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suggestions on engine/outdrive and other

I have a 1967, 20ft aztec, i believe, with a 200hp, 300cid, buick stringer. it appears that this is a year that is hard to find parts for. it has not ran in several years and figure i have to rebuild the outdrive and int housing at the very least. This model year also has the round transom seal. There are a few soft spots in the floor by the engine the i have to get fixed and find a new gas tank for her as well. I would rather keep her all original, but is it worth trying to find another engine int housing and outdrive and swap all out instead of trying to rebuild the current one? the engine is not seized up, it turns but will not start as i need to find a new carb for it due to water damage in the bowl. If anyone can provide any suggestions i would greatly appreciate it. trying to get it in the water at some point this summer. i am capable of fixing engines and such but know nothing about what leg will fit what int housing to team up with what engine. I have little stress cracks in the gel coat also, what would be the best way to fix this or do i need to do a new gel on the entire thing?

 

Have you considered going to standard power steering, with cable from helm to power steering assist, your int housing is basically set up for that, you would lose some of the silkyness of the hydraulic steering, but would lose most of the headachs too.
as for the bridge, im droolin, but having not worked in a year, budget is too tight.ouch i hate passing up on this

 

yes sir we looked at that way on the power assist and it wasnt in the budget. almost the same to convert as to buy a new helm. only 90 bucks difference. i think i have a line on the helm cover in the works. a young man in calif. at a salvage place thinks he has one and is looking first thing in the morning and will call me hopefully. he knows how desparate i am on this thing. we shall see. to bad about the flybridge thing i would have like to see it go to a good home so to speak. i ,ll hold it for a few more days. the weather here is in mid 30,s this week and not real productive as to being out working on the boat.

 

Does anybody own a 31 ft IMP ?????

 

sorry dave i have a 23 ft imp inca. i,m in bad need of a teleflex or seastar hyd/power steering helm if anyone knows of a used one or has one i,m really interested. let me know @ fedcourtdawg#hotmail.com

 

Have you tried ebay ????

 

yup i have looked almost everywhere we could think of. and without paying anew $ price they arent around. best on ebay for my helm was $475.00 plus shipping . new is $539.00 so lesser of the two evils i guess. still looking

 

Hey fedcourtdawg, try this place. Just got this from the IMP Boat Club site.

http://WWW.outboard-parts.com

 

re; parts

thanks for the link , i just emailed a part request to them , hope they have one ,tks again

 

found a helm!!!!!!

i finaly found a helm for my 78 inca . found a great young man at shipwreck marine in calif. and he went way out of his way to find one and then helped out on the shipping cost as well. good kid. it will be here within the week he says and then it,s back to work on the boat .

 

helm

Congrats on finding that part, knew it was going to be a tough one to find. Those guys up at shipwreck maine are great, if they dont have it they will find it for you.
Dave

 

got a 72 aztec 20' hard top with 307 engine.. paid mechanic to tell me need carb and new fuel tank.. which had a leak... took me many hours to get the alum tank out .. located in the middle under floor behind seats.. measures 47x27x9 ..belly shaped... i cannot locate anything that will fit in the space.. any ideas..? cant get her in the water without gas ....thanks so much

 

fuel tank

if you dont find a tank and you need one made let me know i have a guy here that can fab up pretty much anything. he,s the main fab. guy here in our city for the street dept. he builds the dang snow plows for the trucks and tractors. he knows his stuff. he has designed and built a number of things for me. so if in need let me know . i check the pages here almost daily.......jim

 

RE: fuel tank, This might work

e-bay Item number: 260223363399

 

does anyone know how many lines i need to hook up my hyd. steerimg helm. my old one had 3 lines to the back of the helm and the replacment one i found has hook ups for 4 lines if needed but all of the plans i have found on installation shows only a 2 line hook up. i have a port and a starboard and 2 openings that are marked with a "R" on them. i,m assuming thats a return line. i saw the steering ram on the stearn has all 3 lines going into a block kinda thing with a line then going to a port side and the other to the starboard side of the ram. not sure if i even need the 3rd line or to just plug it off or to plum it in to the "R" fitting on the helm? any ideas?