Fuel sending unit???
 

Scottie150 - did you ever replace your fuel gauge sending unit? I had mine out this past weekend. The unit works great - I can cycle the sending unit from empty to a full tank. My problem is a float that won't float! I wonder if there are replacement floats available? I am a little concerned about whether or not I could get one of the Livorsi sending units into my fuel tank. Scarab has the access hole in the tank right below the rear seatback bulkhead. Pain in the butt to get the stock unit out of the tank!

Get a centroid unit.

http://www.centroidproducts.com/nintro.htm

Direct replacement for the old float type senders, no moving parts, and even built in water detection!

I have 2 and love them and cheap money too!

Yo Scarab Brothers ..BEEN THERE DONE THAT !! LOOKIN GOOD GUYS !!:drink::ernaehrung004: New Power 600 hp 650 ftlbs

Thanks for the info! I called them today and need to check a couple of things on my boat before moving forward. Did you use the 2 or 3 wire sending unit?

I used the 3 wire units but only because I was rewiring both boats when I purchased them. In your case you should be fine with the two wire so it's a direct replacement. Did you find the list of instruments that the 2 wire unit was compatible with? If yours isnt listed then I wouldnt imagine it would be difficult to run a power wire from somewhere to the fuel sender.

...Jim

No, not yet- I figure that's another project all to itself. I'm more focused on stupid little things like engines and trannys:rolleyes:

Starboard engine started today- sounds really good, but I still have a leaky seawater pump. Anybody have any ideas where to get new ones without bending over?:angry-smiley-038:

Where is it leaking from? Where the case seperates? or is the housing cracked or something? I would imagine you can just buy a rebuild kit which should include new gaskets.

It looks like it is leaking from the where the case meets, but I can't tell. I have new impellors and housings, and it was leaking last year so I took them all apart and checked everything out- and I still cant get them to stop leaking. I have a nasty feeling the water is coming from the quad seal, which is the only part I didn't replace. Here is a dumb question- on the hose I have water flowing all the time, even when the engine is not running. Is that normal? Or should the water stop flowing when the engine isn't?

I am guessing you are testing all this out of the water right? So you have the water pickups plumbed into a garden hose or something. If the garden hose is on and the engine is not you will still get water leaking past the impeller, atleast thats been my experience, What I am not sure is if different pumps have different specifications so maybe some are designed not to let any water leak by. I did a few quick searches and a new pump is not cheap!

Swapped out the seawater pump from the port engine(I'm getting really good at changing seawater pumps- swapped both pumps in less than 20 minutes in the dark) and finally got a run with no issues- no oil leaks, no water leaks, good oil pressure- there might be hope after all!!:ernaehrung004:

Also put the outdrive back on- so progress is being made. Delivered it to my friends for wiring, so if everything goes as planned I should get it back in the next week and get the other engine in- hopefully hit the water this year!!! Thanks everyone for the help!!

502- bought a new seawater pump- the quad seal was bad- and corroded so much there was no edge left for a new seal- so I was out of choices- :mad:

Good luck scottie150. I love your boat, wish I could hit the lottery to buy it.

I hope to see lots of pics when you hit the water. I've followed this thread for a long time and it's truly an inspiration.

Almost time for a video clip of the engines running!

If all goes well tomorrow- I might be able to get some video of it running on the trailer! I am going to try to get the port engine in and started- I just have to get a few more parts in the morning(new battery cable, couple of breathers, hopefully I get my carbs, etc.) If all goes well I will post up some video for all to see:evilb:

For the first time in three years, both engines are in the boat.

Been follow'n your thread for awhile now. Can almost hear'm run'n.
Congrats

It won't be long.....:boat:

So close- 1/4 inch in fact. The last exhaust pipe is 1/4 inch too long- so have to run it over to my buddies and cut it in the morning, get a couple of little things, etc. and should be able to light it off tomorrow after work. :evilb:

Its official- they both live!!!! Just have a small water leak from the water intake(its always where you can't reach it) Due to one of my best friends engine expertise(thanks Cliffy!!) put fuel and water to it, and bam- lit off the first turn of the key.:ernaehrung004: It goes to RBI for the rest of the wiring tomorrow, if my luck holds a water test will happen next week.
Thank you everyone for your support and help!!!:evilb:

Good Job Scott...way to see it thourgh. You will really enjoy that thing once you get a few hours on it.

Well....Any updates? Did it float or sink? How about a video of that bad boy!

Still waiting on the wiring:mad: Was supposed to be done Monday, Monday stretched to Tuesday- had just an hour left on Tuesday so I left it till Friday- Friday I show up at closing and they still have a long way to go- so I grabbed it and at least put the other drive and tie bar on- I will try to post some pics up tonight. I can't complain too much because what they have done so far is looking pretty good:cool:

what are the wiring? The helm? All the water leaks fixed?

Pics probably explain a little better-

more-

some close ups of the wiring in process- the first one is the fuse block, the second two is the back of the dash:rolleyes:

Boy it looks real good man! I love the clean look at the back. Mine seems cluttered with the external steering rams!

I should have taken a week off from work and flew out there! We could have had that thing wired and in the water by now! :ernaehrung004::D

Look'n good Scottie. Been following yours and 502's project threads for awhile. Won't be long now. Post some pics on the Club Scarab thread. Got a couple other left coasters on there also.

Wayne

Thanks Wayne- but I want to wait till it's worthy enough to post, hopefully in a couple of weeks.:D I like what you guys did with the KV vids- keep up the great work!!!!:ernaehrung004:

Thanks. From what I could see on the transom shot, the finish looks great.

Too busy using the boat to post updates? :rolleyes:

Did she see water yet?

inquiring minds want to know!!

I think he's teasing us. :rolleyes:

Have not seen water yet- still waiting on electrical. Got it back last Saturday but I have been out of town all week. Hopefully if the weather cooperates I will be able to get home tomorrow, I am currently stuck in Battle Mountain, Nevada waiting for the weather to clear:mad:

I hate to admit it- but I won't see water with the Scarab this year. However- so you guys don't think I have been sitting on my a$$ doing nothing, I shot a video of it running before I fogged and winterized it. My only problem is I think the file is too big to post- anyone have any ideas?:food-smiley-007::food-smiley-007:

Smaller camera :D

Sorry...just couldn't resist that. Don't feel bad, been some time since mine has been wet also. The trees are turn'n quick and the channel is start'n to empty out, looks like this season is wind'n down. :mad:

At least we'll still have the forums to keep us go'n through the winter!! :evilb:

new dash panel for an 300 scarab
 

I have a brand new dash panel if you would need one
it has the 300 on the on it

Upload to youtube! Come'on Lets see it!

Scarab slack time
 

Dont let this guy fool you. He has more time to work on this Scarab than anybody. The trouble is he has more toys than carter has liver pills and they take presidence over working on the boat. I guarranty if there was a large breasted bikini clad babe sitting on the hull Scott would work on it every nite. But instead he chases around his cute wife doing other stuff. Come on Scott, no more excuses. Get this thing done. We have boating to do next summer. :evilb:

Maybe it's time for some pics of the cute wife in the uncensored section then! :evilb: