1960 VW Baja Bug PROJECT car. I bought it intending to make it run only to find out someone had purposely filled the engine with water. I pulled the engine apart only to find that it had not been run prior to the water being introduced into it, so I bought new pistons and cylinders, gaskets...
After looking at how much less expensive the conventional AN fittings are, even though the braided stainless hose costs more, I think we will go with the conventional braided stainless, which will keep it matching what's currently in the boat. Not to mention we are working with -10 and -12...
I went over to my friend's hanger at the airport yesterday to look at the plumbing on his turbo boat that I had previously told him was not correct(some of the water lines were only -8). Made a list of fittings, and now considering buying pushlock. I am going to mention to him prior to...
Believe me, I have given that some serious thought! I have a great location with the exception that my place probably sustains the most damage from the surf boats.
I stayed out of the shop the hot months this year. The carburetor I was expecting to come in still has not showed up, so I've been just working on engines recently.
I have been thinking about making something like that for my dock. Many years ago when I was still in CA, I had a cat or cats that would use my front lawn for a bathroom. I rigged a motion sensor to the sprinkler system and problem was solved.
I am in Parker.
You can still buy a warrantied rebuilt marine engine for around $3,000 or so, have a look here: https://www.summitracing.com/search?SortBy=BestKeywordMatch&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=marine%20crate%20engine
There are a limited number of places to watch out for in Parker. My neighbor has a very expensive 27 Eliminator with a 6 drive on it, no issues. I can point out all the known spots and a couple of sort of unknown ones.
Very good point, mine are done that way to keep the strength intact. I didn't look at his photo that closely, I was just happy I had shared something that has worked so well for me.
Go ahead and call my friend Javen for the trees. He is taking this week off prepping for the jet ski world championships at the end of the week in Havasu, but he will provide top quality work and clean up. Distinctive Fire and Land Management. You won't be sorry, I can promise you. Likely...