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    Bumpers for swim ladder

    I ended up buying the McMaster Carr round bumper. I can't remember exactly since it has been so long. Anyhow, the bumpers work really good for cushioning the ladder against the swim platform, the only problem is that they are not very hearty and will crack after about a year of use/storage...
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    Pulling a cutless out, success!

    Way old thread, but anyone know the set screw size to purchase replacements?
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    GLM Exhaust Manifolds

    Todd, Are those Mercruiser Manifolds, or an aftermarket brand? That's the way all of the freshwater manifolds should have been in my opinion. I guess the extra cost for different casting and extra part numbers was too much. If you don't mind me asking, what is the cost per pair? With the risers...
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    Packing Stuffing box and Rudders

    Is it dripping down from the packing nut, or is the highest point where you see water on the baseplate? If it's the bedding where the plate is mounted to the hull, thats a whole different story. I would imagine the only way to really fix it would be to remove the entire rudder and plate so it...
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    GLM Exhaust Manifolds

    I had previously asked for recommendations on exhaust manifolds for the old 7.4L. I was hoping to avoid paying the high price for the OEM Merc set. This is my $.02 on what I have learned, bear with me if I go too long. I purchased 2 complete sets for my newly remanned 7.4L's. They arrived with...
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    The big old 80's 340 owners thread

    Here is the back side of where the bolts come through. The plywood is already removed and the wood texture is actually molded into the foam after it hardened. The hard foam takes up the space in the fiberglass mold so when you tighten the bolts there is something to support the pressure. You can...
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    The big old 80's 340 owners thread

    Mine was off for an engine change. The foam is almost as hard as a rock, i have the pics and number for the foam at home. I will try to post all the info when I have it this weekend. the cockpit panels have brackets and screws behind all of the access panels. If you remove all of the small...
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    The big old 80's 340 owners thread

    Tightening the bolts are not that hard. If you remove the outer plastic cover, you will see flat head screws. If these turn then you will need to tighten. For that you will need to remove the cockpit panels, unless you can reach the nuts through one of the access holes in the panel. That's the...
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    Help needed finding a part or it's name

    I'm not sure if yours is the same, but mine look like this I have yet to find just the handles for them, I could have sworn I saw replacements previously. If you do find some, post where you got them and part numbers please.
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    The big old 80's 340 owners thread

    I mounted mine the same way on the Port side over the dinette 3 years ago. Works well. I swivel to view in the V berth so that there wern't just nuts and bolts coming out of the wall in the main area. Can't really see them in the V berth. Can't see where yours is, the photo is too small for me...
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    New Generator Install in a 380DA

    I have been dealing with my own genny issue. Unfortunately, I didn't have 5 helpers, a crane, and people picking up my parts! :grin: I'm patching up the old Quicksilver after Ron told me how much Westerbeke parts cost :smt021 $400 for parts didnt seem so bad one I found out how much remanned...
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    The big old 80's 340 owners thread

    Mine is an EC, so my hoses run straight from the manifold to the muffler and then out the side, no check valve in there. Unless there is something different with the Vee drive configuration which warranted a check valve they more than likely are just solid connections between hoses to create bends.
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    New onwer, pictures

    I can second that link. Had a Cobra in a previous boat. Keep and eye on the shift cable from the engine to the drive, if it's black it should be changed to the new red one. I had the boat for 6 years and changed the cable when I got it and again just before I sold it. If you keep the cable...
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    The big old 80's 340 owners thread

    PM Northshore. He just emailed me electrical schematics. Contain lots of good info, wish I had it years ago, but could never locate it.
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    The big old 80's 340 owners thread

    What are you looking for? There are numerous manuals on a sticky page CLICK HERE. Many are old and may no longer work, but may be helpful. As you will see, many of the manuals are separate depending on manufacturer. There is the standard Sea Ray owners manual, Mercruiser Manual, Genny manual...
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    Can we block this tirebuyer spam?

    For your viewing pleasure.
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    The big old 80's 340 owners thread

    I can tell you it takes 3 grown men to try and maneuver the arch off of a blocked boat. I removed mine to be able to crane the motors up and out. I had the idea that I would remove all but one boat on each side and pivot it forward. The only problem is that the arch wouldn't rotate because of...
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    The big old 80's 340 owners thread

    I have rebed all my bow stanchions, and have a few photos, but the EC would be somewhat different than the dancer. in the V berth there are screws from the anchor locker and SB locker to take it down, on the port there is a panel near where the TV would have been that needs to be removed...
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    The big old 80's 340 owners thread

    42 MPH!! Thats amazing. I never run mine up to WOT more than a few secs just to check proper WOT RPM, but didnt think there was any way a 340DA could ever touch 42 MPH.
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    Hard Starting, but purrs once started

    Is this something new, or did this always happen? Have you ever tried starting without pumping? In theory, if there is fuel leaking into the intake manifold, you shouldn't need the initial "squirt" to get it to start. You can also read your spark plugs to see if they are black and sooty on the...
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