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  1. JAMN' Mantis

    Working with resin.

    Hello, I am rebuilding a Bayliner and have gut the whole inside replaced the stringers bulkheads and deck. I am near the end of the project ( Hopefully ). I have used poly resin and am very happy with how it has turned out. My little work shop is well ventilated and I wear a respirator, Gloves...
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    Mercrusier Rebuild

    Hello everyone, I am still trying to rebuild a Mercrusier 470 I do not have a lot of time to work on the motor but I haven't given up yet. I have installed the timing chain and front cover on the block . I pressed in new oil seals on the camshaft and crankshaft and am ready to install oil pump...
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    MEKP vs MEK

    Can I use MEK instead of MEKP when using ploy-resin on stringers and transom I have a gallon of resin left that I want to use it .I have gallons of MEK ( without peroxide ) ,and wondered if I can use that let me know what you think
  4. JAMN' Mantis

    Stuck stearing cable

    Hello , I have a 1982 Mercrusier 470 ,and am back to the rebuild .I found that the stearing cable is frozen in its sleave.How do I remove the cable to replace it ?
  5. JAMN' Mantis

    Stuck stearing cable

    I have a steering cable from the '82 Bay liner Liberty that needs to be replaced. I got it part of the way out of the tube but now it appears stuck Any way to get it out without bashing to death with a hammer . I heard that was not a good idea
  6. JAMN' Mantis

    '82 Bayliner Liberty floor replacment

    Hello , I have a Bay liner liberty that has been neglected let un covered in the rain for years I got the boat for free so I am doing the replacement . This the first time I am working on a boat so I'm just leaning now what to do I started ripping out the wood floor I have already removed the...
  7. JAMN' Mantis

    82' Mercrusier 470 cracked block replacement

    Hello I have a Mercrusier 470 with rust in the # 4 cylinder and am doing a tear down to replace the cracked block . I found the part and have the time to put in . However I am having trouble removing the cam sprocket . Is there a pin that hold it from moving ? How can I remove the timing chain...
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