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  1. Scott Chinsota

    electrical issue...blowing fuses

    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...
  2. Scott Chinsota

    fiberglass relic restoration

    Re: prepping for launch Re: prepping for launch august last year. looks a little better now
  3. Scott Chinsota

    fiberglass relic restoration

    Re: prepping for launch Re: prepping for launch first some pics.
  4. Scott Chinsota

    fiberglass relic restoration

    Re: more pics Re: more pics 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
  5. Scott Chinsota

    fiberglass relic restoration

    Re: pics Re: pics 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...
  6. Scott Chinsota

    fiberglass relic restoration

    Re: more pics... Re: more pics... 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...
  7. Scott Chinsota

    fiberglass relic restoration

    Re: pics... Re: pics... 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.
  8. Scott Chinsota

    fiberglass relic restoration

    Re: pics... Re: pics... 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...
  9. Scott Chinsota

    fiberglass relic restoration

    Re: pics... Re: pics... 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...
  10. Scott Chinsota

    fiberglass relic restoration

    Re: more pics Re: more pics more gelcoat...draintube turned out nice. bilge and cap has final coat. interior almost ready. sole gets textured last.
  11. Scott Chinsota

    fiberglass relic restoration

    Re: pics... Re: pics... bow seatstand and wells are in,started gelcoat. pulled bow eye out for replacement.patched alot of bolt/screw holes.
  12. Scott Chinsota

    fiberglass relic restoration

    more pics... more pics... 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...
  13. Scott Chinsota

    fiberglass relic restoration

    Re: update... Re: update... 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.
  14. Scott Chinsota

    fiberglass relic restoration

    Re: pics... Re: pics... its come a long way...way too slow. glad i'm way past this :D.
  15. Scott Chinsota

    fiberglass relic restoration

    Re: pics... Re: pics... 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.
  16. Scott Chinsota

    fiberglass relic restoration

    Re: pics... Re: pics... wells...sanded for install and gelcoat. taped up for filling all of the pop rivet holes. previous owner did a number on one of them...looks like he tried to install some kinda seal. gunna fill the holes with resin left over when i do the last of the bow layup and...
  17. Scott Chinsota

    fiberglass relic restoration

    Re: pics... Re: pics... pics are kinda mixed up. tried to drag them around, didn't work. unsanded patch from outsideof the livewell patch (thumbnail)...so thick you can barely see daylight through it...see last pic prime coat on rotton well lid and rotten wood under helm...gotta fix that...
  18. Scott Chinsota

    fiberglass relic restoration

    Re: pics... Re: pics... some of the deck, and the mess.
  19. Scott Chinsota

    fiberglass relic restoration

    Re: pics... Re: pics... transom pics...csm over biax...around the corners and onto the deck. had to put a seam in the csm. i'm okay with it. gotta drill the hole to install the drain tube. just a layer of biax and two more layers of csm. the bilge has so many layers of glass in it that i lost...
  20. Scott Chinsota

    fiberglass relic restoration

    Re: pics... Re: pics... perfect pic to show where the sun did its damage. when i saw i was in trouble, i cut the csm off just past the center line and tried to salvage what i could. sorry i ground off the nasty before i pulled out the camera. the curvature wrinkled the biax going up the side...
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