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by Fastjeff
Fri Mar 10, 2017 2:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Painting fir plywood
Replies: 4
Views: 6526

Re: Painting fir plywood

Thanks. I'll take a look.

Jeff
by Fastjeff
Sat Mar 04, 2017 10:04 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Merc 300 no spark
Replies: 5
Views: 9647

Re: Merc 300 no spark

You still need to time it correctly or holes can mysteriously appear in the pistons.

Jeff
by Fastjeff
Sat Mar 04, 2017 9:58 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Merc gear ratios
Replies: 8
Views: 13459

Re: Merc gear ratios

..."I had a unit from a 650/60HP with a gear ratio of 1.64:1"

If that's a three cylinder, it's an entirely different set up and won't fit.

Jeff
by Fastjeff
Sat Mar 04, 2017 9:53 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Coventry Victor MW2
Replies: 2
Views: 5047

Re: Coventry Victor MW2

That might be the earth to stop wire. Make sure it's not touching anything and try again.

Jeff
by Fastjeff
Sat Mar 04, 2017 9:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Painting fir plywood
Replies: 4
Views: 6526

Painting fir plywood

Hello! Had to replace the deck and sides of my boat, using fir plywood. I'd like to seal it somehow to prevent that hideous grain eruption that seems to occur regardless of what type of paint is used. I'm told that a layer of 4 oz cloth and fiberglass resin will keep the fir from doing this. Is ther...