Pat McPherson

Hey Condor,
Did you have your platform made locally?
Mine is in need of repair and powder-coating...

Dave M

Are those new motors? How much HP?

I ordered an engine stand (should be here today) and I am going to put it in my garage and play around with it over the winter and try to learn a few things. I can tear apart a computer with my eyes closed but I don't know about an engine. When $$ permits, I'll probably rebuild it and keep it as a spare. I might try to sell the MPI stuff on ebay. You interested?

Pat McPherson

Hi Dave,
The red engines are Volvo Penta test engines. Most have less than 30 hours. The ECM on my 1999 7.4MPI read 37 when I bought it. The 8.1s come in both flavors, 375HP and 425HP. Shawn sells engines that are ready to run. A friend of mine bought a small block for his Donzi and is vary happy. Another friend will likely by a big block for his Fountain.
As for a mag MPI unit, I'm hoping to buy a Volvo Penta AZ Speed system from the same connection. I may know someone else that my be interested in yours though. How much $$ you want?

ChristianGott

Hey Condor24..
Do you have any pics to post yet? I used to own a Condor. It was awesome, my favorite boat to date. A guy in the Greenwich area now owns and is restoring it. Good luck with your project.
Chris

CONDOR24

hey guys, sorry no pics to post yet,ill get some when i get it more put together (someday) !! i just got out of the hospital after a 2 day stay in the ER. damn kidney stone been after me all summer, 5 times in the ER !! i finally had enough and went under the knife today, now i lose another week on the boat recovering from this, at least its behind me now. pat, i had a local make my platform, his website is allmarinetops.com, mike is his name,my boat was on his site from a few years back, tell him bob brown sent you. he uses someone local to powdercoat. Dave M , measure up your ram when you get a chance,i'll see if it matches mine, i didnt realize they come in different lengths,i hope i have the right one for my boat, it gets tricky with these narrow beams! talk to you guys soon.

Dave M

Hey Condor,

I'll measure it tomorrow. That's part of the reason I was thinking of just buying a whole system. So I am sure everything is matches.

Dave

CONDOR24

hey Dave : my cylinder from end to end is about 1 foot,that doesnt include the extension ram or attaching mounts,just the actual piston housing. XS marine on OSO sells real nice complete dual systems for reasonable $$. thats the route i would've gone,but i got my MM set up from a friend thru a barter deal,i just had to buy the hoses,drive mount, and brazil valve adapter. parts thru marine machine are just ridiculus $$,thank god for ebay! the # for XS is 513-598-9410,ask for alan hilsinger.

Pat McPherson

Hey Dave,
Have you progressed any with your projects?
Did you pick out a new engine?
Have you determined what is wrong with your old engine? Is it repairable?

I may have a deal for a little more kick in my ride next year...
I'll know more this weekend.

Dave M

Hey Patrick,

The bilge is repainted. It looks better than it did when new. I am re-rigging all my pumps and electronics. I'm putting new connectors on everything. I cut some wedges to put behind my tab pumps to stop them from leaking. I'll post some pics later.

As far as the motor... I am almost 100% sure I am going to buy a brand new 496 HO. The old engine needed rebuilt at a minimum and I don't feel like screwing around with it right now. I will rebuild it as a spare or to sell later. I am going to order the engine in Jan. I hope to be ready to start testing March 1st.

I'm sticking with my single ram steering but I am completing it to the helm. I removed my silent choice. I also removed my speedo and I'm getting a GPS speedo. I should see VERY high 70's with the 496 HO.

See ya,
Dave

Pat McPherson

Dave, it sounds like you have a good plan...
If your boat was running 74-75 with the 385HP, I don't doubt you will be knocking on 80mph with a 425HP.
Good Luck!
I'll be posting a laundry list of my own soon.