Hey guys,
Check out these photos. I sprung a leak in my water line because of what I believe to be a MIP to barb fitting at one time broke off. Does anyone have any tips on what this could be or how to remove? I need tips on what tool to use to get it removed. I've only tried rust remover and...
Hello all,
Do you know this part? I have water spraying out the bottom. (The bottom being the top of the photo). The part I'm looking at here is black and has all my water lines connected. It's cracked open on the bottom and needs replaced. Please help. This is on a Oldsmobile 455 big block with...
Hi all,
I have a 1973 455 Oldsmobile big block w/ a Berkeley Jet Drive - The boat has been sitting for a few years. The guy I bought it from said the motor was rebuilt and he installed a new carburetor. The motor runs great w/ a hose attached (no leaks). However, yesterday, I dipped the transom...
Hey all,
Does anybody have any suggestions as to how I'm suppose to change the oil w/ this motor? I have been searching (basically feeling) around for the oil drain plug on this motor and I can't find it. Once, I do find it, how am I suppose to drain the oil when there's only a 6in gap? Is...
Re: 1973 Browning Monterrey Restoration
I used 1x6's on each side of the stingers and attached them with woods screws and PL Adhesive. These Stringers are solid. I don't think I will have a problem:
I am also going to put spray foam in between the stringers and need to repair a small hole in...
Re: 1973 Browning Monterrey Restoration
Since this is an older boat and I don't have the time or tools to do a complete overhaul, I didn't replace the stringers entirely. So I went with this repair method:
Hey Guys,
I have a boat that I'm currently in the process of restoring and the big question that I have is; how am I going to give this boat a good paint job? So I've been all over these forums trying to find different ways to paint a boat. And to tell you the truth, it seems that everyone here...
Re: 1973 Browning Monterrey Restoration
Thanks for posting fellas. I was starting to wonder if anyone was out there! Here's a pic of the transom which I think is in great shape:
Hello all,
I have a stupid question about my 455 Olds fuel pump. This boat was purchase 2 years ago and I'm finally starting to restore the boat. The motor was rebuild along with a new carburetor. The only way I can get it started is by plugging what I think is suppose to be the return line...
Re: 1973 Browning Monterrey Restoration
Well, I've officially started. Just started the ripping n tearing process. Got rid of all the seats and tore up the carpet. I also got the motor running which is a plus. Now I have confidence in restoring boat. I just ordered 3 4x8 sheets of Marine...
Hi All,
I am a first time member and first time boat owner. I recently bought a 1973 Browning Monterrey w/ Berkley 455 Jet Drive for $1000. Supposedly the engine was rebuilt and they installed a new carburetor. The first thing I would like to do is restore the inside of the boat. The seats and...
