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Recent content by 85diplomat

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    Fuelie heads

    As far as "trading my 305 for a 350 or 383" the boat and outdrive won't handle it nor will my wallet.Also, I did build this one from scratch(my first)and if I can create a 325-350 hp motor for just over a grand, what more can you ask for. My boat's name is Cheap Thrills for a reason. How many...
  2. 8

    Fuelie heads

    "462" heads produced 10/31/66, casting number 3390462, 64 cc combustion chambers. Also have you had experience porting and polishing and can it be done by a DIYer. I have 3 months to work on them before I need to send them to the shop for a valve job and assembly 17'Diplomat I/O sbc 300+hp
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    Fuelie heads

    Just bought a set of Double hump/ Fuelie heads.2.02\1.60 valves. Will these work better than the stock heads on my 305 mercruiser?( other mods include flat top pistons, 262 extreme marine Comp cam,air gap intake, 600 cfm edelbrock) The purchase also included a set of double valve springs,and...
  4. 8

    Fuelie heads

    Just bought a set of Double hump/ Fuelie heads.2.02\1.60 valves. Will these work better than the stock heads on my 305 mercruiser?( other mods include flat top pistons, 262 extreme marine Comp cam,air gap intake, 600 cfm edelbrock) The purchase also included a set of double valve springs,and...
  5. 8

    With Gratitude!

    I have been a member since summer before last and done some major renovations to my "Mate". I just wanted to thank everyone for the help. This place is a wealth of info and a great place just to swap stories with people who share my pashion for a great boat and goin' fast!!! Thanks! 17'Diplomat...
  6. 8

    Off Course!

    My steering is starting to squeek in the wheel! Is there a bearing in the dash? The steering has allways had some play in it ( just a little). I think it's a single cable. It look like a small rack and pinion setup hooked to a hydralic unit on the transom.Is there any adjustabiltiy? Can you...
  7. 8

    Off Course!

    My steering is starting to squeek in the wheel! Is there a bearing in the dash? The steering has allways had some play in it ( just a little). I think it's a single cable. It look like a small rack and pinion setup hooked to a hydralic unit on the transom.Is there any adjustabiltiy? Can you...
  8. 8

    Holes in my boat!!

    If I have to I can pull the motor, it only takes me about an hour and I have to replace the lower shift cable. Plus taving out the "y" will save me some weight. 17' checkmate "Cheap Thrills"
  9. 8

    Doug's '85 Mate

    17' checkmate "Cheap Thrills"
  10. 8

    Doug's '85 Mate

    some new photo's of my "mate" 17' checkmate "Cheap Thrills"
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    Doug's '85 Mate

    17' checkmate "Cheap Thrills"
  12. 8

    Holes in my boat!!

    Has anyone actually installed a thru hull exhaust in their boat. How low on the transom can you go? I'm a little nervous of cutting 3"-4" holes in my boat! I have clearance issues with the steering and the transom is not very high. 17' checkmate "Cheap Thrills"
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    Holes in my boat!!

    Has anyone actually installed a thru hull exhaust in their boat. How low on the transom can you go? I'm a little nervous of cutting 3"-4" holes in my boat! I have clearance issues with the steering and the transom is not very high. 17' checkmate "Cheap Thrills"
  14. 8

    Does size really make a difference??

    Thanks for the info!!! a lot of my upgrades to the boat are from e-bay. 17' checkmate "Cheap Thrills"
  15. 8

    Has this ever happened to you??

    It was really a blessing that we never made it to the highway! And yes both sides of the axles broke off. The trailer is the one that came with the boat... in 1985. We had upgraded the hubs and wheels, new jack,new winch, and we thought we were in good shape. Live and learn(fortunatly in that...
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