Just got back from spending some time with my old girl. Such a cool boat. I'm sure I will re-power her some day but with 650 hours on the engine she is still doing great. Had some bogging issues over the last year so I decided to rebuild the Quadrajet 4bbl. Got a book and just dug in and started reading. Bought a kit from the guy who wrote the book, Cliff Ruggles, and went to work. Replaced the secondary meter cam, adjusted the throttle plates to open to 90 degrees, adjusted the secondary air valves to open to 90 degrees, replaced the accelerator pump and springs and the choke pull off diaphragm, adjusted the spring tension on the secondary air valve shaft and made sure the float height was correct. All I can say is wow! Feels like I have fuel injection now. Starts with a bump of the key, idles perfectly didn't even have to play with the fuel mixture screws. No run on at shut down and no hesitation when slamming to full throttle. So happy I did it.
Also replaced the bimini with a two section custom made set up. Gets hot at Havasu. Toni's canvas did the job for a very reasonable price and excellent craftsmanship, or womanship as it is. Zips to the tower and is super sturdy.
Anyway just like to let you guys know that you are doing the right thing in repairing your boat and making it better then new. I get a lot of compliments on this boat and it makes me feel good that I did the work.
