1959 SmithCraft build (Texas Prowler)

[user 20022]

The shop i got the outboard from gave me a bunch of newer parts all of them ignition. I currently have access to any part for free. Thus far I've changed the power pack and diode assembly. I've cleaned all of the connections to insure proper grounding to all contacts. Next on the swap list is the stator once i find a socket big enough...then I'll remove the carbs and soak them in some chemtool B12 to clean them up really good.

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Got the motor started this morning. It runs great. Way better and more quite then the 4 horse power 2 stroke merc i have. Thing should be a beast on the water with the stainless prop the guy at the shop gave me. I'm stoked!

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Changed out the spark plugs on the motor and it runs even better. I have ordered a water impeller kit that should be in tomorrow. I'll pressure test the lower unit to see if the seals are holding. Thus far i know the fluid needs too be Changed as its brown and thick as corn syrup.

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The lower unit passed the pressure test. I'll still order the lower seal kit. I painted the motor cover with white rustoleum appliance epoxy paint. I'll get some outboard pics later. Today I'm going to fit the outboard to the boat then remove the transom wood and cut the new transom wood from the exterior plywood I got from home depot. Hopefully today I will get the console mounted. Its fiberglass and it will be a tough one man job, but I'll figure that out someway. The impeller kit should be in today... Whoop whoop whoop!

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Got the impeller kit and some lower unit gear oil today. I'll put them in tomorrow. I haven't accomplished much today due to running Airands. Tomorrow is another day. I think it will be pretty interesting...

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Got my deck building supplies today. Thanks to a special someone
After the deck is built I'll order some hydro- turf from PWC. Today should be a productive day.

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Got the deck built.

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Made a little more progress today on the tin. I got the console installed after some mind boggling... Then painted it white and the steering wheel white with a red button. The bezel will new next in red. I'm using white eucatile ( the white board on the sides) for side panels. They will be capped with with aluminum corners. Still always to go but it's coming along. I will use the wood veneer on the ride rails and bow as well.

I put in a new water impeller kit and changed the LU gear oil. All went great! The old impeller really didn't look bad. I fired the motor up after swapping both and it stayed warm to the touch after the t stat opened up. I'm ready for the water...

Some outboard pics.

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[user 20022]

Carbs so clean you could eat out of them[emoji3]

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Got the new panel in today. Tomorrow I will accomplish another task.

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Progress made today! Measured and cut the transom wood. I've since sealed the wood to prevent it from rotting. Looks like it will be a perfect fit. I test fitted the merc 4hp that will be the trolling motor and it fit great! View attachment 1

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