New to me 72 Skier

Been a tough couple of weeks/months in regards to the Skier.  Got the engine in and had a very bad vibration at around 2000rpm.  We troubleshot everything we could (unbalance weights, disconnect tranny, run on engine stand, etc etc.).  Long story short the engine shop has it back apart and we are waiting on a call.  Always something with this one.  

She is a beauty for sure.  Nicely done. 

Very nicely done, guys.  Looking forward to a ride in it this spring.

Beautiful. I can’t wait to see sea trials
Well done gentlemen

Think she is ready to water test. A few clean up items left but shake down next. Also some work on the trailer needed. She is on a spare trailer now.

We have alignment issues with this pump. We had to do some work on the water pump bracket and some shimming to get it where it looks good. It does have 1-1/4” inlet and outlet which is nice because so does the tstat housing and the trans cooler. I would be game to look at others. This impeller is wider but not larger in diameter.

We made it to the boat for yesterday evening and this morning. Throttle and trans cable connected. Wiring cleaned up/connected (after below pic). Batt cables run forward to box. Fuses installed. Fuel line and fuel filter installed. Bilge pump hose installed. Raw water hoses installed. Exhaust tubes installed. Floor fitted.

Next up…doghouse install, dipstick fitting and some other small items.

Ah, and I was just remembering the PCM 351 pump we have is a 1" and not 1.25" like the Commanders have.  

Very impressive progress. It is looking great!

David, we have a pump from a PCM SBF.  I believe it's a Sherwood.  I can take a photo later this week if you still need one.  It sounds like the pump you have is the same pump on an older BBC PCM?

We are using a Sherwood water pump that was originally on a big block which had a larger impeller. Therefore the housing is a touch deeper than normal for a 302 commander setup. The back of the pump is touching the fuel line. Anyone have a smaller water pump they want to part with. We could do an even trade. We have a brand new impeller installed. No water through yet. Just a little dawn soap. What we have will work, it is very tight and we had to bend the fuel line some.

Dave,

Short stint with the boat this morning on way to the lake. Prop shaft cleaned up and in. Prop on. New wood wedges cut for under motor mounts. Engine in boat. Hoping to get it adjusted, mounted and aligned after Christmas. Merry Christmas all!

TRBenj wrote: FYI- the original floor set up would have consisted of plywood floor panels on top of the glass floor that were covered (wrapped edges) and aluminum trim. The best pics I appear to have… If you or someone else the patterns for the plywood floor I sure could use them.

TRBenj wrote: samudj01 wrote: Serial number: 3402 The latest 72 I have written down is in the 3340’s and was built end of May ‘72... with the switchover in July you’re prpbablh right in the edge one way or the other. Lifting rings match the typical 72’s so it’s a mixed bag. No HIN on the transom I assume?

Got to the barn last Fri evening. Couple of pics. The trans on the wheelbarrow is pre paint. As is the new press fit dipstick…thanks Ken. We still have to measure and adjust stick but happy to have a tube we think will work. Got the majority of the wiring done on the engine. Installed the trans. Still need to install and wire the starter as well as neutral safety. Then we hope to start it.

To circulate oil…drill with hex bit, spin slow, and do we remove a valve cover to see oil come up I think?