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  1. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    One other thing I was a general contractor for 30 years so I know carpentry very well along with many other skills, so this project does not scare me. Just sick I did not know more about these older boats. But you kind folks have sure educated me, and it is appreciated. Thank you
  2. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    You were right. The things I should have known prior to purchase. To late now. I know (cut my losses get what I can and move on) I have read many post of other folks in the same boat (forgive the pun) But I'm so far into this, and I do have another working boat that we enjoy (17' Monty...
  3. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    Ok I hear you, I am going to cut out the area between the motor and the gas tank, that way I can see down into the bottom of the hull and frame work.
  4. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    I found the transom to be rock solid, the only issue I found was the separation board between the engine and the the center of the hull towards the gas tank, had some dry rot in it, so I am replacing that, for it is only a 14" x 15" 3/4 board. Will use marine plywood.
  5. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    Will do as you say, Monday 06/10 and report back.
  6. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    Wow thank you for the info. The fiberglass looks real solid and good on the outer hull. Is there some where I can check to see if what your are saying is a possibility with this hull.
  7. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    Stern drive, cleaned and done, just need to order parts then it is re-assembly time.
  8. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    The Sea ray saga continues.
  9. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    Mine came out super easy, by hand. In fact everything in the OMC stringer came apart with ease. The water pump was shot and the reverse clutch had the downward tip broken, which happened's 90% of the time, because some non educated boater put it in reverse with the engine above 2000 rpm and...
  10. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    The splines on the ball gear shaft, look like new. But the ball gear is badly worn, will order those new along with seals etc. The magnets in the lower gear box had very little if any metal shavings on them. Which is a good thing. And the coils had a normal 6.1 ohms resistance, so I'm good...
  11. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    On the ball shaft from the engine, when removed it had only good looking oil in it. On the tilt clutch housing , yes it had both water and oil in it. I drained it all, super cleaned it, made and water proof gasket for it, and put a light coat of red high temp silicon gasket maker on both sides...
  12. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    Pulling the engine on Monday. Removed the stern drive, and there was a little water in the oil both upper & lower cases, but mostly very old oil. Which for it's age and harden seals, I would assume this is common place. Everything i.e. shaft's, gears, bearing etc turn freely,
  13. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    One other thing, one of the freeze plugs were a rubber expanding one, and one on the (starboard side) had a small hole in it (rusted through) If I pull the engine I will install all new freeze plugs.
  14. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    Thank you all for this very great and valuable info. Here is where I am at. I rebuilt the tilt motor and it works perfectly. I have a new starter on the engine, and the engine turns over without any problem. (spark plugs removed) Done this to test cylinder compression 130 on all cylinders...
  15. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    Ok, does anyone make an aftermarket manifold for the 235 (351) small block ford marine engine? The tilt motor doesn't work, so I will be taking that off today and repair it. But the relays were good.
  16. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    Thank you again for this info. I'm stuck with this project now. Will do the pressure test on the motor. Will also try the tilt motor. was working on all the electrical yesterday. Ya I know about post #2 but it is to late now, I had starts in my eyes, and did not check everything thoroughly...
  17. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    Thank you for this great info. I am going to test the power tilt today. At this point I have restored all of the cosmetics i.e. wood trim, carpet, etc. I'm starting on the wiring, and being a electronic tech and former electrician, this should be not a big issue for me to make sure all the...
  18. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    Oh boy, well Hopefully I can figure it out for someone had been in there and done a bunch of DIY wiring.
  19. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    Thank you for all that super info. Yes I made have made a mistake on this purchase. But I am into it now. I am a fair mechanic, and electronic tech 30 years worth. So I have a shot at this. One last question is there a wiring schematic anywhere to be had for the boat. Thank you all
  20. badcrank 77

    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    I just purchased this Sea Ray 1977 200SR my first Inboard with a 235 ford OMC. Found there is no owners manual available. If anybody knows where I can procure one please let me know. Since Sea Ray web site only goes back to 1989. Several questions: 1. The large white air ducts coming from...
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