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Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 02-04-2013, 04:03 PM

Replies: 23 1984 Pro Star Resto..(maybe) Views: 1,751 Posted By WilliM1940 This is a 19' Skier, not a Prostar. I have heard... This is a 19' Skier, not a Prostar. I have heard water can get into the foam through the swim platform bracket mounts in the back as the lag bolts loosen. Check for water in the foam by removing...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 09-15-2011, 10:49 PM

Replies: 6 Ford 351 Exhaust Manifold Drain Plugs Views: 580 Posted By WilliM1940 It's wrecked anyway, there was enough stickout on... It's wrecked anyway, there was enough stickout on my old one to grab on with a small quality pipe wrench and cheater bar. Soak it good with Kroil or PB Blaster, hit it with a torch etc before the...

Forum: Appearance 09-10-2011, 09:33 PM

Replies: 21 Amazing what you can find Views: 1,557 Posted By WilliM1940 Take the whole rig. Take the whole rig.

Forum: General Discussion 08-27-2011, 11:14 PM

Replies: 8 Prop question Views: 545 Posted By WilliM1940 You might mean 14-18 and that is for a powerslot... You might mean 14-18 and that is for a powerslot transmission, still with the 351 but a different setup. You need the 13-13.

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-10-2011, 08:05 PM

Replies: 11 Tranny failure on 79 s n s Views: 926 Posted By WilliM1940 Go here for tranny... Go here for tranny manuals: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/reference/manuals.asp and keep a look out on ebay, there is a lot of borg warner stuff on there, sometimes real cheap.

Forum: Electrical 07-21-2011, 06:27 PM

Replies: 20 Arco starter install... Views: 2,595 Posted By WilliM1940 Install of permanent magnet geared starter: Install of permanent magnet geared starter:

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-21-2011, 05:17 PM

Replies: 17 1985 Stars & Stripes "HELP" Views: 954 Posted By WilliM1940 The mechanical manuals you need are here for... The mechanical manuals you need are here for download: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/reference/manuals.asp

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-21-2011, 03:40 PM

Replies: 14 Something is draining the battery... I think Views: 581 Posted By WilliM1940 Wow, never thought of that. Might be an... Wow, never thought of that. Might be an interesting experiment. Bring a paddle and a fire extinguisher. :) Seriously though, from what I understand, the newer electric motor is kind of inside out...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-21-2011, 02:02 PM

Replies: 14 Something is draining the battery... I think Views: 581 Posted By WilliM1940 Same experience on an '85. My starter was... Same experience on an '85. My starter was replaced by PO. Once it was replaced with the permanent magnet geared type the problem disappeared. Less current draw, smaller package, easier to cool.

Forum: General / Other 07-17-2011, 01:42 AM

Replies: 6 Need picture of OEM tach from S&S Views: 628 Posted By WilliM1940 The original is a Det Mar, now out of business. ... The original is a Det Mar, now out of business. Nothing special, didn't even match the style of the Faria gauges or the Airguides. Also had the selector screw. Faria sells a coral series that more...

Forum: General Discussion 07-13-2011, 08:21 PM

Replies: 62 1983 Stars Views: 5,721 Posted By WilliM1940 Nothing special about the standard mirror, it is... Nothing special about the standard mirror, it is a west coast truck mirror laying down. Got a replacement at the local car parts store. Many people eliminate this mirror anyway and go to a...

Forum: General Discussion 07-11-2011, 12:17 PM

Replies: 6 81 SS Oil Change Questions Views: 235 Posted By WilliM1940 Right, what CantRepeat said. Just for references... Right, what CantRepeat said. Just for references on my '85 my adjusted full file line is 1.5 inches above the stick mark that came with the engine. Yours may vary.

Forum: General Discussion 07-11-2011, 11:58 AM

Replies: 6 81 SS Oil Change Questions Views: 235 Posted By WilliM1940 No, the dipsticks are not always accurate. You... No, the dipsticks are not always accurate. You need 4 +1 = 5 quarts just as you stated. Drain it well, leave it drip overnight and refill with 5 quarts. Run your engine and remark your stick with...

Forum: General Discussion 07-03-2011, 09:49 PM

Replies: 8 engine swap . right to left rotation Views: 609 Posted By WilliM1940 I am no expert, this link says swapping the pump... I am no expert, this link says swapping the pump rotation is all that is needed: http://www.boatgears.net/VD.php You may want to look at a velvet drive...

Forum: General Discussion 06-18-2011, 06:05 PM

Replies: 15 Speedometer Views: 1,259 Posted By WilliM1940 Take a paper clip, straighten it, and stick it in... Take a paper clip, straighten it, and stick it in the pitot hole. Crap gets plugged up in there.

Forum: General Discussion 06-11-2011, 01:19 PM

Replies: 13 Tires? Views: 801 Posted By WilliM1940 Alot of people seem to like Kuhmo... Alot of people seem to like Kuhmo 857's: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Radial+857&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=0R4857&tab=Sizes

Forum: General Discussion 06-10-2011, 11:34 AM

Replies: 267 MC Lawsuit Views: 25,503 Posted By WilliM1940 Think about this. When I was a teenagerback in... Think about this. When I was a teenagerback in the mid 70’s you could buy a Piper Cub, Taylorcraft, Luscombe (airplanes) etc. for about $2500. Meatball tries to take off in a Cub one day over a...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 06-03-2011, 12:40 PM

Replies: 30 Coil for Carbed PCM 351s with electronic ignitions.... Views: 1,938 Posted By WilliM1940 I would recheck your firing order and timing, a... I would recheck your firing order and timing, a couple misplaced spark plug wires could do it. Other than that with fire and fuel, about the only other unlikely thing that could screw you is a...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 06-03-2011, 12:50 AM

Replies: 30 Coil for Carbed PCM 351s with electronic ignitions.... Views: 1,938 Posted By WilliM1940 Mrman, this may or may not be your problem, just... Mrman, this may or may not be your problem, just relating some experience. The point gap is a rough estimation of what you are really after which is point dwell. This can be read from a dwell meter...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 05-31-2011, 04:31 PM

Replies: 30 Coil for Carbed PCM 351s with electronic ignitions.... Views: 1,938 Posted By WilliM1940 You would benefit from a more modern gear... You would benefit from a more modern gear reduction permanent magnet type starter. They are smaller, easier to cool and draw less amps when starting. Skidim has them. My theory is the engine was...

Forum: General Discussion 05-26-2011, 11:23 PM

Replies: 67 At a loss for words... Views: 3,577 Posted By WilliM1940 Nothing tells the coil not to work. Check for... Nothing tells the coil not to work. Check for voltage on the input side of the coil with the key on, where your purple wire comes in. Should be about 11-12V not running. If that is there then put...

Forum: General Discussion 05-26-2011, 10:57 PM

Replies: 67 At a loss for words... Views: 3,577 Posted By WilliM1940 Forget the plugs and gas. Look for a spark at... Forget the plugs and gas. Look for a spark at the coil outlet. No spark there, then none further downstream.

Forum: General Discussion 05-26-2011, 10:50 PM

Replies: 67 At a loss for words... Views: 3,577 Posted By WilliM1940 If you still have old style ignition, I would try... If you still have old style ignition, I would try a new condenser. And new points while you are in there. If you are electronic whatever is making and breaking your field would be suspect.

Forum: Team MasterCraft 05-26-2011, 12:19 PM

Replies: 40 Rough Running '88 Prostar Views: 5,530 Posted By WilliM1940 That mangy gasket and sinking float I really... That mangy gasket and sinking float I really think is an ethanol problem. It eats plastic, and the coating off the nitrophyl float. I have to overhaul once every two years. With ethanol percent...

Forum: Team MasterCraft 05-25-2011, 11:16 AM

Replies: 40 Rough Running '88 Prostar Views: 5,530 Posted By WilliM1940 It sound like the needle valve is being held open... It sound like the needle valve is being held open either by junk or damage, or your float has sunk, if you know you never had this problem before. If it isn't junk in the needle try lowering the...

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