Re: [OMC-Boats] Thank you: 68 Surfer running great!

Hey John,

I noticed in one of your pics that you had doel-fin type fins on the BACK of your drive? I've never seen them mounted that way, how well does that work? Anyone else see what I'm seeing?

~Scott
 

From: northphx@...
To: omc-boats@...
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:34:57 -0700
Subject: [OMC-Boats] Thank you: 68 Surfer running great!

Lee (and Forum),
 
A quick thank you for the support and recommendations that you've made in support of my newbie questions. My 67/68 Johnson Surfer is now running very very well on area lakes. I've completed:
 
Documentation: all rig OMC docs acquired on eBay

Owner's manual
Orig OMC Service Manual for boat (one used by authorized dealer repair technicians)
Boat Parts
Sterndrive parts
Boat

New fuel lines (Used the Stainless steel braided type due to close runs to the engine)
power-washed both gas tanks, added new hose (flexible stuff from Napa) and custom cut new gas tank gaskets from cork/rubber gasket material (autozone)
put in a Pertronix Electic Ignition system...don't want to mess with "Points"...highly recommend this upgrade at ~$85 and 10 mins of work
Rebuilt Carb with CK812 carburetor kit from www.carburetor.ca (Rusty/owner is VERY helpful and knowledgeable...knew which rebuilt kit to recommend immediately upon hearing engine and OMC/Marine use)
General electrical repair and clean-up
Trailer

Key learning: the rubber stopper on for the bow was incorrectly placed on top of trailer "stop" and this eliminated critical inches that -once corrected/place below metal holder- pulled the keel off the rollers
New wheels
Repaired Jack that lifts bow on trailer...seems like a unique design I am guessing to eliminate requirement for boat ramps (the thing with "teeth" inside...bearing??...anyway...got lucky and found similar online and matched the "look" even though from different manufacturer. It works! )
Added trailer Jack to improve safety
Pictures: I've posted some pics here: http://cid-475cacc7c0e86c18.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Boat
 
btw: since the manifolds are key to life expectancy of this model boat, there is a cleaning/lining process used by local hot rod and classic car shops that I am considering. The process involves sand blasting, acid washing, and some type of "hot blue/Jet blue" process by which a synthetic coating is put onto the parts that eliminates rust and reduces build up. As I explore further, I'll share my findings with the forum.
 
Again, thanks for the support!
 
Best,
John
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Received on Monday, 26 October 2009