Here's my 78 Brendella

« **Reply #575 on:** August 12, 2008, 09:40:44 PM »

congrats, sounds killer, the small bugs will be easy for you to work out

« **Reply #576 on:** August 13, 2008, 05:05:06 AM »

Quote from: jrork on August 12, 2008, 07:14:19 PM

Thanks Greg. Actually I have a new issue. For some reason I all of a sudden have no fuel pressure (mech gauge) and the motor isnt running. I had a bitch of a time getting it to prime earlier even though my tanks were 1/2 full. As soon as I filled the tanks to full, the pump started working instantly.

I opened the caps thinking that the new ones might not be vented,,,,,,nuthin.

So, I'm starting to wonder if I have a leaking pickup tube that is letting me lose my prime. I think I have a -8 plug and will try to separate the two tanks and see which is the problem child. otherwise, I suppose I'll throw some more fuel in it tomorrow and see what it does.

Stay tuned........... $:-\$

You may also have too small of pickups for that beast and or like you are saying one fell off. Also where the fiitting screws into the tank make sure you are not sucking air there.
The first thing I did with my tanks was modify them for future mods to my engine...aka 8-71.
I have post about this as well. You will find it good luck.
T.J.

« **Reply #577 on:** August 13, 2008, 07:08:47 AM »

Thanks guys. I'm really happy that it started as quickly as it did. And in that video, no I didnt have muffs in there but later I put them in. Certianly takes the edge off but it's still terrible loud. Ear protection from the blower whine is gonna be a must I can tell.

Given all the trouble I had getting the fuel pump to prime I'm really leaning towards a broken or leaking pickup tube. I had to fill the tanks almost completely before it would pick up fuel. Today I'm going to separate the two lines and blow into them to see which might be sucking air.

TS, yup I remember your post and am planning on doing something similar (wish you were closer). This motor/setup was primarily to rig and setup everything along with a maiden shakedown (easylike) of the boat over Laborday weekend.

The idle issue has me stumped a bit. So I'll fiddle to make sure the blades are closing as I pulled out both idle speed screws and it still ran at 1500.

« **Reply #578 on:** August 13, 2008, 08:37:51 AM »

Rork, you are such a dumbass!!!

My super duty whiz bang double throw down fuel filter/water separator has four 1/2 fittings. Two I'm using for my fuel lines and the other two I have plugged with 1/2 pipe plugs...sorta

After being a contortionist (sp?) and separating both tanks and enjoying a morning fuel chaser with my coffee, I determined that both pickups are functioning correctly.

What I didnt notice till after all that was that one of the 1/2 pipe plugs had vibrated out of the filter head and the other was fingertight......

Needless to say, the fuel pump has difficulty pulling fuel if I'm missing a 1/2 plug.

« **Reply #579 on:** August 13, 2008, 08:56:26 AM »

Glad you found the problem. Now let's see it the water kickin a rooster...

T.J.

« **Reply #580 on:** August 13, 2008, 09:05:05 AM »

Quote from: TJS Nordic on August 13, 2008, 08:56:26 AM

Glad you found the problem. Now let's see it the water kickin a rooster...

T.J.

I wish T.J. I still have plenty of issues to work out. Idle is way too fast so I can't time it and even if I can get it to idle down, the dizzy is hitting the blower manifold so I'm gonna have to pull it and try clocking it a bit.

« **Reply #581 on:** August 13, 2008, 09:06:58 AM »

imagine adding the whine of a v-drive, lets go for a ride:

On the Holleys you can close the secondaries with a little set screw to get you into the idle curcuit on the primaries.

« **Reply #582 on:** August 13, 2008, 09:45:30 AM »

Quote from: HDriderTH on August 13, 2008, 09:06:58 AM

imagine adding the whine of a v-drive, lets go for a ride:

On the Holleys you can close the secondaries with a little set screw to get you into the idle curcuit on the primaries.

Ohwee!!! Wild! Thanks for the tip on the set screw. I've pulled the linkage off and have reassembled it. I might have had them fighting each other. Gonna fire it in a second and see....

« **Reply #583 on:** August 13, 2008, 09:50:27 AM »

Now i'm talkin holleys, yours should be close, BGs right? On the holleys you have to puill the carbs and adjust from the bottom. Save yourself some time and shit can the screws and put in Allen set screws from the top for future adjustments

« **Reply #584 on:** August 13, 2008, 12:57:22 PM »

HD, you nailed it!!! Pulled the carbs and found that the secondary screw on the front carb was way in. Backed that out and bingo, I now have a boat that'll idle.

I know some don't like the surge dealio but to me, that's music to the ears.

Many thanks to Josh for jumpin on the phone with me and to my son Ian for helping Pops out.......

« **Reply #585 on:** August 13, 2008, 01:04:17 PM »

John! What I said before!! CONGRATS!!

« **Reply #586 on:** August 13, 2008, 01:20:33 PM »

Good deal, glad i could help. Sounds BITCHEN! mine idles pretty smooth, if i fatten it up a bit it surges.

« **Reply #587 on:** August 13, 2008, 01:29:55 PM »

Thanks guys. Yup, it's a bit fat but I'd rather be there at the moment that lean till I shake this thing down. Plus I like a surge.....I know, gay

« **Reply #588 on:** August 13, 2008, 01:54:36 PM »

no no no, absolutly not. i love it. mine just seams to run smooth, kinda bummed me actualy

.....classic

« **Reply #589 on:** August 13, 2008, 05:28:32 PM »

John,
That sounds soooo bithcin. You should be very proud of what you have done with that boat. Now...bolt some interior in that bitch and get er wet

. just make sure you have some video of the maiden voyage.

Bob

« **Reply #590 on:** August 13, 2008, 05:38:16 PM »

Thanks guys. I'm certain there will be plenty of footage given that the maiden voyage will probably be the Mardon trip where we currently have 77 boats registered and likely will approach (or surpase) 100 boats.

I've got my killer interior setup that Skip (i.e. LuckyStiff) hooked me up with that is super comfy. I'm currently just cutting some aluminum seat pans to mount them to my stringers. Probably not necessary given how nice these seats are built but I figg'rd I might as well make it super stout to hold my fat ass.

Thanks again and stay tuned.......john

« **Reply #591 on:** August 19, 2008, 11:38:23 PM »

alright John will be on a plane at 6:35 Wednesday morning (7 hours from now) on my way to your neck of the woods. Hopefully I will get to see your beautiful ride while I am there!

« **Reply #592 on:** August 20, 2008, 08:18:53 AM »

your brendella is the same as my cole even had a panther i got drunk cut it out put a set back berk in it way better than any think you could do with a panther by the way that motor sounds awsome keep it up

« **Reply #593 on:** August 20, 2008, 09:26:30 AM »

Jeremy ,Johns jet is no longer a panther either Its been "energized"

(Dominator internals and Bowl) Tom

« **Reply #594 on:** August 20, 2008, 09:38:23 PM »

Quote from: OC2Vegas on August 19, 2008, 11:38:23 PM

alright John will be on a plane at 6:35 Wednesday morning (7 hours from now) on my way to your neck of the woods. Hopefully I will get to see your beautiful ride while I am there!

Oh man, I gotta feel sorry for him. He likely flew in just in time to enjoy our cold temps and 1" of rain that we just endured...... Now we have a splash of wind to round it out.

Iff'n you're out there in cyberland, give me a call and we'll hook up

« **Reply #595 on:** August 20, 2008, 09:40:09 PM »

Quote from: jet boat performance on August 20, 2008, 09:26:30 AM

Jeremy ,Johns jet is no longer a panther either Its been "energized" (Dominator internals and Bowl) Tom

Yup, Tommy and Josh hooked me up with a super sweet pump. Really looking forward to giving it a work out once I get the boat dialed in. Thanks again Jet Boat Performance......

« **Reply #596 on:** August 20, 2008, 09:43:54 PM »

Quote from: jrork on August 20, 2008, 09:38:23 PM

Oh man, I gotta feel sorry for him. He likely flew in just in time to enjoy our cold temps and 1" of rain that we just endured...... Now we have a splash of wind to round it out.

Iff'n you're out there in cyberland, give me a call and we'll hook up

Dude, you're in Washington, I was always told you get an inch of rain every 45 minutes then between rain the wind blows and the temps fluctuate, not true?

My Grandmother always joked around that when the sun was shining it's becaue the hole in the ozone layer was over your head..

« **Reply #597 on:** August 20, 2008, 10:53:38 PM »

Quote from: jrork on August 20, 2008, 09:38:23 PM

Oh man, I gotta feel sorry for him. He likely flew in just in time to enjoy our cold temps and 1" of rain that we just endured...... Now we have a splash of wind to round it out.

Iff'n you're out there in cyberland, give me a call and we'll hook up

Not to bad, plane got delayed leaving San Fran 20 minutes because of rain at Sea-Tac. Went to dinner and walked around Seattle till about 830. Left the parking garage at 840 and it was POURING like I hadnt seen in forever! Love it! I am staying in Issaquah. I dont know the plans yet but will let ya know. PM me ur number and I will give u a shout.

« **Reply #598 on:** August 20, 2008, 10:54:52 PM »

Oh ya, what are all those tall green things that are all over the place up here?

« **Reply #599 on:** August 20, 2008, 10:58:11 PM »

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