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Forum: Modifications 09-27-2014, 08:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,542
Posted By 1224bret
Yeah I'm still not really sure what I'm going to...

Yeah I'm still not really sure what I'm going to do I've been trying to sell mine to buy a cc but no ones really biting guess it's the time of year. I never thought of leaving the cuddy up front and...
Forum: Modifications 08-02-2014, 10:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,542
Posted By 1224bret
Converting cuddy to cc

Has anybody here ever converted a cuddy to a cc? I know it's a big undertaking but here lately I've really been wanting a cc but I've put so much work into my boat that I don't really want to let it...
Forum: Repairs 04-14-2014, 08:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 255
Posted By 1224bret
Advice on recoreing area above cuddy

I've herd of a few people doing this but can't seem to find much info on what's involved. Can anyone give me some insight on this? The area over the cuddy on my v is kind of weak and sometimes I have...
Forum: Off Topic 03-11-2014, 04:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 655
Posted By 1224bret
They're good trucks the 4.3 is a solid engine if...

They're good trucks the 4.3 is a solid engine if it's the v6 model it's essentially a 350 v8 with two cylinders choped off. They aren't going to be great on gas. That being said I'd rather have the...
Forum: Repairs 03-06-2014, 06:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 497
Posted By 1224bret
If I could talk my wife into me bringing home...

If I could talk my wife into me bringing home another project I'd be all over it but I've got a feeling that if I did I'd be sleeping in the cuddy...
Forum: Repairs 03-03-2014, 09:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 497
Posted By 1224bret
Thanks for the offer. Yeah they're not very...

Thanks for the offer. Yeah they're not very expensive so I'll probably just buy a set. Thanks again man I appreciate the generousity
Forum: Repairs 02-24-2014, 08:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 497
Posted By 1224bret
Thanks man

Thanks man
Forum: Repairs 02-23-2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 497
Posted By 1224bret
Windshield support

I was cleaning my boat today and found one of my windshield supports broken where it attaches to the helm. Does anyone know where I can find a replacement?
Forum: Classifieds 01-29-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,084
Posted By 1224bret
If that was a cuddy I would have to seriously...

If that was a cuddy I would have to seriously consider it. The keys are only about 4hrs away. I kind of figured that they were mostly custom made. Just didn't know what to expect on price. I guess I...
Forum: Classifieds 01-28-2014, 09:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,084
Posted By 1224bret
Looking for a hard top

I'm looking for a hard top for my v does anyone know where to find one or are most of them custom built? What price range do they run normally? Been looking at several boats on here with them and...
Forum: Repairs 10-15-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 399
Posted By 1224bret
No prob man after busting knuckles for years on...

No prob man after busting knuckles for years on my old bass boat I got awful friendly with the merc terminology
Forum: Repairs 10-15-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 399
Posted By 1224bret
Do a compression test first but if ign and...

Do a compression test first but if ign and compression are good and your sure your fuel system is good it could also be a broken reed valve or reed valves not sealing properly. They will cause more...
Forum: Repairs 10-15-2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 399
Posted By 1224bret
Check to see which cylinders are misfiring if...

Check to see which cylinders are misfiring if your sure its not fuel related then check plugs or replace if needed if you still have the issue then if it's only one cylinder it's probably a coil if...
Forum: Performance 09-22-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,883
Posted By 1224bret
Well just as an update I finally had some time to...

Well just as an update I finally had some time to get some work done on the boat. Put fresh fuel in, the 17p aluminum was pretty beat up so I installed a 19p mirage, I'm now getting 41-42mph at 4200...
Forum: Performance 08-16-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,883
Posted By 1224bret
Ok one last question regarding the performance of...

Ok one last question regarding the performance of my v. I just ran the numbers on my prop and it is a Michigan wheel aluminium 17p. I'm getting 40mph at 43-4400 rpm doe that sound right? I know when...
Forum: Performance 08-10-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,883
Posted By 1224bret
So you keep the thunderbolt module with the new...

So you keep the thunderbolt module with the new dizzy? Is the patronix unit a marine unit? Or is it just a self contained 1 wire distributor style?
Forum: Performance 08-10-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,883
Posted By 1224bret
Well I think I have it dialed in better now. I...

Well I think I have it dialed in better now. I found that part of the old pointer was broken so I was using the wrong notch as a reference it looked to be a aftermarket deal. I used some msd timing...
Forum: Performance 08-09-2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,883
Posted By 1224bret
Yeah the timing has me baffled. My bet would be...

Yeah the timing has me baffled. My bet would be I'm giving up a few ponies just by the timing being off. I have some timing tape and have thought about making sure it was at tdc compression and...
Forum: Performance 08-09-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,883
Posted By 1224bret
Wdlyle I agree it gets there pretty quick...

Wdlyle I agree it gets there pretty quick acceleration is great I guess I just expected more top speed. I don't run wide open very often but it's fun to get on it now and then. Pushing 40 isn't bad...
Forum: Performance 08-09-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,883
Posted By 1224bret
Well from the few that have this set up sounds...

Well from the few that have this set up sounds like I'm pretty close to where I should be. I think the engine that was swapped in was quite possibly a automotive engine. The reason I'm thinking of...
Forum: Performance 08-09-2013, 05:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,883
Posted By 1224bret
Yeah I was going to do some more checking on...

Yeah I was going to do some more checking on things when I get off work today. I really thought it would run close to 50 wot but Garagenc is saying his runs low to mid 40s with the duo prop set up. I...
Forum: Performance 08-08-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,883
Posted By 1224bret
Well sounds like I might be close to where I...

Well sounds like I might be close to where I should be I suppose. Mine has a mercruiser drive and a aluminium prop. Do the duo prop drives have a higher top speed than the old mercruisers? Not sure...
Forum: Performance 08-08-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,883
Posted By 1224bret
260hp I/o expectations

Id like to start off by saying im new to the forum and new to the v20. Seems to be quite a wealth of knowledge around here! I recently purchased a 1983 v20 with a 260hp I/o 350ci engine I've had...
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