NICE!  Looks a LOT like my Tahiti.  Kinda digging the rear cover with the spoiler.  Got any pics from the side / rear?

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Thanks Chad. If it was your kid, believe me you would do the same. I'm nothing special, but Bella is. Thanks for the kind words.
I also see your from The "Big Island"... I haven't been there in 30 years, but my dad (I guess that means I am too) is Hawaiian/Portugese, and is from Maui.

I'm actually on Oahu, The Crowded Island!  LOL!  Carvalho is a fairly common name here.  Was gonna ask if you were Portuguese (or "Portagee" as we joke around here).  If you're ever back in town hit me up!

Ken,

Thank you for sharing these touching feelings and moments of your life with us.  Having 2 boys of similar age it really struck home how quickly life can change.  You have my utmost respect for overcoming unimaginable challenges and everything you've done for your little girl.  A lesser man would have folded.  Hell, I may have folded!  But you stuck through it and got to see your little girl happy again.  HUGE props to you.

I can see where your girl gets her fighting spirit from.  Seems as though hard work and tenacity runs in her blood.  It's so awesome to see her laughing and smiling again. 

Best wishes to you and yours,
Chad

IIRC, that spark plug is already fairly hot.  I think 46 is the max.  If you're fouling 45s I don't think it's a heat range issue but perhaps a mixture or ignition strength issue.

The field wire should have a switched 12v signal.  So long as the volt meter is reading around 14 you're golden.

sounds good! if im ever in hawaii, im expecting a beer!

More than 1 for sure.  We can do a day at the Sand Bar if the boat is running by then.  Any excuse to get out on the water! 

SPF to Chad!

Thanks for working with me on the shipping arrangements, Steve!  Looking forward to rocking these on the bay.  May even save me from having to make side panels because I'd hate to cover them up!  LOL!

Thanks for the info, guys!  I'll be sure to check the bilge and sub floor areas well.  Floor seemed solid but I'll triple check it. 

I've been checking out various interior options for these boats and one thing struck me... It seems like all the pics Ive seen the floor is flat.  On my boat the floor is V-shaped (see pic above).  I feel kind of dumb asking this but...

Am I supposed to have a 2nd floor in there that may have been previously removed? 

I'm thinking yes but I can see where seats were mounted to the existing floor.  I suppose someone could have ripped the sub floor out and glassed seats into the hull.  This boat is 37 years old, anything is possible. 

Can anyone shed some light into how this is "supposed" to be set up?  Any info appreciated!

Looks like you've got some cool hardware on that BBC.  The exhaust guides actually pass through the water jacket in the head.  If it moved for whatever reason (valve seized, bad fuel, bad installation, etc) it could cause the leak.  A pressure test at a competent machine shop will tell you for sure.




(I know I'm a N00b here but I manage a 10,000 sq ft automotive machine shop.  Not saying I'm a guru but I have a bit of engine experience I'm happy to share ).


BTW, warp spec on those heads it .004" overall.  On higher performance engine if I can get any feeler gauge under a straight edge anywhere on the head I recommend a shave.

Good luck with the project!  Looks like a blast!

OMG I so need those!  I think shipping to Hawaii would be a little crazy, though