the extension kit is in and INSTALLED!!!!!!!

[dragn3]

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w307/dragn3/011.jpg


here's a pic of the install! *wish me luck cuz im headed to wolf river to launch it and see how it works. :)

[macojoe]

Were are the install pictures?? We wanted step by step :'(

Good Luck!!

[dragn3]

im sorry. it came in and i went straight to it. the install was simple. took about 25 minutes by myself.

[macojoe]

I have a buddy that needs to do that.

Thats it after all the good stuff and warm welcome we gave you, not to mention showing you how pic's work and stuff you screw us!!

No posting for a week!!! >:(

























Just Kidding!! ;)

[bigshrimpin]

Draggin - GOOD WORK!! That looks much better . . . have you taken it for a spin yet?

[kamikaze]

MJ

Don't worry I got to extended my 1994 150 Johnson in a couple of weeks and all snap some photos of the install for you.

Hey Dragn: Do you have to ream out the midsection shaft area on a Mercury to get the drive shaft coupler to fit? I was a little leary when I did my first one on a OMC 235 I have currently installed. Although you don't have to remove to much material, spinning a hole saw on a 15" extension when you can't see what your doing is a little imtimidating!

Kamikaze

[dragn3]

i just got back and the boat did awesome!!! it went from barely getn on a plain and blowing out on turns to jumpn up and haul'n *ss! top speed before install was 24 and now she'll do 38 with a full load of fuel 2 men and a dog. thanks to all who helped me figure out what the problem was (especially big shrimpin) and macojoe, i promise on the next project there will be more pics! to answer your question kamikaze, there was no kind of modification. no reaming. the extension pieces for the shafts just slid on top of them and slid into place with no problems.

[macojoe]

OMC is the only one that makes you ream *>:(

Some one told me to get a reaming tool, ( i have never seen one) and it makes it real easy to keep it stright?

[dragn3]

well, now i need to paint it. was think'n of go'n the cheap route with some high gloss krylon spray paint. probably end up regreting that though. what do you all think? ???

[parishht]

OMC is the only one that makes you ream *>:( *

Some one told me to get a reaming tool, ( i have never seen one) and it makes it real easy to keep it stright?

Maybe it is in the aisle with the left handed smoke shifter
and the muffler bearings.

[bigshrimpin]

well, now i need to paint it. was think'n of go'n the cheap route with some high gloss krylon spray paint. probably end up regreting that though. what do you all think? ???

Don't knock the Krylon . . . It's a pretty good match on the color and you can't tell from 4 ft away (if you just paint the extension). Use the Krylon Grey Zinc Primer and you'll be good for a while.

I'm glad that worked out!!

[willy]

Good job Dragn and good luck with it ;)

[msbhammer]

Great Pic., but your still grounded for a week as M.J. says. ;D :o :P

[reelapeelin]

well, now i need to paint it. was think'n of go'n the cheap route with some high gloss krylon spray paint. probably end up regreting that though. what do you all think? ???




The manufacturer's spray paint works well for me...til I run it up on another sandbar :o ...

BS's suggestion on the primer is GOOD info ;) ...

[bigshrimpin]

Check Scream and Fly for the black krylon color . . . I can't remember which on it is . . . but it's a near perfect match for the merc. Grey Zinc Primer, Black gloss, and if you want to go crazy try the clear on top . . . the three cans cost me about $11 total at kragen??

38mph sounds like you got that motor pretty well dialed in.

[parishht]

OMC is the only one that makes you ream *>:( *

Some one told me to get a reaming tool, ( i have never seen one) and it makes it real easy to keep it stright?

Actually MJ, they are available at auto parts stores or check these two
industrial supply catalogs:

http://www.mcmaster.com/

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/start.shtml

[macojoe]

I know they are real, I just ment that I have never seen or used one, But I hear they are the tool to get!

Thanks for the links!!

[2ndchance]

I seen one of those before ;)
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Scan0003_003_003.jpg
Now your ready for the bracket so you can make Hammer jealous. ;D ;D ;D

[Kajun]

looks good dragn! congrats on the install!

[Stinky_Hooker]

Looks good man glad it worked out for you!! 8)

[reelapeelin]

2ndchance...your new bracket install looks GREAT...I know ya wanna keep it that way...is the steering-cable laying on(touching) the top corner of the bracket it goes over?...if so, over time it'll wear away finish ... can't tell from photo if touching or not...

I gotta make friends w/your glassman...he's great!! 8) ...

[dragn3]

a bracket is definately on the "WISH LIST". but i think its more on the "my wife wishes i didnt have a boat to put all of my time into list" than the actually getting one list!

[2ndchance]

The picture is of my Renkin that the V is replacing, but the steering cable was not touching the bracket. The V is getting a hydrualic system so it will be a cleaner look. :)

[reelapeelin]

The picture is of my Renkin that the V is replacing, but the steering cable was not touching the bracket. The V is getting a hydrualic system so it will be a cleaner look. :)



I knew there was somethin' about that picture wasn't addin' up ::) ...

[macojoe]

First fish you catch and bleed will take care of that clean look!! ;)

[2ndchance]

I certainly hope so :)