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  1. 1975oday22

    tilt motor removal?

    and alot of cursing. lmao. ya i get it. i might go this route. but one thing, im not looking to replace this motor yet. goin to try to get it working. and if that fails. its time for a new one lol. thank you all for the ideas. at this point in time i will try the floor jack, and tie off the...
  2. 1975oday22

    ok peeps. here is a question.

    back to the drawing board. lol will get those readings and post em. as for now its just a lawn ornament untill i can get the hoist and whatever else i need to get this pile of junk going.
  3. 1975oday22

    ok peeps. here is a question.

    should the solenoids not spark when jumped? i know on the solenoids on my io they sparked when i jumped them to see if the trim would work. should these ones not be the same? i have gone ahead and ordered new ones. as for the tilt motor i may end up having to replace it, so the end of the month...
  4. 1975oday22

    tilt motor removal?

    what was the outcome of the side bracket removal? if i go that route i want to know that i can put it back without hassles. if not the end of august i will buy a hoist from princess auto and be done with it. lol
  5. 1975oday22

    tilt motor removal?

    ok i have tried numerous way without having to take my engine off the boat. i have one bolt that is takin out the other hides. i also dont want to take the side mount off as i do not have a hoist or any way to support the engine. and no, i cant borrow one from anyone or rent one either. is...
  6. 1975oday22

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    minor battle wound. lol..... keeps marching on for sure. cheers
  7. 1975oday22

    ok peeps. here is a question.

    ok so i take it that its the motor then. thank you. i will be taking it off tommorow and cleaning it . hopefully the brushes are ok..... if it dont work after cleaning it then i shall purchase a new one.
  8. 1975oday22

    ok peeps. here is a question.

    i did jump between them... and no go. not even a spark from the 2 poles as for scotts comment. so now i dont need ground wire hooked up to it by just running the trigger wire to s terminal? or am i best to get the actuall tilt solenoids? i have a decent price for set of 2 of the actual solenoids...
  9. 1975oday22

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    if you get there before me, im gonna cry. lol keep it up. your doin great.
  10. 1975oday22

    ok peeps. here is a question.

    ok so i am trying to figure out if its my solenoids or my tilt motor . so i went out and bought one from napa. i specifically told them on the phone that its trim solenoid not starter. so my question is , is this, is this going to work? if so, where does ground goto? I or S? on my old solenoid...
  11. 1975oday22

    updated my control box mount

    i have upgraded my control box mount. took out the piece of wood behind it, used metal spacers instead. gives it a cleaner look.
  12. 1975oday22

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    your making me wish i had something bigger ..... man i need a full blown cabin cruiser..... keep up the great work ....
  13. 1975oday22

    should i cut the floor back ?

    too easy to break into..... solid core door is the way im going with it....
  14. 1975oday22

    should i cut the floor back ?

    as per our convo and link sent on update. my slider door is now off the table. im going to find a solid core door. use piano hinges and be done with it. also going electronic keyless entry .......
  15. 1975oday22

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    i think its awesome. you do come up with some wicked ideas. keep it unique , this one is a keeper.... you sell it, i is first in line. lol......
  16. 1975oday22

    would this make for a good console?

    I have a big enough piece of this Delrin sheet and nice and thick too. thinking , when i get my new gauges and switches , taking them out of existing encasement and adding them and the backing plates to create a very strong weather resist console. is this a good idea?
  17. 1975oday22

    should i cut the floor back ?

    I will most likely be using some sort of aluminum channel , making the door slide to port side with the piece of plywood i have now its half thickness of original track . so it will be a nice fit. .
  18. 1975oday22

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    interesting design! i still have to install the port wall. but that design is wild looking . i like it....
  19. 1975oday22

    anyone ever do this on chieftain 18?

    this is an interesting idea. wonder if my tonneau cover will be able to be used.... i could leave it on year round , mind you i would still be tarping it....
  20. 1975oday22

    should i cut the floor back ?

    your on the same wave as i am.... it will be port side slide. although im going to use 1/4 inch maybe less then sandwich the door in between those to make it a good fit...... i was also thinking of a window, but probly not as the door will be a slider. the material i will use is 2 sheets ply...
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