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Forum: General 09-04-2010, 08:09 AM
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Views: 603
Posted By nepatsfanatic
nice one TF, very grateful, I spent a little more...

nice one TF, very grateful, I spent a little more time with the manual and it gives a good picture of where the cooling passages run. I'm gonna install the pump kit and new pop off valve and flush...
Forum: General 09-03-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 603
Posted By nepatsfanatic
Thanks GA, I was glad to just hear her fire to...

Thanks GA, I was glad to just hear her fire to life. I'm gonna go through the whole thing with a fine tooth comb over the winter and before I run it anymore. I'm not one to reinvent the wheel and I'm...
Forum: General 09-03-2010, 08:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 603
Posted By nepatsfanatic
Thanks for taking the time TF. She's an 01, new...

Thanks for taking the time TF. She's an 01, new powerhead in 03. My water gauge pipe comes off the rear center, from what I'm guessing is part of the exhaust?. I think I do have the crossover you...
Forum: General 09-02-2010, 09:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 603
Posted By nepatsfanatic
grateful for the replies guys and checking out...

grateful for the replies guys and checking out the video, MJ I did get a little possessed for a moment there!, 2-stroke intoxicated!

TF I will go through the entire cooling system and check all...
Forum: General 09-01-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 603
Posted By nepatsfanatic
She's alive!-sweet smelling 225 2 stroke!

Finally got all of the rigging together, hooked up gauges, and checked everything out with the new manual. She fired up on first keying which amazed me, had to clear her throat of fogging oil a...
Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 08-23-2010, 08:30 PM
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Views: 199
Posted By nepatsfanatic
V20 for sale Falmouth MA

Found this potential beauty on Craigslist

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/boa/1915529277.html
Forum: General 08-10-2010, 09:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By nepatsfanatic
thanks Road King Cole, this forum is the best,...

thanks Road King Cole, this forum is the best, I'm confident I can rebuild my V with advice from the crew here. Here's to a great season!:beer:
Forum: General 08-07-2010, 05:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By nepatsfanatic
thanks for the offer of help nymack66 but I think...

thanks for the offer of help nymack66 but I think I'm OK. I have a buddy who's heading down to collect his stuff in a few weeks...split up with his gal in Deland and now lives next town over from me....
Forum: Performance 08-04-2010, 05:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,682
Posted By nepatsfanatic
hahaha Macojoe, I gotta take a leaf outta your...

hahaha Macojoe, I gotta take a leaf outta your book and change my tactics. Your system is pure genius! :beer:
Forum: General 08-04-2010, 05:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By nepatsfanatic
that's a real nice repair job!, how much did it...

that's a real nice repair job!, how much did it cost for all the materials? I think I need about 13 gals of Arjay for mine. Decals are sweet!
Forum: General 08-02-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 219
Posted By nepatsfanatic
You are the man Ferminator, thank you, I bid on...

You are the man Ferminator, thank you, I bid on it tonight, hopefully its mine tomorrow!
Forum: General 08-02-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By nepatsfanatic
That is pretty incredible Destroyer, I am going...

That is pretty incredible Destroyer, I am going to revisit the whole idea again, I was pretty much set on Arjay but am concerned that it has less flex and would stress rest of hull as a result. The...
Forum: Performance 08-02-2010, 09:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,682
Posted By nepatsfanatic
I LOVE this forum!, you guys are awesome. Thanks...

I LOVE this forum!, you guys are awesome. Thanks for all advice given. It looks like I'll have to shop around a bit. The thought of having this motor hit full lock at wot is terrifying. On a dual...
Forum: Performance 08-01-2010, 09:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,682
Posted By nepatsfanatic
hydraulic steering must have?

Hi Guys, I have a project 77' V20. I'm putting an Evinrude 225 on it and would like to know the best way to set up the steering. From what I've seen hydraulic is recommended, to counter the engine...
Forum: General 08-01-2010, 09:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 219
Posted By nepatsfanatic
01 Evinrude 225 ficht control wiring harness

Hi guys, I'd be grateful for some help with my wiring. I got this motor, controls, gauges as a package but didn't get the harness to link it all up. I have seen what I think is correct on ebay, but...
Forum: General 08-01-2010, 08:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By nepatsfanatic
Nice one Alex!, very grateful for the tip, I will...

Nice one Alex!, very grateful for the tip, I will definitely make up one of your "super chisels", I have some 1" square bar that would probably be good for this. I was amazed how bad the rot was in...
Forum: General 07-30-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By nepatsfanatic
Well.... I cut of the transom cap tonight and was...

Well.... I cut of the transom cap tonight and was crushed to find rotten plywood mush is all I have in there. I also found that some previous hackery had been performed with bondo, resin ,mat, etc. I...
Forum: General 07-28-2010, 07:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By nepatsfanatic
good to know, I did see the curve and actually...

good to know, I did see the curve and actually thought it may be from fatigue! I'm liking the pourable more and more. I am very handy and mechanical, but not a glass guy, limited experience only....
Forum: General 07-28-2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By nepatsfanatic
Thanks macojoe, I was concerned about cutting the...

Thanks macojoe, I was concerned about cutting the outer skin and the more research I've done I think your right, it's not the way to go. To get to the inner is a lot of work but seems the correct way...
Forum: General 07-28-2010, 06:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By nepatsfanatic
Wow, I think that is a pretty quick method to get...

Wow, I think that is a pretty quick method to get in there with the chainsaw, plus it saves a ton of time trying to patch it all together again. I agree that cutting of the outer skin really is not...
Forum: General 07-27-2010, 09:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By nepatsfanatic
we can all dream charlie the tuna....apparently...

we can all dream charlie the tuna....apparently you more than most!
Forum: General 07-27-2010, 09:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By nepatsfanatic
Hi macojoe, thanks for your reply and welcoming...

Hi macojoe, thanks for your reply and welcoming me aboard. I did a little wrestling on the transom and it definitely has movement, my motor stand is two sheets of 3/4 ply with a few screws and there...
Forum: General 07-27-2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By nepatsfanatic
Thanks for the warm welcome guys. GO PATS...

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. GO PATS Chumbucket!, camp starts soon. I've added a pic of the old girl (hopefully!) and highlighted where transom sounds iffy, only on outer skin which is odd. I...
Forum: General 07-26-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By nepatsfanatic
new to forum - my V-20 project

Hi Guys, just joined the forum after spending much time as a guest. I am amazed at the wealth of knowledge here. I just picked up a V-20 project boat with no motor. I also picked up an 01 Evinrude...
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