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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-22-2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,507
Posted By bigmike253

Yup, I have the right plugs and no damage to them...

Yup, I have the right plugs and no damage to them either. It's weird because it will crank fine with just the bottom plug installed and then when I thread the top plug in, even just a bit it will...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-17-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,507
Posted By bigmike253

Anyone have some outboard knowledge?

Hey guys,

As a side project from my Formula I just picked up a 78 johnson el55, this motor I got through my grandpa and sat unused for 10 years or so. I removed the spark plugs and shot some WD40...
Forum: General Q & A
07-08-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,912
Posted By bigmike253

I was planning on using plates screwed in for...

I was planning on using plates screwed in for some extra strength. I checked on the harbor freight gantry, they want $699 for it....I'll pass.

Sprink go work on your boat....that thing needs to...
Forum: General Q & A
07-08-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,912
Posted By bigmike253

Thanks for the replies guys, I forklift would be...

Thanks for the replies guys, I forklift would be real nice but currently I don't have access to one, shoot I don't even have a tree in my back yard. I think I'm going to make one. From what I've...
Forum: General Q & A
07-07-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,912
Posted By bigmike253

Lifting engines from boat

After some unfortunat problems with my SBC's in my 1979 formula 233 twin, I've decided to pull them and rebuild. What do you guys use to lift the motors out? I don't think a engine hoist will be...
Forum: Formula
06-27-2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 738
Posted By bigmike253

Not sure what model it is, but I love the...

Not sure what model it is, but I love the black/white/lime green one around the 5 min mark, then again around 8 mins. Awesome vids!
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-27-2012, 11:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,766
Posted By bigmike253

Simple 2 engine/2 battery/1 switch wiring

I need some help with a simple and practical way to wire my twin inboard setup. I currently have two batteries and one switch. The grounds are connected together and wired to a single power post...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-12-2012, 09:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,069
Posted By bigmike253

Yup, it turns out it was female hex nuts that...

Yup, it turns out it was female hex nuts that worked. When I took it off I had to drill them out, so I wasn't really sure what was in there to begin with because they where pretty deteriorated.
...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-08-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,069
Posted By bigmike253

No ideas of how to mount this adpater? What about...

No ideas of how to mount this adpater? What about using a liquid gasket material and threading in studs on one side with thread locker?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-08-2012, 12:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,069
Posted By bigmike253

I think I need a MacGyver trick here.

Heres the deal. I heard a pretty signifigant tick on my starboard engine which I thought was a stuck valve, took the valve cover off and looked for the obvious. I then decided to take the easier...
Forum: Formula
05-07-2012, 12:56 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 101,545
Posted By bigmike253

Befu, On your sunpad job what exactly are the...

Befu,
On your sunpad job what exactly are the "bunks" made out of before you cover them with vinyl. ?
Forum: Formula
04-27-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,217
Posted By bigmike253

Educated guesses on formula 233 twin V8 GPH

Any guesses on GPH for a 1979 233 with twin 300hp 5.7l's? Engines are mounted to alpha 1's and stainless 21p cleavers. I found a killer deal on twinscan flowmeter but its 0-24 gph per side which...
Forum: Formula
04-19-2012, 12:49 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 67,191
Posted By bigmike253

Tow a 79' 233 with twin SBC with a 96' 3/4 ton...

Tow a 79' 233 with twin SBC with a 96' 3/4 ton suburban diesel. Boat weighs around 5300 w/ light fuel and trailer is 1250# , so 6550# total.

Oh there's a big boat behind me? No problem...
Oh...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-06-2012, 03:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,055
Posted By bigmike253

Alpha 1s, single solenoid.

Alpha 1s, single solenoid.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-06-2012, 02:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,055
Posted By bigmike253

Jason thanks for posting that, I'm actually...

Jason thanks for posting that, I'm actually looking at making the switch myself. However until then does anybody have info on what solenoids those are. I need to replace one and can't find any info...
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-05-2012, 01:42 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 13,934
Posted By bigmike253

Atta boy! Keep it up. I know how you feel...

Atta boy! Keep it up. I know how you feel currently i'm restoring a 233 while being a full time college student and working full time. Looking forward to those pics!
Forum: Swap Shop
03-23-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,020
Posted By bigmike253

Can you send me some pics of the seats....

Can you send me some pics of the seats. Michael_ledonne at yahoo.com
Forum: Classic Offshore
03-19-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,170
Posted By bigmike253

Wrong forum buddy! Swap shop is what u want. Make...

Wrong forum buddy! Swap shop is what u want. Make sure to post pics and prices!
Forum: General Q & A
03-15-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 20,892
Posted By bigmike253

Smart move. Especially with this terrible weather...

Smart move. Especially with this terrible weather lately!
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-07-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,973
Posted By bigmike253

Yea, I've had it with these damn carbs. I had to...

Yea, I've had it with these damn carbs. I had to lower the float bowl as far as I could and it kind of idles after replacing all the needles and cleaning the crud out of them. That was after multiple...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-05-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,973
Posted By bigmike253

Replacement Carbs, which one should I go with?

I'm dealing with a set of Holley 4011's that I think are worthless. They are the non removeable fuel bowl dual feed carbs. They have a top plate that removes to access the float. They seem to be very...
Forum: Classic Offshore
03-05-2012, 01:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 42,676
Posted By bigmike253

Yes I am. I don't visit it a whole lot though, It...

Yes I am. I don't visit it a whole lot though, It can get pretty slow there. I guess I gotta get the old bird running in top shape by July. I'll try to make it out there, that would be a blast.
Forum: Classic Offshore
03-04-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 42,676
Posted By bigmike253

Looking good. Do boat in the sound? Lake...

Looking good. Do boat in the sound? Lake Washington? I may see you out and about this summer.
Forum: Formula
03-02-2012, 12:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 805
Posted By bigmike253

Sprink you can email me at...

Sprink you can email me at [email protected]. Did you ever get the pics I emailed you of the very first 233 interceptor out of the factory? That was a sweet find.
Forum: Formula
03-01-2012, 12:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 805
Posted By bigmike253

Old school trim pumps

I'm dealing with a set of vintage trim pumps on my 79' interceptor rebuild. They were both operating fine, then one lost the "Down" Function. They are single solenoid trim pumps and they may even be...
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