Trying to find the correct jets for 6000 to 8000 elevation.
Ran at about that elevation this weekend and hardly any power compared to 1500-2000 elevation that runs at about 18mph.
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Finally finished today...install was a bit more than I expected. Hopefully I sealed everything good enough. But I am glad it is done.
Hopefully living here in dry phoenix will help...and it will be garaged most of the time too.
Thanks everyone...I will hopefully finish up tomorrow and post some pictures.
I also have an aluminum plate that will also cover those mistakes up on the inside...added that to add some strength to where the motor mounts sit.
I think this one was also original and I believe is 1987.
Should have definitely pre-drilled the holes....one way or another though some of the holes didn't line up great...so some of the holes are not very good....will just have to fill them up with 3m 4200 when installing the hardware. A bit worried they will be a point of rot.
What sealant should be used for the hardware? 3m 5200?
Also I have a piece of aluminum I was thinking of using to attach where the motor mount clamps go...what is a good adhesive for this....was also going to screw it in as well.
Watched some videos on spar urethane and two videos had horrible results both chipped and were basically gone within 8 to 12 months. Both were also varathane spar....which is what I bought😳. So I went and bought Helmsman instead. Hope that is a better choice.
Also how often down the road...
When installing the hardware...especially the bolts...what sealant is best?
Also should I pre-drill wood before sealing the wood or right when I install? Just worried if I pre-drill I will have a hard time lining up all of the holes...and if I use a sealant/adhesive on hardware will it matter...
