Recent content by gradyrod

I have a 1985 Fisherman 204 that I would like to replace the dash and all gauges. Anyone done this? Looking for sources and ideas for dash materials. I was thinking of lexan, but am open to ideas. Thanks. Gradyrod

Details of carb adjustment? This is great info guys! I would like to know exactly how to do this myself if it needs it again. Forst of all what type of tool do you use, a slotted or philips , or a nut driver? 2. Do you them in any particular order? Which one to start with? Repeat whole...

Great job Paul!! Congratulations! You can go into business doing this soon! I dread having to do this when it 's my turn!! Enjoy that striper! Gradyrod 1985 Fisherman 204

thanks guys! i took it to a machanic and he did a carb adjustment on the low speed side. now runs great! took him about 15 minutes and I was good to go. he said something about hot weather requires a different setting than cooler weather , and he was trying to get a good compromise setting...

my engine runs like a top at planing speeds, but at low speeds, and at idle is very rough and clunky. Starts right up, but runs rough. Any thoughts gentlemen? Thanks. Gradyrod 1985 Fisherman 205

try rubber plugs! I have a fisherman 204 which always has the scuppers beneath the water line. What i did was to plug up the 4 scuppers with removeable rubber stopper plugs (got at pool store). I plug up the scuppers while at the dock, and pull them out as needed while underway. I did mount a...

Motor: 1997 Johnson 175 I can't seem to find where the ATF fluid that I spotted on my lower unit came from. Last year tilt/trim worked fine. Now it is so,so--it went all the way up and then didn't want to come back down for a while. I haven't filled the resevoir yet, but I may try that to...

Thanks everyone-- glad to see I'm not the only one with this problem! I will sand and paint again this spring and keep going until it needs replacing with that new plastic case unit.

Can anyone suggest a good method of keeping the T/T motor coated to stop rusting. Every year I try to spray it, but it always seems to be rusting! What is the best way to try and preserve this expensive motor? Thanks. Gradyrod 1985 Fisherman 204 1997 Johnson Oceanrunner 175

same here-- no auto log on since upgrade, and now (today) says I've tried to log in too many times and shows letters I can't even make out as a code!!! this really sucks!! Gradyrod

I am planning a week vacation to Palm beach at the end of April. Since I can't bring my Grady Fisherman 204 down with me (as I am flying down) I was wondering if there is anyone on this board that may be willing to take a fellow Grady owner out fishing in the South Florida area? I would, of...

I am planning a week vacation to Palm beach at the end of April. Since I can't bring my Grady Fisherman 204 down with me (as I am flying down) I was wondering if there is anyone on this board that may be willing to take a fellow Grady owner out fishing in the South Florida area? I would, of...

Thanks Matt, now when I replace the gaskets do I use permatex or some other gasket cement (like RTV silicone)? Do I coat all the water pump bolts with this cement or just grease them with OMC Triple Guard grease? Last question, what's the best way to work on the lower unit? Lie it on its side...

Removed lower unit today.. ok, here's the latest. I dropped the lower unit today (thanks to all you guys for the imprtant tips on how to do it!), took it right over to a mechanic who was able to pressure test it for me right away. The lower unit wasn't holding any pressure, so he got a set of...

repair time to do all seals on lower unit Went to a dealer today to see what he might charge to do all the seals on the lower unit. He said probably 2 1/2 hours plus $60 for the seals kit. Does this seem reasonable? Also, does anyone have a recommendation for a mechanic on Long Island ...