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by Constmgmt
Thu Aug 07, 2025 4:50 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: 1979 18 DV
Replies: 3
Views: 24469

Re: 1979 18 DV


"For those who have experience re-powering old sterndrives . . ." "If it is time for a fresh new 350 . . ."

Doing that is definitely not just plug-and-play.

I assume you have the MC-1 drive. There's an eyelet on top of the drive.

If I were you, I'd run her til she drops, with a plan for being ...
by Constmgmt
Wed Aug 06, 2025 9:26 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: 1979 18 DV
Replies: 3
Views: 24469

1979 18 DV

I might have a good candidate for Table Rock Lake next year. But I have some motor work ahead of me. Nice part is the interior/exterior.

For those who have experience re-powering old sterndrives I’d really appreciate your opinions.

I bought this boat used a week ago. It was advertised with a ...
by Constmgmt
Mon Aug 04, 2025 4:40 pm
Forum: Member Introduction and Photos
Topic: Project Boat
Replies: 3
Views: 27198

Re: Project Boat

Update:

Picked op a beautiful old Cobalt with perfect interior. Purchased from 30 year owner. Cracked starboard manifold (temporary sealed) with permatex for diagnostics. Sat for 3 years. Found a 4 “ crack on both sides of block. No visible water in oil. Plugs all looked slightly fuel fouled, 150 ...
by Constmgmt
Fri Aug 01, 2025 10:26 pm
Forum: Member Introduction and Photos
Topic: Project Boat
Replies: 3
Views: 27198

Project Boat

New to me Cobalt. Needs heart surgery.

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