Author Topic: 120/140 power steering install (Read 24849 times)

75starflight · « **Reply #40 on:** December 17, 2013, 02:50:56 PM »

Well, the transom plate modification is taking place as I post this. I delivered the two plates to the welding shop this morning. And boy, did I get a weird look from the owner when I told him what I was up to. Of course everyone looks at me weird when I tell them I am restoring a boat from the 70s at least here.

kert0307 · « **Reply #41 on:** December 17, 2013, 03:10:15 PM »

Quote from: 75starflight on October 02, 2013, 06:40:02 PM

Edit: I did find evidence of an add on kit for model years 79-82 but really no details on it and most parts are NLA.

Sorry I'm late to this... I'm pretty sure I have the ram set upbracket for one of these. I tracked it down to try to add to mine, but I won't be able to use it. My exhaust is in the way... i guess that's what I get for using aluminum jet boat manifolds on an I/O. If your modified plate doesn't work I'd sell it for what I bought it for which was somewhere around $80. I'll post some pictures up later in case anyone else is interested too.

75starflight · « **Reply #42 on:** December 17, 2013, 03:45:33 PM »

Post the pick, I would be interested in seeing it. I would be interested if my modified plate will not work.

75starflight · « **Reply #43 on:** February 02, 2014, 03:18:23 PM »

Since my local welding shop decided my little project was not worth their time after a month and a half, Mike was kind enough to take a shot at it. I haven't seen it in person yet, but by the picture I got he does pretty good work!

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75starflight · « **Reply #44 on:** February 22, 2014, 07:18:40 PM »

Well here it is the finished product. all welds ground and all welds painted.

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kert0307 · « **Reply #45 on:** February 24, 2014, 01:05:34 PM »

Looks good, sorry I haven't gotten to that picture of the add on kit yet...I won't have much spare time till late March at this rate. I will be over there in Hastings again mid March again though. Hopefully with my truck, but I may have to try and barrow my dad's if I can't get mine going by then.

75starflight · « **Reply #46 on:** February 24, 2014, 01:19:22 PM »

No problem Kert, getting the Pulling machine back up and running is a little more important.

kert0307 · « **Reply #47 on:** February 24, 2014, 03:12:53 PM »

No kidding... I still have quite a bit of inventory to make still too. Gone most of next week for ConExpo so I don't have a lot of free time right now.

75starflight · « **Reply #48 on:** April 28, 2014, 06:52:53 PM »

Modified transom plate is now installed. I must say, it looks like it is an OEM plate.

Now to get the trim pump relocated so the engine bay is a little less cluttered and get the shift plate mounting figured out. Its supposed to be cooler temps this week here so hopefully I will get the 140 installed towards the weekend.

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Rich_V174SS · « **Reply #49 on:** April 28, 2014, 07:17:41 PM »

Looks awesome!

75starflight · « **Reply #50 on:** April 28, 2014, 09:54:42 PM »

Quote from: Rich_V174SS on April 28, 2014, 07:17:41 PM

Looks awesome!

Thanks Rich! It got a little windy so I did not get the bolts torqued. I hope to get that done tomorrow. I do have a something to delay the work on Phoenix. The Yukon decided to blow an exhaust donught and I have been having issues with the catalyic converters over the winter so I will be installing a complete exhaust system hopefully Wednesday evening.

Jason · « **Reply #51 on:** April 28, 2014, 10:14:25 PM »

Sell those old cats on eBay. Worth about $100 a piece for platinum scrap.

75starflight · « **Reply #52 on:** April 28, 2014, 10:27:19 PM »

Quote from: Jason on April 28, 2014, 10:14:25 PM

Sell those old cats on eBay. Worth about $100 a piece for platinum scrap.

Thanks Jason, if O'Reillys doesn't need them for a core I will do that.

75starflight · « **Reply #53 on:** April 30, 2014, 10:52:57 AM »

I have a question, how do I bleed the power steering system after I have it all hooked up?

Rich_V174SS · « **Reply #54 on:** April 30, 2014, 04:03:47 PM »

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I have a question, how do I bleed the power steering system after I have it all hooked up?

Easy. Just fill the reservoir and turn the wheel lock to lock a few times. Then run the engine and do the same thing, add fluid as needed to top off the fluid.

75starflight · « **Reply #55 on:** April 30, 2014, 08:23:25 PM »

Quote from: Rich_V174SS on April 30, 2014, 04:03:47 PM

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I have a question, how do I bleed the power steering system after I have it all hooked up?

Easy. Just fill the reservoir and turn the wheel lock to lock a few times. Then run the engine and do the same thing, add fluid as needed to top off the fluid.

Thanks Rich!

Just a quick update, sorry no pics it was trying to rain when I was finishing up. I got the shift plate mounted and I have figured out where the trim pump will be mounted. I am planning on trying to get the engine installed tomorrow evening. I am also removing the trim sender from the trim system since I do not have a trim gauge installed.

Plugcheck · « **Reply #56 on:** May 01, 2014, 03:45:43 PM »

Wouldnt it be better to add a trim gauge? My Z has the pucs, I assume for limits only, but no trim gauge in mine. Was thinking about adding one actually. Do they make a bar graph one I could add to my dash, not certain if there is room for another gauge in the Z console.

75starflight · « **Reply #57 on:** May 01, 2014, 03:50:34 PM »

Quote from: Plugcheck on May 01, 2014, 03:45:43 PM

Wouldnt it be better to add a trim gauge? My Z has the pucs, I assume for limits only, but no trim gauge in mine. Was thinking about adding one actually. Do they make a bar graph one I could add to my dash, not certain if there is room for another gauge in the Z console.

I used to have one but I removed it when I put in my depth sounder gauge. You learn to get a feel for it with out a trim gauge to go by.

dorelse · « **Reply #58 on:** May 01, 2014, 04:23:17 PM »

I had a trim gauge in mine. I pulled the pucks and the gauge too.

75starflight · « **Reply #59 on:** May 04, 2014, 08:59:18 PM »

The experimental upgrade is almost done. Shift plate is mounted along with the power steering cooler. (That was fun finding a location to mount it) trim pump is in its new location just needs to be secured. I also need to torque the transom plate again. I hope to install the engine Tuesday.

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