Taking the plunge!

[Kracker Jack]

Originally Posted by ludacrous999b

Well, needless to say I haven't done much to the boat because I haven't posted anything on here. Life took hold. Army can be a hell of thing. Recently moved, got the place all cleaned up and now looking forward to working on the boat some. I have no plans of putting it in the water this year or for two years after. I found out I get to take a trip to the Republic of Korea. Joy. Regardless, I'll have plenty of time this summer to work on the beast and hopefully have it in a good state to be stored for a couple years.

Just wanted to say thank you for your service to our country!!! good luck on your project

[ludacrous999b]

Engine removal stalled... Well the mounting bolts are removed and the engine swings around but DOH! Learning experiences happen every day right. Bell housing... Evil. Well daylight is fading, looks like tomorrow will get it going again!

[ludacrous999b]

Gotta love it, found the repair manual for 1964-1986 OMC sterndrives and a separate one for wiring diagrams for all years of OMC. Already learning lots of new things. If anyone needs a copy let me know, I still have the links.

[reelapeelin]

Get what you can done this summer...she'll be waiting for you whenever you get back...and I'm glad yer goin' to Korea instead of Afghanistan...

[ludacrous999b]

ARGH! Can anyone describe the location of the bell housing bolts or better yet, provide a picture, its so tight back there I cant really see them!

[ludacrous999b]

Originally Posted by ludacrous999b

ARGH! Can anyone describe the location of the bell housing bolts or better yet, provide a picture, its so tight back there I cant really see them!

Well I located the bell housing bolts, boy howdy their in a tough spot. I had to spray them down with WD-40. Let them soak until tomorrow. Put some more elbow grease into the hull, slowly bringing that shine back to the gelcoat. At least I got the gunwale done on the side I'm hopping in and out of, keep that lovely white powder off my clothes when I just wanna get in the boat!

Lost my shade tree mechanic to another state. Found some guys at work, mechanics. They enjoy rebuilding engines. We'll see what the pain and suffering is on the block. I'm almost expecting to replace anything attached to it, (starter, alternator, steering, etc.) I can feel the dollars adding up already.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by ludacrous999b

Well I located the bell housing bolts, boy howdy their in a tough spot. I had to spray them down with WD-40. Let them soak until tomorrow. Put some more elbow grease into the hull, slowly bringing that shine back to the gelcoat. At least I got the gunwale done on the side I'm hopping in and out of, keep that lovely white powder off my clothes when I just wanna get in the boat!

Lost my shade tree mechanic to another state. Found some guys at work, mechanics. They enjoy rebuilding engines. We'll see what the pain and suffering is on the block. I'm almost expecting to replace anything attached to it, (starter, alternator, steering, etc.) I can feel the dollars adding up already.

sorry to hear yer mechanic got away...good ones are hard to find...hope those bell housing bolts come out for ya the easy way....you got a torch?...and if you do, make sure no gasoline layin on engine somewhere...fuel lines, etc...