Since it all started here on this great friendly forum. I thought I would update y'all on the progress of the Chap with the Mercruiser 140
my youngest daughter wanted to name the boat...
Loaded up and ready to go Sunday 7:30am
backed down the ramp at Lake Jackson, Ga for the first time since I started this project almost 2 years ago. The guy in the boat is my youngest daughters boyfriend, he is helping and watching for 15 minutes, for any signs of water entering the bilge area and there was none so we pulled up, unhooked the transom tie downs and bow hook, then slipped her into the water
waiting for me. I had to park the SUV..
The Admiral bringing up the rear lol, I'm coming behind her...
off we went:) after leaving the NO WAKE ZONE I give a piece sign and hammered down on the ole Mercruiser, she bogged down bout half throttle, but I was able to slowly power through it:) and get on plane, but think I have a carb issue. The other issue I had was the temp gauge jumped to bout 190* I shut her down immediately. I looked around the bilge area and engine, found that the impeller pump supply hose came off while running bout 37mph..scared me! steam everywhere...I was able to fix this issue and then all was fine, with the exception of having to baby the throttle through that flat spot
My youngest being goofy lol..but enjoying the time on the lake
It was a great first water test IMO...nothing like being on the lake with family...and I need to fix those issues too
thanks to all who helped me with this rebuild thread:)
