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Forum: Fountain
07-15-2022, 11:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,039
Posted By jackhammer

Yes, they both have steering pumps but use a...

Yes, they both have steering pumps but use a single reservoir. I once had a terrible noise coming from one and was able to put on a belt that routed around the pump and kept boating while waiting...
Forum: Fountain
07-12-2022, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,459
Posted By jackhammer

Wow, great tip! Thanks!! Anything is worth a...

Wow, great tip! Thanks!! Anything is worth a try as I swear one time I was backing up completely sideways lol! The breeze was pushing the nose around faster than the props could correct it. What...
Forum: Fountain
07-12-2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,459
Posted By jackhammer

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/boat_may_07_010_8bac2bb0df3c6cd8a257ba077c0553cb00bcd6b4.jpg


These are the bolsters I have... I'm pretty sure they're from...
Forum: Fountain
07-12-2022, 12:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,459
Posted By jackhammer

I do really love this boat! It has plenty of...

I do really love this boat! It has plenty of speed for me... and on my lake it still gets respect so I'm good!

Pat, when you replaced seats, did you happen to change the side-by-side bolster to...
Forum: Fountain
08-09-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,459
Posted By jackhammer

Thanks Pat! I will need new carpet... is there a...

Thanks Pat! I will need new carpet... is there a part number setup with Corinthian?

So far I've only been working out the kinks with the motors and electronics. It's been repowered with...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-14-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,598
Posted By jackhammer

I have his BBC book and built two 496's following...

I have his BBC book and built two 496's following to a T. Full roller, two bolt blocks splayed to four bolt, bore notched, even bore size and ring gaps to what he suggested (which made the machine...
Forum: Fountain
05-02-2021, 08:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,459
Posted By jackhammer

Okay, the honeymoon's over... like all gorgeous...

Okay, the honeymoon's over... like all gorgeous babes (that I've known) the beauty is only skin deep! She needs a complete cabin do-over. The previous owner played surgeon with a Sawzall. ...
Forum: Fountain
05-02-2021, 08:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,459
Posted By jackhammer

Old 38SC project

I can come out of the closet now... I've secretly been enamored with the beak for quite some time. Now I know how it feels to be FREE!!
...
Forum: Sonic
02-09-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,788
Posted By jackhammer

Hi Jeff, is the Sonic you know about the one...

Hi Jeff, is the Sonic you know about the one that's on ebay now? -...
Forum: General Q & A
05-03-2016, 05:07 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 71,147
Posted By jackhammer

The way I read it, it seems the boost retard...

The way I read it, it seems the boost retard feature is a function of RPM and not actual boost (guessing). I would think you would need more than a 3x3 matrix?

"SPARK MAP: The spark advance uses...
Forum: General Q & A
05-03-2016, 03:39 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 71,147
Posted By jackhammer

http://fitechefi.com/virtualoffice_files/30001.300...

http://fitechefi.com/virtualoffice_files/30001.30002%20Instructionsm%2012.9.15.pdf

ezstriper, Page 4 of the manual shows how to change vac sensing. (figure 4 and 6)
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
06-08-2014, 09:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,467
Posted By jackhammer

Are you saying to use the box tube like a big...

Are you saying to use the box tube like a big washer? or is there another reason to add box tube?
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
04-27-2014, 07:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,264
Posted By jackhammer

Befu, I am now in the process of converting an...

Befu, I am now in the process of converting an old Scarab III (with GD as technical adviser). If you like me to CC you on our emails PM your address.

My only experience with glass work is on...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
04-18-2014, 08:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 963
Posted By jackhammer

Electrical: Two engines one crank battery (MBCM-12)

I have this module (MBCM-12) which has the capability to run a single crank battery for two engines (application 2 in the spec sheet below). I like the idea of having a common 'house' battery bank...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
04-11-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,496
Posted By jackhammer

Oh, they did recommend a product from Interlux...

Oh, they did recommend a product from Interlux called Watertight. But to me it's no different than any fast curing epoxy if you have to wait 4 hours to sand.
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
04-11-2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,496
Posted By jackhammer

Reply from Awlgrip about using Dolphin Glaze - ...

Reply from Awlgrip about using Dolphin Glaze -

"Awlgrip does not recommend use of polyester-based filers, except in very thin applications (less than 1/16th“). If they are used, they must be...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
04-04-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,496
Posted By jackhammer

Omg! I've been using a guide coat on the rest of...

Omg! I've been using a guide coat on the rest of the boat, why it never occurred to me to do the same thing on the glass work is beyond me lol! (no one needs to answer that)

On the windscreen I...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
04-04-2014, 06:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,496
Posted By jackhammer

Looks like I got my answer from the Corvette...

Looks like I got my answer from the Corvette resto guys (who also deal with old bare fiberglass). Some swear by it and say they do it on every job with great success, some swear against it and...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
04-03-2014, 10:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,496
Posted By jackhammer

"Type: Two Component Linear Aliphatic Polyester...

"Type: Two Component Linear Aliphatic Polyester Polyurethane" <- from their website. Keyword being Polyester. I'm no chemist but to me a polyester is a polyester.

If i'm blocking an area and...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
04-03-2014, 07:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,496
Posted By jackhammer

Polyester paint over epoxy primer

So, everything I've ever read says never put poly on epoxy. Here comes Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer and Awlgrip Polyester Urethane topcoat. This combo seems to work just fine.

So can I also use...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
03-31-2014, 09:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,868
Posted By jackhammer

I might go on record as having the longest boat...

I might go on record as having the longest boat project ever, haha! I dropped my tools back then and started a father/son car project with my 15 year old. He is now 18 and in college so we don't...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
12-11-2010, 10:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,868
Posted By jackhammer

Thanks guys, 302, it's exactly why i primered so...

Thanks guys, 302, it's exactly why i primered so much of it. There was lots of dark colors and different shades all over the boat.

Mr. fixxit, I'm going to give it one more shot. The low spots...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
12-10-2010, 06:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,868
Posted By jackhammer

The only place I need to do a little more work is...

The only place I need to do a little more work is to the windscreen. It's not much. I tried and tried and tried to get it perfectly flat and was getting nowhere. The fairing work I still need to...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
12-10-2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,868
Posted By jackhammer

Pretty much, some areas where it was straight...

Pretty much, some areas where it was straight glass or dark it took a few coats to cover it. It seemed that the glass was really soaking it in. I used awlgrip 545 reduced 20% and used about 3/4...
Forum: Fiberglass and Paint
12-10-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,868
Posted By jackhammer

Thanks 302! What do I use to seal the boat? ...

Thanks 302!

What do I use to seal the boat?

For the film thickness... are there any signs that it's too thick?
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