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Recent content by hotrod80

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    Don't make em like that no more

    I also have a steel trailer and probably use the same boat ramps as you Happy . Mine gets cleaned up and painted when needed . still works good . It's and 82' model .
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    "Wanted" Open bow I/O

    PM sent .
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    "Wanted" Open bow I/O

    Wrong location or mine could be had .
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    Stern light ?

    I went to west marine and tried to find one and was refered to a guy who has a used parts place on the south shore of Clear lake . I walked in at closing and found a chrome base for $5 . I swapped the lid and soldiered the connections with die electric grease under heat shrink . All is good with...
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    Stern light ?

    No you guys got me on the right track and the two holes are forward on my boat . I have plenty of room under the base so either rack would work .
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    Stern light ?

    I checked out the 1059 and the 2 screws are on the wrong side of the base . Mine has 1 screw in front and 2 in the rear . Here is a picture .
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    Stern light ?

    My 82 eluder has a stern light socket that has been broken . I am trying to find a replacement for the factory piece THe attwoods at West marine are not the same size as they arew 7/8" to short . Mine is 3 7/8 " from center to center and the 2 holes in the rear are 7/8" apart . Anyone know...
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    Need cover for 1985 eluder

    I will probably sew up a bow cover for mine . Do you have any pictures of how yours attaches ?:drool:
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    Checkmate in Texas

    http://houston.craigslist.org/boa/1832822463.html
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    Need cover for 1985 eluder

    I have an 82' Eluder and have the one from Walmart . I is listed as a towable cover , which i never do . It fits pretty good . I went to Lowe's and bought 12 tarp hooks and added them to the trailer for tie down points and after fitting it took the bottom straps that go to the trailer hooks and...
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    Checkmates in Texas??

    Im in Baytown and have a smaller Check .
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    New guy from Texas

    Heres a pic .
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    Points to electronic ignition

    Well i guess this is my main concern (safety) I have both these automotive distributors that are brand new . DUI also makes a dedicated marine HEI that has all the coast guard ratings . I have a bilge vent for the motor compartment , but my main concern is to keep the ladies safe . Did you...
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    Mercruiser 260 fuel pump

    Just to add closier to this part of my project . i got the pump yesterday evening and replaced it today . It was a Mallory marine with a 12 month manufacturers warranty . It really seemed to be a nice piece . After removing the old one , swapping and teflon tapping the fittings , I replaced it...
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    Points to electronic ignition

    Thanks , i guess i am more concerned with reliability . I also know how to set up points via dwell angle vs just gap . Just believe that electronic allows a hotter spark and better run caracteristics . Also concerned with the non marine parts issue and leaning towards the Delco kit or a...
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