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  1. 52FordF2

    Hose Diagram Barr Exhaust manifolds

    Trying to get my boat water ready. I fired up my 188 Mecruiser twice and the oil was golden. Tried to lake test it was able to reeve the engine to WOT but no go going forward pulled boat out of water. Now the oil looks like coffee and pulling the #8 spark plug showed a bead of water on the...
  2. 52FordF2

    What going on? Can't find my 76 Hammond Eldorado

    Can't locate my 1976 Hammond Eldorado either by clicking on my link or searching for it. It gives me nothing by URL garbage
  3. 52FordF2

    Gel-coat layup

    To the Gel-coat Guru's, Is it feasible to do a layup for three consecutive days? Like wash down with Acetone then first Gel-coat, next day do you need to wash down again or can you just lay the gel-coat down. Then on the third day do the same but with Waxed Gel-coat. Getting ready to lay...
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    Mercruiser 188 Cylinder Head Gasket Salt vs Fresh water

    I picked up a maritime 302 with a broken head bolt and blown head gasket. It was received in a long block condition. I verified it could crank, first by hand then set up a starter. I got readings of #1-130psi, #2-135, #3-131, #4-~0psi, #5-143,#6-175, #7-160, #8-170 psi. Pulled the blown head...
  5. 52FordF2

    Fiberglass eating Termites

    In Kentucky we have a place where Fiberglass eating Termites live. :lol: Here how it starts This ones a little farther along This one can still be fix with a little loving care :facepalm:. Need big spray Bomb though :laugh: Knob Creek Kentucky gotta love it
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    MC1 gimbel bel housing shift cable

    Has anyone ever converted MC1 Bell housing to an Alpha shift cable? I have found a few photos of one converted but do not know who did it. If you have the procedure I like to look at it. Need to convert my 1976 MC1 outdrive over. Shift cable is hard to find, but was able to get an Alpha...
  7. 52FordF2

    Gimbal Bearing

    When I was starting to acquire parts to rebuild my MC-1 Transom Assembly, at that time didn't realize the new gimbal bearing had no grease hole. I think its one of those PemaLub types. My original has the hole, but it's rusted up. Can I go with it the PemaLub, or should I return it and get a...
  8. 52FordF2

    MC-1 Transom Assy

    I have a 1976 MC 1 Gimbel assy version. Mercruiser Service Manual 90-68648 1963-1973 Mercruiser Service Manual 90-71707 1974-1977 I’m just typing this up to give others help on taking apart the old MC-1 Transom Assembly. The two large dowel pins that go thru the Gimbel ring pivot point...
  9. 52FordF2

    Seat Position

    Need to find a dimension to install driver Back-to-back lounge seat? I know the seat box are normally 14 X 36. What would be the dimension from steering wheel to front of seat box. Do not have any seats that are useable. I am planning on creating a wood scab for the Seat box to mount to, before...
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    Another type of Fuggly does it count

    Archbuilder has something, just wondering if anyone else has seen or have another FUGGLY boat? Does this count? No, it's something I saw on the side of the road looks abandoned. No, it doesn't have a tree growing in it YET. but it does have 50 plus gallons of water in it. I already have...
  11. 52FordF2

    Nautical Flea market Louisville KY

    This may be the wrong area to post this :eek: but, (edit)
  12. 52FordF2

    How is your Boat Sleeping this Fall/Winter?

    It was a -3 degree in Bloomfield,IN last night.:cool: More Snow on the way Dale
  13. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    Been wandering the forum for a few weeks thought I sould say hello. I was given this free. This is a 1976 Hammond El Dorado V1950. It has a Mercruiser 888, which I assume is a 302 Ford type engine from the looks of it. I'll also have to get a title for it. I may or may not be able to salvage the...
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    Newbie, Rebuilding 1976 Hammond Eldorado V1950

    Hello, I was given this free. This is a 1976 Hammond El Dorado V1950. It has a Mercruiser 888, which I assume is a 302 Ford type engine from the looks of it. I'll also have to get a title for it. I may or may not be able to salvage the engine. It was stored outside for over 8 years. It was...
  15. 52FordF2

    What is this? Flapper?

    I am trying to restore a 1976 Hammond El Dorado V1950. It has a Mercruser 888. Its been stored outside for over 8 years. While taking the prop and outdrive off I came across two pieces of a flapper. one was wedged inside of the prop outflow, the other in the flowway of the Gimbel see photo...
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