1986 Scarab II 29’ resto
04-10-2024, 12:36 AM
#41
Engines both RUN! I ran each one for ~30 minutes to op-check them. After filling the quadrajet carb bowls, they fired right up. Each one builds about 75psi oil pressure. One of them won’t register temperature. I assume the sensor has a bad ground. The stbd TRS drive transom assembly seems to be leaking gear oil from its reservoir.
I also installed an epoxy thru hull depth sounder. I hope it works with this hull type.
The boat is on track for a May splash test.
I also installed an epoxy thru hull depth sounder. I hope it works with this hull type.
The boat is on track for a May splash test.
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05-20-2024, 11:31 PM
#42
After about a year of work, I did a sea trial today at Lake Havasu. Got 62mph. It cruises very well at 3000rpm and 45 mph.
One engine runs cool, so I think the T-stat might be stuck open.
One engine has a tendency to die when I pull it back to idle. I think the plugs are fouled. I oughtta replace them all.
One of the TRS drives is leaking slightly into the bilge. I’m guessing a yoke seal is bad and it’s leaking thru the bellows.
other than that, everything worked great.
One engine runs cool, so I think the T-stat might be stuck open.
One engine has a tendency to die when I pull it back to idle. I think the plugs are fouled. I oughtta replace them all.
One of the TRS drives is leaking slightly into the bilge. I’m guessing a yoke seal is bad and it’s leaking thru the bellows.
other than that, everything worked great.
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1983ScarabIII (05-21-2024), CDShack (05-21-2024), CheckmateScarab (05-21-2024), hblair (05-23-2024), larslindroth (05-27-2024), resurrected (05-21-2024)
