86Sunsport-phase2

[csuggs]

Is your starter original? Did you do anything with the carb? Rebuild kit or original gaskets?

The valve covers add a nice touch. Give it a classic look but not over the top.

What's your method for getting it back in the boat?

I did not replace the starter, but I think it was new just before I purchased the boat in '08. I was considering rebuilding the carb, but it ran so good last year that I couldn't bring myself to "upset" it any - I did spray it good with carb cleaner and replaced the mounting plate gasket. My wife's cousin has a shop with chain hoists so I go there to install the motor. Planning on that Thursday afternoon unless I get into something else . . .


Leaf, I didn't set out to "polish" the fuel filter housing, but when I opened the motor cover to see what needed to be done before installing the motor I noticed the fuel filter still mounted and decided to go ahead and change the element - easier without the motor in the way. Then as I cleaned it up one thing led to another . . . . Now I'm considering touching up the bilge paint before putting the motor in. I'll call Jim today to see what kind of paint he used. I just don't know where to quit - but as long as the river is flooded and there are picnic tables and campers floating down the river, I figure I've got plenty of time!

"When the Ohio River floods, campers become houseboats!"

[Okie Boarder]

Really looking good. I think that fuel filter housing looks better how it ended up. Definitely do everything you can in the bilge area when that engine is out. Much easier than when the engine is back in.

[jasonba1]

looks awesome clint

[sybrmike]

Man, that engine looks sharp! What kind of bolts did you use for the exhaust manifolds?

[csuggs]

Thanks for all the compliments guys. I shopped around for replacement exhaust manifold bolts locally but could find none the proper size of 3/8-16x1-1/8L allen-head. So I ordered them from skidim at about $2 a piece!

[csuggs]

A little more progress. I got the motor back in the boat over the weekend so of course I have to supply pics. I installed a shutoff valve on the fuel line - the valve is rated for water, oil, and gas (natural I'm sure) so I'm hoping the seal will hold up to gasoline.

The last pic is of my battery set-up. I'm wanting to install a Guest battery isolator that is supposed to charge the two batteries evenly. One is a starting battery and the other deep cycle. Has anyone hooked one of these up in conjunction with a Perko switch?

[TitanTn]

Gorgeous pics as usual Csuggs. You obviously care about quality and finish. Does your S.O. understand/support your passion, or do you get some eye-rolling?

[csuggs]

Gorgeous pics as usual Csuggs. You obviously care about quality and finish. Does your S.O. understand/support your passion, or do you get some eye-rolling?

Haha! She refers to the boat as "the other woman" and my truck is "the other woman's sister". Seriously though, I try to spend time helping her out AND working in the garage - it seems to be acceptable.

[Okie Boarder]

Good man, Clint. One thing I appreciate about my wife is usually she will come help me with the boat projects. We work together on other projects for the house and such, too. So, it works out pretty well, all things considered.

[Salty87]

i hope you shut the doghouse so she doesn't get dirty....damn!!