| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| 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
Diver Down |
| 15 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Jimbo Song |
Posted - 11/23/2009 : 08:13:24 AM
CHANTING - "chrome it, chrome it, chrome it, chrome it".
Bob
1987 Carver Voyager 28
"Jimbo Song"
Palm Coast, FL |
| MizunkY |
Posted - 11/22/2009 : 11:14:06 PM
Looking so good! I could only wish to have your mechanical prowess. I'm glad you went with blue, hahah. I'm with Bob on getting 'em chromed! |
| Bob On This |
Posted - 11/22/2009 : 8:38:23 PM
There a little to beat up for my taste. JEGS has some really nice (non logo) units, but I'm not sold yet.
Diver Down |
| Jimbo Song |
Posted - 11/22/2009 : 7:58:54 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Bob On This
I did look into them, They are fairly inexpensive, but I'm a little worried about the clearance with the exhaust manifolds. I will wait and see when I get them installed.
Bob
Diver Down
Take the stock covers and have them chromed.
Bob
1987 Carver Voyager 28
"Jimbo Song"
Palm Coast, FL |
| Bob On This |
Posted - 11/22/2009 : 7:05:59 PM
I did look into them, They are fairly inexpensive, but I'm a little worried about the clearance with the exhaust manifolds. I will wait and see when I get them installed.
Bob
Diver Down |
| 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...... :-)
Diver Down |
| 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
Diver Down |
| 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
Diver Down |
| 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
Diver Down |
| 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
Diver Down |
| 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
Diver Down |
