SoCal Jet Boats
Tech Talk => Projects => Topic started by: msanchez414 on June 22, 2013, 10:41:43 PM
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First of im a new member to the site and this will be my first boat. I just got a 93 Dana jet boat from my dad its been sitting for the last three years and still has the original interior. Im in the process of gutting and rebuilding all the wood with the help of my family. i will be uploading pics as i get them and im hoping to get it in the water this summer. any advise you can give is really helpful i havnt been able to find anyone with a similar boat in the build threads
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heres some pics of the boat when it was in havasu 3 years ago
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current progress pics
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Don't know if anyone is following this but here are some update photos of all the wood work rear bench front bow and floor almost done with it all need hatch and a couple of panels :)
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I'm watching bud! I have a Dana too. You're moving along way faster than me though. Keep up the good work!
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looks like great progress!
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So all the woodwork is done hatch seats floor just new to trim some stuff the resin and glass it all in. Will update with more pics later tonight should be at the upholsery shop by Sunday or Monday hopefully 😝
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Here are the pics. Interior all fits in and looks good. IMO
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You doing anything other than interior?
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Just normal maintenance. Replace fuel lines and go thru and fix anything else that needs to be done.
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Keep the pics coming
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Nice work :thumbup: :thumbup:
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little update on the boat. i just droped i off at an upholsery shop by my work called A-1 Marine. he said he would have it done in 3 weeks. ;D
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little update on the boat. i just droped i off at an upholsery shop by my work called A-1 Marine. he said he would have it done in 3 weeks. ;D
just a FYI about a1, they usually say one thing and do another. make sure you stay on top of them. there are a few members here that have had their boats delayed at that shop.
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just a FYI about a1, they usually say one thing and do another. make sure you stay on top of them. there are a few members here that have had their boats delayed at that shop.
Thanks for the heads up. i work right down the street so i will check up on them.
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Nicely done.......
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And it's out of my hands now. I will be stopping by once or twice a week to check up on it and see how it's going
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Going to look at the boat tomorrow and see if there is any progress so far.
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Well the boat is back from upholstery. Now I need and oil change, fuel lines, fuel filter and then we should be good to go 😄
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1 last thing make sure u top off your jet bowl before u dip into the water.
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Looks good!! Nice work.
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thanks guys im happy with it taking it to havasu august 9-11 still gotta get everything else finished up tho
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Plumbing and wiring done gonna test fire Wednesday.
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Plumbing and wiring done gonna test fire Wednesday.
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ok so boat ran ok in havasu had a little issue with ignition system and carb. had to buy a new coil and a holley 750. so when i got home we took it to elsinore and it ran great until you hit a hard wake then it would cut out and die, but would fire right back up. im thinking loose electrical conection. what do you guys think
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Just found this thread. Great job on the interior, that thing looks great. Wish you luck on the cutting out issue, that one sounds like it could be a pain to troubleshoot.
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Just found this thread. Great job on the interior, that thing looks great. Wish you luck on the cutting out issue, that one sounds like it could be a pain to troubleshoot.
Thank you I am pleased with how it came out. makes the boat look a lot newer and nicer.
Also, I checked the wiring didn't notice loose connections. Anyone have any input as to what may cause this problem.
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Just saw this thread also great job on your Dana it looks bitchin as far as the cutting out goes not too sure did you change the coil wire when you put the new one on? Not 100% sure that would do it but makes sense in my head ya know! You should drag it out Sunday to elsi with us maybe trouble shoot it there too.
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Just saw this thread also great job on your Dana it looks bitchin as far as the cutting out goes not too sure did you change the coil wire when you put the new one on? Not 100% sure that would do it but makes sense in my head ya know! You should drag it out Sunday to elsi with us maybe trouble shoot it there too.
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I will see if i can make it out this weekend. Also i just ordered a cap and rotor, plugs and wires and found a "loose" comection (hand tight) on the ignition key ground so maybe that was it Doubtful but we will see.
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I will see if i can make it out this weekend. Also i just ordered a cap and rotor, plugs and wires and found a "loose" comection (hand tight) on the ignition key ground so maybe that was it Doubtful but we will see.
sweet well hopefully see ya out on sunday and see whats up with it unless that was the issue.
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I think i found the problem, loose terminal on back of ignition :banghead: But wont know for sure until sat when i take it to lake elsinore anyone else going to be out on the lake.
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So I'm out here and it's doing the same thing but not when it hits a wake it just cuts out and does any suggestions txt me 714-501-0555 thank you
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so I'm not sure if anyone is still following but I fixed the electrical problem now I have a new one :thumbdown: when you let off the throttle it dies and takes forever to start back up. Im thinking the carb is flooding the motor becaise it reeks of gas when finally starts. any ideas on something else that may cause this.
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so I'm not sure if anyone is still following but I fixed the electrical problem now I have a new one :thumbdown: when you let off the throttle it dies and takes forever to start back up. Im thinking the carb is flooding the motor becaise it reeks of gas when finally starts. any ideas on something else that may cause this.
whats your fuel pressure at and what fuel pump do you have? I had the same issue with mine and it turned out to be my fuel pump
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whats your fuel pressure at and what fuel pump do you have? I had the same issue with mine and it turned out to be my fuel pump
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fuel pressure is 5.5-6 psi and i have an electric fuel pump rated and 4-7 psi.
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fuel pressure is 5.5-6 psi and i have an electric fuel pump rated and 4-7 psi.
sounds to me like you got somethin stuck in the carb in the needle/seat I'm no expert but I just went through this with mine and from what you got for psi then it's seems to be your carb
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sounds to me like you got somethin stuck in the carb in the needle/seat I'm no expert but I just went through this with mine and from what you got for psi then it's seems to be your carb
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ya I'm rebuilding the carb this week then back to elsinore and see if she is all fixed
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ya I'm rebuilding the carb this week then back to elsinore and see if she is all fixed
good luck man let me know how she does
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bad luck continues. when I went to put the carb back on i cracked the throttle plate :banghead: so now i have to wait untill the new one comes in
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questions about the carb. im running a holley 750 dp and the jets are 77 and its giving way to much fuel then went down to 73s and same thing anyone know were i should be jet wise.
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questions about the carb. im running a holley 750 dp and the jets are 77 and its giving way to much fuel then went down to 73s and same thing anyone know were i should be jet wise.
I could be way wrong with this. Are your floats set too high, air fuel set properly, do you have a pressure regulator? What do your plugs look like? Jetting from what I gathered all depends on your set up. If your boat ran fine with the 77's and plugs were good. I'd stick with the 77's
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I could be way wrong with this. Are your floats set too high, air fuel set properly, do you have a pressure regulator? What do your plugs look like? Jetting from what I gathered all depends on your set up. If your boat ran fine with the 77's and plugs were good. I'd stick with the 77's
The original carb was a 650 vacuum secondary with 86 jets and that I replaced that with a carb I had in the garage which was a 750 double pumper I'm down to 62 primary jets and 63 secondaries it's running better on the trailer need to take it to elsinore Sunday and get it all solved
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The original carb was a 650 vacuum secondary with 86 jets and that I replaced that with a carb I had in the garage which was a 750 double pumper I'm down to 62 primary jets and 63 secondaries it's running better on the trailer need to take it to elsinore Sunday and get it all solved
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62 and 63 seems a lil too small (I'm by no means a carb guy, just trying to help a lil). Maybe some others members will chime in with a lot more experience than me. But if it's running right and your plugs are good, go have a blast!
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How much motor info can you give us.
-beerjet-
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Your boat and interior look awesome!
Nothing drives me crazier than seeing a million colors on upholstery.
Then the guy tries to sell it, and all I can think is "who the fock is buy that!?
Good job dude, keep kicking ass.
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Your boat and interior look awesome!
Nothing drives me crazier than seeing a million colors on upholstery.
Then the guy tries to sell it, and all I can think is "who the fock is buy that!?
Good job dude, keep kicking ass.
-beerjet-
Basically stock indamar 454 big block.
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Your boat and interior look awesome!
Nothing drives me crazier than seeing a million colors on upholstery.
Then the guy tries to sell it, and all I can think is "who the fock is buy that!?
Good job dude, keep kicking ass.
-beerjet-
X2 on the color combo that simple clean look is timeless great choice!!
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Sure sounds like float level to me. Be careful with that closed hatch they can go boom when it comes to fuel leaks and no ventilation. What kind of tanks do you have? Did you clean them after sitting for so long. Just trying to throw some ideas out there. Good luck
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I have 2 aluminum tanks and both were cleaned and flushed. Aswell as replacing fuel filters.
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What fuel pump is on it I believe you said electric and you did say your pressure was at 5.5-6 is that about right
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I have 2 aluminum tanks and both were cleaned and flushed. Aswell as replacing fuel filters.
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when you shut it off does fuel keep squirting into the barrels of the carb?
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What fuel pump is on it I believe you said electric and you did say your pressure was at 5.5-6 is that about right
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Ya electric fuel pump at around 6
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Ya electric fuel pump at around 6
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you got a picot the motor set up your runnin?
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you got a picot the motor set up your runnin?
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you got a picot the motor set up your runnin?
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If you can txt me 714-5010555
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sorry damn phone pics of the motor
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