Hey Russ, How are things going?

I got my parts today and have friday off.....

The last of the parts I ordered came in yesterday. Just need the machine shop to finish so we can start putting it back together.
What parts did you buy??? I don't consider oil and a filter "parts"! .....and NO, I can't come help you change it either!!

Funny guy......Steering finally!! Not looking forward to drilling holes in the boat but I have all day friday to measure 20 times and drill once. Oh yeah...on the oil filter thingy.....do you turn it to the left or the right when installing it?

Steering? Hydraulic? Full or assist.
I know what you mean about drilling holes. I installed A/C in my last boat and cringed as I drilled a 3/4 hole 4 inches above the waterline!!!!

Oil filter...dummy!! you don't screw it on, line it up then tap it down with a hammer!!!

External dual ram for now....will add the full kit either this winter or next spring...depends on if I can keep it in my mother in laws garage over the winter.

Now with the oil filter this ain't no Ford motor Russ....no hammering, but I got the big oil filter cup and an adapter to my 1/2 inch impact. That oughta make it tight enough. Sure you don't want me to come down and beat those pistons back into that block? I got it down and I don't even need a ring compressor

Russ has had his tool privleges taken away. After smokin a motor.... He will have to earn them back now.

Faith has said the samething about him touching he's tool.

Russ, I can't believe it. I've been messing around all winter and I may make it onto the water - reliably - before you! I fired my 'new' engine this afternoon. Tomorrow is clean up, timing, and putting the drives on, then water test Saturday afternoon.

If there's anything I can do to help you out let me know..

Told you CARBS!!!!!! only way to go. How much cheaper is the Fuel Injection now????

But am I one to tell you "I TOLD YOU SO????"

I'm liking carbs better with mods. EFI is good if you are near a shop that can tune for you. Gets expensive to work on EFI's.