19-6 1974 Makeover

[Treefish]

Started rigging today.  Laid most everything out yesterday and ensured I had all the correct hardware.  Some of the old holes were filled, so I re-drilled yesterday also.  Today was just rigging.  Got quite a bit done: 
Lencos, jack plate, jack plate pump/motor, fuel water separator, engine harness, switch panel, main power on/off, bilge and baitwell pump were already installed so I just had to hook them up, scuppers, transducer, depth finder.  I think that's it for today. 
Tomorrow's plan: install aft cleats (pop-up Attwood 4 1/2" NEAT CLEAT), rub rail (not looking forward to that), and if I have time, I'll install the engine and test it in the yard.


Here are today's progress pics:

[Treefish]

Finally got her back on the water after my daughter installed the engine.  It was a sad day.  That engine was hanging from my tree for 2 years. I'm gonna miss it. 

Here she is after engine install:




In the yard about to head to the ramp:



 
Back where she belongs:

[Tampa Bay Mike]

Nice. I love when my kids help out. Hopefully you'll enjoy the motor more on the boat than you did on the tree.

[Treefish]

Two problems I ran into before taking to the ramp: Bob's Machine jack plate motor was shot and Baystar helm would only steer right. 

I took apart the Bob's Machine hydraulic pump and motor assembly to find the motor was seized.  I sprayed Corrosion-X all over it and wrenched on it with some pliers. Got it moving again and applied power. It smoked like a chimney and grinded like crazy, but it was able to raise (ever so slowly) and lower the engine for testing purposes.

I went online to order a new motor assembly to find it was $160 from Bob's.  I used to work for Grainger, so I figured I could procure a motor cheaper than that.  I searched around a while and found the old Mercruiser Trim and Tilt pump and motor assembly looked very similar.  I took a change and bought a motor assembly for the Mercruiser trim and tilt for $70 and it is an exact match.  It even has the same nomenclature on the side of the pump motor housing as the Bob's Machine one did.  Installed and op tested; all good.

I drained fluid in the steering, refilled, bled, did it again; nothing.  Still only steering right unless I removed the hydraulic line.  The helm also made sort of a grinding noise while turning the wheel coulter clockwise.  I installed a Noerl helm in place of the old Baystar because it was cheaper.  When ordered, it was called a Vevor, but what arrived was Noerl.  So far, so good.  I may look into rebuilding the Baystar to have as a backup. 

I also plan to put together a youtube vid of my demo, sanding, and painting adventure. 

[Treefish]

BOB's Machine Jack Plate Motor went bad, so I found a replacement motor at half the cost.   Made a vid to show it works and then I ramble a bunch about the other parts and how to assemble/disassemble.

The motor is just a mercruiser trim and tilt motor, but is also used for all sorts of other applications.  Here's my vid if you're bored and want to save about $70 when it comes time to replace your jack plate motor:  https://youtu.be/pmqw6oB5arU







Here's a link to a pdf brochure about the manufacturer of these hydraulic pumps and about each pump: 
https://www.parker.com/literature/Hydraulic%20Pump%20Division/Oildyne%20Combined%20Sales%20Catalog/HY22-1131US%20Complete%20Catalog%2012-2015.pdf

[Treefish]

Never thought this day would come, but I added a bimini.  Bought off Amazon for $200. It's the Naviskin brand. Mounted it on 36" slide trails.  I'll post pics eventually.

[Mwar410]

Nice work! Im planning the same route with my rebuild, it’s always nice to see someone else do it first.
I’m curious how’s the boat running with that motor setback/setup? Can you fully tilt the motor out of the water? I’m contemplating mounting my 10” Bob’s at 25” and running  a 20” shaft. Your motor in one pic looks like it’s plenty deep even with the plate fully up. I know that with the little setback on my 170, optimal motor height is 5 1/2”.