Author Topic: 1977 V-225 bal harbor cabin cruiser (Read 82884 times)

thedeuceman · « **Reply #280 on:** June 21, 2017, 09:44:26 AM »

No shimming in these, starter bolts to the bell housing, i'm not that familiar with how the Bendix actuates in the Prestolite starter, but seeing as we had it rebuilt the guy who did the work I'm sure will fix it, though it's kind of a bummer when they missed something the first time around

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Plugcheck · « **Reply #281 on:** June 21, 2017, 10:22:53 AM »

John prob knows best, he is a fan of the engines with the distributor on the wrong side of the engine. My experience with Ford starters is the electric motor turns to throw the Bendix, the Chevies used the solenoid to throw before applying current to starter motor. In either case if the gear mesh is not correct then premature failure is likely. My camper starter worked for about 4-5 starts before the Bendix locked extended. New starter and removing the shims worked best. Likely just a bad Bendix in your case.

Jason · « **Reply #282 on:** June 21, 2017, 12:37:24 PM »

Is that gauge for fuel pressure??

thedeuceman · « **Reply #283 on:** June 21, 2017, 12:57:07 PM »

Yes

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Mrs.TheDeuceMan · « **Reply #284 on:** September 10, 2017, 07:25:11 PM »

Why are the seats corners pointy like this? Does it serve a purpose? Benny is wondering. Lol ;-)

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Plugcheck · « **Reply #285 on:** September 10, 2017, 08:49:50 PM »

Just a guess, but I suspect the side foam were bolsters that helped keep folks centered in the seats. Over time the side foam collapses and leaves the "points"? Looks to be puppy approved to me! I think that boat is their favorite.

Mrs.TheDeuceMan · « **Reply #286 on:** September 11, 2017, 08:21:35 AM »

We're working up to reupholstering the back-to-back seats. "Spock seats" lol

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Hyperacme · « **Reply #287 on:** September 11, 2017, 08:29:49 AM »

I think your foam is old and starting to "Break down" loosing it's shape and making seat look weird ...
My foam was smash down, and soft, so replaced with new and got shape back.
Paul had left over pieces from other jobs, so we built up layers and wedges.

Mrs.TheDeuceMan · « **Reply #288 on:** September 11, 2017, 09:08:33 PM »

It's only 40 years old. ;-p

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Hyperacme · « **Reply #289 on:** September 12, 2017, 09:42:42 AM »

My wood seat base's were rotted, so made new one's and added a two inch layer of high density foam on top of old foam.
Seemed to help, but when kneeling on seat I could hit bottom board.
You could just add to old foam to get shape back ...

Paul uses a electric carving knife to cut foam, works great !

BLACK+DECKER Electric Knife
https://www.walmart.com/ip/BLACK-DECKER-Electric-Knife-EK500W/54593704

Mrs.TheDeuceMan · « **Reply #290 on:** September 13, 2017, 10:39:47 AM »

Camping in Hudson

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Mrs.TheDeuceMan · « **Reply #291 on:** September 20, 2017, 10:19:37 AM »

Checked out the camper top. There's some custom critter-made venting that needs to be repaired

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Mrs.TheDeuceMan · « **Reply #292 on:** October 19, 2017, 10:10:27 AM »

Quote from: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on September 20, 2017, 10:19:37 AM

Checked out the camper top. There's some custom critter-made venting that needs to be repaired

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Mrs.TheDeuceMan · « **Reply #293 on:** October 21, 2017, 08:58:15 AM »

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Hyperacme · « **Reply #294 on:** October 21, 2017, 09:45:17 AM »

What's he doing in this picture ?
Making patches ?

thedeuceman · « **Reply #295 on:** October 21, 2017, 10:12:05 AM »

Yes, we patched up the camper cover, and it’s a good thing because it’s raining like heck right now

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Hyperacme · « **Reply #296 on:** October 21, 2017, 10:16:05 AM »

Good day to sit in cuddy and drink bloody marys ...

Plugcheck · « **Reply #297 on:** October 21, 2017, 10:21:40 AM »

Looks like fun rain or shine. Turning out to be the river craft of choice.

Mrs.TheDeuceMan · « **Reply #298 on:** October 21, 2017, 11:19:59 AM »

Quote from: thedeuceman on October 21, 2017, 10:12:05 AM

Yes, we patched up the camper cover, and it’s a good thing because it’s raining like heck right now

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The cockpit cover was beyond repair so we used it for patching

“Patch by numbers”

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Mrs.TheDeuceMan · « **Reply #299 on:** October 21, 2017, 11:22:49 AM »

Not overly beautiful, but they are functional :-)

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