new project 74 kona bubbledeck 18'

« **Reply #25 on:** December 14, 2009, 08:39:54 PM »

How do you post pics on here???

« **Reply #26 on:** December 14, 2009, 09:02:30 PM »

wow
Just saw this, holy crap....

First, the water pump I am referring to has nothing at all to to with getting the water from the lake to the engine, it has to do with recirculating the water in the block and heads to regulate the temps to the gnats ass.

Second, since when is it easier to tear down a fresh engine, hone the cylinders, machine the crank, all new gaskets and so on than to install a water pump (four bolts that will need to be torqued anyways) and a thermostat housing (which is needed no matter what setup is used)...I don't get that argument at all....

The water pump prevents all cold shock and temperature regulation issues, so the engine does not have to be touched as far as clearances. We do it all of the time for Northwest engines because of the 40+/- degree water temps...

Trust me on this one, I can even get you some of the stuff gratis...That's free of charge for you gringo's (I am white as rice BTW

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Hope that answers some of the questions.....This thing will run 160*F all day long, you don't want to go much warmer because organic compounds start to stick above that and (probably does not apply here) salt crystalizes at 170*F..

Anybody else?

Have I ever steered someone wrong?

$:-\$

GT

« **Reply #27 on:** December 14, 2009, 09:21:02 PM »

NO GT now tell him how to post pics just like you told me when i was a newbie

« **Reply #28 on:** December 15, 2009, 12:22:16 AM »

thanks GTJETS and everyone else out there you have my deepest gratitude. GRATIS sounds MUY BUENO right now times are tough ill use whatever i can get parts, knowledge u name it. now if only i can post some damn pictures??? its good to know that i dont have to tear down my motor. what a relief just bolt on parts great. if you need my number here it is 562 587 0756 please call thanks a bunch

« **Reply #29 on:** December 15, 2009, 09:01:34 AM »

http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=929.0 here you got frank...posting pictures explained

« **Reply #30 on:** December 15, 2009, 11:45:58 AM »

here you go pics

« **Reply #31 on:** December 15, 2009, 03:07:56 PM »

hReturn to this topic.
Don't use smileys.

Attach
ope this works

« **Reply #32 on:** December 15, 2009, 03:11:58 PM »

finally got it can i get away with that oil pan?

« **Reply #33 on:** December 15, 2009, 03:16:56 PM »

i took a pic of my daughters project im restoring the peddle boat 4 her 2nd birthday gonna make atrailer to go with the car

« **Reply #34 on:** December 15, 2009, 03:26:16 PM »

this is it what can i use what cant i? i have a bowl i dont need the nozzle either and the transom adapter/plate does anybody need this stuff?
it also came with basset t valves and steel braided hosos with an fittings gonna use those

« **Reply #35 on:** December 15, 2009, 03:29:26 PM »

more pics

« **Reply #36 on:** December 15, 2009, 03:33:15 PM »

sorry messed up i know its all over the place fellas. WELL THIS IS MY PROJECT THANKS GUYS FOR HELPING ME OUT NORDIE.GTJETS AND EVERYONE ELSE ID LIKE TO SEE THE WATER PUMP SET UP THAT I NEED??

« **Reply #37 on:** December 15, 2009, 04:08:51 PM »

Looks good so far, as for the oil pan, you're probably going to need another one, sorry to be the bearer of bad news but typically you only have about 8 3/4" from pan rail to hull,due to the fact that it's a kick out pan, you may get away with it. GT is your guy to go to for the water pump stuff. Good looking project, keep your plan simple and you'll be floating in no time, and for not a lot of money.

Local 416 huh? I'm Plumber's & Fitters 398, Nordie is 416 too

« **Reply #38 on:** December 15, 2009, 05:44:07 PM »

yeah seen the 416 sticker and had to comment on that...knew there was something i liked about this guy...looking good there...dig the peddle car and boat...looks like a solid project, and full stringer kona...seems like kona's never die, or they just made that many of them

« **Reply #39 on:** December 15, 2009, 06:33:28 PM »

Quote from: Nordie on December 15, 2009, 05:44:07 PM

yeah seen the 416 sticker and had to comment on that...knew there was something i liked about this guy...looking good there...dig the peddle car and boat...looks like a solid project, and full stringer kona...seems like kona's never die, or they just made that many of them

Pipefitter/Steamfitter Local 393 San Jose here...

I will do some inventory checking this weekend and see what I have for you, I should be able to get you close...

X2 on the oil pan, too deep in the rear of the engine and it will hit the intake of the pump, options are short wide "jetboat pan" or move the engine forward

I may still have a good Hamburger pan, I can't remember which one I have left (early or late)... (SBC's have the dipstick on either side also one piece rear main and two piece....)

GT

« **Reply #40 on:** December 15, 2009, 06:45:41 PM »

I like the tow vehical and boat really cool oh your boat is cool too

« **Reply #41 on:** December 17, 2009, 08:24:50 AM »

I like the look of those seats. Were they in the boat or did you have them made up

« **Reply #42 on:** December 17, 2009, 06:00:37 PM »

thats how i got the boat. MARTINEZ MARINE INTERIORS IN CORONA CALIFAS. thats where the interior was done

« **Reply #43 on:** December 19, 2009, 08:58:43 AM »

Well looks great man....can't wait to see everything come together!

« **Reply #44 on:** December 19, 2009, 03:58:53 PM »

I had a 383 with nitrous in my boat the last few seasons and bought a KEVCO pan for it. It's basically a box with the bottom angled a little bit for the floor. It fit awesome like it was built for my floor/motor plate location. I think it was like $185.00 for the pan and pickup. I will take a picture tommorrow and try to post it (the engine is out). It worked great for the few years I ran it.

« **Reply #45 on:** December 19, 2009, 05:35:46 PM »

yeah thanks guys cant wait to take out the familia when its done i know the lilone is gonna dig it the most. once the holidays are over i can get back to workin on it. GTJETS is supposed to hook me up with the water pump set up i need and hamburgerpan to tie it all together. ILL BUST A NUT IF MY BOAT HITS 60 LOL

« **Reply #46 on:** December 21, 2009, 04:08:50 PM »

hey GTJETS just wondering if you came across the parts i need. hit me up thanks.

« **Reply #47 on:** December 21, 2009, 08:42:40 PM »

Quote from: frankloc on December 21, 2009, 04:08:50 PM

hey GTJETS just wondering if you came across the parts i need. hit me up thanks.

Yeah actually...

Is the water neck on your intake manifold angled or are the bolts straight across from eachother?

I will get some pictures together and post them up to see if it will work out..

GT

« **Reply #48 on:** December 21, 2009, 08:57:10 PM »

looking at pic they are east to west side by side just let me know what i need to get it done. what about the water lines on the intake manifold?

« **Reply #49 on:** December 21, 2009, 09:27:00 PM »

also how would i do the plumbing with the water pump involved? i just want to get out on the water and get some seat time befor spring. thanks if u can give me a call 562 587 0756 thanks

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