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    8.1 Merc coolant reservoir MT

    As suggested, I would check and tighten all hose clamps, look for drips, then refill the system. If you need to check further you can go to a large Auto parts store and rent what is called a "cooling system pressure tester" that will pump air into the cooling system. If the guage on the tester...
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    Parts available for new and old sea ray boats

    No actually I have been trying to do business with your store for 24 years going back to when your dealership was dealing in Evinrude / Johnson and OMC . I was sold the wrong part 3 times on 3 occassions after giving the engine serial numbers and applications. One boat was 4 years old (...
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    Parts available for new and old sea ray boats

    Good luck getting the parts. This is my local Sea Ray dealer. Enough said.
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    How do you remove the prop shaft coupling on a inboard 1 1/4 shaft

    Thanks for the info.. I have heard of using the hubs (couplers) to press out the shaft with rods and backing plates, along with a pulley installer - press. Thanks again for the advice.
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    How do you remove the prop shaft coupling on a inboard 1 1/4 shaft

    I am going to remove the prop shaft coupling on a 1978 SRV 300 twin engine straight inboards. Does anybody have any tricks to press the shaft out of the coupling so the shaft is not damaged? I need to replace the shaft log ( rubber hose that the packing nut mounts into ) it is cracked and needs...
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    # of blowers and possible locations 76 SRV300

    I have a 79 SRV 300 . 3 Blowers located on starboard side, stern. Interior stern panel must be removed. You wil find what is called flange mount blowers installed there. If you replace them use the proper size fuses in the fuse holder located on the trim panel at the stern when you reinstall...
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    RPM loss

    You mention the engine has 250 hours on it but was the distributor replaced with the motor. If a rebuilt or repower the distributor was probably reused. Some people buy a electronic ignition upgrade kit that replaces the old points and condenser but everything else is is still original and...
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    RPM loss

    I had a similar problem on a 1979 chevy 350. If you have the original distributor still on the motor the internal flyweights in the dist. may be stuck open or closed preventing the timing from advancing as it should with the rpm increasing and decreasing. If you added a electronic upgrage kit to...
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    1977 30' Sedan Bridge

    Thanks for the info.. I need to remove the slider since the wood is rotted and the slider needs new rollers. I am going with the marine plwood deck and placing a sheet of Nautolex marine flooring which is the same stuff I am removing . I think this boat was decked over 15+ years ago . It should...
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    Need parts for 1978 Sedan Bridge 300

    Schooner 45 - I have the same boat and needed to replace the forward hatch. I purchased a piece of lexan around 5/8 thick. Using the original as a template i duplicated the angles on a table saw , then used a router to cut the groove for the hatches metal trim. When done I took a small palm...
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    1977 30' Sedan Bridge

    When you replaced the cockpit deck did you remove the sliding glass door. My boat needs the decking replaced and it looks as if I need to replace the wood up to the engine hatches in the salon. Any info would help. Thanks.
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    exhaust help????

    I have 1979 SRV 300 . My exhaust pipes run flat and parrallel to the water line. They end at the box you show in your photo which is actually above the water line. Under the hull you should see that box indent into the hull. On the gunnel side of the hull you should have a small slotted vent...
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    1977 30' Sedan Bridge

    Originally it had a teak and holly deck .
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