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Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-02-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,627
Posted By Budman II

I hope the Mach look better in person because the...

I hope the Mach look better in person because the pictures make it look like a pretty intimidating project to me. I hope your disability does not preclude bent over back breaking work and standing...
Forum: General Q & A
07-01-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 26,127
Posted By Budman II

35Fountain, do you have a water test update for...

35Fountain, do you have a water test update for us? Actually, I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that your engines seemed to avoid reversion with the original Silent Choice installed...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-01-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,336
Posted By Budman II

As SB pointed out, the lubrication coming out of...

As SB pointed out, the lubrication coming out of the orifice has a natural tendency to migrate down onto the balls, thus keepinng them lubricated.

Wow, this sure isn't where I expected this thread...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-01-2015, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,818
Posted By Budman II

I wonder if the cop saw the cell phone video that...

I wonder if the cop saw the cell phone video that they posted in the article. Seems to me that combined with him being extremely intoxicated when the officer arrived would be enough to bust him for...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-01-2015, 12:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,818
Posted By Budman II

Friend of mine who was down there said someone...

Friend of mine who was down there said someone yelled at him to slow down in a no wake zone, and that's what made him think it would be a good idea to do some donuts in the marina and moon some...
Forum: General Q & A
07-01-2015, 10:53 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 36,148
Posted By Budman II

Let's face it, working on boats is a b!tch! My...

Let's face it, working on boats is a b!tch! My back hurts just thinking about it.

The stock teleflex depth gauge that came on my 88 Baja still works fine - almost never loses a signal, even at...
Forum: General Q & A
07-01-2015, 10:22 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 36,148
Posted By Budman II

Is your battery switch mounted under the seat? I...

Is your battery switch mounted under the seat? I moved mine to actually mount on the top left corner of the front of the seat base. Makes it much easier to get to it if you need to access the...
Forum: General Q & A
07-01-2015, 09:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,279
Posted By Budman II

Yes, you can reuse it in this case. I had to do...

Yes, you can reuse it in this case. I had to do that with mine when my head studs did not seal into the water jackets. I used the wrong type of sealer on the threads, and pressure tested with air...
Forum: General Q & A
07-01-2015, 09:32 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 36,148
Posted By Budman II

nsx, you can remove those interior side panels...

nsx, you can remove those interior side panels and a couple of 7/16 head bolts for the rear seat and slide the whole seat forward. Gives you a lot more room to work on it. I replaced the bolt with...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-01-2015, 09:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,818
Posted By Budman II

...and the dumbass award of the week goes to...

Glad I was not out on the river this past weekend - might have run into this drunken idiot.
...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-30-2015, 03:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,078
Posted By Budman II

I'm running Mahle forged flat tops in mine - the...

I'm running Mahle forged flat tops in mine - the techs with Mahle recommended .022 top and .024 2nd if I recall correctly. He told me that they were running the second gap larger nowadays to reduce...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-30-2015, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,592
Posted By Budman II

I have heard .003 across the mains and .0025 -...

I have heard .003 across the mains and .0025 - .003 on the rods. And what BB said holds true for the rear main - usually allow a little extra clearance here.
Forum: General Q & A
06-30-2015, 02:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,279
Posted By Budman II

Yep - it is called bore notching by most folks. ...

Yep - it is called bore notching by most folks. Can gain you 15-20 HP according to legend ;) especially for smaller bore motors like the 454 and 489/496. Pretty easy to do when short block is torn...
Forum: General Q & A
06-30-2015, 01:05 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 36,148
Posted By Budman II

They go to the same place that those missing...

They go to the same place that those missing socks go after you put them in the washing machine. I'm convinced that is what the rings of Saturn are made up of. That along with the missing bolts...
Forum: General Q & A
06-29-2015, 09:00 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 36,148
Posted By Budman II

I always just removed the hose. Impact wrench...

I always just removed the hose. Impact wrench makes short work of the rear motor mount bolts. Don't lose the fiber washers and springs.
Forum: General Q & A
06-28-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,316
Posted By Budman II

Yep, positive.

Yep, positive.
Forum: General Q & A
06-28-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,316
Posted By Budman II

Well chit, fbc, I was hoping you would have...

Well chit, fbc, I was hoping you would have something more encouraging to say to me, like "don't worry, be happy, and drink another beer." I'm afraid that the answer to your question may be "go to...
Forum: General Q & A
06-28-2015, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,316
Posted By Budman II

Are fuel pump pushrods supposed to rotate?

This is a brand new Crane bonze tipped fuel pump pushrod. It ran for maybe two minutes before I pulled the pump off due to a leak. IMO, is should not have a wear pattern on the tip like that (cam...
Forum: General Q & A
06-27-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 805
Posted By Budman II

If there is room for a standard 3/8" - 9/16 head...

If there is room for a standard 3/8" - 9/16 head nut instead of a bolt, I would just put a stud in there with some sealant on it. I put two studs on each head for my manifolds / headers. Makes life...
Forum: General Q & A
06-26-2015, 09:42 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,641
Posted By Budman II

That looks a lot like the Sea Ray Pachanga.

That looks a lot like the Sea Ray Pachanga.
Forum: General Q & A
06-26-2015, 08:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 42,078
Posted By Budman II

So, is this thread going to degenerate into a...

So, is this thread going to degenerate into a Johnson measuring contest like so many of the other threads here on OSO? :lolhit:
Forum: General Q & A
06-26-2015, 08:22 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,641
Posted By Budman II

I don't want to alarm you, but on an older boat...

I don't want to alarm you, but on an older boat like this, especially one that has had issue with water intrusion around the transom assembly, I would get someone to check it with a moisture meter to...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-25-2015, 04:45 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,280
Posted By Budman II

Looks like dna decided to help his kid get that...

Looks like dna decided to help his kid get that loose tooth out. :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imtLQS2W7CA
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-25-2015, 04:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,024
Posted By Budman II

Well, if you manage to sling a rod through the...

Well, if you manage to sling a rod through the oil pan or the side of the block, you could end up with a cracked block, busted oil pan, not to mention getting all new oil lines and oil cooler due to...
Forum: General Q & A
06-25-2015, 08:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,107
Posted By Budman II

I substantially reinforced a ceiling rafter in my...

I substantially reinforced a ceiling rafter in my pole barn and put a chain hoist on it. I will tell you this much - with a half ton of BBC hanging in the air, I am hesitant to trust my life and...
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