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by gwhastie
25 Oct 2021, 20:05
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Water cooled exhaust manifolds for a 304 EFI V8
Replies: 2
Views: 17343

Re: Water cooled exhaust manifolds for a 304 EFI V8

Thank you for the feedback
by gwhastie
24 Oct 2021, 23:42
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Water cooled exhaust manifolds for a 304 EFI V8
Replies: 2
Views: 17343

Water cooled exhaust manifolds for a 304 EFI V8

Hi again. I am about to marinise a Holden 304/5 litre EFI V8 and am after a set of good water cooled exhaust manifolds. Holden 253/308 blocks are the same as a 304, but the 304 EFI heads are different as they have equally spaced exhaust ports....totally different to standard 253/308 heads. For whate...
by gwhastie
24 Oct 2021, 23:22
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Bronze Shaft Log Wanted - 16 degree
Replies: 0
Views: 40006

Bronze Shaft Log Wanted - 16 degree

Hi folks.

I'm about to turn over my newly built 16' wooden hull to fit the engine and need a good bronze/brass shaft log with a 16 degree angle, suitable for a 1" diameter prop shaft.

If you have one sitting around, I'd welcome you making contact please.
by gwhastie
12 Sep 2021, 12:53
Forum: Restoration Help and Advice
Topic: Fisheyes in BoteCote Epoxy over Philippine Mahogany
Replies: 4
Views: 19434

Re: Fisheyes in BoteCote Epoxy over Philippine Mahogany

Well, I solved my own problem after reading countless posts on the internet and doing lots of experiments. I'm not sure what type of contamination was initially on my hull, but it is now fixed and the clear finish looks like glass...with no fisheyes. I initially used a random orbital sander over the...
by gwhastie
19 Aug 2021, 23:17
Forum: Restoration Help and Advice
Topic: timber supplies
Replies: 5
Views: 21294

Re: timber supplies

Tile Importers in Oakleigh have a huge timber yard and a wide range of merchandise grade timber at extremely competitive prices. As an example, they sell 6 metre lengths of Philippine Mahogany and dozens of other varieties of soft and hardwoods. My last 16' hull was laminated in $2000 worth of Geera...
by gwhastie
19 Aug 2021, 15:02
Forum: Restoration Help and Advice
Topic: Fisheyes in BoteCote Epoxy over Philippine Mahogany
Replies: 4
Views: 19434

Fisheyes in BoteCote Epoxy over Philippine Mahogany

May I have your advice please? Long story short.... For the past 3 years I've been building another Glen-L Crackerbox 16' powerboat - cold moulded hull skinned with marine ply and lamined in 48 x 16' strips of 3/16" Philippine Mahogany - glued with BoteCote and nailed with 18 gauge Raptor polym...
by gwhastie
16 Mar 2021, 17:04
Forum: Wanted
Topic: V8 Heat Exchanger wanted
Replies: 8
Views: 23464

Re: V8 Heat Exchanger wanted

Apologies Alan. Just found the PM. I looked up the model number and unfortunately its an oil cooler. I'm after a fresh water/raw water cooler/ heat exchanger....unless it can be used for both purposes. I'd welcome any feedback please as I'm very interested. Thank you for your efforts so far. Regards...
by gwhastie
16 Mar 2021, 16:03
Forum: Wanted
Topic: V8 Heat Exchanger wanted
Replies: 8
Views: 23464

Re: V8 Heat Exchanger wanted

Hi Alan. I haven't received anything yet. Our email is hastieg@gmail.com and mobile number is 0437 514 145. I forgot to ask where you are? We're in Sydney this week. Regards, Gary
by gwhastie
13 Mar 2021, 13:05
Forum: Wanted
Topic: V8 Heat Exchanger wanted
Replies: 8
Views: 23464

Re: V8 Heat Exchanger wanted

ok. Thank you..
by gwhastie
13 Mar 2021, 07:21
Forum: Do You Need This?
Topic: Inboard boat parts in Melbourne
Replies: 0
Views: 11430

Inboard boat parts in Melbourne

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 248265754/

These parts are in excellent condition. I bought some of them that are near new.

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