FORCED to Stop Working on my 1979 Centurion JET BOAT

[@davidmuir266]

Thanks for the great videos. I'm in the process of reflooring my 78 Eliminator. These videos are essential for guys like me doing it for the first time. Thumbs up.

[@AutoTechNick]

Thank you ~ Nick

[@Derrickschumsky4404]

The peeling of the crash wrap was so satisfying, hope to meet and see you next summer

[@AutoTechNick]

I cannot wait to get out on the water and spend some time with the local group! ~ Nick

[@justinleonard110]

Yet another awesome video!

[@AutoTechNick]

Thank you!

[@HughS-n6t]

Watched because of the boat, but looking forward to the belt replacement video's Don't see a problem at all. Keep up the good work.

[@AutoTechNick]

I love to hear it!!! I have lots of great stuff to share on the Ferrari world!

[@kingbotboy6340]

Awesome!

[@allenclark1914]

Looking forward to the 355 work, but must say, miss the boat stuff..

[@AutoTechNick]

Dont fret. I'll still have boat content. These Ferrari projects are what fund the boat project...... 😉 ~ Nick

[@jaredstafford5565]

Good stuff as always 👍

[@AutoTechNick]

Much appreciated

[@countryracer69]

Something I did the other day. Took 2 of the harbor freight wooden dollies. Stole the casters. Took a couple scrap 1/4" plate and made two new solid dollies about 2x2' squares. Then took a couple old jackstands and welded them solid to the dollies. I used my trailer to setup the hydrostream in a 3-point hold. And also had the axle out of the trailer. Those now rolling jackstands went to the corners. And my modified jack up front let me turn that hull sideways in my shop. We have a drag-n-drive car coming in and that gives me the best room.

[@AutoTechNick]

That is a solid idea. Ill be keeping that one in my back pocket. ~ Nick

[@johnb2674]

19:18 I’m like 😱there’s more assembly to do! I’d for sure scratch it but I can tell you’re very meticulous so it’ll be ok. You know I’m 99% sure nobody has put a Ferrari engine in a jet boat, just saying! Really… worlds best FERRARI tech!!! Awesome 👏 No wonder you obsess over the smallest details.

[@AutoTechNick]

Oh, trust me. I have thought about building a smaller 18ft hull with a modern Ferrari V12 in it. Maybe someday... ~ Nick

[@jacobikes805]

What kind of pads are you using on your jack stands to protect the gel and fiberglass?

[@AutoTechNick]

They are just harbor freight cheapies. Just search for Jack stand pads.

[@bryanturner683]

I felt a strange disturbance in the force recently, must have been when you decided to stop working on the boat??? I do have a boat question for you. What are you going to do for a trim gage for the diverter? I can only find one that has to attach to the diverter hydraulic cylinder? With my diverter (Exweld) I dont think I can attach it? Is there some other electronic way to do it???? Im thinking get the kit from CP. But use a linear actuator to move the arm on the sensor. Wire actuator to diverter control and use limit switches to control travel. Hit up button, actuator moves until it hits the limit switch and shuts off stopping gage travel, pump can keep running . hit down button, actuator moves again until limit switch is hit???? I believe I can build a nice aluminum box and put this under dash???? Your thoughts???

[@AutoTechNick]

For now, I will not be using a trim gauge. That is something I will forgo, so I can get the boat in the water sooner. Down the road, I will likely build my own kit using a bowden cable on the place diverter, then run that inside the boat to a potentiometer that will feed the gauge. I am not sure I am fully understanding the setup that you have described. Are you using a manual cable to control your diverter, or is ut hydraulic? ~ Nick

[@bryanturner683]

@@AutoTechNick Hydraulic, Let me try again, instead of the cable to run the potentiometer, I plan on using a linear actuator. Adjust it with limit switches to shut power off when the gage reaches its upper or lower limit. Since the pump will continue to run when the diverter reaches full travel, I need a way to stop the gage needle at appropriate location. Thanks for the reply, actually very helpful, I was sure if there was a simpler way than the cable system, looks like there is not. My boats so busy in the back Im trying not add anything if I dont have to. I may be adding an oil cooler and I would like to add a Peterson electric oil priming pump.