Recent content by mwilson

Thanks for this thread we are planning to be in gulf shores jan- ? And planning some trips south from there so appreciate the info. We're hoping the road conditions allow us to get from montana to some clear roads in January. Maybe we will run across some of you.

Does any one know where to get some gel coat patch material that matches the hull off white color? Just want to fill in some of those dings. Thanks michael

Thanks Boris

Any electrical advice out there. I'm trying to install an inverter and it seems if I do not attach the inverter close to the battery it shuts down from too much load. I'm putting in a 1000 watt, is there a formula for the size wire to use as you add distance from the battery? Thanks Michael

Thanks Bob I disconnected the cable at the motor and pulled the cable it was broken about 6 inches into the cable. The shops around here are backed up about a month, so I guess I'll be replacing myself. Looks fairly simple except all the cables are bundled and zip tied together. Maybe I can...

Thanks Bob but I'm not sure what the binicle is. I've moved both ends of the cable but either end will not move the other. Michael

Try keeping your stainless "seasoned" like a cast iron. We use a big one for our go to skillet at home and very little sticks to it. Michael

I have twin 40's on a 22 cruiser and my throttle linkage seems broken. Does anyone know how long a cable I need to order? Has anyone replaced one before? Can I just feed new cable through the old shield, or do I need to replace the whole enchilada ? Is this a difficult job Or should just take...

Thanks so much.

Could someone tell me what the plastic trim for the interior fiberglass edges is called? And a possible source? Thanks. Michael

Thanks for all the input. I found a 1800 number for Chevy and actually talked to a real person who took my info and said it got approved to assign to a district manager to review. They may discount an engine replacement. I found this almost unbelievable that 1. I got to talk to a human. 2...

Thanks for the advice. I am frustrated cause the dealer said if i did the intake gasket repair i would have to sign a waiver saying tha he advised me that the bearings would fail. I did go to another respected repair facility. He said the same thing the bearings wouldn't last and I'd waste...

My chevy tow vehicle has a 2001 350 vortex with 60 k. I just changed the oil and noticed a color change yup coolant. My dealer says its a intake gasket ant that once I get coolant in the oil I need a new engine ouch!!! Any one heard of this problem? Do I really need a new engine? Only 60 k...

Thanks Roger I'll let you know. Have you tried crab out there? Michael

Anyone know if there is shrimp in the Sekeiu area?