New addition to the stable - ACME 470 Installed

I use a Turkey Baster to pull the fluid out of the trans.

Donald

I found out the cause of the backfire issue.

I wired the leads to suit RH motor instead of LH motor   

What's worse is that is the second time I have done that. Did it on the 89 too.

I was only running on 4 cylinders.! It idled really smooth, but just didn't have that V8 sound.

A quick lead swap & it's purring like a kitten.

I made up a carpeted two piece baffle board to cover the gas tank last night. The carpet is not an exact match, but it's about the closest I can get here.

I assume the factory did something similar as there are some aluminium brackets for the board to slide into at the top that I reused.

Here's a pic for you.

Chopper - You might want to build a rear facing seat, maybe leave the port side open for a walk through. That way you won't cover up the great CC text.

Hey Mark,
Now that's a cool idea. I am just going to leave it at that for now though.

Seb,
Mate I left a carefully calibrated "finger width" gap on each end so removal is pretty easy. I did think about the tabs though, but thought this looked a little cleaner.?

Looking good Chopper!

I'd go with the rear facing seat or something that can be changed around. On our 88 we actually used to flip the center section of the back seat around. Throw a cooler in between the seat and the gas tank and board all day! Sit down, throw your feet up and a few brews back!

Teak looks great Chop! where did you get the sticker on left side, looks cool? Jeff

andy I guess you WILL upload a video when you get her running!!!

I'll take some more pics of progress tonight, but essentially I installed the steering wheel assembly, dash pod& gauges (after I figured out some wiring issues) and the hand control.

When I hit the key last night there was nothing. no crank, not even a click. It was getting dark, so I didn't look into it too much, but I'm thinking it's ither the neutral switch or something like that.

I pretty sure my wiring is correct as the dash lights & accessories all work. Just nothing when I hit the key.

Did the 91's have a dead mans switch also.? I have some wires under the gunnel that have connectors on them, but I don't have anything to connect them to.?

Any thoughts on where to start looking.?

Come to think about it I didn't check the adjustment of the throttle position after assembly. I think I will start there.

Found it straight away. The throttle was not in neutral 100%. A quick adjustment & she fired straight up.

Hey Justin,
Welcome buddy.!

Sorry I spent more time saturday preparing to go back overseas than I did on the boat. Didn't really get my extensive list completed. But I'm flying back home Friday to hit the lake this weekend & returning to PNG Monday.

Will definately have time to take some shots then. She will be bare bones for the debut. No tower, no bimni, no decals, no stereo.

Congrats Chopper! Sitting pretty!

Lookin good Andrew! Glad you got it on the water!

we do ski over the winter here...not as much as I did 10 years ago but I go eventually...but a long suit 3.2 at minimun is required..a drysuit is much better though...
i´m planning on grabing one to continue BF over the winter...

Hey Cam,
Thanks mate. Yes I have a tower at home that I intend to install when time permits. Will probably install a custom bimni too. Where can I see pics of the new indy.?

Boat will be advertised for sale as soon as I can "finish" it as I have picked up a new ride a little earlier than expected.

Nevergrew has expressed his need to convert to Correct Craft after riding in Dans 89 at clinkerfeast so we'll see what happens there.! You never know hey Justin.?

Yes the 89 sold back in Jan. It's up in central QLD now. Nero of Wake.com purchased it.