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Title: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on January 21, 2008, 08:17:50 PM: Here some initial pics ,cleanliness first !! Tom

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Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: Blue on January 21, 2008, 08:21:16 PM: What did you spray it down with?
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on January 21, 2008, 08:38:36 PM: looks like engine degreaser...i hate the smell of that stuff.

looks better already tom!
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: GAWnCA on January 21, 2008, 09:42:59 PM: Hell, I thought it might be some of Tom's Home Brew!!! ;D
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: OC2Vegas on January 21, 2008, 09:55:39 PM: Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on January 21, 2008, 08:38:36 PM
looks like engine degreaser...i hate the smell of that stuff.

looks better already tom!

Wiped down a part about a week ago and I still cant get the smell out of the garage :P
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: hotrod56cars on January 21, 2008, 10:00:24 PM: Probably a really stupid question, but since I don't know how many boats Tahiti Mike has... is that a Tahit?

Also oddly enough, I like the smell of engine degreaser. This is going to be another informative thread by Tom and the rest of the family at Jet Boat Performance. I'm looking forward to it. Thanks.
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: GAWnCA on January 21, 2008, 10:10:03 PM: I want to try some of his beer if it's good enough to degreas the bilge as well as get you drunk. LMAO!!!!! ;D
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on January 23, 2008, 01:15:20 PM: I'm going to "gang bang" the answers here ,NO its not home brew (thats for drinkin :) ) Yes its a Tahiti Mini cruiser . The "stinky" degreaser is Gunk foamy ,will be then be meticulouly cleaned with Super Kleen and cleaned again . COMING soon ,can you say Sawzall !! ;)
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Hmmmmm degreaser or beer ?
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Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on January 24, 2008, 08:29:14 AM: Here some more ! Damn that hull was thick!! Tom
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Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: tahiti mike on January 25, 2008, 07:13:05 AM: looking good guys keep up the good work .
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: hotrod56cars on January 25, 2008, 08:39:56 AM: Quote from: tahiti mike on January 25, 2008, 07:13:05 AM
looking good guys keep up the good work .

WOW, I need to get into the boat repairing/rerigging business. They cut a huge hole in the hull and they're getting a compliment, hell I can do that! >:D J/K
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on January 25, 2008, 09:13:08 AM: Belive me theres something really "creapy" about doing that initail cut !
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: UNDONE on January 25, 2008, 10:49:03 AM: Just curious but about how much does it run to have a pump all set up? I mean intake and all... SET WAYYY BACK.
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on January 25, 2008, 11:42:16 AM: Alot depends on the Boat & the circumstances ,time of year, whose parts etc I've heard of guys getting $ 2500 plus ???... Tom
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: UNDONE on January 25, 2008, 12:26:00 PM: That's the quote 82 Daytona got... Depending on where Dave finds himself down the road a little ways, I may or may not be asking/paying for some help from you boys up north.
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: 82daytona on January 29, 2008, 04:19:54 PM: I wound up paying 3k for everything including bottom work
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: tahiti mike on February 08, 2008, 11:40:22 PM: NEED MORE PROGRESS PICS
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jrork on February 09, 2008, 08:19:25 AM: Quote from: tahiti mike on February 08, 2008, 11:40:22 PM
NEED MORE PROGRESS PICS

Yah, what he said......... ;)
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on February 09, 2008, 11:39:04 AM: Quote from: tahiti mike on February 08, 2008, 11:40:22 PM
NEED MORE PROGRESS PICS

Mike don't yell I got a headache ;D
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on February 10, 2008, 11:27:13 AM: Heres some "progress" for ya Bro ,time consuming stuff drillin" and chippin' :banghead: Tom
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Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: Luckie Stiff on February 10, 2008, 11:57:13 AM: Tom, you and Josh sure make this shit look easy ;) Another nicely done job from JBP.
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: tahiti mike on February 11, 2008, 12:25:17 AM: thank you very much.like the the progress there tom and josh .keep up the good work . keep the pics a flowin.
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on February 11, 2008, 08:14:34 PM: Mike lots more to do but heres some more !
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Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: propless on February 11, 2008, 09:01:27 PM: Hmmm.... You guys made that look a little to easy :-\, I'm going out to the garage and measure that pos Jacuzzi again ???.

oops almost forgot , nice job as always !! ;D ;D call you in the morning Tom ;)
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on February 11, 2008, 09:57:32 PM: Jeff I'm out in the am call my cell (pms) Tom
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on February 12, 2008, 06:12:03 PM: here's the pics of the jet ,honestly needs some "freshening" and like we talked really need a stnls if the budget allows I'll put up a few more later Tom

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Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: OC2Vegas on February 12, 2008, 06:30:49 PM: Quote from: jet boat performance on February 12, 2008, 06:12:03 PM
here's the pics of the jet ,honestly needs some "freshening" and like we talked really need a stnls if the budget allows I'll put up a few more later Tom

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What are you talking about Tom, that looks to be in top shape! :screwy:
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on February 12, 2008, 08:35:07 PM: OC ,Happy to say that that Mikes gonna get the "full tilt boogie blueprint here" (just got of the phone)
we'll start degreasin' and spank that baby tommorow ! Heres some more of todays pics Tom
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Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: OC2Vegas on February 14, 2008, 06:55:55 PM: Quote from: jet boat performance on February 12, 2008, 08:35:07 PM
OC ,Happy to say that that Mikes gonna get the "full tilt boogie blueprint here" (just got of the phone)
we'll start degreasin' and spank that baby tommorow ! Heres some more of todays pics Tom

Tom, I am actually watching this thread VERY closely! I have been wanting to swap for a while but had never seen anyone do it or at least not anyone who took notes and made them public. It is looking like I might have to switch out the transom so my option are pretty open for having to cut a new hole in the back for the pump.

Keep updating!
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on February 14, 2008, 08:15:25 PM: OC Happy that you folks enjoy this stuff ,folks that play these things "close to the vest" are selfish ,my theory is if you want to try it your self go for it , if you don't feel confortable or dont have the time, tools and "where with all" you bring it to me (or somebody qualified) any way Josh and I are happy to help with whatever you guys want to tackle ! Tom
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: OC2Vegas on February 14, 2008, 09:51:45 PM: Quote from: jet boat performance on February 14, 2008, 08:15:25 PM
OC Happy that you folks enjoy this stuff ,folks that play these things "close to the vest" are selfish ,my theory is if you want to try it your self go for it , if you don't feel confortable or dont have the time, tools and "where with all" you bring it to me (or somebody qualified) any way Josh and I are happy to help with whatever you guys want to tackle ! Tom

And after we screw it up, :banghead: we bring it to you anyways!
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: tahiti mike on February 14, 2008, 09:53:38 PM: looking good guys.doese the hand hole stick all the way out the back or is it split
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: Josh@JBP on February 14, 2008, 10:24:29 PM: its alllllllll the way outside, nuts to buts with the transom plates that have yet to be made O0. Alot of times when you see inspection cover in the middle of the plate, its because the installer didn't want to cut through the bottom corner of the transom on the set back,(or because that particular boat like the intake in that particular spot).
Title: Berkeley Rebuild
Post by: Josh@JBP on February 22, 2008, 05:39:00 PM: Heres some pics of the dissassembly :banghead: , it was a tad stubborn
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And a bit worn (7.204 on the impeller 7.268 + on the wear ring) not to mention massive steam burn on the impeller face
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You can see where the psi was pushing the bowl gasket out over time
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Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: Josh@JBP on February 22, 2008, 06:04:25 PM: Polished the shaft a lil, and cleaned and painted the suction
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Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: tahiti mike on February 22, 2008, 06:12:28 PM: looks great josh.cant wait to get it home and drool all over it.then start to put it back together.
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on February 22, 2008, 08:02:35 PM: Oh Mike now stop drooling !! ;D
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Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: flytime on February 22, 2008, 08:04:40 PM: Tom,
What paint do you guys use when repainting the pumps? I want to take mine apart before summer and either re-paint or re-powder coat just make it look all purdy and chit again.

Bob
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on February 22, 2008, 08:14:06 PM: Bob SWTG thats just true value rustoleum satin white :D Tom
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: tahiti mike on February 25, 2008, 07:20:58 PM: tom send me a pm with the grand total.thank you and from what i see she looks sweet
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on February 25, 2008, 07:47:51 PM: Mike I can't count that high ;) (yet) T
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: tahiti mike on February 26, 2008, 04:11:13 PM: are we looking good for pick up on friday
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on February 26, 2008, 11:42:14 PM: Looking good ! Tom
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: tahiti mike on February 28, 2008, 08:46:22 PM: need to see what it looks like with the pump in it
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: skee on February 28, 2008, 09:27:59 PM: [attach=#]Hey Guy's..I have some old pics but i'm new to the site and I dont know how to use this dam computer to post them to the site.... ??? ??? :mad:
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on February 28, 2008, 09:37:58 PM: Skee call me I'll give you the short course in pic posting !

Mike here ya go ! quite a transformation huh ??
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Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: OC2Vegas on February 28, 2008, 10:09:26 PM: So do you just silicon around the pump and the back plate? If not how do you keep the H2O out?
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: Josh@JBP on February 28, 2008, 11:27:56 PM: Quote from: OC2Vegas on February 28, 2008, 10:09:26 PM
So do you just silicon around the pump and the back plate? If not how do you keep the H2O out?
I havn't finished puttin the rest of the duct tape on yet ;D

....silicone ;)
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on February 29, 2008, 07:36:22 AM: OC hopefully we'll "silicone caulk and seal" this this Am and post up some pics of the finished product later today or this evening for you all . Tom
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: tahiti mike on February 29, 2008, 09:45:34 AM: looks super sexy
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: OC2Vegas on February 29, 2008, 09:50:53 AM: Quote from: jet boat performance on February 29, 2008, 07:36:22 AM
OC hopefully we'll "silicone caulk and seal" this this Am and post up some pics of the finished product later today or this evening for you all . Tom

How reliable is the caulking? Sorry, the Mechanical Engineer side of me is coming out! :screwy:
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: Josh@JBP on February 29, 2008, 10:24:35 AM: Quote from: OC2Vegas on February 29, 2008, 09:50:53 AM
How reliable is the caulking? Sorry, the Mechanical Engineer side of me is coming out! :screwy:

Thats cool, If we had to fill huge gaps it probably wouldn't be the best way to do it. But I cut the plates to fit real snug up against the housing, so i'll put a bead of caulk on the mating edge of the plate then finish it off with a nice clean bead on the outside.

you can see how tight the plates fit
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Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: OC2Vegas on February 29, 2008, 10:45:44 AM: That is a pretty tight fit!
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: Josh@JBP on February 29, 2008, 10:49:12 AM: Quote from: OC2Vegas on February 29, 2008, 10:45:44 AM
That is a pretty tight fit!

I cut em small initially then take many many trips back to the bandsaw, this is also why we don't offer these plates for sale exept as an in house installation.
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: hotrod56cars on February 29, 2008, 12:45:27 PM: Quote from: Josh@JBP on February 29, 2008, 10:24:35 AM
... you can see how tight the plates fit

Holy sh!t! :o Nice job! :o
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on February 29, 2008, 10:21:39 PM: Here ya go guys tahiti mikes rig goes home ,Nice job son ! Dad
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Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: Marcsrollin on February 29, 2008, 10:33:35 PM: You guys do awesome work! But I am sure you are getting tired of hearing that.
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: tahiti mike on March 01, 2008, 01:56:41 AM: this is the cleanist job i have seen done.thanks for the great work tom,josh.you guys are great ill get the engine built and we will see what kind of numbers we come up with.again thanks
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jrork on March 01, 2008, 06:55:49 AM: Wow! That looks really nice. Congrats Mikey and big thumbs up to Josh and Tom. You guys continue to do outstanding work
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: jet boat performance on March 01, 2008, 07:04:54 AM: Thanks guys ! also thanks Mike for your patience. Were very proud of our work. We couldn't run a solid business with out you folks, our friends and customers ,your continued support an promotional help. One of our goals is to have fun and enjoy what we do but customer service and satisfaction is # one Tom
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: FORKEDUP on March 01, 2008, 09:17:55 AM: very nice as usual :)
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: tahiti mike on March 03, 2008, 12:45:32 PM: help i need a plumbing diag for this new set up from the pump to every thing.
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on March 03, 2008, 01:09:06 PM: Quote from: tahiti mike on March 03, 2008, 12:45:32 PM
help i need a plumbing diag for this new set up from the pump to every thing.

theres only one thing to plumb....the pipe going through the transom plate is your water inlet....which goes to your motor to cool it.
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: tahiti mike on March 03, 2008, 01:12:51 PM: ok .the way it ran before had no t valve in the system for the headers.
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on March 03, 2008, 01:13:48 PM: Quote from: tahiti mike on March 03, 2008, 01:12:51 PM
ok .the way it ran before had no t valve in the system for the headers.

you might want to pick one up.
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: tahiti mike on March 03, 2008, 01:16:58 PM: got one now how do i hook it in the right way.had that little cat pump removed and now redoing all water lines
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on March 03, 2008, 01:22:18 PM: Here is a diagram that might help you out.....

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Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on March 03, 2008, 01:24:05 PM: now that i look at that diagram....it might throw you off....
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: tahiti mike on March 03, 2008, 01:28:05 PM: that is true.little different with headers
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: Josh@JBP on March 03, 2008, 02:56:51 PM: (https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bassettracing.com%2Fimages%2Fdiagramjet.gif&hash=37dff0b9eb70be27ba353280e6a71496093eedbc)

We usually run a ball valve infront of the header t to further regulate the water to the headers.
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: GAWnCA on March 03, 2008, 03:01:43 PM: Quote from: tahiti mike on March 03, 2008, 01:28:05 PM
that is true.little different with headers

From the Bassett web site.

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Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: tahiti mike on March 03, 2008, 07:27:52 PM: josh heres a pic of the bellhousin
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: tahiti mike on March 04, 2008, 10:10:04 PM: here we go
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: tahiti mike on March 04, 2008, 10:20:08 PM: and again
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: tahiti mike on March 04, 2008, 10:26:01 PM: maybe we should run this
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: Josh@JBP on March 04, 2008, 10:26:20 PM: Looks like the short Bellhousing, as I suspected. Panthers typically use the long driveline assembly with a short bellhousing to get their depth/ DL engagement correct, where Berkeley uses a long bellhousing w/long DL or short w/short. If you were going to use that bellhousing you would need the 6 3/4" drive line, the one that has the crank flang built on to it.

Now that I think about it, it seems like alot of horspower to put into 3 point mounts anyhow....
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: tahiti mike on March 05, 2008, 08:07:28 AM: how much for a rail kit complete
Title: Re: Tahiti Mikes Panther to Berkely swap
Post by: Josh@JBP on March 05, 2008, 10:40:11 AM: Quote from: tahiti mike on March 05, 2008, 08:07:28 AM
how much for a rail kit complete

I'll have my Dad call you, we got some good options now

Later-Josh