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Hello~ I recently purchased a used radar arch for my 268. It's a little rough and will need some repair. I would like to paint it with urethane paint. How can I find the correct color? I already contacted Sea Ray. They said their records don't go back that far. If I take the transom door or...

Thank you for your post. It is a re-manufactured engine. I’m in salt water and I want to do a 1/2 coolant system.

I just replaced the Mercruiser 454 engine in my Sea Ray 268. Before I put it in the water I wanted to add a cooling system. I have a heat exchanger from a Crusader 454 engine (part number 97930). Can I make that work for my application?

i am looking to repair my bench seat. When can one find the correct green marine grade vinyl for a 1988 Sea Ray?

My screw up. I can edit the messages, but not the topics. But, it got you to take a look.... thank you

Thank you for the information. If I go this way I'm hoping for more performance and better fuel economy.

It is an engine complete with manifolds and risers. I concerned about the wire harness plug, and it I need some type of on-board computer....

Hello all- My carbureted 454 I’m my 1988 268 needs to be replaced. The po had it replaced in 1996. I’m not quite sure what generation it is, other than it has a mechanical fuel pump. I found a low hour 454 MPI. Other than an electric fuel pump, will this be a “plug and play” type of install, or...

Thanks everyone for all your support and responses

I thought I would post this request in the local area. My 268 Sundancer's 454 engine is now toast. The short story is the block is no good as it ingested a lot of saltwater. However the components are still in good condition. So. I am in search of a replacement 454 long block. I live in the...

Thank you for your comment. That is what I am looking into. I'm now trying to find a local facility that sell now or rebuilt long blocks. You're right, the components on this engine are newer and in good condition.

Thanks for the comment. I don't know if water got into the cylinders. I also inspected the exhaust flappers at the beginning of the season, and they were good.

Thank for your input. Boat come out today....I hope! Then, I can remove plugs, change oil. To answer your question. The manifolds and risers are 5 years old. Complete tune-up every spring (plugs, filters, oil, wires cap/rotor, Seafoam)Thermostat replaced spring from 2019, and I change the water...

I have a 1988 Sundancer with a Merc 454. It has run great all season. Today, we took the boat out with some friends for a boat ride. The boat ran well up the river, then when we got to open water I pushed on the throttle, the engine started to climb up in rpms and then the temp alarm went off...

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There are two types of alpha exhaust bellows (as shown below). The first is typical one that connects to both the transom and the outdrive. The second version (I call the lazy man's version) is connected to the transom only. When the outdrive tilts down it creates a seal. The benefit is just a...

These may help get you in the right direction

It's really surprising easy. I made templates from heavy kraft brown paper (like the rolls from Home Depot). Cut with scissors and utility knife. Before applying, I laid down the edge on top of a piece of scrap wood and ran a 1/4 trim router around it with a 45 Degree bit to give it a softened...

Hello~ I too, have a 268DA. I replaced the carpet a few years ago with the EVA foam. Here is the link.: http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/eva-foam-decking.83950/

My 454/Bravo II has 750 hours, 30+ years old, raw water cooled and recently started a rear main seal leak. With that I know I will have to remove the engine, so I thought for a "piece of mind" that I would just re-power her. I am capable of doing the job myself, although I would have to buy or...