Author Topic: GT150 progress (Read 75160 times)

David CVX-16 · « **Reply #200 on:** May 06, 2013, 09:59:07 PM »

Some people would say to use 3M 4200 or Boat Life Caulk Life on the bolts instead of the 5200.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #201 on:** May 06, 2013, 10:11:04 PM »

Parts guy at Hannay's said to use 4200 if I didn't mind white and Life caulk if I wanted clear.
Isn't 5200 for things that will never be removed ?

David CVX-16 · « **Reply #202 on:** May 06, 2013, 10:18:29 PM »

Yes hard to get the bolts out and hard to get off gelcoat.

thedeuceman · « **Reply #203 on:** May 06, 2013, 10:46:22 PM »

thanks, i will get 4200 for the motor bolts

thedeuceman · « **Reply #204 on:** May 07, 2013, 04:18:12 PM »

ran the motor in the barrel last night, did the sync and timing with the exception of WOT timing (does anyone have one of these test wheels the manual talks about ?)
the tach was not working so i opened it up, nuts were loose on the motor so that should be good (bench tested it)
here are 2 pix with the interior lights i put in Sunday night.

dorelse · « **Reply #205 on:** May 07, 2013, 04:25:07 PM »

Looks great Joe!

WetRaider · « **Reply #206 on:** May 07, 2013, 05:32:22 PM »

No kidding. That's awesome. Think you'll see water this weekend?

V153 · « **Reply #207 on:** May 07, 2013, 07:23:40 PM »

Cool Joe.

thedeuceman · « **Reply #208 on:** May 07, 2013, 11:23:42 PM »

Thanks !
Few more items off the list, tach fixed and installed, seats are attached, speedo pickup is mounted, Jeff stopped by and i got a bill of sale so i will have a reg tomorrow.
the list is shrinking... so this weekend may be a reality

WetRaider · « **Reply #209 on:** May 08, 2013, 12:25:30 AM »

I'm still amazed by those seats!

84carlson · « **Reply #210 on:** May 08, 2013, 10:15:22 PM »

Me too..great job...

thedeuceman · « **Reply #211 on:** May 08, 2013, 11:10:03 PM »

Motor is mounted and sealed, half of the rub rail bumper is installed (and i have a blister from pushing on the screw driver)
this bumper came with the boat, but i think it must have come from Allen's CV cuz when i got to the bow the holes from the bow cap were still 18" away...
oh well it will work just fine anyways.

Rosscoe · « **Reply #212 on:** May 09, 2013, 06:28:42 AM »

Getting very close now. Must be getting excited. Don't forget to put your plug in at the ramp, and not before that!

thedeuceman · « **Reply #213 on:** May 10, 2013, 04:14:40 PM »

Well I can't take a picture while driving but I am on Silverlake right now, so I guess it does work.
Lakes too short to really wind out but I move the trim ride to the middle hole and it looks like I can get about 45 on the speedometer at about 5000 rpm's with 14 x 19 pitch prop

Hyperacme · « **Reply #214 on:** May 10, 2013, 04:17:35 PM »

WAY TO GO JOE !

carlsoncvx18 · « **Reply #215 on:** May 10, 2013, 04:19:06 PM »

Joe

Sounds like everything is working 45mph not to bad, just a little fine tunning.

Glad it all came together.

WetRaider · « **Reply #216 on:** May 10, 2013, 04:50:36 PM »

Speed is 0 at 3000 RPM, Joe ... ;-) ... ask Doran what happens when you don't connect the pitot tube at the back of the gauge.

thedeuceman · « **Reply #217 on:** May 10, 2013, 04:59:46 PM »

Quote from: WetRaider on May 10, 2013, 04:50:36 PM

Speed is 0 at 3000 RPM, Joe ... ;-) ... ask Doran what happens when you don't connect the pitot tube at the back of the gauge.

No that's the tach does when you turn it off
I tried taking a video while I was driving but I was fairly unsuccessful

dorelse · « **Reply #218 on:** May 10, 2013, 05:08:57 PM »

Quote from: WetRaider on May 10, 2013, 04:50:36 PM

Speed is 0 at 3000 RPM, Joe ... ;-) ... ask Doran what happens when you don't connect the pitot tube at the back of the gauge.

Dunno Dan, never had a tube on the boat until this spring.

WetRaider · « **Reply #219 on:** May 10, 2013, 05:25:36 PM »

Doran - I would have sworn you were the one who got sprayed when the tube wasn't connected behind the dash

I'll take responsibility for spreading false rumors ...