1986 Scarab II 29’ resto
#11
I can’t post pictures yet, I need a few more posts. I looked at the trans this morning. They each have a T-handle cap with a dipstick on the top port side of the case. Both are filled with ATF.
Does that help identify which they are?
Does that help identify which they are?
#12
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Have a look at these photos. Keep in mind the round output end gets placed into the transom plate, and acts as the gimbal bearing, supporting the trans end of the trs input shaft universal joints.
1st photo is Velvet Drive.
2nd photo is Merctrans.
With the T-handle dipstick description...you likely have a Velvet drive.
Stronger trans if it's the 72c version vs the 71 series.
Parts should be very easy to source. Gaskets seals bearings etc.
1st photo is Velvet Drive.
2nd photo is Merctrans.
With the T-handle dipstick description...you likely have a Velvet drive.
Stronger trans if it's the 72c version vs the 71 series.
Parts should be very easy to source. Gaskets seals bearings etc.
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hblair (09-18-2023)
#13
Yup it’s definitely the velvet drive. Thank you very much sir! Id be happy to take a copy of a service manual if you have one.
My next order of business is figuring out why the Stbd engine won’t crank. It turns over fine if I do the ol’ screwdriver bridge trick on the solenoid. The key won’t turn it over though.
The port engine cranked over for about 2 revolutions, then started the solenoid clicking indicitive of a low battery. It’s got 2 brand new batteries.
I’m really considering pulling out every last inch of wiring and starting from absolute zero.
My next order of business is figuring out why the Stbd engine won’t crank. It turns over fine if I do the ol’ screwdriver bridge trick on the solenoid. The key won’t turn it over though.
The port engine cranked over for about 2 revolutions, then started the solenoid clicking indicitive of a low battery. It’s got 2 brand new batteries.
I’m really considering pulling out every last inch of wiring and starting from absolute zero.
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Yup it’s definitely the velvet drive. Thank you very much sir! Id be happy to take a copy of a service manual if you have one.
My next order of business is figuring out why the Stbd engine won’t crank. It turns over fine if I do the ol’ screwdriver bridge trick on the solenoid. The key won’t turn it over though.
The port engine cranked over for about 2 revolutions, then started the solenoid clicking indicitive of a low battery. It’s got 2 brand new batteries.
I’m really considering pulling out every last inch of wiring and starting from absolute zero.
My next order of business is figuring out why the Stbd engine won’t crank. It turns over fine if I do the ol’ screwdriver bridge trick on the solenoid. The key won’t turn it over though.
The port engine cranked over for about 2 revolutions, then started the solenoid clicking indicitive of a low battery. It’s got 2 brand new batteries.
I’m really considering pulling out every last inch of wiring and starting from absolute zero.
First thing...check the ground connections...and batt terminals.
Ground: Basic obvious good clean metal and use sandpaper to expose fresh copper on the connector.
Batt: Depending on the connector style, wing nut post lead post. Use the ib/outside batt terminal wire brush cleaner.
I like to use bit of grease to arrest any potential oxidation. Works amazingly well...even for the batt terminals.
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1983ScarabIII (08-05-2023)
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Service manual. Roger that. Send me your email, and I'll send you the manual for the Velvet Drive TRS...the TRS drive and confirm what engine you have...I'll see if I can find that as well.
I don't have access to them on my phone...so it will be a couple days 'till I get back home.
Art
I don't have access to them on my phone...so it will be a couple days 'till I get back home.
Art
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Service manual. Roger that. Send me your email, and I'll send you the manual for the Velvet Drive TRS...the TRS drive and confirm what engine you have...I'll see if I can find that as well.
I don't have access to them on my phone...so it will be a couple days 'till I get back home.
Art
I don't have access to them on my phone...so it will be a couple days 'till I get back home.
Art
My engines are mercruiser 454s. They are custom built, but they have factory-looking Rochester carbs on top.
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Just use this thread to post 3x...to get your 10 posts.
#19
I spent the day yesterday gutting wires out of the dash and taking the helm apart. I tried to cut as few wires as I could. It looks like it was mostly factory original wiring, but there were some hack-job quick fixes in there as well. There must be a quarter mile of wire just in the helm.
#20
The exterior is in better shape than I thought. The top white area needs a heavy cut and polish/wax to shine again. The rest of the boat really just needs a wash & wax.
TRS drives. Looks like they spin in opposite directions. Do the motors spin in opposite directions too? Or do the transmissions take care of that?
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hblair (09-18-2023)