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    Sure, and I have found those. The problem is,...

    Sure, and I have found those. The problem is, this boat has a history with wrecking the smaller damper plates, thus the reason for wanting a beefier model. I don't think weight should be an issue as...
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    Yes, I was thinking maybe this one would work....

    Yes, I was thinking maybe this one would work. http://www.ebay.com/itm/291176351690

    It says it's for a GM 454 but It appears that the bolt pattern will line up and it is a 26 spline.

    If this...
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    Drive Damper Plate Suggestions...

    So, I thought I was ready to drop in the completely rebuilt 289 in the hull. Just needed to install the flywheel and bell housing. Well, I found a possible issue. After cleaning the drive damper...
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    Thanks! Yeah, I use forums a lot to learn so I...

    Thanks! Yeah, I use forums a lot to learn so I like to give back especially when it's a fun project.



    Did I forget to mention my new 400 gallon fuel tank? :eek:

    No... I guess I mean more of...
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    Okay.... Lets go back to reality. I decided to...

    Okay.... Lets go back to reality.

    I decided to go conservative on the build since I'm keeping the out drive stock. I should make "just a little" more power but I was more concerned with making the...
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    Reviving A HM 289... Part 2...

    I'm baaaaaack...

    It's time to liven up the bottom end of this 289 ant top it off with 16:1 compression and a little 500 shot of nitrous. Do ya think my stock drive will handle it? :bonk:
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    Final Problem - No Reverse....

    Okay, Everything runs great now. I've played with the linkages to get forward to engage before the throttle kicks in and I got it to react like butter. You don't even hear a clunk much less a BANG. ...
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    WOW! BB code is really messed up here. :lookaroun:

    WOW! BB code is really messed up here. :lookaroun:
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    [ QUOTE=Ghost]NICE!!! Congratulations--all your...

    [ QUOTE=Ghost]NICE!!! Congratulations--all your hard work is paying off well. Lots of good info/data captured as well, thanks for that. -Mike[/QUOTE]

    Thanks! It was fun work and I learned some...
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    The Little Engine That Could..... Do 60 MPH

    So, here's an update on "Grandma's old 289 with junkyard parts",,, eh, not so bad.... I'm sure some people can do over 60 but it's plenty fast for me,,, For now. :cool:


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  11. Thanks! Yeah, I should get some flappers. I...

    Thanks!
    Yeah, I should get some flappers. I think I'll install the rubberized stainless ones Since I really couldn't fit the clamp on rubber ones anyway.

    While I didn't actually profile the cam,...
  12. Ah! Okay, that makes complete sense. I'm a newb...

    Ah! Okay, that makes complete sense. I'm a newb when it comes to stern drives and how they work. Totally forgot the shaft with the U joints is direct drive to the engine. :bonk: DUH! I keep thinking...
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    Ha! Don't feel bad man, I was confused too. I...

    Ha! Don't feel bad man, I was confused too. I found TONS of different pinouts. For that matter, different internal circuitry on the regulator too. I plan on getting a new one from Ford as Mine only...
  14. Why? It sucks up more water with it up than down....

    Why? It sucks up more water with it up than down. No reason to put it in gear so, I don't get it.... :confused:
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    I remember that morning vividly..... I was...

    I remember that morning vividly..... I was driving my usual 60 mile commute to Chicago to go to work listening to "Mancow's Morning Madhouse" I'm sure a couple mid-westerners here know who that is....
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    Ha! Dangerously fun! My kinda thing. :cool!:

    Ha! Dangerously fun! My kinda thing. :cool!:
  17. Thread: Oil Change :)

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    [ QUOTE=$originalposter]{$pagetext} ...

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    20W-50.... Close enough. Good stuff!!! I got one Mercedes I've been running it in for over 10 years and a peek under the oil cap at the valve train...
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    [ QUOTE=$originalposter]{$pagetext} ...

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    Hmm, Does your alternator have a Stator connection? Mine just had Field so it's more of a generator. "S" on the ford regulator can also be connected to...
  19. Thread: Oil Change :)

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    With oil changes you can never go wrong....

    With oil changes you can never go wrong. Almost.....

    Changing frequently and methodically is ALWAYS good.

    Heavy weight oil is generally good for warm start temps and high revs.

    Synthetic,...
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    Ha! yeah, sounds like fun. Actually my first time...

    Ha! yeah, sounds like fun. Actually my first time on a snowmobile was last winter and ofcourse we went bar hopping. Those trails are freakin crazy when you are doing 80! :tongue:
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    Eh, I went through the same thing with my...

    Eh, I went through the same thing with my regulator. Lots of contradicting schematics. I don't think a pic of my wiring will help because everything is in looms.
    Check out this schematic and see if...
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    Ah! You are correct. Yes, I have that luxury. I...

    Ah! You are correct. Yes, I have that luxury. I could imagine removing my bracket with the back seat in place would be a PITA or close to impossible! :eek: Good tip on the zip tied spare.
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    Thanks man! I have too many hobbies, I seem to...

    Thanks man!
    I have too many hobbies, I seem to pick all the expensive ones too. :confused:

    Mechanical things and I have a great relationship. I've been taking things apart since 2 years old and...
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    Not that I'm a marine expert or anything but I...

    Not that I'm a marine expert or anything but I really like what they did with the pump on my 289. They just use longer screws on the pump cover housing and attach a steel plate to that which then...
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    Well, I guess I wasn't that far off but, UH... I...

    Well, I guess I wasn't that far off but, UH... I wonder how their sales records look? :wink:

    "Crappie Deluxe"???? LOL, does that come with fries? Maybe a crappie shake? :toiletpap
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