Engine rebuilds...
 

This photo shows one of the blocks completely machined and sitting on a floor cart waiting for the washing/cleaning process. The blocks have already been align honed, and the decks have been squared. The final process was honing the cylinders with torque plates---it's all done now.

I wanted to try to get a photo of one of the blocks while they were on the honing machine during the cylinder honing process, but I wasn't able to be there while it was being done. Here's one of my blocks that has been honed. These engines were previously built by another engine builder....My builder (Dave) had to hone the cylinders a hair more than where he normally likes them because he had to "clean up" everything from the previous build/hone.

Cams (hyd roller) have been ordered from RMBUILDER/Bob Madara of Marine Kinetics.

The next photos will show the blocks on the stands ready for assembly.

Mark, Im still waiting to hear what your putting them in.
Will it be ready for this year?

Yeah, that seems to be the big question of the day lately. I'm just going to show up with it somewhere---hey, with all these other HOT lookin' boats around the country, believe me---mine is nothing special. :party-smiley-004:

Anyway, I was really hoping to have it in the water by the end of June/beginning of July----I really wanted it to be ready by July 4th weekend and take it up north to Grand Traverse Bay for the Blue Angels Air Show, but not real sure we're gonna make it. :o

I had some unexpected stuff spring up within the last few months with my new (to me) boat, some business stuff...and some personal stuff. I just have to realize it's better not to rush it. It's not at a stand still...but I can only say it will be done when it's done.

The last 8 months have been a real trip....but hey, there are A LOT more people worse off than me. I have much to be thankful for and God has been good to me. Heck, I am very thankful that I am able to even own a boat!

I am always going to be a big fan of the Active Thunders. I really loved my 32' AT---it's a real runner and I have a lot of good memories with it.

Got my winter project home from the factory yesterday :grinser010:

Getting my MEFI's Kustom flashed by Dustin at whipple and ready to roll. Mark cant wait to see the new ride, let me know how it goes, see you up north.

July 4th, GTB/Torch Lake area....
 

Cool Lasz, I'd like to see your boat with the Whipples....hopefully up north this summer. Part 1 of my project is finally over with now. :o Part 2 is just beginning....re-mounting hardware, and re-rig, re-mount/hang drives. :cool-smiley-011:

We rented a house at Schuss Mountain/Cedar Village area that sits on a golf course on one of the putting greens. I rented it last year during the 4th and it is such a cool house nestled in a real cozy spot....something like 6 bedrooms and 18 beds and 4 bathrooms. The house is only a 12 mile drive from the Torch River bridge near the Torch River Marina.

Anyway, we are going regardless if the boat is done/ready or not. I mean, I really enjoy boating, but it isn't everything to me and I always enjoy it up there with or without the/a boat.

Our July is booked, but our group is doing a trailer trip in August to TC so we will be up there for sure, will let you know the dates as soon as I have them firmed up.

let me know as well, we are in petoskey.

scott

Is the ice gone up there by then?:drink:

I bolted the drives back on tonight and got by props back today as well. With just a little luck we will go out this weekend and check everything out.

You better be ready by Jamm'n.

I need a ride. :kiss:

How did it run ?

If you would quit messing around and get bobber lined out you will be hooked up.:evilb::drink:

Got stuck working all weekend.:(

Bummer, we are almost ready will send you PM on the final props to order as we discussed. Wait till you see the final Tune numbers from whipple.

I solved his problems.

I took his boat away from him today. :evilb:

Well I've always heard that all work and no play makes you a dull boy so I took off this afternoon and went to the lake. The good news is the drives have never shifted smoother but the props didn't work. It was still a great 4 hrs on the water.

Well after many delays on parts & pieces the project is almost complete, last few items arriving now and hope to hit the water soon. Making up the drop in bolster template now to send to Pat for the third man and good to go.

Laszlo,
How did the engines turn out?
Are they in?

Laszlo,
Hoping to make it to P-I-B June 11-13th will you be in the water by then. Hope to see you and the rebirth of the A-T this summer.
Good luck, Steve

Christmas in June !

Las is that a -2" shorty with an extension??? What is the plate on the back of the drive? Are they Merc?

2" shorty with Imco 2" spacer to start off at initial drive height prior to tuning, Cavitation plate installed for when we start bringing up the drive height. Getting anxious now. New XR swept back upper and IMCO lower housings custom done up by Billet marine with all there components to hold up to the new power, trying to eliminate any weak spots as well as new HD gimbles.

More parts in the mail today, getting closer.

Thanks for the info.

what is that, a step?

Thought i would make you guess, Third man billet bolster brackets.

Hey Mark - good to hear you're still looking to the right priorities in life :) Definitely interested to see the new boat... in fact I'm thinking about doing some recon... that way I can sell my findings on OSO :party-smiley-004:

We're stilling messing with the boat as well... have a few new ideas being implemented - including one of a kind drive upgrades for the IMCO lowers and making a muffler system.

Laszlo
Looking good hope you get to enjoy all your hard work soon!

Getting close now, getting ready for the dyno.

Pics of final assembly last week. Dyno pull to follow.

113? lol

forget the videos,,,ill get to see it in person,,,lol:food-smiley-007:

Hoping to get 89 ! LOL

We booked the room, but will be a late entry due to delays and my summer schedule, hope to make it and will do our best for sure.

laslo
Can you give us a brief run down of your updates and what changes you made to the motors and how they dyno'd. We will be at the islands this weekend if you not in the water yet your more than welcome to ride with us.
Steve

We are planning / hoping to run it in the spring fun run next weekend to do some shake down runs if all goes well, i will do a summary of everything here as soon as we have it all ready, but looks pretty good so far. Cant wait !

laszlo
Any updates and dyno numbers?

Coming soon !

you in the water yet ?