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  1. 52FordF2

    Gel-coat layup

    To the Gel-coat Guru's, Is it feasible to do a layup for three consecutive days? Like wash down with Acetone then first Gel-coat, next day do you need to wash down again or can you just lay the gel-coat down. Then on the third day do the same but with Waxed Gel-coat. Getting ready to lay...
  2. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    Motor mounts and bilge plate Seat Bases need tabbing Fuel line laid out in position
  3. 52FordF2

    Mercruiser 188 Cylinder Head Gasket Salt vs Fresh water

    I picked up a maritime 302 with a broken head bolt and blown head gasket. It was received in a long block condition. I verified it could crank, first by hand then set up a starter. I got readings of #1-130psi, #2-135, #3-131, #4-~0psi, #5-143,#6-175, #7-160, #8-170 psi. Pulled the blown head...
  4. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    Still working on the details, finished side trays and cut a few limber holes for drainage. Yes there should be only two holes :facepalm: I need to plug one up. I also cut drain holes on the inside of the trays so they don't fill up with water. Cut some limber holes and cable pathways The...
  5. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    One more
  6. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    Been doing some of the details Been modifying side storage area. It use to narrow down in the front. That's a plastic fence post wrapped in plastic wrap use as the mold. I also was able to crank the engine with a starter. Cylinder #1 to #3 had from 130 to 145 psi, # 4 had about zero psi...
  7. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    Good to hear from you Water, It has a broken head bolt in it. Going to see if it will crank, if it does I'll steal the starter off the 52 and do a compression check. Broken head bolt from starboard head.Its laying by the oil pump. If it test ok I'll tear down the SB head and check it out a...
  8. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    Been a while, Still at it. Working on rear lockers at this moment and picked up something that I need to verify whether it will work I'll keep you posted. I keep thinking that i'll be able to gelcoat the following week, but the details keep stopping me.
  9. 52FordF2

    Fiberglass eating Termites

    In Kentucky we have a place where Fiberglass eating Termites live. :lol: Here how it starts This ones a little farther along This one can still be fix with a little loving care :facepalm:. Need big spray Bomb though :laugh: Knob Creek Kentucky gotta love it
  10. 52FordF2

    MC1 gimbel bel housing shift cable

    Has anyone ever converted MC1 Bell housing to an Alpha shift cable? I have found a few photos of one converted but do not know who did it. If you have the procedure I like to look at it. Need to convert my 1976 MC1 outdrive over. Shift cable is hard to find, but was able to get an Alpha...
  11. 52FordF2

    Gimbal Bearing

    When I was starting to acquire parts to rebuild my MC-1 Transom Assembly, at that time didn't realize the new gimbal bearing had no grease hole. I think its one of those PemaLub types. My original has the hole, but it's rusted up. Can I go with it the PemaLub, or should I return it and get a...
  12. 52FordF2

    MC-1 Transom Assy

    Transom assy cleaned, primered and painted On to the Assembly
  13. 52FordF2

    MC-1 Transom Assy

    I have a 1976 MC 1 Gimbel assy version. Mercruiser Service Manual 90-68648 1963-1973 Mercruiser Service Manual 90-71707 1974-1977 I’m just typing this up to give others help on taking apart the old MC-1 Transom Assembly. The two large dowel pins that go thru the Gimbel ring pivot point...
  14. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    Well got the Fuel Bay Gel Coated Foamed remaining voids in deck and also foamed shims around tank. After all foaming I did have 1Gallon left. Glued and screwed the tank lid down. Now I can PB pucks back in, clean up deck, CSM it for water proofing, and then Gel Coat it. Hopefully...
  15. 52FordF2

    Seat Position

    Need to find a dimension to install driver Back-to-back lounge seat? I know the seat box are normally 14 X 36. What would be the dimension from steering wheel to front of seat box. Do not have any seats that are useable. I am planning on creating a wood scab for the Seat box to mount to, before...
  16. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    Even though I don't have any foam, I have been keeping busy. Cut fuel tank lid. I used the concrete ballast to hold the plastic and wood pucks down while foaming. Made locker boxes and wood pieces that courtesy lights would mount to under the side trays. The back need to be raised up...
  17. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    Here as it is today
  18. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    Well I procrastinated half the summer, but I did manage to do a few things The stringers are in and tabbed, but not capped yet. Deck is cut out and sitting in place. I cut the Ski locker opening already, then found out it has a 5 to 10 degree slant :facepalm:. Thought I had it lined up...
  19. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    When I get back, planning to finish transom area then place some tabbing along the keel to beef it up some. Under the bow walk through, the keel is thin and on the outside the gel-coat is worn off but salvageable. There is also a blow through that need repair some time.
  20. 52FordF2

    76 Hammond El Dorado V1950 Restoration

    I know Woodonglass is going to get on my case about wearing the protective gear, but I damaged my face mask after putting on the first layer on the transom also hit my head a couple time.. I took it off because it was in my way and finished doing the layup of the transom. I now know to have a...
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