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    83 Chevy SB crack repair...braze or JB Weld?

    After cleaning my SB I noticed a hairline crack that needs repairing. After watching lots of YT videos of folks using JB Weld and others actually welding the cracks, it seems the JB Weld holds up and is far easier. Obviously, through prep work is essential. I am curious what this boating group...
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    83 Chevy 350 SB valve springs w uneven heights? Is that normal?

    I am in the process of rebuilding my 83 SB 350 Chevy and noticed the heights on the existing valve springs are different between the intake and exhaust valves. I am replacing all the lifters and cam with COMP parts and tech support asked me to measure the install height from the bottom of the...
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    1983 5.7L V8 Chevy rebuild

    I am now in the process of rebuilding the engine that came out of my 1985 24 foot Beachcraft Cuddy. The first bad news is all the exterior rust on the block and nearly every part. Not easy removing the driveshaft and ball gear since corrosion in the splines made a strong weld with the coupler...
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    Replacing old wiring and fuse block with modern switches/breakers

    I went looking for replacement for most of my old wire and fuse block and found this website New Wire Marine. Has anyone used this vendor and if so how did it go? Might be others out there so speak up. Thanks
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    Selectrim-Abandon or hook back up?

    I have a Selectrim installed on my 1985 Beachcraft Cuddy with 5.7L (305ci) and right now it does not work as the previous owners cut the electrical wires and just left the hydraulic parts installed. This trim system was designed decades ago and I wonder just how many boat owners out there that...
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    1985 Beachcraft Cuddy Model 240C rehab

    Bought this boat recently and decided to at least get the stern area cleaned up and repair the old rotted wood. I have read many other restoration projects and links. I am not wanting to do the full boat at this point, just make the stern area solid enough for the rebuilt OMC 5.7L engine and 800...
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    OMC shift cable variations and identification marks

    I have needed to replace a few shift cables and in searching the internet found several available. Part numbers have changed over the years and available stock has dwindled down quite a bit. New OEM ones are harder to find so a gentleman on ebay decided to make aftermarket ones for about $600...
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    1985 Beachcraft Cuddy 24 ft Model No 240C w 1983 OMC 800, 5.7L V8. Rehab or Part-Out?

    Just bought an old boat, mostly for parts, but wonder if doing a Rehab is worth the time and money? There are still parts for the engine and sterndrive, but the shift cable is bad and the exhaust manifolds are toast. Tearing down the sterndrive on these old 800 series OMC is real fun (LOL). The...
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