What tools for a inboard Newbie
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Topic: What tools for a inboard Newbie
Posted By: bmal000
Subject: What tools for a inboard Newbie
Date Posted: July-08-2009 at 12:50am
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Hello all...I want to get your opinions on some tool/supplies purchases (unless you know of a posted thread). I bought a '87 Martinique with the 351w, as far as I can tell stock. I want to do as much of the maintenance as possible on my own. This means I get to go to the store and buy more tools. I switched from outboard to inboard, so I am starting from scratch. I am frugal (cheap), but will spend money where needed. Please recommend brands/preferred tools (level of quality needed), options,extras, etc...I have a fake-a-lake and multi-meter.
My shopping list (add/delete as needed): Timing light (walmart or better?), dwell/tach gauge, vacuum gauge needed?, recommend good engine manual (Ford 351), prop puller(?). The brand "Actron" comes up a lot, is it decent? Some of the dwell gauges state "excluding coil on-plug"...the motor has a coil, is this the wrong gauge or does it matter? I will also be making a purchase from SKIDM...What should I have on hand for spare parts? Impeller, transmission pump, points, distributor cap, tune-up or general maintenance supplies. I have the cleaning supplies so no recommendations for now. Treat me with kid gloves...and maybe in a few years I can return the favors. Thanks for the info ------------- You can't take it with you. |
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Posted By: bmal000
Date Posted: July-08-2009 at 1:04am
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Sorry, nix the manual. Found it in the reference section. ------------- You can't take it with you. |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: July-08-2009 at 1:17am
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Brett - You are on the right track with your list. A good set of combination wrenches, a large channel locks & needle nose pliers, #3 & #4 phillips (aka cross recessed) screwdrivers, & a polisher are useful tools that come to mind. I just use a cheapo 3 jaw gear puller with a substituted short center screw for a prop puller. It takes 4 hands to make it work but it does work.
Good luck with your boat, let's see some pictures! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: bmal000
Date Posted: July-08-2009 at 1:25am
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Thanks Keith, I should have probably been a little more clear...I have lots of tools...lots. I am looking for the more specific tools. The prop puller is a good idea. I have some pics, but I will wait until I have the nice one in the water. ------------- You can't take it with you. |
Posted By: bmal000
Date Posted: July-08-2009 at 1:41am
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Sorry for calling you "keith" SN. Still learning the forum. ------------- You can't take it with you. |
Posted By: Sam B
Date Posted: July-08-2009 at 10:22am
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I would see if you could barrow a vacume guage and a timing. There both things that once your boat is running good you wont need but maybee twice a year. I bought a vacume guage from autozone for 15.00.
Sam ------------- Loud pipes save lives!! 2011 Green Lake Reunion Best of Show. %20http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3391&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1973&yrend=1973" rel="nofollow - Sam's 73 |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: July-09-2009 at 4:13pm
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I havent run acorss anything on mine that I needed that I didnt already have in my normal automotive/shop arsenal. Well other than some 1000grit paper for the wetsanding of the hull ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: July-09-2009 at 4:14pm
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oh, I did get some extra wrneches(various sizes that fit the boat) screw drivers and channel locks to keep in the boat, along with some zip ties, hose clamps, etc. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: July-09-2009 at 4:29pm
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#1: a patch kit for the toobs
a 5/16" nut driver to keep in the boat for the hose clamps a knife and diving mask to cut rope out of your prop spare set of truck keys whatever sized box end wrenchs to remove and open up the RWP for that impeller swap ------------- |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: July-09-2009 at 7:10pm
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Brett here is a link that sorta covers your question with pics too! This outta get you going.
http://correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9992&KW=toolbox&PID=104594&title=tool-box-for-88-bfn#104594 - Toolbox Pics for Inboard ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: July-09-2009 at 7:25pm
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Cooler, Beer, Ice (in that order)
Vest, ski rope, ski(s) Smokin Hot Wife / Girlfriend or equal (if not available bring suntan lotion as a happy alternate) Fuel in boat and Go!! PS, in case of emergency always keep enough spare beer onboard to sustain you for however long it will take to drift to the nearest shoreline. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-09-2009 at 7:40pm
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And a "floatie" on your key chain (or in Quinners case, several "floaties" because of so many keys) ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: July-09-2009 at 7:48pm
LMAO!!! Old phone #'s help if you aren't married.  ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
quinner wrote:Posted By: bmal000
Date Posted: July-10-2009 at 2:23am
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I would have liked the extra truck keys/floatie idea about two years ago, along with the goggles tip. After my incident at the launch, I have "boating truck keys" and a spare key in the bed. Thanks for the tips. I'm making my on-board tool box tomorrow as I work on my ignition issue. ------------- You can't take it with you. |
Posted By: bmal000
Date Posted: July-10-2009 at 2:26am
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Great link...thanks
------------- You can't take it with you. |
Posted By: Rick
Date Posted: July-10-2009 at 6:22pm
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I didn't see anyone mention a Fake a Lake. It allows you to run the bost on the trailer. Great for tuneups. I would also look into Pertronix electronic ignition. It's about $125 and eliminates all the point hassels. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=250&yrstart=1996&yrend=2000%20" rel="nofollow - 2000 Ski |
Posted By: bmal000
Date Posted: July-10-2009 at 6:29pm
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Thanks Rick, Fake-a-lake was the first thing I bought. I'll save the EI for another post...I've heard the debate. ------------- You can't take it with you. |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: July-11-2009 at 12:08am
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I have heard the pertronix kits are not reliable. Time for a second opinion! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-11-2009 at 9:52am
Hassles? Rick, I think if you did a search, you'll find more problems with the EI point replacement modules than with the original points! Besides some who need to learn how to set gap/dwell on points, you won't find consistent point problems. You must have missed how long I've been running my 64 on points and when the last time I even pulled the distributor cap off! If you have a module conversion, you had better have a spare in the boat just in case. All I would need is my wifes finger nail file. Of course she doesn't boat with it but then again I've never needed it ether!!! I'm a fake-a-lake guy but it's a imitation homemade from a toilet plunger. I've never had a problem with it but some don't like them. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: July-13-2009 at 4:54pm
Probably the most important suggestion. This is a must have at all times. Hopefully you don't need the toob patch kit. ------------- Mike N 1968 Mustang |