yeah ,that video was bad ass, thanks for the pics 76nordic . GT ,I just want to do a quick tune and check things out. Its a new motor for me (used), adjust carbs and timing, check for leaks. Ive had all flats way back when .This is my first jet boat. I havent even messed with the pump yet (stock Berkley). I don't know anything about the shaft packing and wear ring yet. I bought the boat with a blown 455 in it , blown meaning motor parts in boxes needing rebuild . I bought a BBC w/about 500 HP that was out of a circle boat( flat bottom). The guy I got the motor from said it would run 5500 rpm all day. That was in a flat though. I'm trying to just get it in the water and see how it runs before winter hits then this winter do the pump ,paint and interior. I think I'm going to set my water line coming off the pump like 76NORDIC has his , looks nice and simple .... I'll have many more questions after I test the boat . All the info you guys have given me from the beginning of this build has saved me sooooo many headaches thanks to all you guys for helping every time I get stumped .This next summer I plan on partying with you guys on the lake, any lake, I 'll buy the beer my first lake trip. Wait a minute....How much beer would that be ? Would I have to fill the back of my truck and the boat full of beer AND still have to go back for more


I still think thats better than all the headaches I could have had.