Project Fuggly - No Longer Fuggly And Splashed!!!!!!

[archbuilder]

if that doesn't work I'm going to tie a big string and handel around the flywheel and get rid of the starter!

 

[mickyryan]

if that doesn't work I'm going to tie a big string and handel around the flywheel and get rid of the starter!

ROFL , weld a hand crank to the damper bolt? lol

 

[archbuilder]

Finally have the starter working! I have been jacking with this thing forever! New starter, just the right shim and new flywheel worked! I just made the fuel pump block off plate and painted it. I'm going to take a break then install it later. After that the motor is pretty much ready to go.

I need to install the steering, shifter, wire harness, fuel tank, rear cleats and finish mounting the swim ladder before dropping the motor in. I'm thinking it should go in late to tomorrow or most likely Monday morning when I am fresh. that is a lot of iron to be swinging around 7' in the air when you are tired at the end of a day.

 

[mickyryan]

grats! its a good feeling when a problem finally correct's huh

 

[archbuilder]

I got the block off plate for the fuel pump installed tonight. Almost looks like I knew what I was doing when I made it lol.


I also installed the supprisingly pain in the butt swim ladder, but it turned out nicely.


More rigging tomorrow and hopefully landing the engine on Monday morning....been looking for that!

 

[Tnstratofam]

Looking real nice arch! :thumb:

 

[nurseman]

That ladder is looking mighty fine Arch! Can't wait to see some power in her!

 

[archbuilder]

Thanks guys! All I can say is it is midnight and I am tired! But Fuggly gets power tomorrow! I finished up the final few connections on the ladder, installed all of the fasteners for the rear deck pads (they just had two each, PITA, used T-nuts but glad I did) Installed the rear cleats, installed the dog house latch...installed the interior hydraulic lines and pump. Then installed the nasty greasy steering cable and steering wheel. Finally installed the apparently super hard to lint up with the mounting plate / screws shifter and cables. Still need to hook up the cables on the aft end and add the newly chromed handle but that will have to wait till tomorrow! Right now, shower, food, bed!







Why do we do this again?

 

[sphelps]

Wow ! All the parts and pieces are coming together nicely Arch !
Looking like splash is in the near future for Fuggly !

 

[kcassells]

Really looking nice Arch!

 

[mickyryan]

love that color scheme every time i see it , awesome work as usual

 

[archbuilder]

Its in....still needs hooked up but its finally in!

 

[archbuilder]

I have no idea why my pics that I have rotated on my computer rotate back when I up load them.....weird, anyone know? They show up fine on my laptop.

 

[nurseman]

Looks good Arch!

 

[archbuilder]

I have been slacking off this afternoon recovering from the marathon......I went out to the hanger and sat in Fuggly to admire my handy work.....and don't ask me why it occurred to me how big she is.....I looked over at dainty Miss Morgan and thought....damn Fuggly is big enough to play softball..she is a big girl, I am very excited to get her on the water to see how she runs! And my last girlfriend was a college softball player by the way Hopefully Fuggly isn't as crazy as she was lol!

 

[archbuilder]

Thanks nurseman, I feel like I gave birth lol! Damn there is a lot of boat there, can't wait to see how she runs with the 165

 

[mickyryan]

Engine looks like it was made for it

 

[oldrem]

Really coming together very nicely

 

[Willyclay]

can't wait to see how she runs with the 165

I think you will enjoy the ride. Had a bud with a 165 in a 21foot T-Craft cruiser (HEAVY) and it moved very well. Good luck!

 

[Baylinerchuck]

Even with your side ways pictures she still looks great!!! Love the color.