It is very easy, but before you switch it over you want to make sure the jet unit is fully functional and the impeller is adjusted/shimmed...
Never mind what I said, I was thinking of UHMW (ultra-high molecular weight) plastic.
There is an aussie company that has been using HDPE for years on their airboat bottoms, but this material doesn't last long if exposed to the sun....
Thanks a lot Marshmat, I am going to work on it some more when it cools off today.
I bought a used 1993 Johnson 25 hp and the guy said the lower unit and the water pump had just been "rebuilt". Well, the water pump didn't work,...
You would be surprised at what those old Johnsons will run on without any damage, short or long term. I have an old 1985 Sea Horse and one time I...
Geez, is this the longest thread on here or what? I can tell you about pirates. When I was traveling through South America, I was going through...
The only thing you need TIG for is high stress applications, like BMX race and freestyle frames, or stainless high pressure apps ie hydraulic lift...
What on earth are you talking about? This is a boat design forum, I am not a snob by any stretch, but this is the wrong forum. I don't think there...
Hope all goes well, congrats on getting it running!
Now you know why I got rid of mine. This could turn into the neverending thread of continuous Merc problems, and it's always something like that....
Mine is a big one, I haven't even taken it out of the box it was sent in yet because I won't be using it anytime soon. It had a 455 Olds hooked to...
"- Even I....are wanting...in precision." Like a lot of other people on here, you are obviously a genius. Who cares if Honda doesn't warranty...
I have to disagree with all of the above, as do aftermarket impeller and engine performance manufacturers. The things you can do to tinker with a...