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Forum: Checkmate
09-29-2008, 01:44 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 180,128
Posted By nwimbush

Bought her without engines - building them in my...

Bought her without engines - building them in my spare time this year, so we should keep in touch...
PayCheck.
Forum: Checkmate
09-29-2008, 10:46 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 180,128
Posted By nwimbush

Nice shot - not much water clearance to the pipes...

Nice shot - not much water clearance to the pipes - do you run flappers? I picked up some Corsa mufflers which will stick out even further, so I think I'll haf to run flappers.

Yup - I have...
Forum: Checkmate
09-29-2008, 07:19 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 180,128
Posted By nwimbush

:ernaehrung004: Cool...pretty much the same as my...

:ernaehrung004: Cool...pretty much the same as my '89. Do you have K=planes? Also, I'm interested in seeing the waterline when the boat is at rest, as I haven't had mine in the water, yet....busy...
Forum: Checkmate
09-24-2008, 01:50 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 180,128
Posted By nwimbush

:food-smiley-007: 1974 Checkmate Runabout...

:food-smiley-007:
1974 Checkmate Runabout (17'6") w 250 straight six Alpha - 55mph gps w 21" cleaver

1989 Checkmate Maxxum 281, twin Bravos, newly rebuilt Gen V's, bored and stroked to 496,...
Forum: General Q & A
08-18-2008, 10:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,815
Posted By nwimbush

I have two Jacobs Marine Masters and Ultra Coils...

I have two Jacobs Marine Masters and Ultra Coils I plan to use - the fellow I bought them from said he had no problems...:rolleyes: HE said they were great, so Ill know better once they are on and...
Forum: Wanted
07-01-2008, 09:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 625
Posted By nwimbush

2x Roller Package Wanted

For Gen V blocks with 088 rect heads. Have Eagle 11111 rotating assemblies installed and need to move with valvetrain. Here's the best $ i've found online, and hope someone in the industry can do a...
Forum: General Q & A
06-28-2008, 06:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,015
Posted By nwimbush

:cool-smiley-027: Right on:ernaehrung004:

:cool-smiley-027:
Right on:ernaehrung004:
Forum: General Q & A
06-02-2008, 10:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 30,936
Posted By nwimbush

:cool-smiley-027: Congrats, yes, but maybe a...

:cool-smiley-027:
Congrats, yes, but maybe a look at the wiring might - dare I say it? - PREVENT - that corrosion from recurring. A $15 Merc continuity kit and decent battery cables/clean...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-21-2008, 04:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,136
Posted By nwimbush

:cool-smiley-027:Is it the original? Very nice.. ...

:cool-smiley-027:Is it the original? Very nice..

I just changed the t-stat in my 1974 Checkmate 18' 165Alpha, the date stamp was April 1972....but the inline 6 will still do 50mph(GPS) without any...
Forum: General Q & A
05-21-2008, 02:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,371
Posted By nwimbush

:cool-smiley-027: Yup, or gum in case there...

:cool-smiley-027:
Yup, or gum in case there isn't a twisty handy...always got gum:cool-smiley-011:
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-21-2008, 12:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,136
Posted By nwimbush

:cool-smiley-027: They're still running?:D I...

:cool-smiley-027: They're still running?:D

I asked the same question once and the answer depends on a lot of different possibilities - fresh factory 330hp were good for 500hrs to 750hrs provided...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-21-2008, 11:08 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,560
Posted By nwimbush

:cool-smiley-027: Must be your lucky day -...

:cool-smiley-027: Must be your lucky day - http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120264227569&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:CA:1123
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-21-2008, 10:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,560
Posted By nwimbush

:cool-smiley-027:Yeah, I have to be quiet by law....

:cool-smiley-027:Yeah, I have to be quiet by law.

I found these on eBay for $400. Don't know how quiet they will make it, but it gives me the appearance of caring.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-21-2008, 10:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,560
Posted By nwimbush

:cool-smiley-027:Very nice - lots of room to work...

:cool-smiley-027:Very nice - lots of room to work with - do you run mifflers?
Forum: Checkmate
05-21-2008, 03:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,372
Posted By nwimbush

:cool-smiley-027: Or a link to the article? You...

:cool-smiley-027: Or a link to the article? You tease....:D
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
05-19-2008, 05:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,581
Posted By nwimbush

GMC 3500SD vs Ford Expedition 5.4L

:cool-smiley-027:
I have to share this, as I've been a GM guy for years but bought the Expedition for the wife when she started to get into accidents with the Olds...figured she may as well be safe....
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-18-2008, 09:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,955
Posted By nwimbush

:cool-smiley-027:Rumbfish - this thread was moved...

:cool-smiley-027:Rumbfish - this thread was moved to General Q&A
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186708
Forum: General Q & A
05-18-2008, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,145
Posted By nwimbush

:cool-smiley-027: So I took two 454 blocks, had...

:cool-smiley-027:
So I took two 454 blocks, had Eagle rotating assemblies installaed and balanced with the stock flywheels on. Apparently, the flywheels are now specific to each engine and i was...
Forum: General Q & A
05-18-2008, 04:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,217
Posted By nwimbush

:cool-smiley-027: It's strange that the same...

:cool-smiley-027: It's strange that the same degree of oil contamination is in both engines, which means a design or build issue rather than a failure? I think I also would want to pressure test the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-18-2008, 10:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 768
Posted By nwimbush

:cool-smiley-027: Lots of boats on eBay, Barry....

:cool-smiley-027: Lots of boats on eBay, Barry. That's how I got my hands on a 28' without engines, but everything else for under 15k - good luck with your hunt!
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-18-2008, 07:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,955
Posted By nwimbush

:cool-smiley-027: COngratulations on your buy do...

:cool-smiley-027: COngratulations on your buy do you have any pics? - I have a '89 Checkmate (last Sept) I'm fitting with twin 454 blocks as well.
The water in the oil is a nasty situation, and I...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-18-2008, 07:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,560
Posted By nwimbush

I was lucky and found Gils on the site for about...

I was lucky and found Gils on the site for about the same price, but I understand they aren't a favourite amongst the salt-water boaters...plus there are risers on eBay for 496 exhaust for...
Forum: General Q & A
05-18-2008, 06:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,267
Posted By nwimbush

:cool-smiley-027: Since the boat and power are...

:cool-smiley-027: Since the boat and power are new to me I have no baselines - I have expectations of 75-80mph from posts I've read from owners with similar power.
I spent some money on the bottom...
Forum: General Q & A
05-17-2008, 04:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,267
Posted By nwimbush

That's good, as I sent a PM earlier with all the...

That's good, as I sent a PM earlier with all the stuff I think I need.
I checked the valves with a magnet as you suggested, and the exhaust have no attraction and have a ceramic coating. The intakes...
Forum: Formula
05-17-2008, 03:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,696
Posted By nwimbush

Do you drain the tank over the "off" season? I...

Do you drain the tank over the "off" season? I have to tear into a 1989 Checkmate tank to clean her out, and once that's done, I will be draining yearly. The sludge developed from the ethanol and...
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