Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
03-07-2022, 07:10 PM
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Pictures and stuff
Link to some pictures etc:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IqcdCtS2bCZRYgDt6f-AORFtohm2TioW?usp=sharing
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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
03-07-2022, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 626
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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
03-07-2022, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 626
1986 V20 CC w/ 170 I/O and Trailer
Hello,
So - if you've been following along (why would you?!) - I've had quite a time with this V20.
After transferring her to CT in 2020 -...
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Forum: General
08-12-2020, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 403
Update
I will be sending the V20 up to central CT. My father is looking for a little project.
The engine still runs but he is going to do a proper tear down and rebuild on it. We have a great...
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Forum: General
08-02-2020, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 403
Back on the water! But...
Over the weekend I took delivery of a 1987 Grady White Tournament 19 with a 2018 E-Tec 150 G2 with 22 hours on it...
The hull was given to my father and he did some cleanup and the engine...
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Forum: General
07-19-2020, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 403
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Forum: General
07-19-2020, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 403
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Forum: General
07-19-2020, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 403
Lack of Oil pressure when warm
This has been on the 'ignore' list, but it doesn't have oil pressure when hot - that's indicative of something way down in the rotating assembly, crank journals, bearings, etc. Well, so much for the...
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Forum: General
07-19-2020, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 403
And just like that...
Apparently, we are overheating. I am just about done with this MCM 170.
Decision time.
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Forum: General
07-18-2020, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 255
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Forum: General
07-18-2020, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 403
My 2020 is starting finally...
Hey all,
It's been a hot one here in the tidewater.
For those who don't remember (cause I've posted nothing memorable...) I have an 86 V-20 CC w/ 170 I/O.
The last ride of the 2019...
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Forum: Repairs
09-14-2019, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 473
FIXED! The bog is fixed!
Today... Rewired resistor wire to regular copper, installed flamethrower 3ohm epoxy coil. Repainted and reinstalled rebuilt fuel pump using the AMK AFP-67. Cheapest fix on this boat yet...
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Forum: Repairs
09-11-2019, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 473
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Forum: Repairs
09-09-2019, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 473
Getting back to my fuel pump... AMK Products...
Getting back to my fuel pump... AMK Products makes a complete carter rebuild kit that looks like the correct dimensions, but with an extra check valve for the mercruiser application. I've ordered a...
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Forum: Repairs
09-09-2019, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 473
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Forum: Repairs
09-07-2019, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 473
I was wrong above. FUEL PUMP BAD. Ran on a...
I was wrong above. FUEL PUMP BAD. Ran on a electric carter pump I had laying around. Perhaps this weak pump is why I was not seeing fuel transfer from idle to the venturis. MUCH better.
Sheesh....
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Forum: Repairs
09-07-2019, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 473
Thanks for the replies
Fuel Good - Filters Good - Pump Good, no junk in carb screen, vent good. I am now suspecting coil / dizzy and will be checking that today. I don't believe I am running a 3ohm coil. It is a...
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Forum: Repairs
09-03-2019, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 473
Mercruiser 170 in the 2019 season - Now Bogging
So, this past summer saw the v20 in various states of repair work. First firing up of the season uncovered a leaky timing cover from the cam seals. Redi-sleeved and replaced the seals with little...
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Forum: Repairs
07-13-2017, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 629
"Check/replace your fuel pick up in the tank,...
"Check/replace your fuel pick up in the tank, replace the anti siphon valve and fuel line while your at it."
I just replaced the old medallion fuel sender this past weekend. Last year I did...
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Forum: Modifications
07-06-2017, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 351
86 V20 CC Sterndrive Dual Batteries in livewell?
Hello,
Is anyone running dual batteries in a CC with the 170? Usually I just carry a spare battery down in the livewell and some jumper cables but was thinking about rigging it up down there with...
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Forum: Repairs
07-06-2017, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 629
Update 86 v20
Wow - can't believe I've been away from here for nearly 9 months?! I have been lurking though.
Recap from last 2016 post - This last run didn't leave the launch. It was disappointing. I...
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Forum: Repairs
09-27-2016, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 629
great feedback
Took a look into the tank last night - it's about full of fuel - 50+ Gallons.
What is currently set up in there is:
Tank -- Napa F/W separator -- FuelPump Filter -- Carb Filter.
I pulled the...
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Forum: Repairs
09-25-2016, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 629
86 V20 Cuddy 3.7L shakedown run in Norfolk
Been a while since I've posted, here's a list of things I've done so far:
Rebuilt/Replaced:
Riser, Exhaust Manifold, Trim Pump w/ new style quick connects, fuel pump filter, fuel/water separator...
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Forum: General
09-25-2016, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 497
Any Update on the Tank?
Hello,
Was just wondering if you had any update on the replacement tank from Sunshine?
Thanks,
Perry
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Forum: General
08-02-2016, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 435
Ok, so I bought one...
I had delivered the one from Surry, VA delivered on July 22, then was off on vacation for a week. 1986 V20 Cuddy - 170 stern drive. When I got back, I dove in and started cleaning it up. Fired...
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