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    Multiple 260s, 270s, and 280s

    So my buddy runs the parts department for a boat company that restores mostly old woodys and classic fiberglass. He said that they are going to be selling off a bunch of 260s, 270s and 280s that were attached to classic Donzi's. As well as a ton of components.
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    Terribly stoopid question

    So I am now at the point where I need to install twin engines in the Donzi. The engines have been out for over a year now, and I am super embarrassed to even ask this question. Now that they have been rebuilt and look identical, I have a standard rotation and a reverse rotation. Does the...
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    Sportsman 28 HIN

    I know this is going to be a tough one to answer, but was hoping for some ideas on where to find my HIN I purchased a 64-68 Sportsman 28. The boat has been re-stamped and the title says 1982 because thats the year of the engines after repower. I have had a few different classic models...
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    7.4 Exhaust Manifolds help please

    Hi all. Having to squeeze a pair of 454s into an engine bay. The manifolds on them were PCM cast irons and they were totally shot when removed. They since do not make those manifolds anymore. I am looking for 2 sets of narrow manifolds that fit BBCs. Does anyone know of a company that makes...
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    454 Piston problem

    Hello all. I have twin 454s that I am tearing down and putting back together with new rings, oil pump, gaskets, etc... Heres my problem. I ended up breaking a piston skirt on 1 piston. I cannot find a replacement piston. My part number is 353062. Its a std 4.25 Anyone know where I can find...
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    Exhaust Manifold question

    Hi all, I sincerely hope I am in the correct place. If not, I apologize. So, I have a Classic Donzi with twin screws. The 454s fit very close to each other on the inner mounting. The exhaust manifolds are basically garbage and I want to replace. Because they re so close, I will most likely...
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    Chris Craft Restoration - Drooping fiberglass deck

    Hi all. Good to be back here on the forum. Have been holding onto a project for a long time as I really want it to get done right and have been dreading the fixing of the deck. It is a 1971 Chris Craft XK19. I think it is one of the best looking boats ever made There must have been something...
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    Ive royally Screwed up (I believe)

    I would have been in the water this August, but I believe I really messed up and I had to step away from the boat till now. Everything was ready to go back in the boat (Engine and drive) Installed the drive and decided to replace the gimbal bearing. Everything I saw and read said that the...
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    Engine install and align. what am I doing so wrong??

    Good Afternoon all. I will try to keep this short and sweet. My alignment tool hits just below the coupler no matter what I do. I absolutely cannot get it to fit in. Attached pics you'll see where the coupler is shiny on the bottom where it hits. I think I put it all back together as they came...
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    Mounting a 302 onto stringers. Help

    Good afternoon everyone I am swapping in a 302 from a straight 6. The original mounting is totally different. Mount was on the front of the engine. I am wanting to mount onto the stringers, but I don't know what to use. I have a great set of mounds, but they are just too large. They do not...
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    Voltmeter wiring help

    Simple man looking for a simple answer (Hopefully) The back of my Voltmeter gauge has 2 terminals besides the ground and lights. There's an S (which I am assuming is sender) and it has a red cap on it. The other Terminal is an I (which I am assuming is Ignition) Simple question. What wire...
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    Merc 302/888 Combo removal help and tips

    Hi all. I am new to these forums. Excited to be a part I am working on an engine/drive removal and swap. I bought a donor boat (Caravelle 21') with an 888 combo (302 with 888 drive) The engine is pretty tucked back in the Caravelle. I am having a hard time seing much. What do you suggest to...
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