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  1. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    T minus 27 days and counting. I worked on the second carb today. Got it cleaned up just fine. It wasn't in nearly as bad a condition as the other carb. It didn't have any of that sticky black tar stuck everywhere like the other carb had. I also got the lower unit filled with gear oil. Made...
  2. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    I think I may need a new float bowl because the inside corrosion lines up perfectly with this corrosion spot on the outside of the bowl. I'm a bit concerned that it's going to leak at some point. This is what the inside pit looks like up close. So I did the only reasonable thing for...
  3. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    After removing the float bowl I got to see lots of filthy, gummy gunk! Underneath all that gunk in the float bowl was a major corrosion pit! The corrosion looks like it's coming through to the other side. And it's clear that some PO was in there with a sharp something or other and...
  4. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    T minus 28 days and counting. Capped off the speedo pitot this morning. Glued, screwed and zip tied. The LU is almost ready to reinstall on the engine. I still need to fill it with gear oil. Went to Wally World this afternoon for grocery shopping and picked up a quart of Quicksilver 80-90...
  5. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Well, my Gravely threw an idler pulley. Not only interrupted the grass cutting but now I have to chase parts and make repairs! It's interfering with my boat time! :mad-new: But there is some great news! I put the LU under vacuum 3 hours ago and it hasn't budged. I hereby declare that the LU is...
  6. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Guys, is it okay if I just plug the speedo pickup with a screw? I'll not be using it for this motor.
  7. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    T minus 29 days and counting. Woo hoo! Pressure test passed with flying colors! :rockon: Here's the gauge this morning. It didn't budge overnight! :D
  8. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    And finally to the pressure tests! As specified, I pumped the lower unit up to about 6PSI at first. Let it sit for 20 minutes and it didn't budge. Cool. :cool: So I pumped it on up to about 12PSI for the next step. Per spec, it shouldn't be pressurized more than 15PSI and while pumping...
  9. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    When I pulled the LU drain plug this evening, the nose piece was tilted forward and a little more oil and water came out. So I let it drain awhile. I'm pretty sure it's empty now.
  10. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    The yellow washers are for the lower unit. The small black o-rings are left over items. I couldn't find any reference to them in the service manual. Spare parts for another variation?
  11. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Made progress today. Especially for me! :rolleyes: Installed the casters onto the engine stand. I did the drilling and the boy did the installation. He did a good job too. Got the water pump kit installed and pressure tested. In fact, it's still under pressure now. Gonna let it sit...
  12. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    T-minus 30 days. And counting! :madgrin: Here?s the deal: We?re leaving for vacation at oh-dark-early on 8 Jul 17. I want this Kingfisher to be completed, shakedown cruise performed and be absolutely reliable and ready to go by that date. The goal is to have the boat DONE in 2 weeks...
  13. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Yeah, that OTF works really well! And I had to get that big Merc off the engine stand so that I can install the new casters that just arrived. Gonna need the HF roller dollies for other things soon! :D Those dollies weren't exactly ideal strapped under the engine stand. :rolleyes:
  14. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Got the transom mocked into place with the caps on top this afternoon. And moved the 50HP Mercury onto the stern, as a place holder for now. The AV plate lined up nicely! :joyous:
  15. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Transom dried and ready for next steps! Gotta run errands this morning but hope to get some more work done later today.
  16. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Final coat of spar varnish applied to side 2. Should be good to go tomorrow morning! :)
  17. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    First coat of side 2 dried and sanded.
  18. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Side one dried. And it still looks wet! Awesome. :applause: Transom flipped and the first coat of spar varnish applied to side 2. Will be after the boy's bedtime before it's dry, but I think I'll let him stay up later than normal tonight so that we can get the last coat done. ;)
  19. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Sanding got done and second coat of spar varnish applied. Note reflection of engine. :) Drying is taking a little longer than I'd hoped, putting me behind schedule a bit. Humidity is 98% today and it's been raining off and on. It's LOUD inside that steel garage when the rain pours and the...
  20. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Got the first coat of spar varnish on the transom about 1/2 hour ago. Will let it dry for at least 4 hours, till about noon, then lightly sand with 220 grit and add the second coat. Will let the second coat dry for 4 hours then flip the transom and put the first coat on the opposite side...
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