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    Franny Taylor History

    I remember his shop. It was on 102 ave and the Tamiami trail, arcross from where FIU is today.
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    Boat values

    Your price doesn't seem bad for what you're offering. Only thing I will say is aircraft engines are not what most people want today. And I am a aircraft guy.
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    What Have You Done To Your Airboat Today?

    Sorry, wouldn't know how to do it.
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    What Have You Done To Your Airboat Today?

    I repaired the motor mount on my 180 boat. It had broken alternator was hanging by the adjustment bracket. The engine was only running on the two of the mounting ears.
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    0-235 adjustable rocker arms

    Adjustable Push Rods FYI, If anyone is looking for (or never heard of) adjustable push rods for aviation engines, you can get them (or any other push rods) from Smith Brothers out of Oregon. http://www.pushrods.net. I got a set for my Lycoming O-540 Straight Valve, Narrow deck. Smith Bro's P/N...
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    Airboat not getting on top for some reason

    Did you stay out long enough to burn off a 1/4 tank of fuel? How much beer and ice did you have?
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    Airboat not getting on top for some reason

    Direct drive?
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    LS 6.0 Lockup Fail

    If it was sucking air I would think there would be some fluctuation in the oil pressure gauge while it was running. And little to none next time he started it.
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    Where do I find this Steering Cable? Unique

    I think Lycoming kid meant Mako Hose & Rubber Co in west palm .
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    Continental 470 Starting issues

    After watching it again I agree with John. I didn't notice it has the factory starter on it.
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    Continental 470 Starting issues

    Might have wrong bendix or wore out ring gear. Your problem is mechanical, not electrical.
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    Continental 470 Starting issues

    Does it drag with the mags off?
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    Continental 470 Starting issues

    Heavy equipment disconnects ground side of the battery. Doesn't really matter which one you disconnect the circuit is still open.
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    Continental 470 Starting issues

    Sounds like battery cables are bad. Even if they look good the terminals can get corrosion between the cable and the terminal. Use good se of jumper cables to by pass the cables on the boat. Do it one at a time to see which one is bad. Probably the ground.
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    Airboat Hull/Rigging Post-Collision Assessment

    I would be surprised if the hull wasn't bent in the middle.
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    Airboat Hull/Rigging Post-Collision Assessment

    What's the front look like? Was it chained and did it tear the bow eye out?
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    Another engine ID please

    My guess is 150.
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    Stringer replacement

    You use composite and lay it up right, it will be the last time you do it.
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    Lycoming 540 Problems! Help!

    You might have a fuel pickup problem. Something in the tank getting sucked up when running hard, then clearing when not running. Could also be a vent problem. Do you have a vent hose on the gas tank? if you do make sure its clear. A lot of airboats have a hole in the gas cap for a vent. Make...
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    Pleasurecraft marine 2006 model big block GM

    Water Thunder in my shop has a Holley Sniper on it. The manual that comes from Water Thunder says to remove o2 sensors after I think its 2 tanks of fuel. Says the system learns your boat and it is programed in. If you change anything like if you repitch prop you reinstall the sensor and let the...
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