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Hi guys. It's been a while since I've been on here. Even longer since my boat has run. I've got it pretty much back together but I need to drain the oil. Can anyone tell me if there is an attachment or something for this valve? Originally I thought I could stick a hose on the end but I'm not so sure

I am a one man band and I have too many projects. Now that includes the boat. I'm still chasing cooling problems from last year but I don't get much time to work on it. I hope that changes soon. I lost my indoor storage spot last year and boat had to sit outside (covered) this winter. I...

I'm leaving in a week for 3 weeks in NZ. Anyone have any "must-see" items?

Anyone familiar with the area? I have to go down for business in mid November and I have the option to stay for a few extra days at my leisure and wanted to know more than what Google is giving me as far as things to see/do. Any input is appreciated.

I learned a valuable lesson this summer. Too bad it cost me the whole boating season. At the end of last season I suspected a problem with cooling and I decided the only way I could afford to do any boating was to do the repair myself. Then I would have something left for gas. Here it is almost...

Is there a reason to get MARINE plug wires? All I'm seeing is the sierras and with how easily they came apart I'm not impressed. Is there a reason not to just get some higher quality ones at NAPA or something? I understand marine alternators, starts, etc but wires?

To make a long story short my motor has had coolant/water mix in the cylinders & head for close to a year or 2 weeks. I have drained it all and sprayed it down with penetrating oil. It is not seized. I was able to turn it with a breaker bar. My question is what should I do? Tear it down and go...

I'm looking for a new leather cleaner / conditioner. It will mainly be used to maintain the leather seats in the truck (Ford) and my Mom's Lincoln. I used a product my father gave me and it seemed ok but it completely ruined the leather wrapped steering wheel in my truck (I previously cleaned it...

Hey guys. I just received a discount code for rock auto. 5% off. Just enter 2374249021966199 in "How did you hear about us?"

If so I saw it on 275 north yesterday outside of Cincinnati. Sorry no pics. I try to keep my hands on the wheel but she did look pretty. It was a lot bigger than I thought. And, yes, I'm jealous but in a good way.

I figure most of you guys are probably headed out tonight/early tomorrow so I want to say happy Independance Day and be safe out there. We all know the waters are crowded this weekend. I'm stuck on the hard (cooling issues) so take lots of pics so I can live vicariously through them.:grin: HAVE...

I need a little info and I can't seem to find it. I did search for it myself. I need to pull apart my closed cooling system on my 170 as it's leaking everything out. I added antifreeze (about -30) when winterized now its very low/empty. I have not even started the boat yet. I *think* it's a...

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I believe the lower leg of my alpha 1 needs rebuilt. Does anyone know of anyone good in the Cincinnati area? Thanks.

So the new battery I bought is 2" longer than what was in the boat and doesn't fit the current battery tray. It appears that the one isn't stock because it looks excatly like the $6.95 versions on ebay. My father had a battery box laying in the barn so I snatched that. Two questions. 1) Any...

I found some interesting information out today. It may be common knowledge but I didn't see it in the first few pages of the search I did. When looking for a 6V battery for my tractor I sent my father to the Interstate dealer in Maumee, OH. Johnson Controls (plant is near the Toledo airport)...

Hi guys. I forgot all my crap at home this morning and I'm trying to get my parts ordered this afternoon in hopes I can get my drive serviced over the weekend. I apologize in advance because I'm sure this has been covered before. (Yea, I tried the search function first) What gear oil do I...

I've found a lady locally that can recover the seats in my Seville. What is a ballpark cost per seat? I just want to make sure she's not way off base. I'm not doing anything fancy. Probably mono-chrome with the same piping/pattern. Thanks in advance.

I'm getting ready to pull my '68 Mercury Cougar out of winter hibernation. Its been a year since the car has run so I'm changing oil and all that good stuff. I've been reading a lot about oils not having the zinc that is required to avoid excess wear on older engines. So my question is what oil...

So my boat spent its first winter outside (double covered) and I have to say I absolutely hated it. Drives me nuts but the family heirloom took precedence over the boat. I'm willing to spend some money to remedy the situation as I'd like it protected from the sun and rain over the summer as...