Shoulders/arms/hands are about to fall off from all the hull refinishing, but making good progress. During the breaks in sanding, I've stripped the engine and rebuilt the carb. New choke (cracked housing) and water pump (impeller contacting housing) are on the way. Raw water pump is disassembled and old impeller is out, but gonna have to cut a new thrust plate gasket unless I find more parts needed for another skidim order (I shoulda bought stock in those folks). Tstat housing was pretty corroded, so I sprang for the new updated style so I can run a standard 160 F automotive tstat ($10) instead of the special 140 ($60).
Been blasting and painting manifolds, brackets, accessories, etc. (still have sand coming from every body cavity & orifice). Not gonna be show quality, but Clint's engine inspired me to add a few performance & bling items while I'm at it.
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