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    Fuel / Water separator for 3.0L Volvo I/O

    Hi All, I've read through numerous search returns, and am begining understand the value of installing a fuel / water separating filter. I have a 98 4Winns Horizon QX with 3.0L VP/SX drive. My confusion is currently on "type" of installation. Sierra seems to provide a few options and I'd...
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    Pulled off Anode from Gimbal Housing & this fell out!!

    Hi All, think of this as one of them "identify the tool" type contests (except I think its a part from somewhere in the outdrive) Hoping maybe someone can shed some light here... Doing routine maintenance, just cleaning stuff up and tinkering around my 1998 Volvo SX outdrive (attached to a...
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    Will Galvonic Corrosion be an issue? brass into aluminum (Volvo SX Gimbal bearing)

    Considering some challenges that came to light on another thread (I've cross linked for anyone searching http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=458602&p=3099486#post3099486 ) I'm lead to Another Question that maybe Don S, Bondo, other guru's, any metallurgists amongst the forumship might be...
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    Volvo Penta / OMC 3.0L engine identification - GM or Ford?

    Hi All, I recently purchased a 1998 Four Winns Horizon QX with a Volvo Penta/OMC 3.0L mated to an SX Cobra stern drive. It has cleaned up nicely and is running great. I'm currently in fact finding mode (coming from a Yammy 115 outboard) to gather as much data on this boat as I can for my files...
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    Gimbal Bearing REMOVAL TOOL - 1989 Alpha 1

    I've read thru the searches and FAQs for info an most of my questions have been answered EXCEPT one main one... I'm looking to use a threaded rod & washer type pulled (avoiding the slide hammer type) per the "Defeated" thread http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=364003 I'm gathering the...
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    Yamaha 115 v4 - tuning/diagnostic question

    Hi all! I'm not overly active with posts here, tend to read & reference more than anything else and REALLY appreciate everyone that contributes to this amazing resource. I've run into some "challenges" recently with my 1985 Yammy 115 v4... it's been good for the last number of years, this year...
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    completion update

    Hey guys (and gals) it's been a while since I've posted here regarding my project boats that I replaced the stringers and floors in during the winter months. All I have to say is WOW!! what a difference! My father-in-law's boat was in pretty sorry shape, and after replacing the stringers and...
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    197?'s 4HP Merc won't start

    Hi all, I'm normally over in the Yammy and boat building areas but a friend has asked if I could take a look at his 4HP Merc for him. Just searched and couldn't find much that could start me in the right direction. From what I've seen here, it looks like it's either early 70's or late 60's...
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    Finally starting to see the light!

    Well, it's been a HUGE undertaking with rebuilding both my father in law's 20' bowrider and my 16.5' bowrider over the last 3 months. I'm finally able to begin breathing again. I had the floor down and engine re-installed mid Feb in my FIL's boat and today I finally got the floor panels cut...
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    project update

    Hey guys, just thought I'd share with a progress report on my projects. Yesterday I was very fortunate to have a break in the temp. It was about 30* out and the heaters in the garage were able to take care of the rest, bringing it up to 80* in the garage -it was hotter in the garage than in...
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    drying out floatation foam

    Hi all..<br /><br />just wondering about your thoughts on something I'm working with right now. I've managed to pull out all the floatation foam from my boat (project #2) in "intact" pieces. You can tell some of the sections are still retaining/trapping water internally. I figure I'm going to...
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    pics of my projects

    I've finally managed to find the time to upload some pictures for my ongoing projects.<br /> my father in law's boat (project 1) <br /><br />and<br /><br />my boat (project 2) <br /><br />The rot in my FIL's boat was unbelievable. Baretta glassed the stringers in with chopped glass laminating...
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    Floor experts - installation question

    Hi all, another question here -this time regarding floor installation. I've read in a couple situations the search has turned up here that when putting the floor down, it is common to epoxy putty the top of the stringers then screw down the floor panels. The putty will help to seal the screws...
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    best way(s) to prevent hull distortion upon deck removal

    Hi guys (and gals) I have another, hopefully short, question here. I appologize for it seeming similar to msmorto's "Hull supports" I've kept my eye on that thread, but it seems a bit more general (JasonJ's answer did help some) . Can you provide any advice on ways to properly/best/easiest...
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    want your thoughts on this mat'l for stringers & floor

    The opportunity has presented itself to me to attain fiberglass 4x8 sheets in various thickness 1/4", 5/8" and some others. I was wondering if it would be viable to use this material instead of encapsulated wood for stringers and flooring. I realize there is an increase weight/density with the...
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    Stringer Repair

    While I'm waiting for delivery of my copy of "The Fiberglass Boat Repair Manual" I had a question asked that has got me wondering right now.<br /><br />The project and existing situation: My father in-law's 1989 19' Baretta bowrider. Has some soft areas in the floor. This past weekend we...
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    87 Yamaha 115 v4 -any tips to removing "cover nut"

    I have a small leak in the propeller shaft oil seal and have to remove the cover nut to replace the seal. I'm gathering the cover nut may have been taken off only once, maybe twice since 87 and is frozen in place pretty good. It does not not seem to be visibly corroded in place, the engine is...
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