I would think with the timing cover off, and any question about it's history a new timing set would be installed. Especially with a 350 Chevy,...
Nice to hear that the project is still moving along. You have me REALLY craving another myself... keep up the fantastic work, and the updates here!
Thank you both for the time. Ideally, what I'm looking to do is re-clock the pump on the current RH motor's transmission accepting LH input....
Agree, that much I think I follow. If that's the case, were counter rotating twin engine installations not possible using 2 LH rotation motors and...
Hoping folks can assist with a few questions and observations on the input and output directions of 71/72 series Velvet drives. The current boat,...
Fantastic news and great to hear you're on the mends MIA. Is that 11 knots at 3000 rpms from the look of the tach in the pic?
Welcome to the forum Water Dog... that sounds relatively familiar. It's been a minute since I resealed one however. Are you certain that the pump...
Manasquan is my home inlet, if you do decide to make the trip I'd love to welcome you!
Wonderful news MIA! Here is my post from a few years back after having my prop worked: Calulated propeller efficiency...
MIA, I've been quietly lurking here in the deep waiting to see how you made out! Can't wait for the report :-)
ELCADA, welcome to the forum :-) I actually looked into repowering my 280 with a single 6BT for just that reason. The biggest factor aside from...
Glad to see the update MIA. I can certainly attest to the benefit of tabs, at least on mine. I cannot think that won't be the missing link to...
Cleaning out the workshop and I'm tired of moving these around from shelf to shelf while there may be someone looking for these. Looking for best...
Thank you, definitely a labor of love as you are well aware of :). Originally she was same as yours with off white and powder blue stripe. I...
I'm excited to follow along, I miss mine a lot... it no longer suited the family's need as I am looking to do some extended cruising/offshore...
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Odd that your has the wood superstructure. Mine was all glass, with that step down from the cockpit companionway into the salon. With the original...
I just sold my 72 28 Luhrs Sedan right before the Covid craziness... I had looked into a diesel re power when I ultimately rebuilt the 454 that...
Glad to see you got away from the dock! My prop was a 16x16 3 blade with a medium cup. Tabs on that girl will make a tremendous difference. I used...
sounds like a plan! Can't wait to hear the results with that prop. My search has been stalled by the Mrs. requesting a back yard make over and...
