I have started motor swap

[macojoe]

The new motor is still in the truck!

But I did get the old motor off today, the bracket felt strong, but had like a 1/16 gap at top, So I losened the bolts (Not to tight) and filled the now 1/8 gap with 5200, The re tighten everything solid!!

Going to try to get the new motor hung tomorrow.

And for you pic guys, I was to busy working but I did snap a few, I will post a little later. ;)

[msbhammer]

Wont believe ya till we see Pics. ;D

[macojoe]

Ok here we go, not much to look at but I have some pic';s

I have one problem, and its really not a problem, But when I went to take pic';s I noticed that the power tilt pump looks really rusty

I might swap with the other motor, or try to pain before getting it on the boat??

But that will mean I won't get the motor on tomorrow and I really wanted that done :-/

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New 5200 being squezed out

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Old Motor

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New motor, notice the trim pump
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I need to steal the 5 offmthe old cover or people will think I have a 22 HP :P

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[Skools Out]

better change that t/t motor now. that's a pain in the *** on a V6 looper if the bolts and tilt tubes stuck. Did they break your 5 off? just epoxy it back on. that is actually i solid emblem the 225 should be 1 part.

[macojoe]

The 5 is no were to be seen??

As far as trhe pump goes I will look at it tomorrow, the new motor has a Stainless tube so should be ok, but the old motor is all rotted and I belive its going to be a bit-h!! But the motor on the old motor is in prettuy good shape.

[macojoe]

Tere was a guy asking to buy the old motor but I think I am just going to bring it to a friends and save for parts.

[Skools Out]

lol stainless tube is just as bad to remove thats what was stuck in mine on the 21 i had to cut and beat out. don't use that old crappy one then you will have to take 2 mid sections apart. just buy a new one from Franco's buddy for $58 new. you have to remove the side of the tilt section that bolts to the boat to remove the t/t motor. you can't remove the rear corner bolt any other way plus if order follows suit at least one will break off and you will have to drill it out any tap is back to 1/4-20.

[macojoe]

at least one will break off and you will have to drill it out any tap is back to 1/4-20.

You are just full of good news!

Who is Franco's buddy?

[Mulv80]

MJ, Can you peel that V-20 sticker off the back window of your truck and ship it to me, I'll even pay for the shipping ;D

[macojoe]

Well I have tryed to get the motor apart for the last 2 hours, I have got ll the bolts off and used heat hammer you name it and it is not moving!!

The good news is that brown colored pump that I thought was all rust, is brown colored paint of some kind, so there is very little rust on it!

But the old motor has a new motor on it that someone replaced with no rust, so I thought while the motor was off I might as well change it.

But after 2 hours and not wanting to go thur what Skools went thur I have decided to just clean it up and repait, it should last for a while. I hope?



As far as the sticker goes I had like 6 made for like $3 each I used 2 and gave a few awy a long time ago.

If you want I can find were i had them made and they will make 1 ior 100 what ever you want.

But I was thinking of having 100 made later in the fall and selling off at cost+ shipping over the winter if you want to wait?

[Skools Out]

see why i said don't use the one off the old motor then you have to go threw that taking apart twice when you can buy one new for $58 much easier and cheaper in the long run after breaking stuff lol.

[macojoe]

Yes sir I see what you mean!!

But you are going to break a bunch of stuff getting that thing apart!!

O well I hope it last for a good long time! I cleaned up the Yamaha and it was 3X that bad and it lasted till the motor blew. But that was a easy take apart!


Anyway after playing around with that trim motor i cleaned wire brushed it and painted with Galvanized paint, 5 coats, then topped off with Yamaha paint, I know its a Evinrude, but you can't see it any way!

Then this after noon we got the motor on the boat and I got all the steering reinstalled.

I pulled a bunch of old wires out, still more to go but I have to trace them to make sure I don't take out what I need!!

So whats left, all the wiring and attach the cables, and I should be able to start her!

I am taking the day off tomorrow I have lots to do and then a Doc appointment.

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Note the truck in the street!! :P

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The Tree!! it has moved 6 motors now, The Land Lord has never know ;)

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The Muscle

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[bradford]

Maco i'd be interested in a couple of those V20 stickers this winter. *Good idea hanging on to the old motor, never know when you're gonna need some spares.

p.s. I have some rust on my trim motor, but I keep it coated with that white grease in a can. Maybe it will last a little longer.

[parishht]

Dam I wish I had your initiative and drive, Maco,
but alas, I am stuck in an office all day and when I do get time to work on the V
it is playtime as well.

Good job, keep it up. ;) ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D

Oh yeah, window stickers, he77 yeah, count me in. ;D ;D

[macojoe]

I will be looking into stickers and getting back to all at th time.

parishht I only work 4 days a week, I get out monday morning at 8am and don't go back to work thill Thursday night! ;)

[macojoe]

Ok as I said yesterday I was not going to be doing much today.

But I did figure out the wireing and wnt to the marine store and bought supplys.

Tomorrow I will have all new LED trailer lights, new kick plate lights, and should be able to hear the motor run!! ;) ;D

[macojoe]

Well I got the wire harness all stright, only took 3 hours!! Cause the last 5 owners left every wire they ever added to the boat!! >:(

I still have two switches on the dash that do nothing? But not to worried!

Replaced 2 of the 4 lights that light the cockpit. As of right now every light works!!

I have not wired the trim switch yet that will be tomorrow.

But motor is all wired and turns over perfect!!!!! ;D I have nmot added any gas to the tank yet so I have no idea if it starts??

Hopefully tomorrow?

Pictures to come later, I want to take a shot of the boat all lit up at night ;)

[tsubaki]

Debutante

[macojoe]

New lights, the old ones were rotted!!

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The Dash, the Speedo will not work I git rid of the pick up.
Have no idea about temp gauge?? I have to start the motor.
Trim gauge frozen, all the rest works just fine

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Night dash

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Cockpit lite up

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Thats it for now! I hope to have the tilt working and maybe even get it started tomorrow?

[C YENSEN]

looking good buddy ;)

[C YENSEN]

where is the captains chair ???

[Sean]

Looks ready for night time chunking for tuna to me!!
I still think she needs a litle more star board, then she will be perfect! ;) ;D

[macojoe]

Thanks guys!!

The Captins chair was taken out cause i was 1/2 bolted to the floor and the gas cover. I had to remove to get to the gas tank.

I always amm not happy with a seat? Sometimes I want it sometimes I don't, I have been thur a few seats and just not sure what to put back, cause I like to stand and drive most of the time.

So till I figure out what I want there will be nothing.


As far as Starboard, NO worry there will be pleanty! I am getting a full sheet to start my new project. ;)

[chumbucket]

I love the smell of fresh cut Starboard in the morning......... ;D

[macojoe]

Thats great!! cause your going to be here for that! ;D

[msbhammer]

Looking good brother. ;)

[jasoncooperpcola]

Here's a helm chair for you!
http://www.scalisemarine.com/Pompanette.htm

[macojoe]

eoe great seat!! only $4750 + $215 shipping!

At that price, I am going to hire a few super models and suit on there backs! ;) ;D


I was just talking to CB about seats today.

I have a seat but had to remove when I worked on the gas tank.
I like to drive standing, and also when I am wire jigging I need to drive and jig at the same time, and the seay was always in the way!
So in the V I made the seat so that post and all was gone when I wanted it to be.

Now This boat is much bigger and has Hydrulic steering so many of the things that made me want to have nmo seat might be different in this boat.
Not wanting to put anymore holes then I have to in the floor I am waiting to use the boat a bit to see what might work for me??
I will have o drill new holes as it is, Cause the other guy must have weight 100 pounds! Cause it was hard to stand between the steering and the seat for my robust figure ;) ;D

[Mac_Attack]

With the lights on it looks like a party deck! Keep it up MJ. Billy Mac ;D

[macojoe]

Thanks Bill she is coming along! I hope to splash this week sometime!! ;)