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Forum: Repairs 07-04-2018, 01:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,003
Posted By surchin
Hey guys OP here .... thanks for the input. ...

Hey guys OP here .... thanks for the input. It’s 4th July 2018 and so far so good with the merc. I was hoping to get another year out of it and things seem to be running well. I use it pretty...
Forum: Repairs 04-27-2017, 02:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,003
Posted By surchin
All this time I thought it was a guy standing on...

All this time I thought it was a guy standing on one leg playing the blues
Doh!!
Forum: Repairs 04-27-2017, 02:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,003
Posted By surchin
My rig They are good looking boats.

My rig


They are good looking boats.
Forum: Repairs 04-27-2017, 02:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,003
Posted By surchin
Update

Got the boat back today and took her for a run at sunset after work and the new plumbing is working fine

Engine runs cold at 100 deg or so. Flush the system at the ramp after coming in and...
Forum: Repairs 04-27-2017, 01:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,003
Posted By surchin
Thanks s Yes I did those seals a few years ago....

Thanks s
Yes I did those seals a few years ago. Nope not where it was leaking.
Forum: Repairs 04-26-2017, 06:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,003
Posted By surchin
Yes I understand. I did put in a 4" heat...

Yes I understand. I did put in a 4" heat exchanger few years ago. This is pretty much a last chance for this motor as the pressure in the coolant system is going somewhere and the head gasket...
Forum: Repairs 04-26-2017, 06:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,003
Posted By surchin
Oh Ya I've had lots of coolant in the bildge! I...

Oh Ya I've had lots of coolant in the bildge! I have replaced that gasket you mention here and water pump and impeller is good too. I think I have the h b removed for a standard alternator set up. ...
Forum: Repairs 04-26-2017, 06:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,003
Posted By surchin
I think another 470 is a good option but having...

I think another 470 is a good option but having to pay a mechanic to do it really makes it a gamble that I'm not sure I want to do. But I'm going to be looking for one now. I see them offered in...
Forum: Repairs 04-25-2017, 05:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,003
Posted By surchin
I have a stainless and aluminum sheet T Top. ...

I have a stainless and aluminum sheet T Top. Works pretty good. Bracing could be better.
Forum: Repairs 04-25-2017, 05:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,003
Posted By surchin
Santa Barbara harbor launch ramp. Always...

Santa Barbara harbor launch ramp. Always thankful to make it back to the dock with this old boat! My patient wife and loyal golden retriever
Forum: Repairs 04-25-2017, 05:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,003
Posted By surchin
Getting back out there.

Getting back out there.
Forum: Repairs 04-25-2017, 05:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,003
Posted By surchin
Oh Ya I remember that guy. That was funny. He...

Oh Ya I remember that guy. That was funny. He was all fired up everyday.

So got off phone with mechanic. 10k to put in a 3.0. So instead. We are going to try to bypass the coolant...
Forum: Repairs 04-25-2017, 05:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,003
Posted By surchin
Thanks ferm I picked those sites up too, feels...

Thanks ferm
I picked those sites up too, feels like the best way to go. I'll let you know how it works out
Thanks sir
Sb
Forum: Repairs 04-24-2017, 10:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,003
Posted By surchin
Thanks ferm That does make sense. And I...

Thanks ferm

That does make sense. And I have good motor mounts now and the accessories to go with a new motor from my old motor.

My mechanic is reccomending a V8. He is looking into what it...
Forum: Repairs 04-23-2017, 11:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,003
Posted By surchin
That's what I have been doing over the years. Is...

That's what I have been doing over the years. Is keeping it going piece by piece but this overheat has been ongoing and at this point it's got a lot of exterior corrosion and just not worth the...
Forum: Repairs 04-22-2017, 07:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,003
Posted By surchin
Mercruiser 470 repower 1978

Hey guys
From california here,

After chasing years of intermittent overheat problems it seems I have a bad head gasket as I'm still losing coolant after running about 5 min now.

So I plan...
Forum: Repairs 08-11-2015, 08:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 751
Posted By surchin
Update, SEI outdrive ordered and installed and...

Update, SEI outdrive ordered and installed and it works great 1250$ parts plus labor. Really glad to have the boat back up for rest of summer!
Forum: Repairs 07-20-2015, 11:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 751
Posted By surchin
Good news from boat shop. I had a bad out...

Good news from boat shop. I had a bad out drive. Motor is ok. Ordering a new SEI out drive and keep her going
Thanks for advice
Until next time .....
Scott
Forum: Repairs 07-18-2015, 07:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 751
Posted By surchin
yup i have read that one a few times over the...

yup i have read that one a few times over the years ha, i think I'm at that point now though just a feeling...still have hope though, wait for he doctors orders next week.
Forum: Repairs 07-18-2015, 05:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 751
Posted By surchin
ok i do load heavy and we do have nasty late...

ok i do load heavy and we do have nasty late afternoon conditions that i try to avoid.

just checking ebay here I see one for 2000+ just seems risky buying used motor i don't know how you...
Forum: Repairs 07-18-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 751
Posted By surchin
tw ya i guess thats another way to go - just keep...

tw ya i guess thats another way to go - just keep shopping for one but man id hate to go through all that and buy a dog. There is nothing in my area and the pics i have seen of these do not seem...
Forum: Repairs 07-18-2015, 02:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 751
Posted By surchin
alright smoke yes def some orange flags flying...

alright smoke yes def some orange flags flying out here, i just know what i have had to do to this old motor when i got this boat on the cheap and i would like to avoid going through that again...
Forum: Repairs 07-18-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 751
Posted By surchin
what is advantage of a "bobtail" verses a ...

what is advantage of a "bobtail" verses a complete motor? 4700 on sale complete is good. would i need to replace mount locations though? i have rebuilt the engine mount stringers a few years...
Forum: Repairs 07-18-2015, 01:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 751
Posted By surchin
yep, the ocean out here does not allow me to go...

yep, the ocean out here does not allow me to go full throttle however i do a lot of diving and with a couple guys there is a lot of weight, but I'm still 3/4 throttle ish.
and yes I'm looking at a...
Forum: Repairs 07-18-2015, 07:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 751
Posted By surchin
Yep for the money I could def get a used boat. ...

Yep for the money I could def get a used boat. This one works well for me and a new motor is very attractive over another used boat and used motor.

I don't know. Just looking for options.
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