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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-20-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,724
Posted By hmc710

Fired up starboard motor (still in the boat) the...

Fired up starboard motor (still in the boat) the other day and set timing. I start at 10 deg BTDC but from the timing mark, it looks like it only advances to about 20 - 22 deg at 3000 rpm. This is...
Forum: Baja
07-20-2024, 07:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,853
Posted By hmc710

Got the 4th pc of floor cut but need to make a...

Got the 4th pc of floor cut but need to make a few mods before I put anythng down. Haven't had much time on the Baja as the Webbcraft motor rebuilds have taken priority. Also picked up a scrap Wreidt...
Forum: Classic Offshore
06-25-2024, 07:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,330
Posted By hmc710

Before I call it a slipping TRS I'm going to do...

Before I call it a slipping TRS I'm going to do some homework on the TRS then warm it up again and check fluid levels. If I can do a pressure test Ill try that too.
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Forum: Classic Offshore
06-24-2024, 09:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,330
Posted By hmc710

well, tried to post this 3 times now... Test...

well, tried to post this 3 times now...
Test ride last week was underwhelming. Made it back to the dock.
Floats like a brick at no wake speeds.
hyd steering seemed very loose.
Took forever to get...
Forum: Baja
06-20-2024, 03:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,853
Posted By hmc710

FLoor and foam

THanks for the info, will start looking into that. Got first piece of flooring cut today, not much time to go after it. Hopefully get 3 of the 5 pcs finished tomorrow and test fit so we can coat with...
Forum: Baja
06-14-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,853
Posted By hmc710

Daughter has been a great help! We both have the...

Daughter has been a great help! We both have the same, "Lets just get it over with!" attitude.
That's kind of my view on the foam as well, that water logged crap I took out hurt more than it helped...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-13-2024, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,724
Posted By hmc710

Going back together

Got the heads back on starboard motor and should get intake and the rest this week. Port motor was stripped, cleaned, new cam, lifter, pushrods, bearings, and will get it back together after the...
Forum: Baja
06-13-2024, 07:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,853
Posted By hmc710

More floor supports - foam recommendations

Went after the floor supports the other day and letting that cure while waiting for more supplies to come in. Bedded them in last week and tabbed them in Tuesday.
...
Forum: Classic Offshore
05-30-2024, 02:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,330
Posted By hmc710

Heard the whole story and gave me a copy of the...

Heard the whole story and gave me a copy of the write up in local paper.
Forum: Classic Offshore
05-30-2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,330
Posted By hmc710

No jacket, just an old cigarette butt....

No jacket, just an old cigarette butt....
Forum: Classic Offshore
05-30-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,330
Posted By hmc710

I like the blacked out windshield, there is/was a...

I like the blacked out windshield, there is/was a bit of orange there....
Yes, worked out a deal on the boat. Been talking to PO for about a year and he was emotionally attached to the boat. But the...
Forum: Classic Offshore
05-29-2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,330
Posted By hmc710

Yes it does! had a crowd gather at the gas...

Yes it does! had a crowd gather at the gas station today putting fuel in it.

Contemplating where my ID numbers are going to go. The Baja has them on the side of the cockpit area and looks pretty...
Forum: Classic Offshore
05-29-2024, 03:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,330
Posted By hmc710

Phantom Windshield

Here ya go! Just put $100 of fuel in it and will drop it the water today if my shipmate shows up. Too windy to go it alone today with a "new" boat....
Forum: Classic Offshore
05-27-2024, 05:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,330
Posted By hmc710

Fired it up Saturday morning. Working on getting...

Fired it up Saturday morning. Working on getting a few things cleaned up and hope to drop it in the water Tue or Wed weather permitting.
Forum: Classic Offshore
05-21-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,330
Posted By hmc710

Looked on Magnum Marine website and the history...

Looked on Magnum Marine website and the history kind of matches the story I've got on the boat as a cigarette clone. Definitely has the MM lines to it. The Phantom Boats website doesn't show anyone...
Forum: Classic Offshore
05-21-2024, 08:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,330
Posted By hmc710

Yes, west michigan. Looking fwd to cleaning some...

Yes, west michigan. Looking fwd to cleaning some things up and get it started.
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Forum: Classic Offshore
05-20-2024, 02:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,330
Posted By hmc710

Probably same boat, the info he has is the same...

Probably same boat, the info he has is the same you mentioned. I've been talking to him for about a year....quite a story that goes with it....
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-20-2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,724
Posted By hmc710

Yep, both motors showed signs of it....... As the...

Yep, both motors showed signs of it....... As the exhaust cam lobe wore down, all the pressure had to go somewhere......
Forum: Classic Offshore
05-20-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,330
Posted By hmc710

Ever find out any info on the Phantom boat?...

Ever find out any info on the Phantom boat? Working on one at the shop, the guy had the same racing picture with business card attached. Have to admit, its pretty sweet looking. ...
Forum: Baja
05-20-2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,853
Posted By hmc710

Stringers glassed in

With the help of my daughter we attacked the Baja the other day! Got stringers glassed in and measured out and cut floor supports. Hope to get them in this week and start on the floor......
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-20-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,724
Posted By hmc710

SBC teardown

Got port motor pulled the other day and found scoring in #4 cylinder and rod bearing. Measuring bores to see if we can hone things out or do a bore job. Block is already +.030....
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-25-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,724
Posted By hmc710

Thanks 94, Thats about where I'm at right now,...

Thanks 94, Thats about where I'm at right now, just stop looking around and pull both motors and go through them with a good solid 90 octane build (what ever that means). Last V8 I did was in 1980......
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-23-2024, 09:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,724
Posted By hmc710

Leaks found

Performed a quick leak down test with rubber tipped air gun. Loosened up rockers on both #5's and immediately got air leak through both exhaust ports. Did port #4 and air was pushing into the crank...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-11-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,724
Posted By hmc710

Lift / Cam

Pulled the port intake and #4 rockers so I could get the exhaust lifter out. Had to pull the guts to get a good grab of it (not a good sign) to pull it out. The intake lifter came right out and...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-06-2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,724
Posted By hmc710

Update

It was suggested I use proper terms here...
Starboard engine has #5 cyl at 70 lbs. Port side has #4 @ 100 lbs and #5 at 35 lbs compression. Pulled the valve covers and didn't see anything broken or...
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