Looking for David Hobbs......

[Liberator TJ1984]

I also know him ...I think he went thru that pump last year before he sold it to ya...used to run real strong for that size boat !! have you done anything to the motor ?? I will print a copy and show it to him next time I see him..try to get his # for you.. Gopherrrrrr

[diggler]

Liberator TJ1984:
I also know him ...I think he went thru that pump last year before he sold it to ya...used to run real strong for that size boat !! have you done anything to the motor ?? I will print a copy and show it to him next time I see him..try to get his # for you.. GopherrrrrrI just rebuilt it. The cam in it had four flattened lobes, two completely collapsed lifters (the wear was so extreme it burned through the bottom and released all the fluid), and a broken spring. Had a hell of a time cleaning out the engine. Thank god for the magnet in the oil pan!
I bought a new Crane Cam with a 2500-6000? rpm range, lifters and springs of course, and had the heads rebuilt/ported/machined so the whole setup matched. Oh, also replaced the timing chain as well. Replaced all the rod bearings only, didn't want to get the crankshaft out because of time constraints. Here's a few pics of it when I had problems and then the final product....
thanks much, and tell David I said "hi"!
[img]http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/Port_View_-_No_Head.JPG[/img]
[img]http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/Port_Head_-_Water.JPG[/img]
[img]http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/Engine_on_Stand_3.JPG[/img]
[img]http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/Engine_on_Hoist.JPG[/img]

[Liberator TJ1984]

I got ahold of Dave , he will call you when he gets a chance ! oh yea ....ya did one hell of a job on that restoration eek!