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I decided to pull the engines (4-53ti) from my 36c and have them rebuilt. My mechanic has them disassembled and brought me in so I could see what he found. One thing that came to his attention is the hole size (I forget the correct term) in the sleeves- says their for a natural engine, and...

I am pulling the engines this fall for rebuilding or possibly repower. I also have some rot on the base of the rear bulkhead, so I figured I'd remove the bulkhead to make things easier. I can see all of the screws holding the teak trim on the outside of the bulkhead and also screws that appear...

I may pull the trigger on a used (to be rebuilt) pair of 6b's to repower my 36c (1970). The engines are bobtail, so I would have to start shopping for gears. In past threads others have said that the correct gear down angle is 10 degrees? Is there any varing from this angle or is it the only...

Can anyone recommend a website or store to find used detroit parts? I am in need of a replacement exhaust manifold adaptor for a 4-53t and the part is obsolete. Parts guys at detroit and covington have been looking- the detroit guy said he used all his resources and no luck. Any help would be...

I'm going to have a custom aluminum ladder made up to replace the existing SS bridge ladder. For now, the welder was going to use oval pieces of pipe for the steps. Does anyone know of any steps made that bolt or attach to the vertical pipe in a ladder? I'd save some $$$ and have a better...

These were taken off my 36 when I purchased it. Don't know if they are original. They are the bases only. In OK condition, could use some cleaning. There is also an aluminum mast - don't know what its called but looks to be for pulling in large fish- will sell separate or together. Best...

I have a white garelick 3 step dive ladder and the swim platform mounting bracket that I purchased and was not able to use. My platform wasn't fit for the torque this thing put on it. The ladder was only used 1 time, the bracket was mounted on my platform and then removed. I have photos if...

Need to install a holding tank this spring. There was never one on the boat, so any 36c owners have any suggestions for location? I'm guessing the best would be the closet between head and v-birth. THe one problem with that is the original thru-hull for waste is under the floor of the closet...

I'm looking for any way to improve cruise speed w/ my current set up w/ 4-53t DDs. The boat barely gets on plane- cruise 13kts wot 14/15kts max. Instead of repowering, I had thoughts of improving the current set up w/ lifting rails. If I could get a couple more kts of speed it might take my...

I'll be in Ft Myers in the beginning of November and I was looking for any marine surplus equipment stores that might be in the area. Specifically I'm looking for some vacuflush parts, maybe a new swim platform, and any good deals on odds and ends. Are there any places like this around? Chad

My '70 36c when purchased had an old electric head and no holding tank :( . Installing a new system is now on the top of my to-do-list. I uderstand the vacuflush has some advantages, but is it worth the added price if used lightly. I am real interested in the tecma head by Wilcox- sounds a...

The engine mounts on my 36c w/ 4-53t need replaced. The original mounts are the ones that are vertically aligned - the surveyor said that they sag over the years. The last owner had them welded solid, thus no vibration absorbtion. Is it possible to remove only one mount and have the other 3...