Wow

[bruoff]

I've been boating for near 40 years and wrenching on anything that runs for at<br />least that long. Been on the "net" since<br />2400bps and I've never found a board as great<br />as this one. I just finished reading all 73 pages of the motor section and was blown<br />away. (Good thing I'm at work with a T-3 line). Mucho compliments to all and y'all<br />will be hearing from me. I'm about to put a water pump in my '73 'rude. Not much of a<br />job back on Kentucky Lake, but may get dicey<br />on a saltwater engine. Soking the bolt area's<br />in Coke or Pepsi eh?

 

[12Footer]

Re: Wow

Glad to make your aquaintence, Bob. Welcome to the forum.<br />Those impellers are easy,till you get to the thermostats. Never had to do it, but from what I learned here, the powerhead must be lifted to get at them. Or maybee I'm wrong.

 

[MITCH WELCH]

Re: Wow

You most have read wessell's comments. Always great to hear positive responses to the board. I too am very happy with this board and the eagerness of its members to take the time out of their busy day to contribute! Welcome aboard shipmate.

 

[JB]

Re: Wow

Ahoy, Bob. Welcome aboard. You sound to me like someone who belongs on this board and will have a lot to offer.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . .<br />JB

 

[evin300]

Re: Wow

Hi Bob, I have not done much work on an "old salty" I can tell you about the the one salt motor I had, I paid a mechanic to to re-seal the lower unit, he warned that he may have to use heat to remove the Lower Unit section bolts, as a result, he said there may be some paint blistering.<br /><br />I didn't watch him do the work, but there was some paint discoloration around the bolts, I remember pleading to him that there must be another way! Nope! But he did say that he would only use it if absolutley nesessary.<br /><br />This has been my experience, so hopefully I can learn another way through your question, Just remember, if you use heat, that aluminum has a low melting point, and there is no warning, as it seemingly disappears!