took the v out for the first time today and....

[jamesbalog]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

good news, right time of year to be getting ready
i would be concerned about the cut alarm wires, sounds like somebody was trying to hide a problem.
might have to throw in a water pump, t-stats, & a poppet valve
maybe not

The alarm wires may have been me... when i switched motors i also switched center consoles, the wire was cut at the horn in the console...

Im positive no problems were trying to be hidden. Not sure if i mentioned it before but this motor and boat it came on was actually bought brand new by my dad and God father, sold to a friend and then by a stroke of great luck ended up in my hands.... i know the history of this motor pretty darn well.

I replaced the water pump last year, The mechanic did do the t-stats as well. i forgot to mention it.... probably did a few other things too as i dont have the invoice in front of me and there was a LONG list of items on it, im sure i forgot about a few more things.

It cost me way more time and money than i was hoping to spend on it but the mechanic that did the work is known as the best around and i wanted to motor done right so i hopefully get to enjoy it for a long time.