Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

[kcassells]

So I picked a used atwood 6 gal tank to run engine. I tank expanded on a hot day and seemed to force fuel into the lower carbs. My mech. called it something like "Hydro lock" whereas their is so much pressure locked in the carbs the flywheel will not rotate. Hence starting issues earlier and other mad men things. Pulled plugs on lower 2 carbs and fuel just blew out as I turned the flywheel manually. Another learning curve. Here are some pics. Turn off the sound if you have young ones around.

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[chevymaher]

LOL you have mail.

Just want to see you on the water buddy. Just ribbin you.

 

[zool]

Not sure what you are referring to Brucester! In any event you've always been on my Top A List.
I feel like @zool trying to get this phone thing squared up.

It was my crusty camera......I swear

 

[kcassells]

So I have some of these connectors on the engine and most of them fail as I try to pull them apart. They have tools to pull and insert as well as buying new rubber multi pin connectors. In my case I don't want to waste the time or money for the multi pin connectors. I would like to go back with insulated
bullet connectors. I don't see why not. Plus I would be able to wrap lines with heat covers or new harness tape. Oh yea installed the new rectifier/regulator.
Anyone have an opinion? Thanks.
@zool @mickyryan @chevymaher
Pics as an example of what I have;

 

[mickyryan]

So I have some of these connectors on the engine and most of them fail as I try to pull them apart. They have tools to pull and insert as well as buying new rubber multi pin connectors. In my case I don't want to waste the time or money for the multi pin connectors. I would like to go back with insulated
bullet connectors. I don't see why not. Plus I would be able to wrap lines with heat covers or new harness tape. Oh yea installed the new rectifier/regulator.
Anyone have an opinion? Thanks.
@zool @mickyryan @chevymaher
Pics as an example of what I have;
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Not sure what I'm looking at but waterproof bullet connectors would work fine

 

[kcassells]

Not sure what I'm looking at but waterproof bullet connectors would work fine

Yea that was pretty vague. Lets see if this sticks;

Not sure what I'm looking at but waterproof bullet connectors would work fine

Yup that was pretty vague. Look at all the "Black" pin connectors.
Look at left side @9 am and 2 am and 3 am.

 

[zool]

Yea that was pretty vague. Lets see if this sticks;

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Yup that was pretty vague. Look at all the "Black" pin connectors.
Look at left side @9 am and 2 am and 3 am.

Well it's 9 pm here now, but ill set my alarm for 9 am tomorrow to look.

 

[kcassells]

Well it's 9 pm here now, but ill set my alarm for 9 am tomorrow to look.

That was funny and got me a belly laugh. Thanks

 

[zool]

Those pin connectors are keyed to keep wired from crossing during repairs, but in general, the wires just need to connect, so, yes, you can bullet them, but mechanics may hate you later

 

[mickyryan]

Now that I know the connectors you were referring to I'd go with replacement connectors or fix the ones you got , when I did ls conversion I figured out you can replace those pins in most multi connectors, or even buy a new one if needed and reinstall, in the spirit of making it easier to diagnose and factory appearance I'd go with original

 

[kcassells]

Now that I know the connectors you were referring to I'd go with replacement connectors or fix the ones you got , when I did ls conversion I figured out you can replace those pins in most multi connectors, or even buy a new one if needed and reinstall, in the spirit of making it easier to diagnose and factory appearance I'd go with original

I did end up buying various plug and play connectors but not the ones
that were original. They are dated and in addition require a whole new battery of tools special to that type.
Completed installing the new brp engine harness and also grabbed an omc analogue gauge harness.
Cleaning out the shed this morning and waiting on a omc starter I purchased. The starter the mechanic installed was a Sierra unit that failed. On a sad note his father has become ill so I'm not trying to bother him and pushing forward with the help of my neighbor. Crazy good guy and boat enthusiast.

 

[kcassells]

Cooking dinner and the little girly showed up!!!

 

[kcassells]

View attachment 383275Cooking dinner and the little girly showed up!!!

As things do go on oooollldddd outboards starter worked fine but no engine turnover. {kick dog, kick goats, grab beer} I do have to say I surely did not want to learn out outboards, but this has become a forced issue. Costs too much $$ for a mechanic to get on it.
This ole girl is practically parts full rebuild. Next on the list try to figure out how to test the power packs. New they cost @ 150.00-200.00 .
Happy 4th guys!

 

[chevymaher]

Happy 4rth

 

[kcassells]

Happy 4rth

Thanks bubbalou!
Just ordered a DVA adapter for my multi tester for the power pack readings. The fun never stops.

 

[kcassells]

Working away on the outboard. My buddy found timing was off. Readjustment and off she goes. With new harness installed tack and all gauges/check alarms are working fine. Idle is high and will move onto that tom. Might be rain all day we'll see. Clean up the boat interior from this job and get regrouped on cuddy and misc. stuff and lipstick.
When I received the new harness, I took it apart to check for any bad connections. Began installing and also tested engine for start as I moved along so I wouldn't have a big surprise at the end.

 

[Drivewayboater2]

She’s looking purrrrrdy. Cleaned up rather nice. Wiring looks great.

 

[kcassells]

She’s looking purrrrrdy. Cleaned up rather nice. Wiring looks great.

Thanks, chip, chip chipping away. I love the sound when she is running at the turn of the key.

 

[kcassells]

The goal this weekend is to look into outboard temps, clean deck area and also cuddy. Also need to lower idle. Current idle is 25-30 rpms off tach in neutral. Regarding temps I was pretty happy. Ran for .5 hrs with inter mingle high bursts. Temps held very good.
I want an additional visual, so I don't have to rely on the high temp alarm only. It involves a sender and gauge purchase.
Temps leveled around 125 deg or 135 deg. with 25-30 tack read,
depending on where I placed the thermostat. I had 2 stats in 2 different positions on the OB. Next purchase will be a unit that ties into one of the blind/drilled hole with a gauge to read up front.
Next clean up deck and cuddy to start cuddy walls vinyl finish.
Batteries are keeping a charge from engine which is great to see.



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[kcassells]

Geezz I got wrapped up with a possible new boat.
Seller says it has an old Johnson.
What do you think?