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    beta replied to the thread Exhaust to Gimbal Connection.
    OK, that's what I referred to as the shifter cable in my post. I replaced it 2 years ago so all good. Thanks for the clarification.
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    beta replied to the thread Exhaust to Gimbal Connection.
    Not sure I know what you are referring to here.. can you elaborate?
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    FYI... got an answer from the engine forum. It's 92-25234 Sound blanket glue, but this has been superseded by Bellows adhesive 86166Q1...
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    beta replied to the thread Exhaust to Gimbal Connection.
    Thanks! I also see it now in the materials list but no mention of it in the instructions. There was a good bit of whatever was on it...
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    Have not cleaned up the surfaces yet but no obvious issues. I'll get the surfaces cleaned up this weekend and recheck for issues. I...
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    beta posted the thread Exhaust to Gimbal Connection in Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines.
    I'm getting towards the end of a restore on a '95 Crownline (see thread) and have a question about the exhaust connection to the gimbal...
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    The Permatex ultra blue is rated to 400 so I would hope that is plenty high enough. I guess I'll do it dry and cross my fingers...
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    Starting to clean up the gimbal housing, transom plate, etc and getting all the new gaskets, etc on order. Regarding the exhaust pipe...
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    Took a vacation and got behind on posting. Completed the gel coating on the engine area. Did a dry fit on the the gimbal housing and...
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    Starting to think more about the engine now that the inside is getting close to done. One thing I'm looking at is adding an oil drain...
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    beta reacted to redneck joe's post in the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore with Like Like.
    You may decide going minimal on upholstery is the way to go.
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    Last night was gel coat time. Covered everything except the bilge and transom which I'll do next. Did 3 coats, mostly with a 9" roller...
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    Got all the floor mounted items for seat pedestals, battery, hydro pump, etc glassed in over the weekend. I've decided to use 1"...
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    Dry fitting the gimbal housing and the transom plate are coming up on the agenda. New gaskets are on their way. Fingers crossed... I...
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    beta replied to the thread 1995 Crownline 202BR Restore.
    The bases are 2 - 3/4" marine plywood (left overs from my stringers) glued together. I'm going to use 1.5" screws going down into the...
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