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The pre-tensioning should take care on any play, unless you see any pitting, scarring or discoloration on the rollers or the race..

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Are they tapered bearings?

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Alodine was Capt. Pat's go-to prep for aluminum before any primer was applied. As to the next step I will let someone with more experience answer.

https://www.google.com/search?q=alodine ... e&ie=UTF-8

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Tony: I wasn't thinking of really high temp things like the manifold. I was thinking bellhousing or transmission bolts. High temp anitsieze on the other bolts.

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Just add Tef-gel tot he threads on assembly to protect them.

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Epoxy is an adhesive and will stick to vinylester .

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I use one of these on the center pump and a light on the dash for the rear pump.

https://www.ultratef-gel.com/product/ul ... r-12volts/

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Clean with a acid based aluminum cleaner and keep wiped with CorrosionX..

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I don't know about those guys, but I have used Carbs Unlimited with good success. Of course I was getting the Carter AFB's rebuilt. They do test run every carb before sending them out though.

http://www.carburetion.com/

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mike ohlstein wrote:Well.... someday you'll have to explain to me how having more rope than you think that you need is a bad thing.

Unless someone wants to hang you with it!!! LOL!

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Cool! I wonder how long before it becomes cost competitive?

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Just do one side until; you figure out what the problem really is.

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Put grease on you drill and tap to hold the chips. Drill slowly so it doesn't get thrown off. Use Alumtap with the tap, even if you put grease on it to keep it from galling the threads.

http://www.tapfree.com/alumtap.html

Carl may have some better suggestions though.

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Mark: Do you know the thread size? We may be able top come up with an option if we know that. A good machinist should have a solution for you. It doesn't have to use the factory plug as long as it is SS. Aren't those O ring sealed? If you do have to replace it I have a friend who has had very good l...

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I have a 200 amp on my pickup truck. I would get a bigger alternator for what you are doing. I think the little one was overworked.

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Good job Yannis! That is the power of wishful thinking at work! LOL!

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A good looking creative solution.

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Lenco

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Are the chines molded into the hull on the 25's or are they hollow cavities like some of the lifting strakes are? If hollow I would drill a couple of holes and see what comes out. Then thicken epoxy and inject it with the caulking gun tubes starting at a point above the damage and just pump it full ...

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Don't forget about silicosis from the sand!! Not that you can do much about practically speaking.

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I agree that there is not room for rod storage above the headliner. I hang my lighter fishing tackle from the overhead and store my heavy stuff on the v berth cushions. not ideal, but it works.

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While we are on the topic, when I mounted my antenna, the angle of the cabin overhang was such that it was between two notches on my SS mount. An easy solution was a horseshoe wedge from the hardware store. It is a grey durable plastic that is easy to cut to the shape of you mount. It is cheap and b...

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I would ask Cabrera for a reference to a 31 running their pockets that you can take for a test run. That might help you have enough info to make a good decision. Rawleigh

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So much for Spring!!!

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When I was in college and working as a dockmaster at a local marina, I had a father and son come in to rent a slip in a rented sailboat. They had trouble getting along side the gas dock, so I knew it would be interesting. All of the slips had very tall pilings as we regularly docked 60+ foot motor y...

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Tony: Maybe bolt on some 4x4 extensions??

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I just have the factory side steps.

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I depends on you situation and the storm! My Bertram is not on a lift and during storms I tie it out between the end of mt dock and a small dock that sticks out from shore.

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I like my side steps!

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I still like to look at the gauge without reaching for my phone. But it would be interesting on bigger boats than ours.

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If the lift is high enough, I have just used loops of stainless cable around the beams of the cradle to hook 3" strap load binders into to hold the boat to the cradle. The cable loops remain on the beams permanently, when you need the load binders hook the cable loop[ with a boathook, position it wh...

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I bet you are missing Florida now Pete! Be safe what ever you do. Rawleigh

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Yannis: 5200 is a very flexible and strong product. You could punch a bolt through as you are talking about (although that is not as easy as it sounds with this stuff), but for screws, which I assumed his were, the flexibility of the product makes it hard to break loose, even with an impact hammer. ...

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+1 on Evaporust. You can cover the rust with a sponge or towel and keep it wet with evaporust in a spray bottle.

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As Tony said, a large soldering iron applied to the heads of the screws can soften the 5200.

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I built a platform above the headliner under the flybridge and put in a hatch slightly off center to the port side so I could stand on the dinette seat to access it. I have been completely up inside there myself to install electronic. Tight but doable. Of course that was a few years ago. I sistered ...

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A needle scaler works well on them if you access to air.

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Looks like somebody else bit him on the gills too!

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ed c. wrote: Should be as easy as pie. I hope.

Unfortunately famous last word Ed!! Good luck!

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Both bridges over the Rappahannock River (White Stone & Tappahannock) here are closed due to tractor trailer accidents until tomorrow morning. Some people won't be getting home tonight.

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Looks like another bad Nor'easter is headed your way!!

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Amberjack: The foil covered bubble wrap insulation they use on AC ducts would work even better. It is also more durable.

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One of the old school impact wrenches that you hit with a hammer will also do wonders on something like that. Let the penetrate have plenty of time to soak in.

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I think having the outside flush polycarbonate lens to protect the inner light may make the difference.

This is one of the newer models with the lens molded into it. My lens was separate, but I think I bought them in the mid 80's.

http://www.barnegatlt.com/Specs/32Hull.htm

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But who wants to be the test case . . .

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T6 synthetic is about $22 a gallon at Walmart.

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I must say mine work well at night for spotting crab pot buoys and floating debris. My boat lives in a boathouse so they don't get much UV to degrade the plastic. I also got the flush mount clear plastic covers that make them flush to the hull. So far I like them It all depends on how you use your b...

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I have been running Rotella T6 5w40 synthetic in my diesels (non marine) with great results on the UOA. It makes a big difference on startup for my 2006 6.0 Ford in my F250 and stands up to all of the abuse those engines throw at it ( they are know for shearing 40 wt oil down to 30 wt because of the...

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Mine is a 1966. Those are Morse aluminum docking lights. The salt eventually ate the aluminum housing after 30 years and I now have Barnegat lights with the flush cover on them. I love them, but some don't like the way they look.

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The TSL trip with Vic was awesome! I caught 8 sailfish in 3 days I think it was! I loved fishing around the islands With Walter and Hank in the panga's the first day we got there too! An Randall surfed the river mouth by the Indian village despite the possibility of sharks! The Zane Grey reef is awe...

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