nordic95

Here is a picture of my previous winters project.About 17 winters worth,also notice the 68 convertible next to the 68 hard top.That was supposed to be this winters project,but I got bitten by the Fountain bug,so it sits.Notice the name on the spoiler"Going nucking futzs". I should name my boat this also,part 2.

US1 Fountain

iTrader: (1)

Man those look nasty. Sure glad you decided on new y-pipes. Just consider what they may look like inside.
You can buy new lower skegs ($25) from BAM and have them welded on. Mine had some file work done to them when I got my boat. Since I like things in perfect condition, I repaired mine. I just cut out the section I needed from the new skeg and welded onto mine, then used Marine Tex to fill in the imperfections. Looks like new.

nordic95

I'm the same way.Most of my friends make fun of me because I like my things to be as nice as possible.Like these drives need to be stripped and painted and the skegs fixed.Did you have to remove gears and seals to weld the new skeg in?I need to learn how to weld aluminum,maybe I'll stop at my welding supply house this week and see what kind of equipment they have in stock.What kind of primer and paint did you use on your drive?I was going to use DP 401 epoxy primer and 9200 single stage epoxy paint by PPG.I also need to find sticker kits for both drives and lift cylinders.Any ideas?

US1 Fountain

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They were complete when I welded them, just kept a wet rag on the torpedo section. I ended up gutting them afterwards because I decided to strip them bare by glass beading for a better repaint job. Then reassembled with all new bearings and seals. The uppers were untouched.

PPG paint products.
DX 533 Alum. cleaner
DX 503 ALum conditioner
DP40LF Epoxy primer/DP402LF primer catalst
PPG Concept Acrylic Urethane black paint.

(Still had some left over, not recalled from memory)


Stickers can be from BAM too. Might as well place a big order.

nordic95

Just received and update from my engine builder.He has the engines honed and line bored and started on reconditioning of the rods.He found one to be bent.Some where along the line some one must have blown a head gasket and never went any deeper then just replacing the gasket.He also noticed that one of my bell housings has a crack next to one of the mounting tabs.So if any one in OSO land has one laying around that they would like to sell please let me know.

nordic95

Just some more pictures.

nordic95

Ok, it been a while since my last up date of my winter project.So far engine guy is waiting for some parts to come in and lower ends are assembled and waiting.I have completely stripped the exterior transom of all remaining hardware.I then wet sanded and painted transom with base and clear coat.I received all transom pieces back from the media stripper and tonight I acid washed,epoxy primed and painted most of them.I have also sent out my lower drives to have both skegs replaced.Hopefully I am at the point this weekend I can finally start some assembly.Here are some paint pics.Till next time

Thanks Nordic95

US1 Fountain

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Movin right along!

nordic95

Yea to the nut house.I can't believe how much work I'm into.Some one will end up with a nice boat when I sell.Can't wait till spring to be able to splash it again.

79excalibur

I don't know if you have figured out your seawater pumps but some one could have replaced them along the line and mounted it upside down. If it is the older sea water pump that mercrusier used on everything for years and years. For we hooked one engine up the correct way and the other opposite with the hose switched. And it would still pump water just not the same volume as the other, but that was hooked up to a hose and not in the water. There is my 2 cents. I am glad to see you are moving along nicely. Reminds me of last winter for us. and yet mine never hit the water last summer lol. Good luck and I will post my pics soon so i will share my hardships.

David