1978 Southwind Restoration
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
Forum Name: Engine Repair
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Printed Date: November-23-2024 at 5:31am
Topic: 1978 Southwind Restoration
Posted By: CTYSouthwind20
Subject: 1978 Southwind Restoration
Date Posted: April-29-2021 at 10:49pm
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My engine shop did a great job on the rebuild and balancing of my 351W. We picked up the engine today, one step closer to new and perfect 78 Southwind! We're looking for a source for a part specific to marine engines. There's a torque coupling plate between the crankshaft and transmission. Mine's in bad shape, I'm looking for any suggestions on who would provide a new one. Photo below:  ------------- Charlie |
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Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: April-29-2021 at 10:53pm
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Call Vince at www.skidim.com 803-345-0996 ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: CTYSouthwind20
Date Posted: April-29-2021 at 11:34pm
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Thank you Jonny Quest, I'll call Vince tomorrow! ------------- Charlie |
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: April-30-2021 at 12:23am
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It’s called a damper plate. You need to provide engine and transmission info. You mentioned a Ford small block Windsor 351 above. Velvet Drive tranny?
------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: April-30-2021 at 5:28am
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Jonny self admittedly likes to spend other people's money. This (SkiDim plate) is a good example of that.  For a 78 Southwind with a Borg Warner transmission, you can buy an ALTO/Sachs damper plate with a lot less of your money if you want. It's an ALTDA-106A talked about n the link below. You can get the 106A which is pre trimmed to fit your Ford with a Borg Warner 71C or you can get the 106 which needs trimming to fit. Here's a link to the 106A http://bpi.ebasicpower.com/shop/marine-transmissions-and-parts-borg-warner-velvet-drive-zf-hurth-paragon/borg-warner-velvet-drive-parts/drive-damper-flex-plate-marine-triangular-for-volvo-io-ford-and-gm-120-8-1446" rel="nofollow - link Here's a link to the 106, since the 106A may be out of stock http://bpi.ebasicpower.com/shop/marine-transmissions-and-parts-borg-warner-velvet-drive-zf-hurth-paragon/borg-warner-velvet-drive-parts/drive-damper-flex-plate-for-velvet-drive-26-spline-1004-650-006-as4-k2c" rel="nofollow - link Here's a link to what SkiDim will sell you, unless maybe they'll sell you their Chevy plate (looks and priced a lot like an ALTDA-106 ) and tell you it can be trimmed to fit http://skidim.com/damper-plate-bw-ford-80-series-ford.html" rel="nofollow - link Over the years, plenty of people here have used the 106A plate or bought the 106 and trimmed it themselves. The recommendation originally came from FFI marine transmissions |
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: April-30-2021 at 9:24am
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The folks at www.skidim.com are great people. I like to steer business to them whenever possible. Vince has helped out many CCF members — often without selling anything, only providing solid advice. No doubt that you can find parts cheaper elsewhere, but price isn’t my only consideration. I’ve bought many items from them over the years and will continue to do so. JQ
------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-30-2021 at 9:36am
Without a doubt, Vince has helped many but here Ken has, and continues to exceed at helping. The added benefit to Kens help is he always recommends a less expensive route for the same or better product. ------------- /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 < |
Jonny Quest wrote:Posted By: CTYSouthwind20
Date Posted: April-30-2021 at 10:04am
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Jonny and Keno, thank you both. I ended up ordering the damper plate Keno recommended, but from SkiDim. Richard at the service desk was really helpful and acknowledged that one will work "and guys use it". I like the spring design better than my OEM part. Mine had several chunks broken out of it. I appreciate both of the sources, I hadn't heard of, or ordered from either. ------------- Charlie |
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: April-30-2021 at 10:59am
Well said, Pete. KENO also exceeds at helping and providing valuable advice -- he also has a "nose" for finding good values and low prices. And you, Pete, are another CCF member that exceeds at helping and providing valuable information and advice. Thanks to all those here on CCF that generously donate your time and experience to assist our fellow Correct Craft owners. This website is an awesome resource. JQ ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: April-30-2021 at 12:38pm
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Aw shucks, Ken would probably say that it's good to have choices available when you're looking for parts and spending your money, Once upon a time you had some choices to make Jonny and you're probably glad you made the choices you did on a carburetor and distributor among other things And Pete..........you're not supposed to say anything nice about me, it's not what people expect around here (us agreeing with each other), but Thanks. But be careful.............I think they might figure out that we're really the same person with multiple personalities. And.......maybe SkiDim will update their website to say that the cheap Chevy plate fits a Ford with some trimming and sell a bunch more.. |
Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: May-01-2021 at 6:04am
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Excellent, ken and Pete getting along Coming next: pictures loaded from your phone |