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by mbigpops
Sun Aug 17, 2014 10:09 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: drive shaft pulled out transmission seal-lost all oil
Replies: 44
Views: 24170

Re: drive shaft pulled out transmission seal-lost all oil

Thanks Jim. I will contact you on Monday.

Mike D. - I have not installed my engine in the boat so I cannot help there.

Can anyone answer Mike's last question ?
by mbigpops
Sat Aug 16, 2014 10:28 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: drive shaft pulled out transmission seal-lost all oil
Replies: 44
Views: 24170

Re: drive shaft pulled out transmission seal-lost all oil

Here is a shot looking into the transmission. You can see the nut and locking tab. Now I see why Jim G says one tab as the others don't line up.
by mbigpops
Sat Aug 16, 2014 10:21 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: drive shaft pulled out transmission seal-lost all oil
Replies: 44
Views: 24170

Re: drive shaft pulled out transmission seal-lost all oil

I am installing my transmission today. The gear on the engine sticks out approximately 3 inches and that goes into the transmission. You will need at least that much clearance.

Mark
by mbigpops
Tue Aug 05, 2014 7:07 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: mmm 5200 bedding
Replies: 3
Views: 2610

Re: mmm 5200 bedding

Use 3M 5200 on those as well but use the mahogany color. It should be used to secure the planks to the frames, battens and butt blocks and on the plank to plank edges. If you don't have Don Danenberg's book then I would recommend getting the digital version and reading it first. Way too many details...
by mbigpops
Mon Jul 28, 2014 8:18 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Changing colors - What's involved?
Replies: 10
Views: 5987

Re: Changing colors - What's involved?

I am not familiar with your model but that king plank on the bow looks strange. Your blonde deck may be underneath that.

Mark
by mbigpops
Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:37 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Bottom color, water line stripe color
Replies: 9
Views: 6140

Re: Bottom color, water line stripe color

Not all models had a bootstripe.

Did you find any evidence of one on your planks ?

Mark
by mbigpops
Fri Jun 06, 2014 5:44 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Generator Re-build
Replies: 4
Views: 3378

Re: Generator Re-build

I ordered a 3 foot piece of what is called Shrinkflex in the smallest available size. Not cheap. The package is pictured. I took a few inches and did a test with a piece of 12 gauge wire. It shrunk quite a bit and after heating still slid on the 12 gauge wire. My plan with the real wire is to put re...
by mbigpops
Mon Jun 02, 2014 8:35 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Generator Re-build
Replies: 4
Views: 3378

Re: Generator Re-build

I called him this morning and he said that the wire goes directly to the windings and is not replacable. He suggested that I put a sealing compound on the bare spots.

I would much rather remove the spade lug on then and re-dress the wire with a new covering and then re crimp a lug on.

Mark
by mbigpops
Sun Jun 01, 2014 8:29 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Smith's CPES
Replies: 8
Views: 4523

Re: Smith's CPES

Two coats is recommended.

The second should immediately follow the first.

Be careful not to apply too aggressively so you don't move the stain.

Mark
by mbigpops
Sun Jun 01, 2014 11:58 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Generator Re-build
Replies: 4
Views: 3378

Generator Re-build

I had my starter and generator rebuilt by a local shop who has a good reputation with the antique car community. I did tell him that this was a marine application. I got them both back last Friday and did not look at them very close as the owner was closing and in a hurry to leave. I did notice the ...
by mbigpops
Wed May 07, 2014 6:17 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Replacement gas tank
Replies: 25
Views: 10442

Re: Replacement gas tank

I used the impact driver on mine and there is not even a scratch on it.

Mark
by mbigpops
Wed May 07, 2014 12:02 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Replacement gas tank
Replies: 25
Views: 10442

Re: Replacement gas tank

I just did this on my tank which has been empty and the fill tube removed for four years.

I first heated the outside fitting with a mapp gas torch and then used an impact driver and after a a lttile while it came loose.

No luck with a large adjustable wrench.

Godd luck.

Mark
by mbigpops
Mon May 05, 2014 7:07 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Updating Fuel Lines/Model K
Replies: 39
Views: 12997

Re: Updating Fuel Lines/Model K

Jim,

Is this what you are referring to as an original anti siphon?

Mark
by mbigpops
Thu May 01, 2014 9:33 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: sealer over filler stain
Replies: 30
Views: 11890

Re: sealer over filler stain

Yes. That was my exact question. Thanks.

Mark
by mbigpops
Wed Apr 30, 2014 10:37 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: sealer over filler stain
Replies: 30
Views: 11890

Re: sealer over filler stain

One quetion on detail. You stated to wet sand then apply lettering and numbering.

If a decal is applied will the "white out" left after wet sanding be an issue ?

Mark
by mbigpops
Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:15 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Famo-Wood Questions
Replies: 12
Views: 6944

Re: Famo-Wood Questions

When you buy Famowood buy the solvent for it as well. That way you can loosen it up a little to load into an empty caulking tube and dispense that way to speed up the process. When you apply it have your puttty knife go in all directions so it sticks to the walls of your screw hole really well. It m...
by mbigpops
Sun Apr 27, 2014 9:24 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Famo-Wood Questions
Replies: 12
Views: 6944

Re: Famo-Wood Questions

Paul,

If it were me I would dig out all the filler and check all the fasteners to make sure they are tight and then re-fill with Famowood.

Yes it is durable and recommended below the waterline.

Mark
by mbigpops
Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:47 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: maintenance of a 10 year old 5200 bottom
Replies: 22
Views: 9133

Re: maintenance of a 10 year old 5200 bottom

Well done finding out the root cause of the problem and fixing it correctly. There is something to be said for that.

Enjoy your many years of worry free boating and congratulations on keeping another great boat going for years to come.

Mark
by mbigpops
Sat Mar 15, 2014 6:58 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: 1956 30' Sea Skiff Boarding Ladder
Replies: 7
Views: 4692

Re: 1956 30' Sea Skiff Boarding Ladder

Not sure if this is any interest but I saw it the other day.

http://newlondon.craigslist.org/bod/4340745196.html

Mark
by mbigpops
Sat Mar 08, 2014 3:25 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: maintenance of a 10 year old 5200 bottom
Replies: 22
Views: 9133

Re: maintenance of a 10 year old 5200 bottom

The main question is are the planks still moving? If they are then you have a more serious issue. If not then you may get away with 5200 in the gaps and then address sealing the planks.

Mark
by mbigpops
Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:09 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Transmission Seal Replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 2176

Transmission Seal Replacement

I have my paragon transimission off of my 1953 KL engine while it is being re-built so I thought it would be a good time replace the three transmission seals. The output shaft seal seems prettt straightforward and I already have the coupler off but I do not know how to the replace the other two seal...
by mbigpops
Sun Mar 02, 2014 9:43 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: topside planks - dealing with open seams
Replies: 7
Views: 4698

Re: topside planks - dealing with open seams

Something is not adding up with this process. You are saying that varnish is applied to the wood, then with the varnish on you soak the wood and it swells, then you hurry up and apply more varnish to seal the wood so it never shrinks and swells again. Am I missing something here or is there somethin...
by mbigpops
Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:52 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: use of old wood bungs vs new wood bungs
Replies: 5
Views: 3661

Re: use of old wood bungs vs new wood bungs

The point is that bungs with old wood will sand at the same rate as the old wood that they are in. Bungs with new wood will resist sanding more than the wood around it and tend to stay proud of the surrounding wood.

Listen to what Don says. It will help you get through fairing.

Mark
by mbigpops
Sat Feb 15, 2014 9:12 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: Shaft log screws
Replies: 2
Views: 2012

Re: Shaft log screws

Silicon bronze
by mbigpops
Wed Feb 12, 2014 12:22 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: maine classic phone number
Replies: 4
Views: 2590

Re: maine classic phone number

Maybe he is at Three Dollar Deweys. That is where I would be.
by mbigpops
Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:10 am
Forum: Research Related
Topic: Dream Shop
Replies: 29
Views: 16501

Re: Dream Shop

I would add a basic drill press.

Mark
by mbigpops
Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:31 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: 1955 Sportsman brass cutwater
Replies: 9
Views: 5301

Re: 1955 Sportsman brass cutwater

I have the same piece on my 1953 Rocket. It is narrow and runs along part of the keel, up the false stem and the bends on
to the deck about six inches. Plain brass. Nothing like the fancy cutwater on other models.

Mark
by mbigpops
Fri Jan 10, 2014 9:39 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: KFL Generator removal
Replies: 9
Views: 5041

Re: KFL Generator removal

Me too. Did not take much. The metal is very thin.
by mbigpops
Fri Jan 10, 2014 9:34 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: k engine Rebuild check list
Replies: 9
Views: 6333

Re: k engine Rebuild check list

Don't forget the exhaust manifold. I had my restorer check mine along the engine and he found a crack the length of the manifold. Need to assess whether this can be welded or not.

Mark