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| Bob On This |
Posted - 03/01/2009 : 5:32:18 PM
Well, we finally bought our Carver.
1989 28' Voyager. Needs some TLC, but this is my two year project
to get ready.
Has anyone changed the saloon lay out? We are looking a removing
both the seating areas, make one "U" shaped seating on one side
and maybe a free standing chair on the other.
We are not too worried about sleeping a lot of people, but want
to be as comfortable as posable when spening time on the boat.
Wish us luck...
Bob
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| Jimbo Song |
Posted - 11/22/2009 : 12:35:19 PM
Looking good! Now, what you need are chrome valve covers! Make it POP!
Nice job!
Bob
1987 Carver Voyager 28
"Jimbo Song"
Palm Coast, FL |
| Bob On This |
Posted - 11/21/2009 : 5:20:31 PM
Engines going back together...... :-)
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| Bob On This |
Posted - 11/18/2009 : 10:58:03 PM
Nice hu? I need to order about 4 more paint bombs to finish.
I almost didn't go back with Crusader Blue, but you know, you should
never screw with the boat gods...........
Bob
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| Jimbo Song |
Posted - 11/18/2009 : 8:03:44 PM
Damn, look at all that "Petty Blue". I like it!!
Bob
PS: Sorry about the exhausts. (cough, cough)
1987 Carver Voyager 28
"Jimbo Song"
Palm Coast, FL |
| MizunkY |
Posted - 11/18/2009 : 7:20:01 PM
Gotta love that blue! |
| Bob On This |
Posted - 11/18/2009 : 4:44:57 PM
OK, my box of parts is coming along. Can't wait to get started re-assembling these things.
And now, thanks to Bob, I need to find some new exhaust manifolds
Kidding Bob.
Bob
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| Bob On This |
Posted - 10/31/2009 : 12:07:50 PM
Bob,
I was thinking of using the "clay" type packing.
Is that your referring to, or do you recommend the ceramic seal type?
Thanks
Bob
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| Jimbo Song |
Posted - 10/30/2009 : 9:26:41 PM
While you're at it go with dripless seals. You'll be VERY glad you did. 
Bob
1987 Carver Voyager 28
"Jimbo Song"
Palm Coast, FL |
| Bob On This |
Posted - 10/29/2009 : 4:01:35 PM
OK,
I have two new major rebuild kits for the sea water pumps. One pump was in bad shape but had not lost any impeller. The other pump was in good shape, and most of the parts will be saved as "spares".
Have two Rochester Quadrajet overhaul kits from Cliff Ruggles. Really nice kits, have everything needed. I also got his book, although I don't think I will be hot rodding these things, it does help with the OH and tuning.
Can't find any reman kits for the Carter fuel pumps, so I think I will replace the Tygon clear sight tubes, and run the old pumps for a few years more.
Will get after the starters and alternators later. (I worked for a reman shop when I was a teen, so hopefully I can reactivate some old brain cells).
Still need to remove the prop shaft couplings and rework the packings, but my back will not be up for that type of work for awhile.
Bob
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| Bob On This |
Posted - 10/15/2009 : 2:23:29 PM
I also will be reworking both the carburetor and ignition systems.
Are the original systems worth an overhaul, or is there a better set up out there?
The distributors are electronic and don't use points.
They all worked as far as I know. (I ran both engines on the "muff" before we riped them out).
Thanks
Bob
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| Bob On This |
Posted - 10/15/2009 : 2:18:23 PM
Guys, when I get back to work on my "little" project, I need to find two new coolers.
One had the original cooler with a 90 deg. outlet and welded to a three legged mount.
The other engine had a "after market" cooler that had a straight upward facing outlet. This cooler has no mount, so the PO had reused the original mount and hose clamped the cooler to it.
My question is;
Is there a better cooler to use?
Is the newer U cooler used for both trans and engine oil?
Any ideas are more than welcome.
Thanks
Bob
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| Rockmeister |
Posted - 10/09/2009 : 12:13:57 PM
Hahhahaha!
Gotta admit, it IS fun! lol
79 28' Mariner twin inboard V-drive.
Western Lake Erie: Maumee Bay & The Islands |
| Bob On This |
Posted - 10/08/2009 : 2:58:18 PM
You like that battery hu?
I guess my system wont create it's own waves on the water
like someone I know :-)
Bob
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| Rockmeister |
Posted - 09/24/2009 : 9:57:49 PM
Hahhahha!
I have my own to do... lol
It is looking GREAT!!!
Nice work!
Not gonna mention the small Audio battery... : )~
79 28' Mariner twin inboard V-drive.
Western Lake Erie: Maumee Bay & The Islands |
| Bob On This |
Posted - 09/24/2009 : 3:45:48 PM
Transmissions are done and back home
Now I need:
2 oil coolers
2 drive plates
1 flywheel ring gear
4 manifolds
4 4" risers
4 exhaust elbows
Anyone have any of these parts they want to sell?
Anyone what to come and finish this thing?
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