LTD Mastercraft restoration

[americanskierJim]

I almost forgot to change the impeller on the raw water pump here is the old one. It would have made a mess if I keep it in.

[americanskierJim]

Originally Posted by oxberger

Jim, I downloaded TMCNo1 teak tutorial. Thanks. I keep getting side tracked, but today I'll at least get a picture of the condition its in now. I'll need to save up for the shipping and whatever you want for the material on the pads. I appreaciate it. When are we going to see the pics af the wet sanding progress?

OX, I will send my original combing pad for a templet to copy from it is just the wood. I marked them today so you would know what way to install them and cut the new ones. I can take a pic for so you can see them if you like.

[oxberger]

You've got tons of room in that shop and it looks like you've got the right tools for the right job. I'm envious. I have to do all my work outside. My fiance and I are getting married in September and all we're asking for is money and Home Depot gift cards. With that she's going to allow me to build up the tool arsenal. I don't think she knows, that I know, that her allowing me to do that is a roose so she can create honey do lists for me. They funny thing is, she doesn't realize I like that stuff as long as I have the right tools to do it.

Man, that impeller is rough and might have ruined your first day out!

[jdubwall]

Jim that impeller looks rough!!!! Good thing you remembered, while your digging into her I would suggest if you havn't already change the thermostat too!!!!!!! The boat looks great... I'm hopefully gonna get mine ready to go for the water in a couple weeks, just got a few things left till its ready.... Waiting for my seat covers to get here!!!!!

[jipster43]

Ooooolala!

JP

[jipster43]

I was noticing your windshield is different than other '79s. Was that part of the LTD package?

JP

[americanskierJim]

Originally Posted by jdubwall

Jim that impeller looks rough!!!! Good thing you remembered, while your digging into her I would suggest if you havn't already change the thermostat too!!!!!!! The boat looks great... I'm hopefully gonna get mine ready to go for the water in a couple weeks, just got a few things left till its ready.... Waiting for my seat covers to get here!!!!!

jdubwall, There was no thermostat on the motor when I took it apart. It was the same way on my American skier. I didnt see a cout out where one had been should the motor have one on it???



jipster43, It was a stock "80" LTD windshield that came with the boat. On page 2,3 there is a wright up on the LTD in winter projects post by Markismm.

[americanskierJim]

All the underwater gear is on. I am glad that part is all done. I did some updating on the boat I will have to upload some pics tomorrow.

Ox, My Father and I own the body shop. There is a ton of room it will fit a school bus and 3 cars. I have every tool right at my fingers that I need. That is good news to hear that you are getting married soon. I like your way of thinking gift cards for tools you can never go wrong there.

[jdubwall]

Not totally sure Jim, Its quite possible there weren't any on the engine.... Maybe someone else can shed some light on the subject?

[Jorski]

I would say that there was one there originally (probably around 140 degrees)...but, when there isn't a thermostat, it is often due to a "home repair" to an overheat problem.

Judging by the condition of the raw water impeller that you took out, the PO wasn't exactly a high maintenance guy. That engine may have been running hot previously just because of the age of the impeller.