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It's got 426's. Interesting!

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I sent my sister a text once that was supposed to read "I am standing in the kitchen talking to Mother." and it came out "I am standing in the kitchen naked with Mother." That was embarrassing!

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Chanse wrote: ↑Sep 3rd, '22, 21:03 Looks like there in for some tough competition

MY EYES, MY EYES!

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Unfortunately it is just ugly. And that top! I don't have words to describe that thing. I can only imagine what Uncle Vic would say!

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It is fine if the vehicle is made for it. Just reduced mileage I hear.

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Mike likes to think he is mean! LOL I think of it more as plain spoken!!

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I thought mine was just mounted on two pieces of aluminum angle. Couldn't you change the attitude of the angle mounting to correct the seat lean? You might have to drop the headliner to get to the nuts though. How about a wedge?

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Tony Meola wrote: ↑Jul 28th, '22, 20:59 JSprite is changing their bottle color. The current one is green.

Are they going to the rainbow theme to be Woke???

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Just so you don't get stuck in the coffin box permanently!!

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So THAT is what happened to jimmy Hoffa!!! Mystery solved.

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My understanding is that the rear bullhead in the cabin is not necessary, as many came without the bulkhead. i do not remember seeing any additional reinforcements on the open ones, but it has been a while since I have been on one set up that way.

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Oh wow! Mine are mounted above at the back of the motor. I would have to replumb the whole system to use the. Let me think about it some more!

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I have run PYI for 20 years and like them. You can easily tap into your cooling tank to run the coolant line. It is pretty easy. I like a dry bilge.

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I hope the cam bearings are OK! The problem I see with getting the same guy to do it is he has already exhibited sloppy workmanship and I doubt the workmanship will improve when he is doing it for free!!! You are in it this far yourself, so I would plastigage it so you know what you are starting wit...

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I agree with Carl that a slow tow was probably OK. I carry a pair of Vice Grip chain pliers to dog down the shaft if I have to run in on one engine. I think that like some automatic vehicle transmissions, the lube pump does not supply oil to the bearings if the engine is not running. At least that i...

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"The money is in the iron!"

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Thanks for the idea Scot. I'm still trying to figure out exactly how Carl's work and where to mount them. I will check out the Mercruiser though. I had gotten a quote last year from Lenco for @$1300.00, but who knows what it would be this year!

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Generally tanks low and on the centerline is best for weight and balance.

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Wow, you have as many irons in the fire as I do!

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Ooooweee! That is pretty! Nice name!

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Carl: My take from what he said is that they are both pointed in the right direction, just one above the sleeve and one below. But then you and I are both guessing until Peter clarifies. Rawleigh

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Locktite is your friend!

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Maybe it is a difference in the type of plastic to keep the smell from seeping out, just like the different types of black water hoses? RV tanks are usually on the open underside of RV's so smell is not as big an issue.

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Stretch it out tight tied between two piling or fence posts in the hot sun for a day and see if that helps

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Hmm, mine has the piggy backed tanks. I will have to look to see how those would work. Thanks Carl. i will let you know. Rawleigh

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Thanks Carl!

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I put this in 'Swap/Sell" but I thought more would see it here. One of mine needs replacing and I was hoping someone might have a useable one off of a repower that they would part with. Thanks Rawleigh

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Try carefully snugging the metal fitting with a pair of pliers

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Follow the KISS principle. Don't over-complicate simplicity! Engine access is too vital to depend on an electrical circuit to gain access! Build lighter boxes if that is what you need.

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Could you just use a conventional 110v well pump pressure switch in the 12 volt system instead? It may be a little bulky, but it ought to hold up OK.

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I cannot wait for finished pictures!

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Rick, I can't tell from the photos, but did you set the side pieces of the bridge further to the rear so that you would keep the same curvature across the front?

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At least they will be right though!

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Jack, the original step is literally just a piece of teak with two wooden cleats screwed to the side of the filler pieces below the engine box cover. The teak sits between the two engine box filler pieces on top of the cleats. Two screws on either end go into the cleats. I was thinking if you just l...

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Jack: The original style step with the two cleats, but hinged at the back instead of screwed to the cleats sound like the thing! Keep it simple!

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I made the UVII and the first Tropic Star trip. What a gentleman and a great all around guy! I cannot believe it has been 10 years. I still think of him often. Capt. Pat and UV really made a legacy for themselves by helping us out! I am not too proud to admit that I cried at my computer when I heard...

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Short strips of door skin and a hot glue gun also make great templates.

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My B31 came with cradle plans. I don't know about the B28 though, but I would bet they came with the same documentation.

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LOL! Thanks Yannis!

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If it is freshwater cooled you can use automotive thermostats. I agree with carl that that appears too cool. I remember graphs from Smokey Yunick's Power Secrets that showed an exponential increase in wear as the temperature went down. I would take too cool over too hot, but I like it juusssttt right!

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Much better! Good job.

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And use a Gearwrench ratcheting box end. If you use a thicker plate like Carl suggested and thread holes in the plate before you put under the deck you won't need any nuts and can do the wrenching from the top! Just put Locktite on the bolts!

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Carl wrote: ↑May 11th, '22, 14:14 hmm...maybe I need to start condensing my stories as Rawleigh got my vague paragraph into a sentence.
Maybe I should skip the story...

Wow, i have never been accused of being succinct before! Usually i run towards wordy!! LOL

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My 440's produce a bit of steam when cruising. Always have.

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Good suggestions Carl. If there is enough room to slide it in, do it. You could use some cord to go through two of the deck holes , stick them through the corresponding holes on the plate and tie them to a nut or nail (or each other) and use them both to slide it in and to lift it into place so you ...

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Yikes!

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mike ohlstein wrote: ↑Apr 22nd, '22, 12:31 I had one go nuclear in a flashlight. 3.2 volts, I think. Totally filled the house with acrid smoke and was probably 800 degrees.

Mike: Was that on charge or just sitting? I have a few of them around the house!

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You are a good man Bob! I cannot imagine your anguish! We are all praying for you and your wife. The only good news is that you will go to your reward with a clean conscience knowing that you did everything humanly possible for her. Keep up the good work. Your friend, Rawleigh.

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So pretty and glossy!! Sweet!

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