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Forum: Engine / Drive Train 05-14-2013, 01:14 PM

Replies: 7 starting inconsistancy Views: 146 Posted By MikeyOrange88 X2 on Arco replacement starter. Just did mine a... X2 on Arco replacement starter. Just did mine a couple of months ago to resolve a 'slow crank when hot' issue.:)

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 05-13-2013, 11:06 PM

Replies: 18 85 S&S .. Just sitting right now better work on it... Need carpet help ! Views: 552 Posted By MikeyOrange88 Carpet Replacement You should be able to search carpet and get loads of info from other posts (including mine). I got samples from Overton's and Corinthian Marine Carpet (which is what I used). I changed mine from a...

Forum: Appearance 05-02-2013, 10:01 PM

Replies: 6 Looking for carpet recomendations! Views: 276 Posted By MikeyOrange88 Thanks Orbeamlb. @F925 - Order lots of samples... Thanks Orbeamlb. @F925 - Order lots of samples (free from most places) I ended up with a bunch. Overtons's sells some Syntec and Shaw heavy weight carpets. They'll send you free sample cards or...

Forum: Appearance 05-02-2013, 08:59 PM

Replies: 6 Looking for carpet recomendations! Views: 276 Posted By MikeyOrange88 Replacement Carpet Just finished up recarpeting my '88 Tristar. Went with Corinthian Marine Carpet's Greystone 28 oz. (which is a loop/cut pile pattern) changing it from the original dark blue to the grey. I was...

Forum: Electrical 05-02-2013, 08:37 PM

Replies: 18 Anyone have a good distributor rebuild guide (NON EI) Views: 271 Posted By MikeyOrange88 Huh? :confused: When I bought my boat ('88... Huh? :confused: When I bought my boat ('88 Tristar) it already had the electronic conversion in it. I've haven't done anything to it in 15 years and it has performed flawlessly. I took it apart...

Forum: General / Other 04-29-2013, 08:39 PM

Replies: 3,257 What Work did you do on your Mastercraft Today? Views: 234,840 Posted By MikeyOrange88 Got it, Thanks. That is a nice looking ride! Got it, Thanks. That is a nice looking ride!

Forum: General / Other 04-29-2013, 01:12 PM

Replies: 3,257 What Work did you do on your Mastercraft Today? Views: 234,840 Posted By MikeyOrange88 Nice carpet replacement. Can you provide the... Nice carpet replacement. Can you provide the carpet manuf., style/color, & weight please. I changed mine old blue to gray, but others may find it helpful. Took me a while to decide which carpet I...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 04-29-2013, 12:54 PM

Replies: 32 92 PS190 Carpet Progress Views: 1,314 Posted By MikeyOrange88 Oh yeah, scope creep. The basis of MCOCD. That... Oh yeah, scope creep. The basis of MCOCD. That looks like it came out really well. Wish I had that kind of room in my garage. Love the smell of fresh carpet in the morning.;)

Forum: General / Other 04-24-2013, 08:47 PM

Replies: 3,257 What Work did you do on your Mastercraft Today? Views: 234,840 Posted By MikeyOrange88 Refinished Pylon Refinished and installed the pylon as the last step of my winter projects that included new carpeting, complete exhaust system removal, check, refinish and leak find/repair (manifold to transom). I...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 04-24-2013, 01:01 PM

Replies: 35 starter only clicks Views: 1,455 Posted By MikeyOrange88 In addition to Jim's list I would add: Age. Gee,... In addition to Jim's list I would add: Age. Gee, It's twenty years old, it's an electrical device in a marine environment. Buy a new starter, it's time. Arco gear reduction type starter is about...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 04-17-2013, 09:43 PM

Replies: 11 84 S&S 351 rebuild or crate motor Views: 489 Posted By MikeyOrange88 My slow crank/hard to start hot issue on my '88... My slow crank/hard to start hot issue on my '88 turned out to be the starter. New Arco gear reduction starter solved that problem. Heck, it was 25 years old.

Forum: Electrical 04-17-2013, 08:59 PM

Replies: 11 Electrical diagram 90' maristar? Views: 213 Posted By MikeyOrange88 I agree w/ J.mccreight regarding it being the... I agree w/ J.mccreight regarding it being the exciter wire. On my '88, the purple exciter wire had a push on style terminal (not a ring) that just slipped onto a stud on the alternator. I...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 04-15-2013, 05:27 PM

Replies: 2 88 TriStar clean, needs motor, W/pics Views: 191 Posted By MikeyOrange88 I've got an almost identical '88 Tristar, dark... I've got an almost identical '88 Tristar, dark blue version, 620 hours or so. You're interior looks to be in great shape. My motor has been very durable, although I did have one of the heads develop...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 04-15-2013, 04:58 PM

Replies: 11 84 S&S 351 rebuild or crate motor Views: 489 Posted By MikeyOrange88 my cheap advice Before you start tearing into it, could you elaborate a bit on the 'very tight' aspect you're having with the (assuming 351W) motor, number of hours, etc., and maybe what you've already done to it....

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 04-12-2013, 10:03 PM

Replies: 32 92 PS190 Carpet Progress Views: 1,314 Posted By MikeyOrange88 Absolutely no sanding. The carpet in mine... Absolutely no sanding. The carpet in mine appeared to have been laid with a thin coat of spray applied adhesive. I scraped the floor and sides good with a putty knife, then sprayed some goof off type...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 04-12-2013, 04:24 PM

Replies: 32 92 PS190 Carpet Progress Views: 1,314 Posted By MikeyOrange88 OP ken-didn't mean to hijack your thread.:o I... OP ken-didn't mean to hijack your thread.:o I don't think you could do it with much less than that. Mine took 25' of the roll for a Tristar and I believe the 190's have a longer interior. I think...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 04-11-2013, 11:43 PM

Replies: 32 92 PS190 Carpet Progress Views: 1,314 Posted By MikeyOrange88 Yes, it came out pretty well, only stuck really... Yes, it came out pretty well, only stuck really bad at a couple of spots in the main walk area. I bought the four gallon bucket from HD as once you have to buy the third single gallon size, the...

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 04-11-2013, 11:33 PM

Replies: 32 92 PS190 Carpet Progress Views: 1,314 Posted By MikeyOrange88 I was able to lift the passenger seat base to get... I was able to lift the passenger seat base to get that side installed in one piece. The only seam is from the middle of the front panel up the bow along the center and around the lift ring bolt.

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 04-11-2013, 11:26 PM

Replies: 32 92 PS190 Carpet Progress Views: 1,314 Posted By MikeyOrange88 Just finished my '88 Tristar closed bow and... Just finished my '88 Tristar closed bow and replaced it bow to stern. I used a piece 8.5' wide by 18' that I split into two halves for the port and starboard pieces. I needed another 8.5 w. by 7'...

Forum: General / Other 04-11-2013, 10:45 PM

Replies: 3,257 What Work did you do on your Mastercraft Today? Views: 234,840 Posted By MikeyOrange88 Carpet Replaced Finally finished a complete carpet replacement. Stern to bow, just couldn't see leaving any old crap up there. Corinthian Marine carpet, Greystone. While it was out, chased down and found a leak...

Forum: Trailers 04-08-2013, 08:54 PM

Replies: 10 '90 MasterCraft Trailer Prop Guard Views: 366 Posted By MikeyOrange88 Flat bar type prop guard I have the same on my '88 Tristar trailer (built by SMP). The rear flat bar (with the tabs on each end) is supposed to be flat and level. The two longer bars are bolted to it and start out level and...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 04-04-2013, 09:27 PM

Replies: 14 Transmission not engaging when cold Views: 676 Posted By MikeyOrange88 No, I think you're on the right track, as that... No, I think you're on the right track, as that was what I was indicating in my first post above. I'm not much help beyond that though. Good luck.

Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments 04-01-2013, 01:00 PM

Replies: 51 1989 Tristar mini makeover on Busch Light budget Views: 3,469 Posted By MikeyOrange88 Gelcoat patch lakeoz: I used some patch paste from Spectrum Fiberglass on my '88 Tristar that matched very well. http://www.spectrumcolor.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=F553902K&type=4&eq=&desc=F553902K&key=it They...

Forum: General Discussion 03-22-2013, 12:56 PM

Replies: 49 HELP Prostar over heating Views: 2,089 Posted By MikeyOrange88 Certainly not familiar with the new motors, but I... Certainly not familiar with the new motors, but I sure hope they aren't designed with 'plastic or rubber pieces behind the thermostat'. Doesn't sound very long term to me. Reminds me of when my...

Forum: Towers 03-19-2013, 08:33 AM

Replies: 111 Kyle's Skylon Speaker Enclosure Views: 3,505 Posted By MikeyOrange88 Genius I have no need for the speakers/racks etc. on my ride, but daaamnn you guys build some nice stuff! Creative and well executed. I just like reading the threads just to see what new stuff you all have...

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