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Recent content by Redboat

  1. Redboat

    7.4 litre start-up

    Not yet . Total hip replacement coming Wednesday .
  2. Redboat

    7.4 litre start-up

    My 1989 big block hasn't been started since 2020 . Health issues . It was winterized the fall of 2019 . How should I get it going again , disable ignition and crank it over till I see oil pressure ? Pull spark plugs and spray some oil in ? I've used almost all the gas out of it to use in my...
  3. Redboat

    Another new Michigan member.

    Welcome from Glen Lake ! I used to live in Flint 40+ years ago . Congrats on the Checkmate ! Redboat
  4. Redboat

    Tight steering 1982 Diplomat I/O Tru Course

    Check for a grease zert behind the dash on the steering box .
  5. Redboat

    Trim tabs ?

    Bravo 1 1.50:1 drive ratio spinning a Hydromotive 15 1/2x25 SS 4 blade prop
  6. Redboat

    Trim tabs ?

    Following . Why do you want trim tabs ? My Senator with a 7.4 litre Mercruiser tops out a little over 73 MPH , not much boat in the water at that speed and rides pretty level bow to stern .
  7. Redboat

    New guy from the UP

    Looks Great ! Welcome from Glen Lake .
  8. Redboat

    New guy from the UP

    Welcome ! Beautiful Boat and motor . Redboat
  9. Redboat

    Power Steering Problem

    I just happen to have a 76 Corvette sitting in the garage . I'll have to look tomorrow . I think they are different . Been searching online for a solution . Might have to look into getting new design control valve / booster cyl and adapting new hoses to the old pump as you suggested.
  10. Redboat

    Power Steering Problem

    :brickwall: Seal kits no longer available :brickwall:
  11. Redboat

    Power Steering Problem

    Thanks Jimway . Those are the new design . Fittings are different . Looked at replacing hoses and the correct hoses for the new design have the wrong fittings for the pump end . Aarg Good thing I have all winter to figure this out .
  12. Redboat

    Power Steering Problem

    I've got paper towels wrapped around them so I can find out which one is leaking . I have found seal kits are available .
  13. Redboat

    Power Steering Problem

    I have an 89 Senator with 7.4 litre / Bravo 1 I have a leak in the Booster Cylinder or Control Valve . Of course neither part are available anymore . :pissed: Can I just remove the pump belt and still be able to steer ? I've read on another forum that the replacement ( new design ) has...
  14. Redboat

    Hello, thanks for having me

    Welcome from a fellow '89 Senator owner ! :thumb:
  15. Redboat

    February 2020's Boat of the Month Nominations!

    1989 Senator - Redboat
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