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  1. Ryanlewis2010

    Water pump options for a volvo penta 270?

    Hi guys its been a long time but its cause ive started a new job so i was getting ready to take the boat out doing my prep list and everything was ok. So i started her up on muffs (yes water was flowing and correctly placed) Ran for a while was checking over the engine when suddenly i noticed...
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    Karma finally likes me lol

    Hey guys so if you saw my preivous thread you should know how my boat hates me cause i didnt name her. So i did so meet karma lol So i fixed the alternator boo boo and took her for a spin and i had no problems at all (knock on fiberglass;) lol i only had one issue wich was due to going to a...
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    270 or 280??? Need identification and Advice

    Hi guys u have a volvo 270 or 280 outdrive that i really have no clue but i think it has a SN is there a way you guys could tell me what year, model and ratio it might be from the SN. Also how would i check the fluid with out draining it. Thanks ill post a pic and SN if wanted when the rain...
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    I love boats but they dont love me :(

    Hey guys so i got my boat back in the water after awhile being sat out due to work :( so i was happy i figured i got everything fixed (this not a mechanical help question just telling you my fun) got out on the water fired up fine, but it did at home to so i was expecting that. Then i get out on...
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    Gelcoat repair??

    Hey guys im in the proscess of freshining my boat up for the season and im in the process of reupholstering the interior. While doing that i noticed how great it would look if i brightened up the gel coat on the inside, There are currently several cracks and holes in the gel coat i would like to...
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    1975 chriscraft interior resto

    well today my sister droped by and started telling me i should redo my interior so i went down to the store and picked up so brand new marine vinyl for my interior i (i hate the white on white interior so i went with this new color 8.50 a yd) so before durring and after to follow. there is...
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    to marine or not to marine?

    Hi im currently looking to install a radio in my boat is it a hundred percent necessary to use a marine grade radio? Ryan
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    Engine swaps?

    Hi guys as you may know my current set up is a 1975 chris craft tri hull. With a merc 140 hooked to a 270-280 volvo penta drive. Now they have it set up by useing a a flex plate (i belive thats what is the part the input shaft hooks into on a M/T) Then sercuring the engine to the bell housing...
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    Painting Galvanized trailer?

    Hi guys i have a 16 foot bowrider sitting on a galvanized trailer thats in great shape i wanna paint it im going to use a spray gun from HF and a Air compressor. What steps are needed to prep the trailer, Im looking at a powder coat and maybe a clear coat. also where do you suggest getting paint...
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    Questions on towing an cooling

    Hi guys i am in the middle of getting a new suv a 2001 izuzu rodeo 3.2l 4x4 rated at 4500-6000 depending on the model (idk which one it is untill tomorrow) I plan on adding a tran cooler and temp gauge http://www.bulkpart.com/2/product/temperature/13009.html (is that a good idea?) and will be...
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    Too good to be true?

    Hi guys i found out something intersting that i never paid attention to did you know rock auto does marine parts. Well im in need of carberatour cause im tired of adjusting this one with very little results. im looking at this rebuilt carb from rock auto its 114.00 compared to a 377 dollar...
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    need new motor, What donor vehicles to look at?

    Hey guys im trying to find away to make a new motor for my 19ftr it had a 3.0 in it but the out drive is cracked so it will need to be replaced so i see it as a reason to build a new motor so i can buy a diff ratio drive. Now my question is what is the easiest car motor to convert to a merc. i...
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    The Tale Of two Carbs, Need Adjustment advice

    Hey Guys i have a few problems i have two carburetors both r2gc rochester 2brl carb 1 is the one I rebuilt. Has a rough idle in the 800s and has great power thru most of the throtle range. but once the engine gets hot it wont run above cruise idle with out bogging out. The second one came on...
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    Prop for a 16ft bow rider

    Hi i have a weird set up its a merc 140 and a volvo 270 leg im not sure what prop pitch i have but i know its to much i think its like 21 or 19 the boat its self is a 1975 chriscraft crest trihull bow rider now i haven't really pushed it but i know i cant gain 1000 rpms with the very little...
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    HELP Spark Plugs for 72 mercruiser 140 DONT FIT

    Hi guys im trying to find some plugs for my engine a 72-75 mercruiser 140 the manual says to use mr43t, it currently has RN14YC by champion. I am not sure if this is why i have a bogging problem in my boat under load is really bad it feels just like it did in my car when i had bad plugs. any...
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    Tach and Coil Problems

    Hi guys so my 75 merc 140 has one problem but two possible fixes, My coil Keeps goin bad like spewing liquid bad and extremely hot. So whats causing it, the system is not on the original harness so should there be a resistor and how would i test to see if there is one like how many volts need to...
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    Boats in the water now what temp is it.

    Hey guys so i finally got my boat splashed, it runs good well after i switched to my rebuilt rgc 2brl. there is no water in the oil (if you have been following me you know about that) and PO took a part out of the drive to use on another boat so it wouldnt shift out of reverse. interesting story...
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    Watter shutter on 280?

    Hi there just a quick question is there a water shutter or something to that effect that goes on a 280 to prevent water from backing up into the engine? if so where is it located on the engine or drive. thanks Ryan
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    280 legs does and donts? 1975 chriscraft

    Hi there guys i just bought a boat that has mercruiser 140 and 280 volvo leg on it can any one tell me what is involved on these is see it looks like they dont have impellers or a power trim feature just tilt how does this affect one. please any help is appreciated thanks Ryan
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    1975 chris-craft parts, pleasure or run

    Hi guys I am thinking about buying this boat its 700 with a good trailer il post some pics but I got inside and everything feels real solid uts got alot of new parts but its not sure why its not running but they say everything is in good shape but my thing is should I buy it for parts cause its...
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