basscat dad
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it's the age old dilemma with the older carburated engines...hard starting but once they do you're good to go. mine started out as a '93 200xp but is a bit of a frankenstein now. lost the oil side of the vro a few years ago and blew the engine. welded the number 3 piston to the cylinder wall and shot connecting rod shrapnel through the side of the block leaving a hole big enough to put you hand in.
at any rate. got another block (i think circa '90-93)that was in good shape. cleaned her up with new +30 pistons, polished the crank, rings, stator, timer base, flywheel, power pack, etc etc etc. opted not to go with another vro. replaced that with an electric fuel pump. it has run great...once you get it started.
the boat has been sitting for about 4 months while i dealt with some health issues and took the time to completely rejuvenate her. pretty much new everything. never sanded so much in my life. did the run from 400-2000 grit on the gel coat, carpet, seats, etc etc etc...typical make over stuff. she looks brand new and is sitting in the driveway when she should be looking good out on the water.
any help or advice from you e'rude owners or mechanics would be greatly appreciated. many thanks!
at any rate. got another block (i think circa '90-93)that was in good shape. cleaned her up with new +30 pistons, polished the crank, rings, stator, timer base, flywheel, power pack, etc etc etc. opted not to go with another vro. replaced that with an electric fuel pump. it has run great...once you get it started.
the boat has been sitting for about 4 months while i dealt with some health issues and took the time to completely rejuvenate her. pretty much new everything. never sanded so much in my life. did the run from 400-2000 grit on the gel coat, carpet, seats, etc etc etc...typical make over stuff. she looks brand new and is sitting in the driveway when she should be looking good out on the water.
any help or advice from you e'rude owners or mechanics would be greatly appreciated. many thanks!
