Author Topic: V-179 Starflite Repairs (Read 148265 times)

75starflight · « **Reply #20 on:** May 10, 2012, 09:21:43 PM »

The end of the week is turning out to be much better. My Yukon ended up baffling my mechanic, wouldn't start then he checked for spark(had spark) hooked up the fuel pressure gauge and it fired right up. Had him change the fuel filter since it had not been changed since the current pump was installed. Also, I have to say I LOVE JB80. I sprayed some on the broken starter bolt over my lunch hour, then this evening I decided to try to remove it. Well, I got a hold of it with a pair of needle nose vise grips, wiggled it a little back and forth, and was able to remove it by hand.

While I wait again for another new starter to show up I think I will try to get my wiring finished up, and if mother nature lets me on Sunday get my carpet installed.

Bayflite73 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 10, 2012, 10:23:27 PM »

Those seats will look super slick!

Great job with the bolt too!

fireman24mn · « **Reply #22 on:** May 11, 2012, 10:57:29 AM »

75starflite The fuel pumps on those truck start to work intermittently sometimes when they are going out.( sounds like you replaced it recently though) When ever one would get towed into the shop instead of pushing it inside we would get a rubber mallet and bang on the bottom of the tank and then the pump would start working again. It is just a temporary fix sometime they would run for a while other times not. So if you get stranded try to bang on the bottom of the tank. Might get you home at least. Just my experience anyway.

Jason · « **Reply #23 on:** May 11, 2012, 12:20:36 PM »

I had a GMC once............ I don't anymore. Fuel pump problems are common those. If you did replace the pump hopefully they put in a GM pump and not a cheapy aftermarket.

75starflight · « **Reply #24 on:** May 11, 2012, 01:42:53 PM »

Shawn, Jason,

Well actually where I work we used to be a GM dealer on top of a CaseIH ag, but when the Big GM bailout came we were one of the first dealers to have our contract pulled. Oh how I miss the Convience of having an auto shop at work. But any who, the fuel pump that is in there right now is a genuine GM, all i have to say is i am not impressed. I know my mechanic won't put in a napa junk one. Hey Shawn, I like what you did on the orange metal flake on your gtron.

75starflight · « **Reply #25 on:** May 13, 2012, 09:34:33 PM »

The weekend went good! Got all of my wiring finished up, just need to do a little cable management under the dash. Got the carpet installed today, but discovered while testing how the jump seats will fit that I need to add a 2x4 riser so the back of the seat rests against the foam box. Hopefully, my other new starter will show up on Tuesday so I can get the boat fired up, serviced and make sure every thing is working. I am starting to think Rathbun is going to be the first lake I hit this year. By the way, the carpet looks grey in the pictures but it is actually a weathered wood color.

Bayflite73 · « **Reply #26 on:** May 14, 2012, 02:42:49 PM »

Diggin' the carpet look!

75starflight · « **Reply #27 on:** May 18, 2012, 09:37:34 PM »

All the seats are got installed tonight. I still have to install the gas tank cover and wire up the light in it.

Sorry it was getting dark and the flash was off

One with the flash on. I will take a couple more tomorrow after noon if it isn't raining here.

WetRaider · « **Reply #28 on:** May 18, 2012, 10:19:41 PM »

Nice job, Brandon!
Those seats do look really cool.

Jason · « **Reply #29 on:** May 18, 2012, 11:15:20 PM »

Seats look great! Really match the boat nicely.

75starflight · « **Reply #30 on:** May 28, 2012, 07:32:48 PM »

Its finally ready for Rathbun, I believe i have all my issues addressed. The steering is now installed correctly, and found my idle problem was the throttle return spring was sprung, it now holds idle around 650rpm. Just thought I would share a few pics of her finished and polished.

Bayflite73 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 28, 2012, 07:43:43 PM »

That's one beautiful boat Brandon! Can't wait to see her in person on Friday!

75starflight · « **Reply #32 on:** July 29, 2012, 09:30:03 PM »

got the out drive painted over the weekend and all i have to say is boy there was a lot of corrosion due to the anodes being used up.

all sanded and scuffed. took an 80 grit flapper wheel and a wire brush to get it done.

wasted anodes

part way there

isn't it shiny.

Rich_V174SS · « **Reply #33 on:** July 29, 2012, 09:38:23 PM »

Lookin' good!

WetRaider · « **Reply #34 on:** July 29, 2012, 09:49:49 PM »

Nice job, Brandon. I don't have it in me to worry about painting my motor. I've got some deep chips & a skeg that needs to be re-done. Used lower unit, looks like the skeg was trimmed considerably.

dorelse · « **Reply #35 on:** July 29, 2012, 09:55:12 PM »

Looks good! Are you guys arriving on Thursday in Red Wing? Or Friday?

75starflight · « **Reply #36 on:** July 29, 2012, 10:07:40 PM »

going to arrive in the morning on friday. driving part of the way to ames, ia and staying there thursday night. I want to take amber to Hickory Park. I have told her how good it is every time I go to Ames for training for work. so if anyone want to meet us there for supper thursday we would love the company.

Jason · « **Reply #37 on:** July 30, 2012, 09:28:38 AM »

That looks familiar! Makes a big difference to the overall appearance of the boat doesn't it! Nice work.

75starflight · « **Reply #38 on:** August 05, 2012, 09:16:24 PM »

Found a matching black original bilge vent on ebay, I thought about painting both vents to match the orange before Red Wing, but I decided I would not have the time so I installed it today.

Plus my three props I purchased for around $100.00 each from ebay showed up. four blade quicksilver aluminum 18p, Laser II 21P, and Michigan Wheel Ballistic 21p. By the way, these three props will be coming to Red Wing with us if any one wants to try them.

Jason · « **Reply #39 on:** August 05, 2012, 09:48:46 PM »

I'd really like to test out that 21P laser on my V172.

Those bilge covers don't look to bad black either. Nice find! Those are really tuff to find.