Alder Lake May 21st - NW'rs

[Harley5229]

OK, so I thought I'd start a new clean thread to get ready for this weekends bash Sunday at Alder Lake....looking like Sunday's weather forcast is clearing up and may be a decent day!!!!
There is also a group meeting for breakfast right in Spanaway?
Ty and I plan to come down to meet some of you at the lake.
Looking forward to it!
Brittney

[Tahiti350]

Yes, there is a group meeting at the Spanaway Eagles hall at 9:00 am for the open breakfast. Eagles are at 224th and Pacific (Hwy 7), right across from the Fred Meyer shopping center. Open invite to any of the NW contingent that want to meet up.

[1975sleekcraft]

hey thanx for that link. i'll have to check alder out this year.
the weather report is calling for rain this week end!!
those guy's are getting better but i still dont trust forecasts till i see it for myself!!

[malcolm]

Looks like they're flushing the forecast down the crapper! :yuk:
http://www.komotv.com/weather/images/4_6day.jpg

[Ultra Compulsive]

Well, we're on for sunday, don't know if we'll make the breakfast...but we'll try. Gonna bring the bro-in-law from Canadada.

[1968Droptop]

Well, we're on for sunday, don't know if we'll make the breakfast...but we'll try. Gonna bring the bro-in-law from Canadada.
I'm in as well. And it looks as though Tony will make it too. He got his pump back from Tony (Skagen) yesterday. We're planning on a late night thrash Friday, and a clean up day Saturday. The forcast looked better today, sunny AM, sprinkles late Sunday night.

[Harley5229]

My forecast is looking decent...the McBride Radar shows no rain, just cloudy and 67 degrees....
Sounds like it will be a decent turnout...look for us because we'll be the ones waving at you from the shore!

[malcolm]

Now I can't make it cuz my kid came down with chicken pox! :skull: Geeze!

[jrork]

:yuk: Sorry to hear Sabrinas sick. Think of the gas you'll save though. Enough for some OT's???

[1968Droptop]

Now I can't make it cuz my kid came down with chicken pox! :skull: Geeze!
I couldn't read your post, it had dots all over it :crossx: . Seriously, really sorry to hear that, but at least they'll be outta the way. Best of luck for the next 7 days, and don't itch that !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Harley5229]

yeah sorry you cannot come but we'll take lots of photos and maybe some video and post them....

[Ultra Compulsive]

...at least you got your boat done.....now you got some time to polish it up.....

[malcolm]

Yeah, positive thinking! Hope the weather drys out for you guys.

[Blown Away]

I think we'll have good weather and a goods turn out.

[malcolm]

Yeah, I just noticed in the pic I posted from ch 4, they took the rain out of the forecast. :D The weather sure was nice up here today. Got some polishing done. We may hit a local lake tomorrow if the river's still crazy.

[1968Droptop]

Man it's going to be an OUTSTANDING for boating ! We got lucky with the weather. I'll bet there may be a few sunburns to sooth tonight :cool: . Hope you get your boat out today as well Malcolm.

[jrork]

Yep, you guys nailed it weather wise. Have a great time Chris and say hi to everybody for us. We'll be wrenching in the garage.

[malcolm]

Hope you all have an awesome get together!!! I'm trying to find a local lake to go to, but they all have 35 mph speed limits! :rolleyes: Oh well, I guess that will make me take it easy on the new engine. :p
Hope to hear all about it tonight! All the pics you can muster mister! :boxed:

[malcolm]

We ended up going to Lake Stevens. What a pit! Every time I go, I swear I'll never go again. Well, I'll never go again! :mad: :p
In between bumps I managed to bounce it off 4800 one or twice. So it has at least as much power as the 403 with no tuning. I think my timing is way slow (like in the 20s) and the carb needs to be tweaked some more. Hard to do that stuff on the lake, you might fall out. :rollside:

[malcolm]

2000 posts!!!!!!!!!
That is all. :boxed:

[Harley5229]

Here are my photos - they are also on Skagen....
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/Harley5229/Alder/chrisboatalder.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/Harley5229/Alder/tonysboat.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/Harley5229/Alder/skagenboat.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/Harley5229/Alder/Chris.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/Harley5229/Alder/boats2.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/Harley5229/Alder/TonyChris.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/Harley5229/Alder/yellow.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/Harley5229/Alder/chris2.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/Harley5229/Alder/boats.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/Harley5229/Alder/AlderLake5.jpg

[malcolm]

Yeah, these pics are huge! What a great turnout of boats! I really wish we could've made it now! :D

[1978 Rogers]

Porter, I don't see how you can sit down in the boat of your. Especially the first pic of you. That Sanger looks tiny.

[Blown Away]

Chris looks like a giant standing in the boat.

[Tahiti350]

Lake looks full, weather held pretty well, Wish I'd have gone. Actually really wanted to, but had to be responsible. Too much going on this week. Id ya'all get off the lake before the weather moved in??

[Blown Away]

I had a great time with everybody,weather was'nt so great but I sure had fun pissin off those fisherman.
WWW.skagenboats.com

[1978 Rogers]

I had a great time with everybody,weather was'nt so great but I sure had fun pissin off those fisherman.
WWW.skagenboats.com
Ditto. They should know to get off the water mid morning/noon. :cool:

[Konabud]

CHRIS SIT DOWN!!! You're gonna tip that thing over!!!!
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/Harley5229/Alder/chris2.jpg

[1978 Rogers]

CHRIS SIT DOWN!!! You're gonna tip that thing over!!!!
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/Harley5229/Alder/chris2.jpg
It's a little hard to believe he can stand in it without it capsizing. I missed him trying to get behind the wheel. I think thats what hurt his back last week, not the rough water on Tapps. One of those removable streering wheels the CART guys have would help out. :D

[Tahiti350]

Or the "swingaway" steering out of an old Ford.

[Konabud]

I Knew I had seen this guy before!!! Look at the before and afters. coincidence?????? I THINK NOT!!!!!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3112chris2.jpg
It's SUPER CHRIS and his SUPER JET!!!!!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3112Super_Chris.jpg
Sorry Chris I had to do it!

[1978 Rogers]

:D :D :D
Do I really need to follow up on that? He must have been busy helping another stranded boat when my fuse blew. :cry:

[malcolm]

:rollside: :D :rollside:

[1968Droptop]

Or sure, it's easy to pick on the big tall fat guy !!!! :p Harley5229 I'm calling in the BIG guns, paging Mr. n Mrs. Bud Light. I can now see why you live on the bad side of the river :cool: .
Actually that's funny shit there, I do look pretty big standing in the boat. What can I say I'm 6'6" and enjoy drinking beer ! It is a bit of a challenge to get into the seat, but it can be done. I also had to move the go pedal as FAR forward as possible, and me knee STILL rubs the bottom of the helm !!!!!!!!!! What's really funny is watching anyone else try to drive it. You pretty much have to lay on your back in the drivers seat to reach the pedal.
Glad you guys are having a laugh or 100 at my expense. At least no one else from ***boat has chimed in.

[Harley5229]

Hey - just don't forget I gave you a heads up so you could defend yourself!!!!!
But man that is some funny stuff! Can't wait for the next outing and pictures to see what can be done with those!

[Gayleen]

Chris,
Who else are we going to pick on? :D Wish we had been there, looks like you all had a great time.

[1968Droptop]

It's SUPER CHRIS and his SUPER JET!!!!!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3112Super_Chris.jpg
Sorry Chris I had to do it!
Well we just showed Bad Luck Tony the pix. Let just say that he is now refering to me as "Captain Caos" from CannonBall Run. "dundadadaaaaaaa, captain caos " He is laughing so hard his eyes are watering. May I just say 'thanks' again...LOL.
P.S. He just learned how he's refered to as Bad Luck Tony.........so I guess we're even :p

[Harley5229]

Well we just showed Bad Luck Tony the pix. Let just say that he is now refering to me as "Captain Caos" from CannonBall Run. "dundadadaaaaaaa, captain caos " He is laughing so hard his eyes are watering. May I just say 'thanks' again...LOL.
P.S. He just learned how he's refered to as Bad Luck Tony.........so I guess we're even :p
OH you are welcome - glad my photos could bring some much joy to everyone!
Everyone have a great weekend - hopefully someone will find the sun! We'll be battling the rain by eating lots of pasta at Mama Stortinis!

[malcolm]

Boy, there's a movie I haven't seen in forever! :D

[Harley5229]

2000 posts!!!!!!!!!
That is all. :boxed:
Not gonna let that slip by without a comment.....
.....Malcolm the post floozy.....
is this indicative of some other deep down illness we should know about?..We are here if you need us for help....

[malcolm]

Not gonna let that slip by without a comment.....
.....Malcolm the post floozy.....
is this indicative of some other deep down illness we should know about?..We are here if you need us for help....
Illness?
OK, my name is Malcolm and I....
live in a wet state!!!! And have DSL! ;) There! I said it! I feel better now.

[1968Droptop]

Not gonna let that slip by without a comment.....
.....Malcolm the post floozy.....
I'm not sure if he doesn't have some compition :cool: You've barely been here a month and your going to pass him :argue: ...LOL ! ! !

[Harley5229]

I'm not sure if he doesn't have some compition :cool: You've barely been here a month and your going to pass him :argue: ...LOL ! ! !
Ouch!!!!!Everybody needs some competition in life right? LOL!!!

[1968Droptop]

Ouch!!!!!Everybody needs some competition in life right? LOL!!!
Competition is what improves us all. Hope you know I was just pichin you chit.

[JETBOY03]

hey chris load up that boat lets go to the river!! malcolm and i are heading out there today.

[1968Droptop]

hey chris load up that boat lets go to the river!! malcolm and i are heading out there today.
Not going to make it today Austin :cry: Got some things to do around here today. Hope you guys have fun !!! Let us know how well Malcolm's new engine runs......

[Ultra Compulsive]

..OK GUYS......need to get some phone numbers....and you need to have mine.......I'm all for goin out...but need to get a little notice....and I don't know the lakes....mapquested blue lake and got 10 suggestions.

[malcolm]

Well, she ran ok most of the day. I tried tuning the carb a bit and it kept getting worse. The secondaries didn't want to stay open. I fought it a bit too long and think I stuck a valve. :yuk: I'll have to rip into it and see how bad I hurt it. :skull:

[Gayleen]

Well, she ran ok most of the day. I tried tuning the carb a bit and it kept getting worse. The secondaries didn't want to stay open. I fought it a bit too long and think I stuck a valve. :yuk: I'll have to rip into it and see how bad I hurt it. :skull:
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: That says it all.

[1968Droptop]

Well, she ran ok most of the day. I tried tuning the carb a bit and it kept getting worse. The secondaries didn't want to stay open. I fought it a bit too long and think I stuck a valve. :yuk: I'll have to rip into it and see how bad I hurt it. :skull:
Stuck valve, on the cylinder head ???? YIKES !!! How did that happen just trying to get your secondaries open ????

[malcolm]

The old Q-jet's air valves didn't want to stay open, or sometimes not open at all. My Torker intake's runners are longest to #1 and #8, guess which ones had the problem. :skull:
I got the heads off tonight, gonna take 'em to work and see how bad they are. No dents in the pistons (about the only good news). :rolleyes:

[1968Droptop]

The old Q-jet's air valves didn't want to stay open, or sometimes not open at all. My Torker intake's runners are longest to #1 and #8, guess which ones had the problem. :skull:
I got the heads off tonight, gonna take 'em to work and see how bad they are. No dents in the pistons (about the only good news). :rolleyes:
Good Ol Q-jet's. I personally am a fan of them, but
ONLY after spending good money to have them gone through. Got one on my `68 Bird, spent good money to have it rebuilt, works like a freakin champ !!!! They really are a great carb, once their dialed in.

[malcolm]

This one's treated me real good over the years, but I was foolish to just stick it on this new engine. Oh well, time to go order some new valves. :boxed:

[1968Droptop]

This one's treated me real good over the years, but I was foolish to just stick it on this new engine. Oh well, time to go order some new valves. :boxed:
What are you going to do about your carb, replace or rebuild ?

[malcolm]

I pulled the top off it today, didn't see anything obviously wrong in there. I rebuilt it back in '03. I'll either go get that 800 from John, or possibly switch brands. :crossx:

[Harley5229]

Competition is what improves us all. Hope you know I was just pichin you chit.
Hey yeah so this is a bit late but I have not been on the computer much the past week or so...anyway, totally know you were kidding!!!

[Rondo]

Looks like you guys are having lots of fun out there. You all have some great looking boats. And Chris, I think those other guys are just a little jealous of that pretty little Sanger! But then I am too! I think they just like picking on you. "Captain Caos" ??!!! :rollside:
Maybe I should just load up the boat and head out there to do a little blastin' with you! You never know?! :cool:
Keep up the the great posts and great pix!!

[1968Droptop]

Maybe I should just load up the boat and head out there to do a little blastin' with you! You never know?! :cool: Keep up the the great posts and great pix!!
Hey there Ron, come on up !!! It's just a little drive for you :)
I just read your e-mail, have you asked the 'Gear Head' forum about your flexplate troube ? That sure seems odd to me. Your always welcome to poke your head in here and chat....TTYS.
P.S. Take a peek at all the photo's in my gallery, it's under 1968Droptop. There's some of the last two outings. Never mind all the drool on the pix of the Burgandy Sanger :cool: