutch dog spaghetti seals ect.. Hey.. No...
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    fuel mixture

    I have an old 58 Johnson V4. the mix is supposed to be 24:1. it sure smokes something fierce, too be expected by this mix, can I lean it out without dammaging the motor? Say 32:1 or even 40:1 ?
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    1958 Johnson Fat-Fifty Acceleration?

    Does anybody know about the "linkage" that extends from the magneto to the carburetor? I'll give you a quick history of repairs and what it is doing to better address the question. I have replaced the plugs, wires, points, condensor, new timing belt, properly timed to all marks as indicated on...
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    Star Flite "Fat-Fifty" -vs- Johnson Fat-Fifty?

    Anyone know if the parts are interchangeable from a 1958 Johnson Fat-Fifty and an Evinrude Star Flite Fat-Fifty? and in your experienced opinion, which of the two were more reliable?
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    1958 Johnson V4S-10 Fat Fifty?

    I have a question for anyone with experience with the oldies? I have a repair manual, it is a good one, very detailed, and a parts manual, also very detailed. However it, it being both the repair and parts manual, only show how and what to gap the points at .20, no problem, ...How do I get that...
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    Battery charging ???

    Hey everyone... PhilfromOhio here, I am putting the finishing touches on my 1958 V4S-10 50Hp. Mine is not equipped with a generator. I am thinking that since all the battery operates is a bow and stern light and the ocassional radio, I could get by with a 15ah solar generator? So long as I plug...
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    Transom repair??

    I have a 1964 15' Sears runabout, fiberglass. The floor are solid as a rock, no cracks anywhere, however the transom if rotted about 75% down. I have pulled the motor off(outboard), steering cables, junction box ect... and have the entire inner and outter skins accesible with no obstructions...
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    1958 Johnson 50hp V4S-10 " Fat Fifty"????

    Okay okay, I know it's old, but its a classic, and lets all admit, it was a cool looking motor. I couldnt resist when I saw it, and had to have it. I got it and the boat for 100 bucks. Believe it or not, after blowing all the dead ladybugs and mouse nesting out of her, she fired right up with a...
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