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Lectronix 01-20-2017 10:25 AM


Originally Posted by 250ekelly (Post 3992799)
thanks no I didn't paint it my room mate did. I gave him 2 months free rent which is like 600 bucks and 500 in paint & clear

Nice job! Is he planning on going to Disneyland or LA anytime soon? Free-room & board for him to spray my 21'? LOL

Lectronix 01-20-2017 10:29 AM


Originally Posted by speeddemon651 (Post 4115090)
Watch out about putting your MSD box on the manifold (I realize the manifold is designed to mount it there). The electronics are completely potted internally but heat and ultrasonic vibration are MSD killers. Even putting it on a bracket off of the engine can act like mounting it to a tuning fork and over time shake it to death. Best place for it, is high and dry on the stern where it can stay cool and have the least about of ultrasonic vibration.

Worked in the Nascar industry for 6 years.

That is great & correct advice!

Lectronix 01-20-2017 10:36 AM


Originally Posted by 250ekelly (Post 4332698)
This is the resistor needed to make the alternator charge. Its 470ohm 2watt just run a keyed on 12v to this then into the Brown wire going into the alternator and yr set

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1..._175741832.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1..._175707701.jpg

Nice work!

css19 01-28-2017 07:44 AM

very good job man
I think my next project will be scarab
I have a question
What paint you used to paint the hull?
Is the process same as with painting cars? Or for painting boat is special paint?

250ekelly 02-01-2017 08:59 AM


Originally Posted by css19 (Post 4523711)
very good job man
I think my next project will be scarab
I have a question
What paint you used to paint the hull?
Is the process same as with painting cars? Or for painting boat is special paint?

thanks! we used water that new PPG waterborne paint. its still requires a clear coat. i think the clear coat was solvent. the paint job is 3 years old now and it still looks like new. im no expert but really there no difference between a car and boat. its all about the prep work. and using a good brand like PPG. get it all sanded correctly and primed and blocked it again. base coat then clear. he laid the clear on heavy. like 3 coats i think. ill post some pictures.


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