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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
58 Richline, resto mod
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<blockquote data-quote="OutrageGIS" data-source="post: 369111" data-attributes="member: 13812"><p>And then there is the motor... Boat came with an unproven 1968 Mercury 350 35 HP electric start. PO stated that it "Ran great, used to start it every week then one day wouldn't start. Mechanic said something about the electrical system..."</p><p></p><p>So, ended up redoing all wiring, internal and external harnesses as well as rebuilding the check valve (fuel pump), carb, all tank plumbing and fabbing all new internal fuel lines. Then to lube cables and re set adjustments, disassemble and lube control box. The manual was indispensable for this. Seems to run pretty good after getting the idle dialed in.</p><p></p><p>Nobody made a repop of the decal set but I found a Company on ebay who made a set for the 1968 20hp. After contacting them they said they could do a set for the 35. The company, DecalFX, is located in canada but I got my decals within a week. Highly Recommended <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/161447694760?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.com/itm/161447694760?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT</a> </p><p></p><p>The original "Phantom Black" is glossy and I prefer the look of a matte finish, so I used a matte black for automotive trim. I used it on a car resto 4 years ago and is still holding up great even in the weather. We will see how well it holds up to the environment. I am happy with the results.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OutrageGIS, post: 369111, member: 13812"] And then there is the motor... Boat came with an unproven 1968 Mercury 350 35 HP electric start. PO stated that it "Ran great, used to start it every week then one day wouldn't start. Mechanic said something about the electrical system..." So, ended up redoing all wiring, internal and external harnesses as well as rebuilding the check valve (fuel pump), carb, all tank plumbing and fabbing all new internal fuel lines. Then to lube cables and re set adjustments, disassemble and lube control box. The manual was indispensable for this. Seems to run pretty good after getting the idle dialed in. Nobody made a repop of the decal set but I found a Company on ebay who made a set for the 1968 20hp. After contacting them they said they could do a set for the 35. The company, DecalFX, is located in canada but I got my decals within a week. Highly Recommended [url]https://www.ebay.com/itm/161447694760?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT[/url] The original "Phantom Black" is glossy and I prefer the look of a matte finish, so I used a matte black for automotive trim. I used it on a car resto 4 years ago and is still holding up great even in the weather. We will see how well it holds up to the environment. I am happy with the results. [/QUOTE]
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