just looked it up, they are a bit more now....https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-20713A-Digital-Tachometer-Contact/dp/B000I5LDVC/
!@#$!@#$%!@#$!@# covid prices
If your old paint is adhering good, I would scuff and shoot vs removing completely . if you remove, you must chemically etch, use an etching primer, then a 2-part epoxy
Chris, should be center bolts (starting in 1987) however motor could be a 1986 (perimeter and 2-piece RMS). hope it isnt a left over '85 (perimeter, 1-piece RMS)
with points.....
set dwell first
set timing second
set idle speed third
dwell changes with point wear
timing changes with dwell change
idle speed changes with timing changes
This annual adjustment is the only downside to points type ignition
you could bump the base timing up to about 10
However verify your tach first. if your numbers are right, your at 7% prop slip which is fantastic
However I am betting your tach is off a bit and you are at 4400
try florida sunshine. light sets that lasted 20+ years in Wisconsin winters from November 15 thru March 15 lasted 4 years in Florida (from November 26 thru January 1) and all the molded plastic bits are brittle/cracked/weathered
you can get about 270-280hp at the crank (250-260 prop) out of a 305 vortec with a 4 barrel. for TBI, about 230hp at the crank (210 prop)
you need MPI to get 250-260 prop
Agree with AD, leave as is.
most you can bore an SBC is .06 (with sonic checking the walls)
congrats on project ownership. I agree with AD, the lack of fuel probably means it hasnt moved in a long long long time.
it either has twins or divorced throttle/gear controls.
my concern is if they are I/O's, what condition are the drives in? to find out that and the condition of the hull...
aluminum or fiberglass boat
if fiberglass, your two choices are gel coat or barrier coat and 3 layers of bottom paint
if aluminum, factory finish is baked on. however a good 2-part marine epoxy (hopefully white, as that is the least expensive)
first, welcome aboard.
Southwind did not make the ladder. they bough ladders from any number of manufacturers. post a pic, someone can identify.
it may be a Garelick, Attwood, SeaSense, etc.
dont buy in Miami. there are no local race tracks and local supporting shops. ship in from the midwest where most of the dirt track builders are. best pricing on new bare virgin blocks is from summit. you can also get blocks here. https://www.gmperformancemotor.com/category/SB134.html...
a coworker is looking at buying a 3-br condo in mexico as a retirement home. new build for about $45k another co-worker's wife is from Venezuela . He said he would be retiring down there.
I really want to win the lottery and buy an island and live off the grid for my retirement
