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Random Boat Parts For Sale / Re: BBC Glenwood logs and snails
« on: September 20, 2013, 11:06:45 AM »
Re-uploaded the pics, should work now.
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Random Boat Parts For Sale / Re: BBC Glenwood logs and snails
« on: September 19, 2013, 10:22:51 PM »
If these sold already, I have a set for sale. Small repair on the side (see pic)
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WTB / Re: In need of some Berk JC pump parts
« on: September 16, 2013, 12:55:04 PM »
No place diverter. But I do have whole JC with hydraulic jet-o-vater for sale.
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Engines / Engine Parts For Sale / Re: Need Wet Exhaust Hose
« on: September 13, 2013, 10:47:06 PM »
Thanks for the help. Found some hose at air and hose source. $14 a foot, tons in stock. Leaving first thing in the morning for Parker
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Engines / Engine Parts For Sale / Re: Need Wet Exhaust Hose
« on: September 13, 2013, 11:47:02 AM »
Napa doesn't carry it. And west marine is a few days out on order. Was just hoping to try and pick it up today to get on the water tomorrow.
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Engines / Engine Parts For Sale / Need Wet Exhaust Hose
« on: September 13, 2013, 11:29:58 AM »
Does anybody have any extra for sale? Need one 14" and one 15" in a 3" I.D.
Or location that sells it in the San Bernardino or Mo Val area.
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Rebuild or Crate
« on: August 20, 2013, 10:20:07 AM »
454 BBC.
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Rebuild or Crate
« on: August 20, 2013, 10:15:52 AM »
Here's the story:
I've taken the boat out 3 times since I bought it in June. The last time we took it out, we launched it early on Saturday morning. Ran it for about 15 minutes, up to roadrunner for some breakfast. Tried to fire it up after eating and no go. Had to float it back down to emerald cove and load it up. I checked to oil while floating and it was halfway up the dip and a milkshake.
Once we got the boat home did a compression test found #4 & # 6 at 40-45 psi. This is where my Mechanical and engine know-how hits a 50ft wall. Luckily a family friend has been helping me out. We pulled the heads thinking it is a head gasket. Upon inspecting the head gasket it appears that the head gasket was replaced fairly recently (past couple years). We then looked at the cylinder walls on #4 & #6 and they are scored and burnt. We then looked at the cooling jackets for those cylinders and they were completely clogged with dirt and mud. It looks as though the previous owner had a similar issue and replaced the head gasket without checking the cooling jackets for any debris. Also after inspecting the head there appears to be a hairline fracture on on there as well.
So my dilemma is, do I want to rebuild this block or should I scrap it for a reman engine. This family friend has a distributor account from a company so i would be able to get the long block at cost. From what he has told me the price of the reman long block would be a couple hundred more than paying for the labor to have my old block rebuilt.
I am new boating and as stated before my mechanical ability is fairly limited to basic maintenance. From reading the forums you guys are some of the most knowledgeable experts in the industry. I will post some pics of the carnage tonight, after i go by the garage.
Any questions let me know I will try and answer. Thanks for any help.
I've taken the boat out 3 times since I bought it in June. The last time we took it out, we launched it early on Saturday morning. Ran it for about 15 minutes, up to roadrunner for some breakfast. Tried to fire it up after eating and no go. Had to float it back down to emerald cove and load it up. I checked to oil while floating and it was halfway up the dip and a milkshake.
Once we got the boat home did a compression test found #4 & # 6 at 40-45 psi. This is where my Mechanical and engine know-how hits a 50ft wall. Luckily a family friend has been helping me out. We pulled the heads thinking it is a head gasket. Upon inspecting the head gasket it appears that the head gasket was replaced fairly recently (past couple years). We then looked at the cylinder walls on #4 & #6 and they are scored and burnt. We then looked at the cooling jackets for those cylinders and they were completely clogged with dirt and mud. It looks as though the previous owner had a similar issue and replaced the head gasket without checking the cooling jackets for any debris. Also after inspecting the head there appears to be a hairline fracture on on there as well.
So my dilemma is, do I want to rebuild this block or should I scrap it for a reman engine. This family friend has a distributor account from a company so i would be able to get the long block at cost. From what he has told me the price of the reman long block would be a couple hundred more than paying for the labor to have my old block rebuilt.
I am new boating and as stated before my mechanical ability is fairly limited to basic maintenance. From reading the forums you guys are some of the most knowledgeable experts in the industry. I will post some pics of the carnage tonight, after i go by the garage.
Any questions let me know I will try and answer. Thanks for any help.
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Boats For Sale / Re: Craigslist find, 91 Hardin Marine Jet Boat 454 with Berkeley Pump
« on: August 16, 2013, 11:15:30 AM »
This boat is located very close to me. If anyone is interested in it, and want some close up pics let me know.
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Random Boat Parts For Sale / Re: All grey Bimini
« on: August 12, 2013, 09:45:31 AM »
I'm in the same boat as you Aquaholic. I'd love to have some pros give me some advice and suggestions.
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Random Boat Parts For Sale / Re: All grey Bimini
« on: August 08, 2013, 09:02:15 AM »
Just finished putting my 2276 dual sport back together. Can't wait till it cools off enough to get a full day of running.
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The No Wake Zone / Re: Boat Insurance
« on: July 29, 2013, 07:45:27 PM »
Just got mine through AAA. $250 for 6 months (March - October). Also includes towing.
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Boat Showcase / Re: New Boater, Leak Question
« on: July 15, 2013, 09:30:07 AM »
Great weekend out in Parker. Boat ran great, no leak issues. We'll be back out in a couple weeks, staying at windmill.
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Boat Showcase / Re: New Boater, Leak Question
« on: July 12, 2013, 08:48:16 AM »
Thanks for the advice and recommendations. Took the swim steps off found the hardware all rusted and bent. Scraped off all the old junk stuff. Put on brand new hardware and 3M silicone.
Taking her out to Parker this weekend. Hope to see some of you out there. I'll post some more pics after the weekend.
Thanks guys for the help.
Taking her out to Parker this weekend. Hope to see some of you out there. I'll post some more pics after the weekend.
Thanks guys for the help.
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Boat Showcase / New Boater, Leak Question
« on: June 29, 2013, 01:35:31 PM »
Hey Guys,
New to the forums, and boating in general. Just bought my first boat, 1977 Eliminator Sport Cruiser.
Quick question for you guys: Just took it our a few weeks ago and noticed a little too much water in the bilge. Upon further inspection looks like its leaking from one of the bolts on the swim steps as well as from the seal around the jet. The boat had sat for a couple of years in the previous owners garage before I purchased it. So my thinking is that the silicone as well as the gasket may have dried up causing the leaking.
Anybody have any advice on this issue, or recommendations would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks,
Matt
New to the forums, and boating in general. Just bought my first boat, 1977 Eliminator Sport Cruiser.
Quick question for you guys: Just took it our a few weeks ago and noticed a little too much water in the bilge. Upon further inspection looks like its leaking from one of the bolts on the swim steps as well as from the seal around the jet. The boat had sat for a couple of years in the previous owners garage before I purchased it. So my thinking is that the silicone as well as the gasket may have dried up causing the leaking.
Anybody have any advice on this issue, or recommendations would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks,
Matt