Forum: Repairs/Mods.
07-18-2007, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 166
Re: Mercruiser 120 I/O-- Cam Chain cover question
Bill-- after weighing my options for this problem, I decided to just patch the cover. I found some small pin holes in the upper portion of the cover and covered them w/ some Loctite brand 2-part...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
07-10-2007, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 166
Mercruiser 120 I/O-- Cam Chain cover question
Hi guys, I've got a leak on my cam chain cover. My engine/outdrive is a 120hp MerCruiser Alpha 1, circa 1985. I was wondering if anyone knew if replacing the cover involves removing the oil pan. The...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
05-25-2007, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 443
Re: redoing deck in 20cc
Here's a thread where I redid the floor on my 20' CC.
http://www.classicseacraft.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=31360&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&vc=1
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Forum: General
05-15-2007, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 1,522
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Forum: ClassicSeaCraft.com Gatherings
05-08-2007, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 307
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Forum: General
05-08-2007, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 1,522
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Forum: General
05-02-2007, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 1,522
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
04-24-2007, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 166
Re: ADJUSTING TRAILER FOR 23' SF
I agree it is much easier to adjust the trailer w/o the weight of the boat on it. Moving the axles is a pretty easy, straight forward job once everything is in position. If you live near some water,...
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Forum: Off Topic / Fishing
04-13-2007, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 203
Re: Four Engine Theory
I am almost scared to reply to this thread. Off to top of my head, here's the run down
-1hp Elgin (aircooled)
-2 ~2hp Sears & Roebuck aircooled (one camoflage)
-3hp Merc
-8hp long shaft...
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Forum: For Sale
04-13-2007, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 123
Re: Bow Hardware
I'd be interested. How much were you looking to get?
Drop me an email klaucke -at- charter -dot- net
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Forum: General
04-11-2007, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 1,522
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Forum: General
08-16-2006, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 143
Re: 20 sf project boat
I got my Hull (no floor) for free. It came w/ a single axle older galvanized trailer. It is VERY EASY to spend a lot of money fixing any boat, especially if you want to do it "right" and make it...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
08-14-2006, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 152
Re: rub rail installlation
My original rubrail looks like it was held on ABOUT every 7 inches. It varies from 6.5 to 7.5 spacing. I used through-bolts to hold the rubrail itself on (all stainless w/ nyloc nuts). It took a long...
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Forum: Performance
08-14-2006, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 200
Re: Mercruiser Alpha One repair
Unless you're doing a complete ground up restoration and everything is going to be "perfect," why not use a used powertrain. They really are extremely simple. I had never been into one *at all*...
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Forum: Performance
08-14-2006, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 200
Re: Mercruiser Alpha One repair
I should have said, if you are crafty and watch the Want-Ad and Craigslist, I think you can score a whole spare outdrive for short money (less than $500). I don't know how much work at the dealer...
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Forum: Performance
08-14-2006, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 200
Re: Mercruiser Alpha One repair
I think the Alpha-One set up is really simple and the MerCruiser manuals do a very good job of explaining their operation and repair. Why not just do I good once over yourself?
Do an engine tune...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
08-09-2006, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 241
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
08-01-2006, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 471
Re: testing pics of project
Just a note for you guys that might be doing this repair work or even just repowering. I upgraded my '72 CC from its original model I/O (I think MerCruiser M/R) to an 2.5l Alpha-One setup. It...
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Forum: General
07-31-2006, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 135
Re: This may be a deal for someone
I got my SeaCraft for free. They don't stay free for very long! Floors, stringers, powertrains, all the little odds and ends, it adds up quick! I've spend hundreds in fasteners alone (all stainless)!...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
07-19-2006, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 126
Re: I cant help but think to myself
I have a '72 20' CC w/ I/O, which I upgraded to an Alpha One engine and outdrive. I like it, still have four stroke reliability, good gas mileage, easy to work on, parts are readily available, etc....
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
10-24-2005, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 220
Re: My 20' center console has a new floor + I/O
Thanks for the good words, guys! Maybe I'll have time to take her out for a maiden voyage around Thanksgiving. I wouldn't put any money on it, but I have to be optimistic. I'll be sure to post pics,...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
10-05-2005, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 220
My 20' center console has a new floor + I/O
Ok, so at the beginning of September I finished installing the floor in my 72 SC center console. Here's a quick history of the
boat:
I got the boat free off the side of the road. It was...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
10-05-2005, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 314
Re: Nearing the end! Concept and Reality!
Nice job! I just replaced the floor on my 20' SC so I know what a chore it can be! I'm in central MA, maybe we can go fishing some time once I get my lower unit all buttoned up. I never liked the...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
08-31-2005, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 104
Where to mount my console????
I have a 1972 (thats what the title says... I assume its correct) SeaCraft, obviously a center console. Just finished putting in a new floor, modded stringers, 2.5L Mercruiser w/ Alpha-One...
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Forum: General
06-26-2005, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 150
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