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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1983 Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 15.5 ft
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<blockquote data-quote="JasRam" data-source="post: 477287" data-attributes="member: 27081"><p>Hi Dale, thanks for the epoxy link, the prices are much better than West. I build furniture so I’ve used west system for bent laminations tor the past 15 years or so.I’ll have to pass this on to my friends as I haven’t heard any of them mention it.</p><p></p><p>Regarding the motor. I bought it knowing it didn’t run. I got it home, rebuilt the carbs, replaced impeller, and installed a new trigger and stator and it started right up! I hadn’t heard about the problems with older Mercs and rotting wiring, now I know! I was able to test the compression before buying it and it was right around 108 on all cylinders. Once running, I tested it warmed up and I got 112 on all 4 cyl. I’m really happy with how it runs , it moves along at about 29-32 mph at wot .</p><p></p><p>I’m attaching a few images of what I found in the motor, before and after</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JasRam, post: 477287, member: 27081"] Hi Dale, thanks for the epoxy link, the prices are much better than West. I build furniture so I’ve used west system for bent laminations tor the past 15 years or so.I’ll have to pass this on to my friends as I haven’t heard any of them mention it. Regarding the motor. I bought it knowing it didn’t run. I got it home, rebuilt the carbs, replaced impeller, and installed a new trigger and stator and it started right up! I hadn’t heard about the problems with older Mercs and rotting wiring, now I know! I was able to test the compression before buying it and it was right around 108 on all cylinders. Once running, I tested it warmed up and I got 112 on all 4 cyl. I’m really happy with how it runs , it moves along at about 29-32 mph at wot . I’m attaching a few images of what I found in the motor, before and after [/QUOTE]
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