1968 Holiday Restoration w/pics

[Huron Angler]

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I was thinking of a coiled air line type. When I wanted I could put water in livewell or turn valve and use the coiled hose to wash the deck/splashwell.

Dale that is exactly what my Dad's Seaswirl came with for the raw water hose. It's a clear blue hose that stays coiled and out of the way. The hook-up is in a draining fish box behind the helm, so that it's stored out of the way and easily used on the deck.

Great for those hot days when the fish aren't biting and I get bored

 

[proshadetree]

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AZLO you could have built it in a year. But from what I have seen it would not have been your style. This boat is more a piece of artwork than a tool to fish out of. Your attention to detail is amazing. Keep on doing what your doing and you will have a show ride. Happy new years man

 

[Azlo]

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AZLO you could have built it in a year. But from what I have seen it would not have been your style. This boat is more a piece of artwork than a tool to fish out of. Your attention to detail is amazing. Keep on doing what your doing and you will have a show ride. Happy new years man

You right Proshade, im terrible at making deadlines. Not to metion that that i have a short attention span. But some say the road getting there is more fun than the detstination.

 

[Azlo]

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Sounds like a fair deal to me...it's not too late to engineer a raw-water washdown apparatus

Great idea. I've one in my boat and it's proved to be a blessing - you clean up on the spot. I'm amazed how good salt water is at washing away blood and guts. So Az, I suggest you take up HA's idea and then your fishing buddies can bring the beer. If you drink enough, the washdown will pay for itself in no time!

TII

Azlo, I had a washdown hose idea going through my head. If I installed a pump for a livewell, I could install a valve in the line that would divert the water to a hose. I was thinking of a coiled air line type. When I wanted I could put water in livewell or turn valve and use the coiled hose to wash the deck/splashwell. I was thinking of installing it under the splashwell or gunwale. Whatcha think?

I hadn't really considered a washdown deal, hmmmm...

I am watching what you guys are doing.....

Yeah I know Jasoutside, This guys got me thinking. It would be cool to have a live well too. I have a small power washer but i think it would be to strong . And those wasdown pumps are $100 to 200 smack-a-roos. But then again how the hell am I gonna connect a pressure washer to a live well. Back to the drawing board.

 

[Azlo]

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I noticed I had an old can of light blue. So tried it on the control cable levers. Also went ahead and installed the shift cable.

So right im at a stopping point, gonna order my bilge pumps and wait for them. But i went ahead & got me an engine stand. Foldable one to save room.

and this is what im gonna tear down.

Another phase.

 

[Last Mohican]

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Great progress Az. You'll be on the water in no time. Can't wait to see you on the water. Maybe one of the Concert on the lake events this summer.

 

[jasoutside]

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Wow buddy, engine tear down. You are going big!!! I'll be watching and learning.

 

[proshadetree]

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Why are you going to tear it down? Was she a runner? Leakey? If she ran good I just clean it up and bolt it in. How are you going to mount that to a table by the way?

 

[fshngho]

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Hmmm, one pump for multiuse Nice. But the valve would have to be 3 way right. I like, I like. I think once i put everything together Im gonna have to sit down & see where I can put the live well also. This is a good idea fshngho.

I hadn't really considered a washdown deal, hmmmm...

I am watching what you guys are doing.....

I wasn't thinking of anything fancy. I know there are LW pumps about what..1850gph? So what if you get a small stream? It's water and will help to clean the deck as well as washing away blood & stuff if you clean in the splashwell area. One valve, direct to the livewell or direct to the washdown valve. Picture an air hose with a blower...whats the difference? It's just a thought, but since you are a 'perfectionist' I will throw the idea at you and if you do it well, then I'll copy you. BTW, take your time, you are doing great so don't change a thing.

 

[Azlo]

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When I got it , it ran but had water in the oil. SO gonna have to go through it.

 

[Azlo]

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Why are you going to tear it down? Was she a runner? Leakey? If she ran good I just clean it up and bolt it in. How are you going to mount that to a table by the way?

When I got it , it ran but had water in the oil. SO gonna have to go through it.

 

[Azlo]

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I love the forum, we all have a project. Take Ideas from here, a little bit from there. I think this year is gonna b a year of a lot happenings.

 

[Azlo]

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Had a chance today to put my engine on the stand. Realised I had to take the flywheel cover.

Fywheel off

Finally mounted. Had a hard time matching bolts.

Notice imdraining the butterfly.

Will disassemble further sometime this week.

 

[fshngho]

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You're not fooling me Azlo. You just want that engine to be painted that pury blue color.
Dude, I can't say I blame ya. If you have the knowledge and opportunity then rebuild it!! That is a major thing that you won't have to worry about. I agee with your statement, I wonder how may projects will be splashed this year?? Going to be exciting for a lot of guys....

 

[Azlo]

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fshngho
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"You're not fooling me Azlo. You just want that engine to be painted that pury blue color.
Dude, I can't say I blame ya. If you have the knowledge and opportunity then rebuild it!! That is a major thing that you won't have to worry about. I agee with your statement, I wonder how may projects will be splashed this year?? Going to be exciting for a lot of guys.... "


Hehe yeah i like this blue. Im gonna try this HF engine cleaning engine tool see how it works and then paint it after I clean everything.

 

[Azlo]

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Got a chance today to do some teardown.

Drain the fluids, notice how nasty the oil is. At first there were clumps draining.

Disassembled and removed the head.

Looking at the cylinders noticed that 2 are rusted superficially.

Now I also noticed the discoloration on some of the valves.

Gonna do some reading on this clues and see what I come up with.

 

[Last Mohican]

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Did you by chance run a compression test before you pulled the motor?

 

[texasabil]

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well just seen your thread. your doing a great job i love looking at the restores. I think I'm going to look for me one to do lol keep up the great work!!!!

 

[Azlo]

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Did you by chance run a compression test before you pulled the motor?

No I didnt, I figured I wouldnt have to since I was rebuilding it. Next step, im gonna semd the block & head to get checked.

 

[Azlo]

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well just seen your thread. your doing a great job i love looking at the restores. I think I'm going to look for me one to do lol keep up the great work!!!!

Thanks man. I try include as many pics as I can. I dont like reading too much. If your gonna get one....Starcraft all the way!!