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    Threadlocker for Upper to Lower attachment bolts

    Thanks Edchris! I ended up picking up some of that stuff. Top and bottom gearcases are now successfully mated together!
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    Rebuilding the transom 77 Starcraft 22’aluminum vessel

    By the way with regards to fasteners for your transom wood: Basically what types of metals are compatible for your situation will come down to Anodic Index. The difference in anodic index, and environmental consideration determines what metals are similar enough for your application...
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    Rebuilding the transom 77 Starcraft 22’aluminum vessel

    Here is what I think as a fellow StarCraft owner. Won't the bolts running through the transom need to be removed to get the old wood out anyhow? Also, not being super familiar with the pour in stuff I am curious if it can be poured over through bolts, or if they recommend drilling through bolt...
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    Rebuilding the transom 77 Starcraft 22’aluminum vessel

    By the way, the outboard work on your transom is pretty cool. Did you do that yourself?
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    Rebuilding the transom 77 Starcraft 22’aluminum vessel

    Now with regards to plywood: As I am currently also rebuilding my Starcraft transom I have gone through all of those options myself. Where I landed as it seems that you have is that good ol' plywood is going to be the most affordable, least time consuming and easiest to work with. Something...
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    Rebuilding the transom 77 Starcraft 22’aluminum vessel

    First off Brain, nice looking Starcraft! I agree with Dodge, no treated wood. Depending on what was used for treatment, the exterior treatment chemicals can potentially interact with the aluminum - no bueno. I am also currently working on restoring a 22' Starcraft, and I am also in the...
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    Threadlocker for Upper to Lower attachment bolts

    An alternative I had considered was simply using these bolts with the small amount of threadlocker currently between the threads as is and coating the threads with gasket compound then allowing and to sit out for 5 hours or so until the gasket compound thickens. Then I would cover the threads...
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    Threadlocker for Upper to Lower attachment bolts

    So blue loctite was my first thought, but in my mind it seemed like it wouldn't work. The manual calls for these bolts to be covered with gasket compound in addition to the threadlocker and I was thinking that the gasket compound would immediately mix with and /or displace the liquid loctite...
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    Threadlocker for Upper to Lower attachment bolts

    Hello All, Just a simple question here. Working on an OMC cobra 4.3L. I am currently getting ready to re-attach the lower gear housing to the upper gear housing. The repair manual mentions that the upper to lower gear housing attachment bolts have a yellow/green threadlocking substance that...
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    87 Stratos Fiberglass hull Sticky

    In the first photo it looked like running paint. In the second and third photos it looks like when clear coat starts wearing off but in my experience that isn't usually sticky. Does it look like a bad rattle-can spray paint job or does it look more like a glue substance on top of the paint...
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    1970 wood carver

    I'm sure others will have different opinions on the ball gear drives & electric shift, and I don't doubt that there are some positives for these units. For myself I tend to focus more on availability of parts and tools, and how soon I will need to pull off the outdrive to put fresh gears in it...
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    1970 wood carver

    Now here are some additional questions for you: Out of curiosity, do you prefer wooden boats for some reason? I ask because they generally need more maintenance, and they are also generally heavier and will require more fuel to operate. Judging from your other previous threads you have...
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    1970 wood carver

    I'm bringing over some of the information from your other messages to help you out. This way anyone who reads this thread has all the important information in one spot.
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    1970 wood carver

    Don't sweat it Gus! You are not an idiot! No one was born knowing how to use forums! It isn't a big deal, but just for your future reference you can post messages onto your original thread. To post additional information or more questions to the same thread you can simply scroll to the...
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    OMC electric shift stringer kills engine when shifting into for or rev

    Augustino, you need to start a new thread/ post. When you are on the OMC page that shows all of the questions that have been posted there is an ORANGE button at the top right hand corner that says "Post Thread". Pretty please start a new thread! You will have a better chance of getting more...
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    Drive Shaft Bearing Questions for 4.3 Cobra

    If no one jumps in to stop me I'll share my results and update the thread if the outdrive explodes the first time I try to run it.
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    Drive Shaft Bearing Questions for 4.3 Cobra

    As promised photo of the drive shaft and bearing included below. The bearing is seated all the way up against the upper edge of the mating surface in this picture to show that there is roughly an extra 3/8" of mating surface available on the drive shaft.
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    Drive Shaft Bearing Questions for 4.3 Cobra

    I spent some time thinking about this today. From my understanding of the system the drive shaft this bearing serves is supported in its vertical position by the forward/reverse gears in the dog clutch area, and the intermediate driveshaft above it. There is over 1/4" of extra vertical mating...
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    OMC electric shift stringer kills engine when shifting into for or rev

    I agree with Droid. It's a question which requires more information than the boat model and engine/outdrive information. I would argue that your personal love of this boat and budget should also be considered. If you have unlimited funds and you really love the boat then go for it. Keep in...
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    Drive Shaft Bearing Questions for 4.3 Cobra

    Hello All, Trying to get this outdrive put back together after replacing bearings, O-rings and gaskets. I have one bearing left to install and have some questions. I am including a diagram below to clarify the bearing I am trying to install, the bearing is circled in RED. OMC calls for...
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