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Forum: Engine / Drive Train 04-02-2013, 10:43 AM

Replies: 9 Torn up Impeller Views: 443 Posted By jfw432 The impeller I pulled out of my boat after... The impeller I pulled out of my boat after acquiring it looked way worse than that. All of my fins were more than half gone. Temperature was ok unless the water in the block or lines got drained....

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 04-01-2013, 03:31 PM

Replies: 0 Which fuel lines should be metal? Views: 88 Posted By jfw432 Which fuel lines should be metal? As part of my boat work this winter, I'm replacing all of the fuel lines from the tank to the carb. I already replaced the fuel pump to carb with a hard line but I wasn't sure about the lines from...

Forum: Ballast 01-05-2013, 11:27 AM

Replies: 16 Electric valves Views: 578 Posted By jfw432 You can get much cheaper electric valves than a... You can get much cheaper electric valves than a stepping motor. Those valves are expensive because they are meant to be opened in very small and precise amount. All we really care about is open and...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 12-30-2012, 03:42 PM

Replies: 41 1989 PS 190 Restoration Views: 3,203 Posted By jfw432 All of the pics in the last post don't work. All of the pics in the last post don't work.

Forum: Ballast 12-27-2012, 06:07 PM

Replies: 13 Through Hull Placement Views: 679 Posted By jfw432 "We" meaning the forum. If "we" isn't willing, I... "We" meaning the forum. If "we" isn't willing, I will certainly give advice on how to repair screw ups. I'm sure you'll be fine though. Look for an open flat spot just off centerline between the...

Forum: Ballast 12-26-2012, 10:33 PM

Replies: 13 Through Hull Placement Views: 679 Posted By jfw432 If you can drill it, you can plug it. Sack up and... If you can drill it, you can plug it. Sack up and go for it. If you decide later, you don't want the pickup anymore, we can help you restore it back to the way it was.

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 12-06-2012, 09:51 AM

Replies: 25 Low Compression Views: 658 Posted By jfw432 What about after cranking for a couple minutes... What about after cranking for a couple minutes over the course of testing all the cylinders? I'm sure some of that fuel will go out the exhaust valves but since it's an unburned liquid, it will start...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 12-03-2012, 01:52 PM

Replies: 14 Transmission not engaging when cold Views: 655 Posted By jfw432 I would start with visually checking the shifting... I would start with visually checking the shifting mechanism. Put the shifter in gear and see if it's actually moving all the way on the transmission. Wiggle all the mounts and make sure nothing is...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 12-01-2012, 02:49 PM

Replies: 19 Piston problems Views: 684 Posted By jfw432 Got 'em but thanks for the reminder. Had to buy a... Got 'em but thanks for the reminder. Had to buy a used cam bearing tool though because I didn't have anything like that in my arsenal of tools.

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 12-01-2012, 12:17 PM

Replies: 19 Piston problems Views: 684 Posted By jfw432 Yeah I got my entire kit minus pistons and oil... Yeah I got my entire kit minus pistons and oil pump from summit. Guess I can order some pistons too. Are the wrist pins pressed into the rod? That's the only thing I can figure. Any tips on removing...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 12-01-2012, 10:51 AM

Replies: 19 Piston problems Views: 684 Posted By jfw432 Ok well the rod, crankshaft, and cam are within... Ok well the rod, crankshaft, and cam are within spec with room to spare so I don't really see any point in touching those. Ring gaps after honing are around 0.025" on the first ring in the middle of...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 12-01-2012, 01:21 AM

Replies: 19 Piston problems Views: 684 Posted By jfw432 Well I pulled this engine apart because it was... Well I pulled this engine apart because it was leaking a significant amount of oil and has roughly 1000 hours on it (to the best of my knowledge). After 2-3 days, there would be pooled oil in the...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 11-30-2012, 10:07 PM

Replies: 19 Piston problems Views: 684 Posted By jfw432 Piston problems I pulled this engine because I was replacing the floor in my boat. The engine ran great, had an 8 psi split between the highest and lowest cylinders in a compression test, and all cylinders passed...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 11-27-2012, 02:47 PM

Replies: 14 Thermostat Replacement--gasket sealant or not? Views: 683 Posted By jfw432 Same here... Mine was pitted pretty bad. I tried... Same here... Mine was pitted pretty bad. I tried a new gasket first and it leaked like crazy. I had to use a lot of sealant to make it seal up. I guess it depends on the condition of your manifolds.

Forum: General / Other 11-27-2012, 08:05 AM

Replies: 10 Uh Oops Views: 1,224 Posted By jfw432 If you haven't fixed this yet, I have another... If you haven't fixed this yet, I have another option for you. You could drill a 1/4" or 5/16" hole in both the knob and the shaft, tap both for a bolt, cut the head off a 1.5"-2" bolt, then thread...

Forum: General / Other 11-16-2012, 12:19 AM

Replies: 10 Uh Oops Views: 1,224 Posted By jfw432 An option for some bling...... An option for some bling... http://www.danamarineproducts.com/GroupCatProducts.cfm?CatId=13&group_id=2&page=1&CFID=4923735&CFTOKEN=2347c6c-3d8068eb-4397-47c6-8588-60984bb9fed3 I don't know much...

Forum: Upholstery 11-14-2012, 12:57 PM

Replies: 4 Carpet In Barefoot 200 Views: 1,179 Posted By jfw432 I haven't done my floor but I have quite a bit of... I haven't done my floor but I have quite a bit of experience with hydroturf between jetski's and on my boat. I've used this stuff on my swim platform, engine cover, and a couple spots on the bow. The...

Forum: Appearance 11-14-2012, 10:33 AM

Replies: 30 Decadence flooring option for 2013 Views: 3,357 Posted By jfw432 Anyone figure out how much this stuff costs... Anyone figure out how much this stuff costs direct from Deckadence or some other dealer? Their website comparison indicates that their stuff is only slightly more expensive than carpet and...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 11-06-2012, 09:49 PM

Replies: 17 Is it water in the fuel? Views: 863 Posted By jfw432 Well I can't imagine spark is the issue because... Well I can't imagine spark is the issue because the engine always fires back up and the more fuel I put down the engine, the longer it will run before conking out. I have dealt with many electrical...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 11-04-2012, 01:50 PM

Replies: 17 Is it water in the fuel? Views: 863 Posted By jfw432 No I never put any additives in my fuel except in... No I never put any additives in my fuel except in the winter which was probably 300 gallons ago.

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 11-03-2012, 05:41 AM

Replies: 17 Is it water in the fuel? Views: 863 Posted By jfw432 Well I never noticed any deto. The plugs have... Well I never noticed any deto. The plugs have maybe 100 hours on them at most. The insulator isn't cracked but it sure has a lot of deposits on it for being so new. I'll check on the timing and...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 11-02-2012, 10:34 PM

Replies: 17 Is it water in the fuel? Views: 863 Posted By jfw432 Looks at the plugs today and they look really... Looks at the plugs today and they look really white like the engine has been running lean but I'm also used to looking at 2 stroke plugs. All of the plugs pretty much look like this. What do you...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 11-02-2012, 05:43 PM

Replies: 17 Is it water in the fuel? Views: 863 Posted By jfw432 Yes I replaced the fuel filter a couple months... Yes I replaced the fuel filter a couple months ago.

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 11-02-2012, 03:58 PM

Replies: 17 Is it water in the fuel? Views: 863 Posted By jfw432 I am putting brand new wires, cap, plugs, and... I am putting brand new wires, cap, plugs, and rotor on this winter but haven't replaced anything but the plugs since I bought it 2 years ago. The carb was rebuilt mid summer and it could be a problem...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 11-02-2012, 02:01 PM

Replies: 17 Is it water in the fuel? Views: 863 Posted By jfw432 Yeah it's a carbed 351w with a mechanical fuel... Yeah it's a carbed 351w with a mechanical fuel pump.

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