1972 SN Promo Project

storm34 wrote: skutsch wrote: Chris maybe we should start an engine rebuild thread, probably two... Yes X2. What is that half motor attached to?

That which it is attached to should probably get it's own thread - and it well, but for now it sort of doesn't exist in one of my realities. Waiting for the right moment to break the news (to the wife) that their might be another teeny tiny little correct craft which that motor is sitting in... I have a few projects around the house that need to be finished first though!

Crazy how you kept running across it again and again...you had to buy it.

Don't let the state line hit you in the stern on your way out!!

Momma gets her garage back :)

literally steaming??? That does not sound good...

Technicaly I am still in IL, just passing O'Hare now. Still an hour from its new home.

Nice Steve. Sweet garage there too.

and a full size refridge to stock with beer for the helpers/onlookers.....



john

These gopro vids FINALLY finished uploading. took forever.

So here's the deal........I'm going to try to document as much of this process as possible. A good portion of the info I've learned about these boats has come from browsing. The other part has come from asking the gurus. Some of the videos will be VERY elementary and hopefully others will be a little more advanced for the newbies (me). One thing they will all have in common is my un-talented voice fumbling through subjects that are all over my head.

That being said.........here are the questions that need answering from vid #1.

1. what should I use to remove the bottom paint? Chemical?
2. What is the inspection hole on the top of the Velvet Drive?



Vid 1

Video 2

1. What is the noise coming from the trans?
2. Is the 72 Promo supposed to have a teak swim platform?
3. Any theory of what could have bent the rudder without damaging the fiberglass?
4. Where do I get replacement badges for the sides?
5. Is that the original pylon?



Vid 2

Video 3

1. How do the valves look?
2. 2843675 / 3311.............what does it mean?
3. Is the valve cover toast?



Vid 3

I am not seeing the videos.......not that I could answer anyhow but it is fun to watch..


john

TRBenj wrote: Carb is a Carter AFB (aluminum 4 barrel). Typical for Chrysler.

Is the carb worth saving, or should it get trashed/sold/upgraded?

Thanks I think I fixed it.

Chris,
That noise you think is from the trans I feel is something going on with the damper. It sounds like the trans is locked up and the splines on the trans input shaft and or the damper splined hub are striped. You won't know until the trans is pulled.

Pylon looks original. Usually white in color or just polished.
The doghouse will be a challenge, but wet sanding will be the only way to try and bring back the orange.
No, they wouldn't have had the swim platform on the back of that boat. Would have been stairs or nothing on the transom

Great project.. Look forward to seeing the progress. That garage have heat ??? I'd work on that first !!! haha.