1986 project assembly
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Printed Date: April-29-2024 at 9:32am
Topic: 1986 project assembly
Posted By: cueball
Subject: 1986 project assembly
Date Posted: March-26-2015 at 7:44am
Hi All, Well I have started my project I recently acquired. Here are some pics when I first started.   I stared first with the trailer, new wiring, lights, wood and carpet.    I even replaced the existing wheel wells due to the staples on the top edge.  Finished   ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
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Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: March-26-2015 at 7:54am
As I was going over the boat this is what I found. After I saw this I lifted up the boat and checked everywhere to make sure there wasn't any more damage hiding. This is the only one and it is right under the stringer....so out came the grinder...  Once I started grinding I realized it wasn't as bad or deep as it seemed.    Two layers on  Third layer  Sanded down  Painted   ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-26-2015 at 8:02am
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Shawn, Since you mentioned the stringers, have you checked their condition? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: March-26-2015 at 8:09am
Then next was installing the Rope in the Rub Rail and adding pinstriping between the colors. I found some tips on this site on how to install the rope, I started with 1/2" rope from home depot and used a 1/2" copper pipe to slide it in, it took less that 1/2 hour to do. The side in the shade was harder than the side in the sun. It was 75°f that day.      Then I decided to sand down the deck and apply teak oil to it...it had some varnish, gooey, stuff on it that didn't look good.    Back end with decals added  Before  After  ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: March-26-2015 at 8:15am
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Yes I did check the stringers by tapping a deep socket all around and they sound solid. the only bad spot in the floor is around the ski pole which I will be replacing soon. ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: April-27-2015 at 5:39pm
Here is some updates Before  After  Some side graphics   And my parts for the engine finally came! ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: April-27-2015 at 6:52pm
So I got a new press  And this is my helper who helped assembled the press.  New shaft bearrings   So I pressed out the old, and got some great advice In the General Question forum for adding dimples to the new bearings.  Made marks on the bearings and the shaft to line up both bearings.  Then I used a drill bit to dimple the bearings, notice the tape on drill bit for how deep to drill. Then I used blue lock tight for the set screws.  Engine essembly time!  Well I got the camshaft, crankshaft installed, pressed the pistons to the connecting rods, rings on the pistons and one piston installed. Hopefully I can get some more done next weekend...as long as the honey-do-list doesn't get too long! ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: April-27-2015 at 7:45pm
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Any upgrades to the motor? ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: April-27-2015 at 8:46pm
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did you bore the block tank cleaned and new cam bearings? ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: April-27-2015 at 8:47pm
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oh and whats the bike (2 wheeled) in the background ? ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: April-27-2015 at 9:38pm
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skutsch, mild cam from Sealed Power and bored .060 over peter1234, All machine work and cleaaning done, new bearings for crank, rods and camshaft. Also a new oil pump. Reconditoned carburator from Eldelbrock has been ordered. Heads are rebuilt too, nothing special. 1999 Harley Night train. ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: May-17-2015 at 2:03pm
updates on engine assembly mini me helping   time to put the heads together  getting there  ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: May-27-2015 at 2:38pm
Rebuilt the Impellar Engine coming together   Fixing the wiring hack job from PO   Trim the Flexplate  Engine mounts came in the mail today, bought them from a CCF member.  ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: May-27-2015 at 3:13pm
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Can you get a reverse rotation cam from sealed power or are you going with standard rotation? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: scootdogydog
Date Posted: May-27-2015 at 3:18pm
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take that fram off now -- it's junk! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7183" rel="nofollow - 1999 Python 1980 Ski Tique 1968 Mustang WIP |
Posted By: AAM196
Date Posted: May-27-2015 at 3:40pm
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Nice thread Shawn... motor looks to be sorted nicely! I think the little lady wants to be in the water by mid June... keeping daddy focused! Good luck! |
Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: May-27-2015 at 5:02pm
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The cam I believe is a Comp Cam, the previous owner(s) had torn it all apart, had the machine work done and had ordered the bearings, cam oil pump. I had to order pistons and gasket kit. the cam is a reverse rotation, when I read about it I panicked and started doing the research, the crank casting is reverse rotation, so I held the cam up to the motor and spun it around and checked the lobes and it is reverse, double checked when I adjusted the valves. Funny this is I just was looking up fuel filters and I was amazed at how everyone does not like fram, even read some good reasons why they are junk, so I will change it. Yes the little one is looking forward to being on the water, she/we had a blast last summer with a friends boat. ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-27-2015 at 7:22pm
Shawn, Hurry up so you can get her out on ski's!  NOT TUBES!!   The build is looking great. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
cueball wrote:Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: May-27-2015 at 8:13pm
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Just wait until the day she pulls you skiing. Way cool feeling! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: May-29-2015 at 1:32pm
More stuff bolted on the engine, new engine mounts sand blasted and installed, also tranny is installed now. Soon engine will be in the boat.   ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: May-29-2015 at 3:20pm
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Is that a 1.25" hose clamped down to a 1" strainer outlet barb? The hose looks really squeezed. Make sure that's the right size fitting, highly susceptible air leak otherwise. ------------- |
Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: May-29-2015 at 4:48pm
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you are correct, I am going to change that and install a hose connection there, that was the previous owners handy work. I've already fixed 3 other bad connections just in hoses and have ordered the water pump hose to fit correctly. ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: June-14-2015 at 9:17pm
Sanding down the floor, still had alot of carpet still glued to it Cut out a bad patch  Painted some sealer for some extrax protection   And of course I had a helper  I pulled off the siding to slide some 10ft 4x6's in the rafters  Time to install the engine    Had to deflate the tires so the engine could clear the boat  Engine is in, waiting for some parts I have ordered, hopefully I will be starting it this weekend  Im glad I decided to change the fuel filter  ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: June-22-2015 at 11:55pm
Time to start the engine But some idiot (NOT ME) had bolted the platform thru the gas tank!!!!! I poured about 2 gallons of gas in the tank, then I heard it running out the drain to the ground.   What a bummer! ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: June-23-2015 at 9:14am
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It can be welded, no biggie. At least they bolted it down  when I got my '85 every time I filled it up and started driving I would get a strong gas odor. After some investigation I found the PO never bolted it back down after removal and the only thing keeping it in place was the connection at the filler neck. Needless to say the neck cracked around the base and when you would turn hard the tank would shift and the crack would open a gas would slosh out.
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Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: June-30-2015 at 1:46am
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That sucks gun-driver ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: June-30-2015 at 2:07am
So on Friday I picked up my gas tank from the local welder here in Vacaville, Webbs welding. Highly recommend them. And hopefully will get the boat started today  So I get the gas tank installed and try to fire up the boat!!! I'm so excited and nervous! So after a few attempts to fire her, I decided to check TDC. I popped off the dizzy cap and bumped the starter to get to TDC and I realized something not good.......the dizzy is spinning clock wise........ First thought....oh crap Second thought....I can just switched the wires around Third thought....what about the oil pump....... So I pulled the dizzy out and tried to prime the pump clockwise and it doesn't work.....Major bummer. So I posted in general questions "Help!!! Timing Issues!!!" if you want to look at it. So basically I have the wrong camshaft and distributer....long story, see help!!! timing issues!!! post So I'm taking a break from this project due to vacation coming up. I will be ordering a camshaft after my vacations are over in the middle of August (hopefully sooner) ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: June-30-2015 at 3:06am
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I have a RR stock cam I'll let go cheap. |
Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: March-29-2016 at 5:40am
Well it has been a while since I been on here, but I'm back at working on the boat. This project has been madding with the whole reverse/standard rotation! Especially since this project has parts that differ from original. Tine to pull the engine and verify the crank wick lines one more time before I make the next move.    So, I was wrong, the wick lines are standard rotation, also the transmission pump is set up for LH rotation, and this project came with two starters and the extra one is a standard rotating starter...... So I have a standard rotation engine....  Well while the engine is out I decided to install a oil drain hose, I had the wrong dip stick, so I found on this site a oil capacity test they did, and I followed it and fabricated the dipstick.  I also replaced the front main seal to a standard rotation seal  I also got the correct thermostat housing from a member and ordered the correct thermostat. I also ordered a new water pump, just because of the whole reverse/standard rotating thing. So the engine is back in the boat, and tomorrow evening I am picking up my carb and hopefully I will get it running on Wednesday! ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: March-29-2016 at 6:09am
I also put new bearings, rims and tires on the trailer. Glad I did, Found that the rear seals were leaking and the brakes were covered in grease. the other side was worse.  So I cleaned everything up and put new studs in the drums.   Drilled out the center caps  All done. So while I was working on this I noticed one of the leaf springs is sagging and upon closer inspection, one leaf is cracked and broken, and the others are buckling. so new leaf springs are on the way. ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: Duane in Indy
Date Posted: March-29-2016 at 6:58am
Your crank and cam are definitely STANDARD ROTATION. So basically all you needed to do is replace your starter with the proper one, and redo your plug wires on the cap . Below are pics of RR parts. Good luck with your project. Sorry, I just joined this past Fall and did not see your pics till today.   ------------- Keep it as original as YOU want it 1978 Mustang (modified) |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: March-29-2016 at 7:04am
Yes it is!! ------------- Js |
Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: April-08-2016 at 8:22am
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Well I got her running!! But when I went to put the tranny in gear, nothing happened......At that moment I shut her down and pull the tranny to check the pump. Here is a picture pre instalation  Now I did see a arrow on my transmission, but I got all confused with the whole LH, RH rotation and did a internet search. (It had been a couple of months since I had to realy think about it.) I went off of this pic I found on the internet and was like "Its already LH rotation!!" just from the image, didn't notice the arrows.  Well I was wrong. This RH, LH, reverse, standard, in front of the motor, behind the motor can be maddening!!!  So the transmission is in and and it goes into gear, I still need to fine tune the engine and I have a prop on its way. Hopefull I can put it in the water soon to test it out. Here are some updated pics of the boat I got the tower, cabin speakers, radio and hull numbers installed.   ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-08-2016 at 10:21am
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Shawn, It's great you are making progress. It won't be long before you can enjoy some water time and appreciate all the effort you've put in. Don't worry about the LH, RH issue. Many including myself struggle with it as well. There are times when I have to close my eyes and imagine in my mind the rotation!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: June-25-2016 at 4:18am
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Update, Sorry its been a while, in the middle of April till June 15 I was on a project at work working nightshift, 6 days on, one day off, 13 hour shifts. So the last 9 days (working 4 of those days) has been a mad dash to get it finished for our camping trip next tuesday June 28th! Here is some of the things I've done When I did the wheel bearings, I noticed the leaf springs were cracked, so I did replace the leaf springs, both sides.  And the bushings were very worn out,  And I replaced the prop shaft. Here is how I got the coupler off.  And trying to get the new coupler on was a PITA. I ended up putting the old one back on for now. Heated it up in the oven and the old one went on easier than the new one.  Made a jig to bend 3/4 inch conduit for the bimini top I made  And I used a conduit bender to make the 90° bends  Bimini frame on the boat   Time for carpet    Carpet complete   And yesterday was the first time on the water! Had to ajust the shif linkage, snuffing box packing and tighten down a few hose clamps and the carb to the intake. other than that she ran great!   Got the rest of the interior, the canvas for the bimini, and surf racks installed today! Im ready for our trip!    ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: June-25-2016 at 3:03pm
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Nice boat! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: Fabcon
Date Posted: June-25-2016 at 7:46pm
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Very nice project, way to stay with it, now the fun begins. ------------- 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1984 Barefoot Nautique (Parting Out) |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: June-25-2016 at 8:22pm
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Nice job on the top,it really worked out nice. I have to ask about the registration numbers though, it looks as if you put the serial number of the boat on. Don't you have to register the boat with the state and they issue you a number much like your car gets a license plate? Don't want you getting stopped! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: June-25-2016 at 10:36pm
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Thanks for pointing that out Gary.....Im gonna double check that! I think I made a mistake there. ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: cueball
Date Posted: June-25-2016 at 10:37pm
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Thank you for the comments! ------------- Shawn 1986 SN 2001 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-26-2016 at 4:10am
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Shawn, You certainly put plenty of nice work in your boat and now I wish you plenty of great times on the water. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |