Re: 1973 20 SF changes/improvements and a question
 

that is a VERY clean set up. i like it alot. my other issue is about that rigging tube going to the engine.. im gonna have to make something for that...

Re: 1973 20 SF changes/improvements and a question
 

Some older motor's do not have a cuff to accept the rigging hose.
It is then left open, but I don't like it as it is a way for water to get in the boat. It's not usually a problem, but doesn't look near as good.

I debated that back and forth reelescape1. With the cuff restraint's on the ram it pulled harder on the bulkhead fitting's, due to extending them farther away. I checked Teleflex's site and found no imfo on that subject.

Re: 1973 20 SF changes/improvements and a question
 

i wanted to try to make something that went into the cowl out of maybe PVC pipe or something similar..

Re: 1973 20 SF changes/improvements and a question
 

I just replaced mine or I wouldn't have remembered. The teleflex paper instructions say to have it on the cylinder end, probably because of all the movement, tilting, steering, etc. One of the two hoses I installed has it on both ends which brings up the question...Why not have them on both ends of every hose??? I don't think you'll have a problem, just an observation!! :)

Re: 1973 20 SF changes/improvements and a question
 

does anyone have a reason why i should not use wood flour and resin mixed to mayonnaise or peanut butter to fill the 3/4" holes for the actuator? since the holes do not need to be that big i was going to fill them with that mixture and drill a 9/16" (i beleive) hole for the tube. any other suggestions?

Re: 1973 20 SF changes/improvements and a question
 

no one has any cons of using wood flour ? im trying to stay as watertight as possible here

Re: 1973 20 SF changes/improvements and a question
 

Hey Blue - I guess in a possible water contact application I would not use wood flour - there are other, better choices -

Don't know what resin you're using, but check out West Systems - they have a variety of fillers / thickeners that will do what you want to thicken up some resin, which I believe will work equally well with either epoxy or polyester resins - just a thought for you.

The console work looks like it's coming out nice !!!

keep the pix coming!

Bill

Re: 1973 20 SF changes/improvements and a question
 

im using polyester resin. i got some micro balloons to make a fairing compound. workin out good so far. my sander crapped out. :mad: would a strait line sander be the best choice? was going to get a belt sander with a fine belt and take down the rough stuff and finish with a 1/3 sheet sander. i will keep up with the pics.

updates with pics
 

i have made some progress since last post. these were the hardest holes ive ever drilled (3/4"). http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_0095.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_0096.jpg
then i filled it in with resin.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_0101.jpg
and drilled it out to 9/16" to keep a barrier around that wood.http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_0099.jpg
i have to plug my bilge thru hull for some previous owner rigs. http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_0097.jpg
now they are on. http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_0106.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_0107.jpg
that gives me a bone.. looks very sexy. i like to see things come together. now im going to let the 5200 dry and cut it with a razor blade and scrape the drips off. http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_0109.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_0108.jpg
any comments guys??

Re: updates with pics
 

Clean the wet 5200 with mineral spirits and paper towels or disposable rags or you are gonna be hating life after it cures. ;)