Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
Finally pulling the trigger >

Finally pulling the trigger

Notices

Finally pulling the trigger

Old 11-28-2012 | 01:07 AM
  #51  
Griff's Avatar
Charter Member # 55
25 Year Member
Charter Member
Super Moderators
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 20,241
Likes: 2,490
From: Omaha/LOTO
Default

You better hurry. I think you are running out the possibility of warm days real quick around here.
Griff is offline  
Reply
Old 11-28-2012 | 01:10 AM
  #52  
Randy Nielsen's Avatar
Thread Starter
Gold Member
10 Year Member
Gold Member
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,482
Likes: 0
From: Omaha Ne
Default

I know I think this week is just about it. Randy
Randy Nielsen is offline  
Reply
Old 11-28-2012 | 02:13 PM
  #53  
Randy Nielsen's Avatar
Thread Starter
Gold Member
10 Year Member
Gold Member
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,482
Likes: 0
From: Omaha Ne
Question Pressure relief valves

Hey guys, I have to run a couple of dumps for pressure relief valves for the cooling system, where would the best place be to put them, should they both go to the same side? out the back? or does it matter. Just asking before I drill holesm thanks Randy
Randy Nielsen is offline  
Reply
Old 11-28-2012 | 02:40 PM
  #54  
Griff's Avatar
Charter Member # 55
25 Year Member
Charter Member
Super Moderators
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 20,241
Likes: 2,490
From: Omaha/LOTO
Default

I would put them on the transom and get angled dumps that put the water right onto the tops of the drives.
Griff is offline  
Reply
Old 12-01-2012 | 05:08 PM
  #55  
Randy Nielsen's Avatar
Thread Starter
Gold Member
10 Year Member
Gold Member
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,482
Likes: 0
From: Omaha Ne
Fits like a glove

Engine #2 is in!! No hammers or chain saws she slid right in like she was comin home. Now I have more work to do.
Attached Thumbnails Finally pulling the trigger-001.jpg   Finally pulling the trigger-003.jpg  
Randy Nielsen is offline  
Reply
Old 12-01-2012 | 05:24 PM
  #56  
Registered
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,960
Likes: 7
From: Sandown, NH - Sebago Lake Region, ME
Default

Looking real good!! Great documentation of all the work!!
502ss is offline  
Reply
Old 12-01-2012 | 05:57 PM
  #57  
Randy Nielsen's Avatar
Thread Starter
Gold Member
10 Year Member
Gold Member
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,482
Likes: 0
From: Omaha Ne
Default

It is really satisfying to see the work I'm doing coming together like this. Since I quit drinking I am feeling more confident about doing things like this. Last year at this time I was making arrangements for my wife in case I drank myself to death. What a change!! I think I will stay on this side of the grass for a while longer. Randy
Randy Nielsen is offline  
Reply
Old 12-01-2012 | 06:19 PM
  #58  
bigboat28's Avatar
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,096
Likes: 131
From: Ohio
Default

Did bullet take your motors on trade? How long did it take to get them from the time they were ordered. Looks very nice.
bigboat28 is offline  
Reply
Old 12-01-2012 | 07:27 PM
  #59  
Randy Nielsen's Avatar
Thread Starter
Gold Member
10 Year Member
Gold Member
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,482
Likes: 0
From: Omaha Ne
Default

bigboat28, Yes Robert took my 496's in trade, these engines were already built they were in the classifieds here on OSO. Not sure how long the build time is but you can call & ask 613-634-3618 Robert @ Bullet Engines. Hope that helps ya out, Randy
Randy Nielsen is offline  
Reply
Old 12-02-2012 | 10:09 PM
  #60  
Randy Nielsen's Avatar
Thread Starter
Gold Member
10 Year Member
Gold Member
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,482
Likes: 0
From: Omaha Ne
Default No couch potato for me

Both engines wired & plumbed except inboard headers, Need to get a few more this-n-thats to finish up & these beasties should be ready to fire!! The wife was just saying its too bad it costs so much to take the boat anywhere ( A nice little hint to road trip to AZ) Yea I know dear, Xmas is coming you never know......:s igns069:
Attached Thumbnails Finally pulling the trigger-001.jpg   Finally pulling the trigger-002.jpg   Finally pulling the trigger-003.jpg  

Randy Nielsen is offline  
Reply

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.