My new 2001 and my first!

I was thinking about adding a pre-filter for my fuel system. Skidim has a 3/8" one but I found a transparent one at overtons that has replaceable filter. Anyone ever use one of these?

http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=21689&pdesc=SeaSense_Universal_Fuel_Filter&str=filter&merchID=1008&r=view

akabulla wrote: I found a transparent one at overtons that has replaceable filter. Anyone ever use one of these? http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=21689&pdesc=SeaSense_Universal_Fuel_Filter&str=filter&merchID=1008&r=view

I thought I better warn you that that clear filter (same as a Tempo brand) is for suction service on outboards. Some have placed them on the pressure side of the fuel pump going to the carb. I haven't directly heard of any problems but I wouln't take the chance.

Go with a fuel filter designed for the job.

"Universal Inline Glass View Fuel Filter With 3/8", 5/16", & 1/4" Barb In Kit

Moeller's In-line Disposable fuel filters trap dirt and other metallic particles.
The design allows for immediate inspection of your fuel condition with clear vial.
Not for use on inboard engines!"

moellermarine.com

Notice the last statement: "not for use on inboard engines"

Don't go cheap when you're dealing with fuel components. It may come back at you. Your boat is worth more.

Well it was a good weekend! I got the boat back form the painter and it looks GOOOOOOD.

I will try to get some pictures posted soon. Got the engine in, carpet under the bow and got the aluminum plate all cut out and all the gauges in the dash along with the newer switches. Got most of the electrical done and got the shaft, prop and dripless seal in place.

I have one question for the experts!! When the shaft is in it doesn't sit center in the log. I assume this is because the weight of the shaft. With the dripless seal there is a lot of play in it. So do I just raise the shaft to where I think it is centered in the log and then align the engine to that position?

I will get some pics up soon!

Later

I agree with Greg - check you cutlass bushings befroe going any further..

FWIW, my new cutlass bearings had some play, about .0015 inch, which translated to about .5 inch diameter of play at the transmission.

These numbers are estimated & not exact, but you get the idea.

I mounted the strut so the play of the shaft was centered in the middle of log. (sounds kinky, but I don't know how else to explain it!)

Ok, thanks for the advice. When I put the shaft in the strut I tried to move it and there was no play at all. It seemed like the bearing wasn't that worn but after visually inspecting it I can see the bearing from the back closer to the log looks worn on the bottom.

I think what I am going to do is get everything together and ready for the water and then bring it to my Nautique dealer and have them check the strut bearing and alignment and also have them look at my fuel and electrical system and make sure everything looks good to go. I know it will be an added expense but will give me a piece of mind knowing everything is correct. The guys at White Lake have been really helpful and really seem to know their stuff.

I got the blowers mounted above the fuel tank today. The only issue I see is that the blowers are mounted just shy of the vent. There is no place to connect a hose to the vents. Do the older model not have a hose connection on the rear vents or am I missing a part?

Here is a shot of the blowers:



Later guys!

Awesome Job this far AKA!!! I just read all 19 pages the past 2 days. I am just getting back to working on mine. I have been out of commission for over a year. Dang wife and new house!!! Anyway lets see that new paint.

Kris

Joey, send a note to nautiquefanatic and FlInboards about the Plenum. They may have one for you.
If you need to make one, let me know and I can get mine out for you to make a pattern from.

you can simply glue the hose to the vent inside, or you can glue a pvc piece to the vent and the attach the hose, whatever you prefer... or buy that thing above.

Ok, So here are a few pics. I wanted to wait to get more completed but I will share a few images. I am waiting for a part for the steering wheel.

New Dash. They gauges will eventually get replaced with White face black trim gauges but that will be next year:



New paint job, bilge hull pass through, and newly painted windshield. I also got the rub rail on which was from another boat so I had to drill 120 new holes. It also comes up about 6 inches short on the back so I need about 6 inches of rub rail to complete it:



Cables ran under bow:



Telescoping anchor light. I also have all electrical wires wrapped in cable housing:





New fuse panel:



One battery for now. Second to come:



This was a scary hole to cut in the dash but now I have a glove box and place for the radio. That is just dust on the glove box:





Dripless system installed:



Engine in and carpet down. We are laying the side carpet down tonight:



Fuel tank installed. I also had some heater vents so I made a bracket to hold the end of the hoses instead of just having them hanging behind the tank. I also uses some aluminum angle brackets so I would have side bolts for the support for the tank instead of screws going in through the top of the teak boards. The wires you see are coming from the anchor light before it was hooked up. The blowers are mounted above the tank.








The engine is rubbing a little on the inside of the dog house so I decided to raise the bottom up by about 2 inches. In the old engine mounting bracket it sat a little lower. It works out good since I added the stud to the ski pole so the pole is up about the same height.



That's all for now. I will shoot some more when I get it completed and get the tower mounted. I want to have the Nautique dealer check it out before it goes in the water but they are now telling be it might be several weeks before they can look at it. No way am I waiting that long!!

Later

Aka - I don't think you need the dealer - it looks like you have a good handle on this refurb project. It looks awesome. I bet you can't wait to clock it!

Looking good Aka,

have you considered painting the muffler tubes & changing out the blue carpet with some of your left over grey.?

Looks awesome aka! Keep the pics coming!

Looking GREAT!!!

I think the paint will resist the upper section of the manifold were the water jackets are, but the lower section where it connects to the cylinder head work much higher temp.. no water jackets over there, so eventually paint will burn off.
I painted mines with high temp paint (the one for home cast radiators), I will see how it performs once the engine its put toghether