SCT's 1969 Checkmate V191 Raceboat restoration.

[1954bmw]

Got the last 1350 rewired and ready to see if it will start....
Ok, got a question, is that a CDI wiring harness and if so, what did you do with the orange wire and did you have to add a separate wire from the red terminal to the plus side of the battery????? This is on a 1971 short shaft 115 Merc. Also, did it start???

 

[SCT]

1954, yes it's a new CDI wiring harness. I'll check when I get back to NC.

 

[JUPITER PULSARE]

Now I remember why I hate sanding and fiberglass......��

Oh yes! So much fun! You better get busy. The ice melts in April!

 

[cooperider]

Lots of good stories and memories this weekend. If SCT and I lived closer together we'd be a dangerous team.

One day, he shall be flying the Persuader jet.

 

[SCT]

I was checking out the original fuel tank from the race boat, tonight. Seems to be in good shape for being 49 yrs old. Pulled the float, replaced the gasket and checked out the inside of the tank (very clean). Any suggestions on how to clean the oxidation and stains off the exterior? I rubbed a little medium grade compound on it w- little results.

Thanks-

 

[Rob B]

I was checking out the original fuel tank from the race boat, tonight. Seems to be in good shape for being 49 yrs old. Pulled the float, replaced the gasket and checked out the inside of the tank (very clean). Any suggestions on how to clean the oxidation and stains off the exterior? I rubbed a little medium grade compound on it w- little results.

Thanks-

Good stuff right here: https://www.marine31.com/marine-31-stainless-steel-polishing-soap.html

 

[SCT]

Got the second 1350 block back from my engine guy. Painted her up and dressed her out. I'm lucky to live semi close to one of the best inline 6 Merc guys in the SE. I thought my 1350 SS was all original but the mechanic found that the bores were .030 over and had Wiseco pistons. Sure wish I had a freakin boat to put these beautiful engines on.....

 

[corey331]

Damn it COOP!!!! STEP IT UP!!! I want to see this thing on the water!!!

 

[SCT]

Wow, this thread is two days short of 3 years and I still have no boat.

 

[corey331]

Sad....

 

[JW]

Wait, what? I thought you had it done and returned by now?

 

[JT Patroni]

I know this info comes late but I use a liquid called Alum-Brite. Spray it on, let it sit for a few minutes and hose it off with water. Amazing stuff. Detailers working on semi trucks use this on the aluminum trailer bodies to make them glisten.

 

[Diplomat82]

Wow 3 years! I would seriously think about getting it over to Checkmate. Maybe they would be able to get it back to you by spring 2019.

 

[SCT]

A little update: Received 2 sets of beautiful solid motor mounts from Bob’s Machine Shop yesterday. Can’t wait to install them

 

[SCT]

Making some progress....paint should be done in a few weeks and let the rigging begin!

 

[SCT]

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[JW]

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WOW! It’s really going to pop! That guy is doing some nice work

 

[cooperider]

Nice.

 

[Instigator]

Way cool Shannon.

Will be gorgeous when complete.

Are you doing period correct power??

 

[karzrus]

Yes, He has been rounding up and restoring a pair of 1500 Mercs for it. I think I saw a picture of one of them in this thread but... my memory is not what it once was.