New winter's project, maybe - 196X Buehler Turbocraft

[proshadetree]

Re: New winter's project, maybe - 196X Buehler Turbocraft

Fog the upper end with penatron see if its locked up change the oil and crank that pup up.Sorry if it were mine Id restore with that engine if just to cool.Now for an everyday boat Id update to 5.7.Cool find

 

[fishon13]

Re: New winter's project, maybe - 196X Buehler Turbocraft

Wow what a cool boat would love to see it restored back to factory keep the motor.

 

[erikgreen]

Re: New winter's project, maybe - 196X Buehler Turbocraft

Yeah, right now I'm planning on a restore to factory for financial reasons... I'd play with it and then sell it, and it's worth more as a vintage boat.

If the engine turns out to be completely junk I don't know that I'd be able to get a replacement though, although I'd certainly try to get parts and fix it. Same with the jet unit.

I finally cleared out my shop (mothballed my scratch build project for now) so I'll be moving this thing indoors today (hopefully) before I leave town, and maybe doing a bit of work with the engine on Monday. Got to finish my engine hoist first.

Erik


Edit: Forgot to mention it's had Marvel Mystery Oil in all the cylinders for a couple weeks. I'll try to turn it by hand but I'll probably pull the oil pan and then the heads to see what's what.

 

[forrestohyea]

Re: New winter's project, maybe - 196X Buehler Turbocraft

I just bought a jet 35 (1966 Buehler Turbocraft ) Yesterday I dont know anything about jet drive though. Think I will drop it in the water tomorrow to make sure it floats and goes somewhere. It needs alot of restoration but it does run:>

 

[erikgreen]

Re: New winter's project, maybe - 196X Buehler Turbocraft

After further reflection, my Sea Ray needs some work, and it makes sense to do it during this winter since it's the boat I use in the summer the most (at least for now).

So I'm going to sell the Turbocraft if I can, or the engine, and maybe my spare trailer. It should make a great project for someone, or maybe the engine would be good for a hot rodder.

I'm going to put a for sale notice in the classifieds here I think.

Erik

 

[rallygabe]

Re: New winter's project, maybe - 196X Buehler Turbocraft

Still have this thing, or is it long gone? I have a Buehler down in Mankato...it is quite a trip. Mine has a transplanted Ford 351w truck motor. does 38mph and make glorious noise.

 

[erikgreen]

Re: New winter's project, maybe - 196X Buehler Turbocraft

Post some pics! I'd love to see one of these working.

Mine turned out to need essentially everything redone... when I finally cut the hull apart, it was rotted underdecks with fiberglass damage from ice freezing.

I sold the drive and motor for about $700 total, as-is condition. Next time....

Erik