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  1. Chef Shawn

    '85 Chris Craft Scorpion 168 Replacement Fuel Tank

    Having a heck of a time trying to find a replacement tank for the boat. 39x27x7, with a couple of weird angles to fit in the belly. Anyone else replaced one? Not sure of capacity, 22 gal I think.
  2. Chef Shawn

    Merc 140, Bog over 2000K RPM

    Hello All, 1989 Mercruiser 140 (3.0) rebuild...Never idled right or ran great, so this year... -Rebuilt carb (two barrel) -New Coil -New Points, dwell set -Timing at 6 degrees BTC -Replaced both fuel filters -Ran on tank gas and from fresh gas, same result It fired up fine, idled pretty...
  3. Chef Shawn

    Lower Shift Cable, Alpha1

    Hello Everyone, Replacing lower shift cable and bellows, just a couple of extra parts in the kit, not sure where they go, any help with would be appreciated. Alpha One...can't upload pics, says too large (although they are small pictures). One part is a small plastic black piece with a center...
  4. Chef Shawn

    Help With Trailer Brakes Please

    27 ft Imperial, dual axle trailer. Previous owner said brakes where failing on trailer, but pointed out the hitch receiver was the problem. I pulled off one side of tires and the drum pads look good, imagine the other side will be good as well. I am not familiar with this hitch style, am I...
  5. Chef Shawn

    99 Suburban vs 27' Two Axle

    Supposed to pick up the boat tomorrow, 27' Cabin Cruiser, on two axles. Like a dummy I just now start worrying about the truck being OK. My hitch is rated for 500# tongue weight and 5000# gross. And I noticed the brake line on the trailer hitch is busted/leaking? Truck is a 1500. Need to bring...
  6. Chef Shawn

    Help -How to check an OLD BOAT- stringers/engine mounts, other big deal-breakers

    Hello Everyone, Went and looked at at 23' Sea Ray Cuddie Cabin, 1978 Edition. Well it looked pretty good for it's age, normal interior issues, but I'm concerned about the (and excuse me if my labels aren't correct) stringers/engine mounts (IE the motor to wood to fiberglass mounts) They seemed...
  7. Chef Shawn

    Bowrider Seat Cushions - HTH Do these come off?

    Stupid phone isn't uploading pictures, how the hell do you get the back cushions off in a Chris Craft Bowrider? I have two missing as is (just the screw holes remain) and three more to get off and get repaired. So if you were sitting on your butt, in the front of the boat, the cushions your...
  8. Chef Shawn

    Here we go.... 17' Chris Craft into Lake Michigan..What am I forgetting?

    I have my type IV, flares, two fire extinguishers, horn, and enough life jackets to float the boat. Launching from Trail Creek Marina (Indiana). Just wanna take the wife and kids to get a new perspective of the big lake, not going too far from land. Boat is running great, bringing an extra 5...
  9. Chef Shawn

    How many boats have YOU towed in???

    I hope it's not like this everywhere, but Indiana boaters are just too busy (or buttheaded) to help out. I have had my boat for about two years and to date, have towed in 5 boats for various reasons, and I was happy to help a brother boater out. But when I break down two days ago, there was...
  10. Chef Shawn

    Mercruiser 140: Fuel Issue: Fork in the Road

    OK Forum, Work your magic...lol 1986 Mercruiser 140, first few runs this year were great, 4200 WOT. Next week about 3200, then surge and cut out. Next week 2000, surge and cut out. This week, crap-ola. Will start and idle, but if I even THINK about touching the throttle, dies. New fuel...
  11. Chef Shawn

    V/P 454 (7.4l) Quick Engine Question

    My sister-in-law wants to give me a 28ft Harbor Grand with a 7.4 L Volvo motor, for dirt cheap. She says her husband can't fix it and the marina will only offer her $500. She says marina claims the block is cracked (although THEY were in charge of winterizing) . I know NOTHING about this type...
  12. Chef Shawn

    '86 Mercruiser 140 Distributor Question

    Hello All, Long story short, I swapped out a '86 140 for another '86 140. My "old" engine has a distributor without the points in it (sorry I don't know the correct name) and a both a red and black wire that go to the coil. The "new" engine has the old style distributor with points and a...
  13. Chef Shawn

    Engine Alignment Tool: Absolutely Needed?

    Hello All, Just pulled the Mcm 140 out of the boat, did not pull lag bolts, left front engine mount exactly where it was, took careful measurements from various points on the front of the engine and dropped the new engine in (another 140). Measurements match. Rear engine mounts seem to have no...
  14. Chef Shawn

    Low Voltage Light Comes ON, Engine Cuts Out

    The problem child... MCM 140, 3.0 (Serial # A457082), 1986 engine. More trouble with this fellow..Originally had problems with the alternator back-feeding the system, installed a diode into the green wire from alternator and fixed the problem(engine wouldn't shut off with key.) So, went out...
  15. Chef Shawn

    MCM 140 Hot Coil/ Rough When Warmed Up

    Gentlemen that are Smarter Than Me: Long story short: Got a boat with a MCM 140 (Serial # A457082) for a great price. HE said it ran (it did) but would not shut off with the ignition switch (he pulled the coil wire to shut it down). He said it would run 20-30 minutes in the water and then...
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