Back from the Dead; '81 Scarab 38 Resto
03-29-2025 | 08:54 PM
#1711
Registered
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,788
Likes: 1,377
From: naples,florida
Upon further review (lol) I examined the left manifold and tailpipe on the port engine today. Found a hole on the apex of the tailpipe. It’s a good 4-5mm diameter. We actually didn’t find obvious evidence of a blown head gasket. New manifolds and tailpipes will be in order now. I bought these used and they are the only things on the engines that aren’t really fresh. Of course it ends up costing me.
04-25-2025 | 09:33 AM
#1712
Thread Starter
Platinum Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,573
Likes: 1,678
While we’re waiting on engine work we block sanded some imperfections out of the clear on the engine hatch and put two more coats on it.. Doesn't matter how careful and thorough you are, major bodywork, like the joint between these two pieces shrinks over time, and can start showing a little..
Last edited by hblair; 04-25-2025 at 09:37 AM.
05-12-2025 | 04:08 PM
#1713
Platinum Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 11,440
Likes: 3,972
From: Midwest & T-Rock
Here ya go Heath, mini me............you need this..........
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...58031062%22%7D
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...58031062%22%7D
05-17-2025 | 02:53 PM
#1714
Thread Starter
Platinum Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,573
Likes: 1,678
lol I’ll pass on that. I’ve got plenty to do between this, the v drive resto, and getting the ski boat ready for the kids to use.
I picked up the port engine Thursday, we got it painted today. Goal is to be on the water a week from Monday for Memorial Day. We’ll see how it goes. 😀
I picked up the port engine Thursday, we got it painted today. Goal is to be on the water a week from Monday for Memorial Day. We’ll see how it goes. 😀
05-26-2025 | 07:23 PM
#1715
Thread Starter
Platinum Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,573
Likes: 1,678
Well, complete rebuild on port motor after ingesting salt water in Miami. I installed new harnesses on both motors, the left side out of the boat, right side in the boat, enough to kill a 56 year old but I somehow survived😀. The new harnesses won’t plug into the boat side so I ordered revised pigtails, will be here Tuesday. Should be in the water this weekend.
