Post by: roost on October 25, 2015, 11:43:57 AM
Last registration was 1995, so obviously the fuel system will be blown apart and cleaned/rebuilt.
First up, wash, buff and scrub the vinyl......
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Post by: capogniracing on October 25, 2015, 12:26:33 PM
Finally got this home from Pico Rivera yesterday, so let the restoration begin. Not a lot known about this as the seller wasn't a boater and it was given to him. What I DO know is BBC (unknown displacement), MSD, dual double pumper tunnel ram, Berk with a wedge and diverter. The hull is pristine with no gel chips anywhere, just a couple stress cracks in the deck. It seems like a medium layup, so it's not a potato chip hull. The balsa floor needs a REALLY good buffing, and I'm hoping to b ring the vinyl back so it's reasonably presentable.wow nice score!!
Last registration was 1995, so obviously the fuel system will be blown apart and cleaned/rebuilt.
First up, wash, buff and scrub the vinyl......
"Gimmie that BECKY"
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Post by: roost on October 25, 2015, 09:21:18 PM
Pulled a valve cover and found a stock valve train on 990 heads, and doesn't look like it's ever been run!Looked up the list#'s and it has 750 dp Holleys on it that'll need to be freshened.
Ordered all new cables tonight, with carb kits and fittings to be ordered this week.
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Post by: roost on October 26, 2015, 07:12:05 AM
Looks like it's been toluene in the headsLooks like the last one that did the heads sprayed them with Glyptol (the red paint). Looked at the pushrods and there's absolutely NO scuffing from the guide plates either. The fuels tanks don't smell sour, but they'll be coming out and cleaned when the lines are replaced/replumbed.
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Post by: roost on October 27, 2015, 08:23:18 AM
Anyone have a good idea on where to mount it and maybe have some pics?
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Post by: Flusher on October 27, 2015, 10:08:42 AM
Post by: roost on October 27, 2015, 12:18:19 PM
Did this on a Rogers. A terminal strip mounts horizontally across the bottom, just above the stringer and relays mount vertically on the front. Not really a fan of mounting things to the transom unless it can be tied into the through-bolts holding transom plates and/or swim steps. Vibration always causes it to work loose.Interesting idea. I don't know that I'd be comfortable mounting it that low with as little freeboard as this has, but something to consider.
Post by: roost on October 27, 2015, 07:27:46 PM
I got lucky that there are (what I call out of ignorance) blast plate brackets bolted through the transom and the bolt spacing was real close to the width of the controller. The only material I had available to play with was steel plate, so I don't know if this will be the finished piece or just a proof of concept. Either way, it tucks in real nice behind the battery, is well sheltered from water, I can still get to to limiter chip (6,000 in there now), and I can re-wire it neatly. :)
Post by: roost on October 28, 2015, 09:58:52 AM
Baby steps.... it's been 20 years since it's been alive.......
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Time for a beer... ;D
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Post by: jimpen on October 31, 2015, 06:11:10 PM
She's got a name!. Sounds good to me.
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Post by: SSpeeDEMONSS on October 31, 2015, 07:57:56 PM
I used that stuff, it works alright. Bought some mothers that worked way better.
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Post by: Flusher on November 01, 2015, 07:39:47 PM
It's a good night. Replaced the 3 position ignition switch with a 4 position (didn't get a key with it) tonight. Took care of something that bugs the crap out of me.... not being able to check the gauges or run the bilge pumps without powering the ignition. Why they added a separate switch for the tach I don't know, but whatever. Put a battery in it to check out what I can and everything (so far) is good. All gauges respond, all 3 bilge pumps come on, but I'll test the MSD tomorrow night, and the alternator later when I fire it.
Time for a beer... ;D
Did you fire it yet?
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Post by: 78Southwind on November 12, 2015, 04:18:19 PM
For sitting for years, the insides were remarkably free of debris and no varnish. One carb done, the other tomorrow nightWhat are they (600's)?
Post by: roost on November 12, 2015, 04:59:33 PM
What are they (600's)?750's :thumbup:
Post by: 78Southwind on November 12, 2015, 05:01:43 PM
750's6109
Post by: roost on November 12, 2015, 05:08:30 PM
6109Yup. This'll be my toy to bring out just before dusk and make a few passes.
Post by: 78Southwind on November 12, 2015, 06:25:32 PM
Yup. This'll be my toy to bring out just before dusk and make a few passes.Nice
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Boats going to be nice..
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Post by: WhyNot76 on November 16, 2015, 08:59:31 PM
It was time to bend a little tubing. Also changed the oil filters.... what a messy PIA!looks really clean, can't wait to see it when you're finished👍🏼👍🏼
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Post by: 78Southwind on November 18, 2015, 05:20:46 PM
I've been thinking (which is ALWAYS dangerous as Jerry knows) that with as long as this has been sitting, it may not be enough to just spin the oil pump to circulate fresh oil. It looks like with the intake off, it's pretty easy to get oil on the cam lobes so it has some lubrication before I crank it. It'll also give me an opportunity to have the intake re-polished, so for the price of an intake gasket set I can't think of a downside.
lol :-X
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Post by: WhyNot76 on November 21, 2015, 07:02:55 PM
Finished plumbing the fuel system (pump to reg), and while reconnecting the water lines found the fitting from the "T" to the t-stat housing corroded, so broke out some more 1/2" 304. The handwriting is on the wall..... probably wind up replacing all the braided stainless with hardline. Ditched the 80's valve covers and pulled a set of MT's off the shelf too.lookin goooood👌🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Post by: Flusher on November 21, 2015, 09:18:54 PM
Ditched the 80's valve covers and pulled a set of MT's off the shelf too.
Any plans for the 80's valve covers? Pictures?
Post by: roost on November 21, 2015, 10:43:11 PM
Any plans for the 80's valve covers? Pictures?No plans yet. If I change the valvetrain I may need the additional clearance. That and I may be a valve cover hoarder......
Post by: roost on November 22, 2015, 08:54:36 AM
Post by: roost on November 22, 2015, 05:10:06 PM
Good news is I can get the intake re-polished as well as not worry about the cam when it lights off.
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Post by: Derrick on November 24, 2015, 11:28:41 AM
Waiting on parts so I figured I'd re-polish the intake by hand rather than send it out. Forgot what a PIA it is! Oh, and those red pieces on the throttle linkage are the next to go.....
What kind of throttle linkage are you using? I have the same intake with some old school custom home made garbage. Lol
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Post by: roost on November 24, 2015, 11:31:46 AM
Post by: Derrick on November 24, 2015, 08:27:57 PM
It's an Edelbrock linkage kit for side mount carbs
Cool, thanks . I'll look it up
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Post by: Derrick on November 25, 2015, 06:18:10 PM
See? Can't even tell the difference. :banghead: Except NOW the old AN fittings look like crap ...... :sly:
What did you use to polish it?
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Post by: jimpen on November 25, 2015, 08:02:36 PM
See? Can't even tell the difference. :banghead: Except NOW the old AN fittings look like crap ...... :sly:look nice hope to see it on the water.
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Post by: roost on November 25, 2015, 11:05:43 PM
I used Mothers by hand, then green rouge on the buffing wheel.
What did you use to polish it?
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Post by: Derrick on November 25, 2015, 11:29:46 PM
I used Mothers by hand, then green rouge on the buffing wheel.
Looks great. Mothers has always been one of my favorites
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Post by: roost on December 01, 2015, 11:53:05 AM
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Next is pull the tanks and clean them out......
Post by: roost on December 11, 2015, 07:58:14 AM
Looking forward to getting some REAL work done on it this weekend.... after putting up Xmas lights, the tree, etc.
Post by: roost on December 11, 2015, 12:32:56 PM
Replace the interior with the old style seating so it's "new" again, or upgrade with 2 benches to update it?
Post by: 78Southwind on December 11, 2015, 12:35:16 PM
The more I look at the interior, the more it's bugging me too. It needs new wood on the passenger seat and new vinyl all around, so I'm in a quandary.Two buckets and call it a day.
Replace the interior with the old style seating so it's "new" again, or upgrade with 2 benches to update it?
Post by: roost on December 11, 2015, 12:45:49 PM
Post by: 78Southwind on December 11, 2015, 12:51:23 PM
Thought of that too, but wanted something a bit more "river" so we can putt around with a couple friends and have someplace for the cooler.Ok, I thought this was the sunset hot lap boat.
Post by: roost on December 11, 2015, 01:04:18 PM
Ok, I thought this was the sunset hot lap boat.Wouldn't be much of a sleeper with race buckets...... :thumbup:
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Post by: 78Southwind on December 11, 2015, 02:26:10 PM
Wouldn't be much of a sleeper with race buckets......There's not much to a tunnel that says sleeper. Just saying...
Post by: roost on December 11, 2015, 02:37:48 PM
There's not much to a tunnel that says sleeper. Just saying...Shhh. Nobody'll notice...... ???
Post by: 78Southwind on December 11, 2015, 02:38:42 PM
Shhh. Nobody'll notice...... ???Okay I won't tell Shelley it's a race boat.
Post by: roost on December 11, 2015, 03:40:15 PM
Okay I won't tell Shelley it's a race boat.If it has BENCH seats, she'll never know. Pretty sure she can figure out just 2 fiberglass buckets though.
Post by: 78Southwind on December 11, 2015, 03:52:19 PM
If it has BENCH seats, she'll never know. Pretty sure she can figure out just 2 fiberglass buckets though.Well in that case, I want my backseat nice and comfy with lots of legroom.
Post by: roost on December 11, 2015, 04:48:36 PM
Well in that case, I want my backseat nice and comfy with lots of legroom.Uh, yah, right. Comfy, of course, but about that legroom thing,.......
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Post by: MorePower on December 21, 2015, 09:52:40 PM
This is such a badass boat man. I can't wait to see it
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Post by: roost on December 22, 2015, 07:50:39 AM
Lol! Raysoncrafts comment got in your head!!Hell, that thought was in my head when I was negotiating the price!
This is such a badass boat man. I can't wait to see it
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I'm looking forward to running this in the Spring. Don't know that I'll keep it long term as the wife isn't a fan of this one, but the first ride will determine that.
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Post by: roost on December 22, 2015, 08:19:48 AM
Prob a little late, but you can run the 6109 carbs in line instead of sideways so there's less of a linkage headacheThe TR top was modified to run the 6109's sideways. The linkage has all new stainless rod ends now so the pedal is smoooth.
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Post by: MorePower on December 22, 2015, 11:34:51 AM
Hell, that thought was in my head when I was negotiating the price!
I'm looking forward to running this in the Spring. Don't know that I'll keep it long term as the wife isn't a fan of this one, but the first ride will determine that.
Well if she doesn't like it, lmk... I'll lose my nuts from my wife for it!
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Post by: 78Southwind on December 22, 2015, 01:36:59 PM
Hell, that thought was in my head when I was negotiating the price!So the truth is coming out...
I'm looking forward to running this in the Spring. Don't know that I'll keep it long term as the wife isn't a fan of this one, but the first ride will determine that.
Damn it Mike
Post by: roost on December 22, 2015, 03:13:39 PM
So the truth is coming out...You'll get your ride Jerry. Think about it.... when have I EVER flipped a vehicle? Hell, I had the Stevens for 2 years and she didn't like riding in THAT either. >:D
Post by: 78Southwind on December 22, 2015, 03:36:56 PM
You'll get your ride Jerry. Think about it.... when have I EVER flipped a vehicle? Hell, I had the Stevens for 2 years and she didn't like riding in THAT either. >:Dlol...yeah but my pet peeve with you is that you build some bitchen stuff and then you sell it...I guess I just have to become the buyer so I don't get so disappointed.
Post by: raysoncraft1 on December 22, 2015, 03:53:52 PM
Post by: roost on December 22, 2015, 04:06:48 PM
I am sure everything will be fine. I was going to get the boat to. It was kind of a hassle to look at. The guy which was showing it it was not even his boat. It was at a storage and he only wanted to meet certain times. ETC ETC Good luck with it.You must be the one he said definitely wanted it "if I didn't come through". It was a PIA jumping through hoops with him and until I got the pink from him, was never sure it was a done deal.
Post by: roost on December 22, 2015, 04:09:18 PM
lol...yeah but my pet peeve with you is that you build some bitchen stuff and then you sell it...I guess I just have to become the buyer so I don't get so disappointed.It's all about the build. The '68 was the closest to being buried with it that I've come so far. Besides, cool stuff should be shared..... :thumbup:
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Post by: FordLover on April 27, 2016, 06:06:17 AM
MSD checks out, pulling plugs tomorrow nite and fogging the cylinders. Spin it with the plugs out this weekend to check oil pressure, then throw the plugs back in. Put some fuel in the bowls and hope she sneezes.....
Exciting! 👍
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Post by: roost on June 19, 2016, 07:52:48 PM
Bummer! Sorry to hear . I thought the motor was running ....healthy? Wonder what happened ?I got it to cough but as I continued to crank it, some strange noises emerged. It was cranking slow, laboring on one cylinder and developed a thumping sound, so I decided to pull it apart.
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As I suspected, it is a relatively fresh build. At some point a small nut fell into the intake and ultimately wound up in this cylinder. That's the culprit for the labored cranking and the thumping sound. No apparent damage to the piston crown or upper ring land, so a little clean up, new gaskets and it's time to fire it. I hope I don't need any more good luck the rest of the year!
I'll be looking for a number on the piston to try to determine the CR, but it sure isn't 8 to 1 with a dome like that.
Post by: 78Southwind on June 19, 2016, 08:22:44 PM
I got it to cough but as I continued to crank it, some strange noises emerged. It was cranking slow, laboring on one cylinder and developed a thumping sound, so I decided to pull it apart.Glad nothing was damaged. I just hate seeing stupidity like that though. When I bought my blue boat we found a nut under one of the carbs.
As I suspected, it is a relatively fresh build. At some point a small nut fell into the intake and ultimately wound up in this cylinder. That's the culprit for the labored cranking and the thumping sound. No apparent damage to the piston crown or upper ring land, so a little clean up, new gaskets and it's time to fire it. I hope I don't need any more good luck the rest of the year!
I'll be looking for a number on the piston to try to determine the CR, but it sure isn't 8 to 1 with a dome like that.
Post by: roost on June 20, 2016, 10:15:54 AM
Post by: 78Southwind on June 20, 2016, 10:35:34 AM
Glad nothing was damaged. I just hate seeing stupidity like that though. When I bought my blue boat we found a nut under one of the carbs.Sweet at least you know what you got now.
Post by: roost on June 21, 2016, 08:27:29 AM
Gaskets coming, so it may get fired next week. Taking a week off from work to get the '31 over the hump and should be able to get this re-assembled and back in the hull.
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Post by: roost on June 26, 2016, 06:45:21 PM
Could I swap pistons now? Sure, but I haven't even had this boat wet yet and don't want to through any more money into it until/if/when I get a grin on my face to justify it.
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Post by: roost on June 29, 2016, 12:37:07 PM
Looks like it'll be getting wet here pretty quick.....
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Pan and motor plates back go on tomorrow, should be dropping it back in and firing it this weekend
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Post by: 69kona on July 04, 2016, 08:21:41 AM
Almost have the engine re-assembled but won't be able to fire it for a few days. After installing the lifters I started checking and cleaning the pushrods. There were only a few left and I noticed one looked different. After trying to blow it out I noticed one end didn't have an oil hole. Glad I caught it now, so tomorrow the engine goes back in and will have to wait for a replacement.🤔 no oil hole in push rod .... Lol
Wonder what the prevues owner was doing ?
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when is the shakedown runThinking the first blast is after Labor Day when the tourists have tucked their jetskis away for the winter. I'm going to replace the wood in the passenger seat before then. Then we'll see if it gets a new interior.
Post by: TrollerDave on July 06, 2016, 11:39:28 PM
Thinking the first blast is after Labor Day when the tourists have tucked their jetskis away for the winter. I'm going to replace the wood in the passenger seat before then. Then we'll see if it gets a new interior.
Are you really able to wait that long? :sly:
Post by: FordLover on July 07, 2016, 07:03:03 AM
Thinking the first blast is after Labor Day when the tourists have tucked their jetskis away for the winter. I'm going to replace the wood in the passenger seat before then. Then we'll see if it gets a new interior.
After Labor Day??!! What the poop!!?? You said soon! Two months? Ugh! I feel let down.
Post by: roost on July 07, 2016, 07:34:34 AM
I'll video it when I fire it.
Post by: roost on July 07, 2016, 09:22:50 AM
Are you really able to wait that long? :sly:If I could find a couple upholstered fiberglass buckets pretty quick (at a killer price) it could get wet sooner. Of course then it wouldn't be a family boat......
Post by: FordLover on July 07, 2016, 09:24:01 AM
If I could find a couple upholstered fiberglass buckets pretty quick (at a killer price) it could get wet sooner. Of course then it wouldn't be a family boat......
This will be considered a family boat? I like your style. 👍
Post by: roost on July 07, 2016, 09:33:42 AM
This will be considered a family boat? I like your style. 👍Well, kind of a family boat. The boys don't come out to the river anymore, and the wife refuses to ride in this (she learned her lesson with the Stevens flatbottom), so it's a "rest of the family" boat (me).
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Post by: steves86ta on July 12, 2016, 07:50:20 PM
CHP VIN verifier inspected the trailer and gave it the official State O' California VIN, so now everything is ready to register and get some new trailer tires on it. Along with that will be the joy of breaking down all the hubs to clean and lube them.
Just found this thread. Now I'm excited. Get her going bud
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Post by: AnthonyH3 on July 13, 2016, 08:51:48 PM
Started trying to bring the trailer back to life. It won't look new, but it's not too bad for sitting outside for 25 years.looks good
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Post by: roost on July 19, 2016, 08:16:01 AM
Post by: AnthonyH3 on July 19, 2016, 09:34:32 AM
Tunnel ram's back on, and am about 99% done reassembling it. Light and wiring on the trailer is straightened out and it gets new shoes this weekend. Hope to fire it this weekend and get it sorted out. :thumbup:what kind of wheels and tires are you getting for that
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I'm a sucker for Halibrand-style wheels. I had them on my flatbottom trailer and it made the look.
Post by: AnthonyH3 on July 19, 2016, 11:41:37 AM
Here's what I WANT to put on it, but I may face some resistance.....here's some stuff I can get if there is anything you like let me know I can also get brand-new trailer tires as well
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I'm a sucker for Halibrand-style wheels. I had them on my flatbottom trailer and it made the look.
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Gotta get some gardening done, then see if it wants to light off.
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Post by: 78Southwind on July 24, 2016, 07:21:45 PM
Well, no love firing it today. I don't think this starter has the balls to spin a 12:1 motor, so time to find another (and pull the motor to replace itI got one you can borrow if you want to make sure it's the starter.)
Post by: roost on July 24, 2016, 09:33:00 PM
I got one you can borrow if you want to make sure it's the starter.I appreciate the offer, but with the PIA this is to change, I need to do this one time. 99.9% sure this starter just doesn't have it 'cuz it cranks slow and I can spin it with a breaker bar. Too much compression, too little starter.
Post by: roost on July 25, 2016, 08:15:36 PM
Post by: 78Southwind on July 25, 2016, 09:08:23 PM
Holy crap! Cranked it over when I got home and got a sneeze. Gave it a shot and it lit off! This thing is nasty as hell but a bit temperamental. This starter doesn't have the cranking speed to light it off consistently so it floods. A new starter will be coming.....
So did you run it on race gas?
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Post by: 78Southwind on July 27, 2016, 10:03:43 AM
Hehe, you can turn it up. Was only running off the bowls, but little by little........Sweet
https://youtu.be/rOyio-g-2dc
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Post by: Mrblueeyesnick on July 27, 2016, 07:44:34 PM
Hehe, you can turn it up. Was only running off the bowls, but little by little........Nice, sounds nasty. Can't wait to hear it in person
https://youtu.be/rOyio-g-2dc
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Got it re-assembled and decided to light it off to test it. HOLY SHIT! This thing spins FAST now..... like it's a 8:1 motor not 12:1. Woulda started easier if I had remembered to remove the scoop and collector covers first, but it was fun watching them shoot across the yard.
Just a few little things left to do before it gets wet. Should be 99% done Sunday afternoon. Oh, and it's time to start looking for a mill.....
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Post by: 78Southwind on August 20, 2016, 04:21:38 PM
Here's a better shot of the issue. Starts easy now. Tomorrow I put water to it and finish it up.That's worth investing in a new top mount starter and a new plate.
Post by: roost on August 20, 2016, 04:31:00 PM
That's worth investing in a new top mount starter and a new plate.That'd make servicing easier, but since the cranking issue is resolved I'll leave that upgrade to the next owner. Tomorrow is fun with fiberglass to finish the seat and my punch list is nearly clear.
Post by: 78Southwind on August 20, 2016, 04:49:07 PM
That'd make servicing easier, but since the cranking issue is resolved I'll leave that upgrade to the next owner. Tomorrow is fun with fiberglass to finish the seat and my punch list is nearly clear.Damn it Mike keep this one. lol
Post by: roost on August 21, 2016, 11:28:43 AM
Damn it Mike keep this one. lolI'm catching a LOAD of crap about this boat from the management. She just has it in her head that once I have it set up and reliable that it'll be sold. Might be because I put the '31 on the back burner to get this done. I'm afraid this is one of those "pick your fight" deals.
Post by: roost on August 22, 2016, 08:38:17 PM
Post by: Flusher on August 23, 2016, 12:42:18 AM
The ride plate was set at 1* up and others familiar with tunnels mentioned it needs more, so I set it at 4* and we'll see how it works on it's maiden voyage.
4* is a lot. We usually start those at 1.5* with ~4.5* being the maximum possible setting with no shims in either the shoe or ride plate. Better to creep up on the aggressive hardware configuration.
Be safe,
Joe
P.S. The suspense is killing me!
Post by: roost on August 23, 2016, 09:26:17 AM
Post by: roost on September 16, 2016, 11:16:09 AM
Rode wet with the ride plate at 2*, so that'll be changed next run. This was my first time driving a tunnel...... WAY different than a semi-V. Really stable at speed, turns flat compared to a V and felt great when it started packing air. Hit the gas at speed and it moves RIGHT NOW!
https://youtu.be/XGeW0RNckXI
Post by: 69kona on September 19, 2016, 08:12:00 AM
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Post by: roost on September 19, 2016, 09:14:40 AM
I got into it yesterday back in Anaheim. Pulled the plugs (signs of reversion) and did a compression test with all cylinders between 215 and 235 so nothing catastrophic happened. Pulled the valve covers and inspected the rockers and springs with nothing out of the norm. Cleaned the plugs in the blaster, re-assembled everything and lit it off. Was hitting on all 8 and sounded great. I knew this cam was a tad radical, so I'll be running the headers dry next time and stepping it up. Brought the ride plate up to 4* for the next tests as it wasn't lifting the bow and was riding a little wet. Pump is tight and is a blast to drive especially when it starts packing air. :thumbup:
Post by: 69kona on September 19, 2016, 09:48:46 AM
Yeah at least there was no damage done to motor... Probably better run headers dry
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Post by: roost on September 19, 2016, 10:09:21 AM
Sound like it's got some balls .... Are u really gonna sell it?Yep, it's still for sale. Winter's coming and I need to get the '31 done. The Canyon has delayed it and it's time to move on.
Yeah at least there was no damage done to motor... Probably better run headers dry
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Post by: roost on September 25, 2016, 02:40:27 PM
Sweet when's the next test dateOct 8. Come on out for a putt.