was running fine. not great, not bad. but I knew the timing needed set. I used a timing light to set to spec at wot. this was done with throttle cable disconnected and both plug wires grounded. advance tied to stop and switch wedged to allow cranking. switch being the wont engage starter when...
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filed for antique registration...$6.25 :D. saves me $25 a year. that will pay for the restoration in 40 years!
well, it's filthy but here's some pics anyway. it's a mess but it's closer to done than it looks
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some of my spare parts. didn't realize i had 3 pair of shift solenoids. if i switch out the clutch dogs, i have a spare prop shaft...and extra shift wire assy...been so long, i forgot what had in the box. part of the reason i wont part with the boat. as long as i can keep her...
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follow the instructions in this. when the bearing carrier seals have been replaced and it looks more likethis, you're ready to fabricate two guide pins for re-install. book says threaded rod. i couldn't locate any in the size i needed so i used 2 1/2 inch...
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lower unit oil, not milk and honey. time to...
do this. 3 feet of threaded rod, nuts washers and a steering wheel puller...pb blaster and a torch may be necessary.
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studs were beyond rotten
new screws, toilet bolts wouldv'e worked, jam nut at desired length, cut, dress threads, screw into cleat and remove jam nuts. ready for install...even if they are blistered and peeling chrome.
3 more to go. yes it's sitting on a white...
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blocks i put in wells for draintubes, cap finished and the draintube from the outside. well draintubes are done and the wells are ready for final coat inside and out. haven't shot pics yet. still lots to do. goint through alot of gelcoat to cover the green it looks much...
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bow seat stand, set in pb, filleted and tabbed in. used the battery for weight.
same stand from the inside. gunna mount brackets to strap battery in.
other stand with lots of holes drilled and filled...patched and covered with csm. it'll go in later.
changed the...
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here's a few for now...the gelcoat didn't cover using a foam roller. the wells went in ok. more pics to post but i'm outta time.
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a few scuffs and scratches to dab some resin on
hydro-electric shift control box...needs a slight adjustment, starts in forward :eek:...refer to pic# 3 :facepalm:
$100.00 worth of suppies and a wasted piece of biax tabbing. that reminds me, it's trash day.
