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Forum: Baja
09-16-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,838
Posted By jstand22

Good to see other people are keeping the 180's...

Good to see other people are keeping the 180's alive, they're great little boats. I restored mine this year...pictures are on the Baja Boat Owner forum (I'm under the name 'splitmushroom' there) ...
Forum: Baja
07-01-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 935
Posted By jstand22

Islander - shoot thru-hull transducer

Looking to install a shoot-thru hull transducer in the bilge of my 97 Islander 180...Does anyone have one in an Islander successfully reading the bottom? Is there a specific spot it has to be in (I...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-27-2014, 12:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,692
Posted By jstand22

I could rebuilt it, but I'm just at the point...

I could rebuilt it, but I'm just at the point where I've done so much work I'd rather pay to have it rebuilt or get an already rebuilt one. I'm feeling lazy now haha
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-26-2014, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,163
Posted By jstand22

Rebuilt Carb Recommendations

Hi guys, my wonderful Mercarb 2barrel is junk. NOT doing a 4-barrel conversion at this time...I will do it next season. Engine serial# 0K026165. Does anyone know a reliable company that sells...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-26-2014, 02:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,692
Posted By jstand22

Well it's funny that with all this talk about...

Well it's funny that with all this talk about carbs.....that's exactly what my running problem and no start ended up being: junk carb. Now I don't feel like doing a 4-barrell conversion right now,...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-25-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,692
Posted By jstand22

Poop. Gotcha. I'll have to start saving for an...

Poop. Gotcha. I'll have to start saving for an intake an pick a 4 barrel. I'll probably put if off till next year; I spent alot of time and money restoring this boat and want it to work for the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-25-2014, 09:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,692
Posted By jstand22

Yeah, the Mercarb doesn't seem to be that great...

Yeah, the Mercarb doesn't seem to be that great of a carb. Simple, but there seem to be problems. I'd love a nice Edlebrock or Holley...maybe next season. Holley makes a 500 cfm 2-barrell which I...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-25-2014, 08:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,692
Posted By jstand22

Alright some developments....now it won't stay...

Alright some developments....now it won't stay running. It fires up, then dies....I can see the electric choke is staying open at all times. So I have to fix that before I can get back to finding...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-23-2014, 09:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,692
Posted By jstand22

Haha, sure, but you'll have to tell me how to...

Haha, sure, but you'll have to tell me how to post pictures. It's asking for a URL and there's no browse computer option.

Otherwise, I posted the engine serial number in the original...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-23-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,692
Posted By jstand22

It's a 1997 5.7L 2-barrel (Mercarb) with electric...

It's a 1997 5.7L 2-barrel (Mercarb) with electric choke, and non-vortec heads, 232 hours mated to an alpha gen II...even though it's a 2bbl, it's all the boat needs; it's an 18 foot bowrider and it...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-23-2014, 03:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,692
Posted By jstand22

Crap, I'm sorry, I posted this in a haste while...

Crap, I'm sorry, I posted this in a haste while anchored in the boat. So It's a 1997 5.7L 2bbl (Serial 0K026165) mated to an alpha one Gen II, Alternator is the older type (55 amps if I remember...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-22-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,692
Posted By jstand22

Idle/low speed and voltage issue

Hey guys, I'm having an issue with idle and low speed in gear. It seems voltage related....at idle my voltage is erratic, between 10-12. It seems to be causing the engine to stumble and eventually...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-19-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,175
Posted By jstand22

My pulley is composite, but spins easy. Back to...

My pulley is composite, but spins easy. Back to the belt: I got the 86-inch measurement using the string method, I was just looking to confirm if anyone could find or knew the proper size. Any...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-18-2014, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,175
Posted By jstand22

Yes, there can be a small variance...that slack...

Yes, there can be a small variance...that slack will be taken up by the tensioner pulley; as long as it isn't maxed out.

Any idea on why they switched the PS pulley?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-18-2014, 11:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,175
Posted By jstand22

97 5.7L Serp Belt Length

Anyone know the length of the serpentine belt for a 97 5.7L Alpha - serial= 0K026165 ? I'm seeing around 86 inches. I can't take the old belt off to measure because it was destroyed and discarded...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-16-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 878
Posted By jstand22

Engine Pencil Anodes - sbc

Has anyone put engine pencil anodes in place of the block drain plugs? Were you able to find one nubby enough to not restrict flow? Engine is a 97 small block chevy, any input is appreciated!
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-16-2014, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,503
Posted By jstand22

Yeah, each u-joint has a plug in the hole where...

Yeah, each u-joint has a plug in the hole where the zerk fitting goes, but they don't stick out enough to grab. I'm just gonna leave them sealed I guess. Thanks guys.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-09-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,493
Posted By jstand22

SEI Gimbal/Bellows Kits

Anyone have any luck with SEI's gimbal bearing and bellows kits? I'll probably end up using Merc, but I'm wondering if anyone had had any luck with any aftermarket brands. Any recommendations are...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-05-2014, 03:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,503
Posted By jstand22

Alpha 1 Gen II - adding grease fittings to Permalube u-joints

Pulled my Alpha 1 Gen II this weekend...I have the sealed Permalube U-joints, where there's just a cap/plug instead of a grease fitting. Has anyone pulled these out and installed grease fittings? ...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
05-21-2014, 08:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,969
Posted By jstand22

I just bought these about a month ago from Donzi...

I just bought these about a month ago from Donzi Direct (they weren't cheap), and I'm still searching for a way to use them before I spend more money on new ones. They're original Baja ones, so...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
05-19-2014, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,969
Posted By jstand22

So my fears were confirmed this weekend..the...

So my fears were confirmed this weekend..the decals don't have enough adhesive to stick. They're not the wet application type either. The hull is clean, flat and stripped of wax, but the decals...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-09-2014, 03:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,262
Posted By jstand22

I'm trying to post some pictures for you...

I'm trying to post some pictures for you guys....do I have to get a gold or platinum membership? The sunpad on this one curves down and forms the backrest for the rear bench, so they probably glued...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-09-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,262
Posted By jstand22

Good point...I'm leaning more to epoxy as the old...

Good point...I'm leaning more to epoxy as the old one was epoxied white and didn't crumble too bad for 17 years old (though it did crumble). I believe I have some white epoxy lying around, so that...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-09-2014, 08:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,262
Posted By jstand22

Sweet, I'll check out some other epoxies. Anyone...

Sweet, I'll check out some other epoxies. Anyone on the adhesive for the foam?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-08-2014, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,262
Posted By jstand22

Rebuilding Sunpad/Engine Cover

So I'm getting ready to replace the sunpad/engine cover on my 97 Baja Islander 180 and need some advice. The wood is water-logged and rotten....foam is in perfect shape, and shop is making new vinyl...
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