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Engines / Engine Parts For Sale / Re: Tons of nice olds 455 parts
« on: May 19, 2015, 03:34:14 PM »
Ill be driving through the area tomorrow if you change your mind...


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Projects / Re: 1977 Caribbean "craigslist special" first project
« on: May 19, 2015, 09:20:59 AM »
Nice ride! I scored these bad boys for 25 bucks off craigslist. Score! I have the rear bench but it's shot. At least there's a good base to start from



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Projects / Re: 1977 Caribbean "craigslist special" first project
« on: May 18, 2015, 08:57:19 PM »
Never heard that but I'm no expert that's for sure. Not sure if that's the safest method but I could be wrong...


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Projects / Re: 1977 Caribbean "craigslist special" first project
« on: May 18, 2015, 06:45:09 PM »
I used oil, oil and more oil. I know your not supposed to but I've just been running Wally World 1040 through and change the filter again and again. I'm only letting it warm up enough to drain easy and do some minor adjustments. No blue smoke so that is a good sign right?

Personally I thought it was toast and I had no intention of running the boat this season. With the help of this forum and a few beers I'm looking at a test run in 2-3 weeks!




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Projects / Re: 1977 Caribbean "craigslist special" first project
« on: May 18, 2015, 06:03:40 PM »
Yeah I want to try to keep the hose a max of 18" between the tank and pump.


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Projects / Re: 1977 Caribbean "craigslist special" first project
« on: May 18, 2015, 05:29:58 PM »
I hear that but I've had no luck finding a pump for the olds. Guess I need to figure out a way to make this setup work. Yes tank is under the bow.



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Projects / Re: 1977 Caribbean "craigslist special" first project
« on: May 18, 2015, 05:15:41 PM »
Got it thanks. Another question. I have a new electric fuel pump I need to mount. I know it says mount close to the tank but I don't see how I can mount it and get it stand vertically close to the tank.  I know there pushers not suckers but seems like there is some debate on wether or not it will work mounted at the rear. Any thoughts? The pump is a Chinese knock off of a Holley blue.


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Projects / Re: 1977 Caribbean "craigslist special" first project
« on: May 18, 2015, 03:28:09 PM »
Ok thanks for the heads up. Rookie question but the gate valve controls the flow to the engine right? So I should dial that down ?


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Projects / Re: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
« on: May 17, 2015, 03:41:21 PM »
Yep it was broken. Heat heat and beat did the trick.... On to the next problem


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Projects / Re: 1977 Caribbean "craigslist special" first project
« on: May 17, 2015, 03:03:46 PM »
Started sanding the garage paint job off. I'm digging the 70's flake. I'm seeing a theme here...


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Projects / 1977 Caribbean "craigslist special" first project
« on: May 17, 2015, 03:02:43 PM »
So after a few tech related posts I figured I would do a proper intro. This is my first project and I'm sure with the help of this forum ill have no problem at all. Thanks for the help already peeps!

So here it is my $650 dollar craigslist special. It's a 77 Caribbean with a 455 old and a jacuzzi 12wj jet. Feel free to chime in if you know anything about this hull.  It's been sitting in the desert exposed to the last 15 years. Aired up the tires and it survived the 80 mile ride home.

Replaced all the hoses, fuel pump and a rebuilt Holley 750 and it fired right up. There is water in the oil but I think it's from sitting and the PO I suspected have reversioned the water. Did 2 flushes and it's almost oil again and not getting any worse. A couple more flushes and a trip to elsinore will tell.

Anyways ill try to keep the posts related to this build here and please tell me I I'm doing something wrong. Looking forward to this.





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Projects / Re: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
« on: May 17, 2015, 02:25:40 PM »
I'm pretty sure the cable is broken off into the pedal base where it enters. Wondering if its just a matter of heat heat and beat to get it out of there...


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Projects / Re: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
« on: May 17, 2015, 02:11:04 PM »
So I got the cable out. Had to drill out the set screw. Looks like ill be tapping that out later. But the tube that goes over the cable is still stuck in the housing. It's loose, rotates but won't come out. It looks pretty rusty. Do I just need to yank it out?



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Projects / Re: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
« on: May 17, 2015, 01:15:54 PM »
Yeah the pedal is old and even with a return spring on the carb it won't return to idle. Hopefully some buffing, new hardware and a spring will fix that problem.


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Projects / Re: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
« on: May 17, 2015, 12:27:15 PM »
Got it. Removing the pivot bolt allowed the pedal to slide down so I could unscrew the fitting. Spring is broken. Does anyone know where to find a replacement?


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Projects / Re: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
« on: May 17, 2015, 12:08:50 PM »
Separating the ball joint from the stud on the foot throttle. If I remove the nut there's not enough room to slide the stud out of throttle.


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Projects / Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
« on: May 17, 2015, 10:47:01 AM »
So is there a trick to removing this 20 year old rusty throttle cable from the bung on the pedal? Judging from the hammer marks it looks like someone already tried. Tried soaking it overnight, prying, and the hammer. Won't budge. Any input is appreciated!


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Projects / Re: What exhaust flapper do I need?
« on: May 17, 2015, 10:02:27 AM »
3 5/8". Ordered and thank you. Ill post a proper intro on this project soon.


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Engines / Engine Parts For Sale / Re: Tons of nice olds 455 parts
« on: May 16, 2015, 07:10:50 PM »
Did you sell the scoop


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Projects / What exhaust flapper do I need?
« on: May 16, 2015, 06:26:17 PM »
Hey guys. Just drug a 1977 Caribbean out of the mud and I've been working on it the last few weeks. Surprisingly I am almost ready for a lake test but I need to replace the missing flappers.

This is a 4" exhaust and the flappers look like they should be completely round with two screw holes. I can't seem to find the right ones. Can anyone identify what flapper I need? Thanks for the help


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Engines / Engine Parts For Sale / Re: Complete 460 ford
« on: April 27, 2015, 05:20:54 PM »
Still for sale?

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