Restoring a Berkeley 12JG Jet Boat Pump with a Fresh Paint Job

[@dakotacabinet8746]

That felt pad on the razor knife was slick.

[@AutoTechNick]

I think I might have a better method. Aaaaand long story short I will be stripping and repainting the pump again 🫤, so we will get to see if the new idea works better! ~ Nick

[@SRDmotorsports]

maaaaan... this is good work and def enjoyed the "primer" choice as i tend to do that often especially on even some composite work etc love seeing the pump look restored like New!

[@AutoTechNick]

Thanks 🙏. I appreciate the support. The pump did end up turning out better than I expected!

[@odyssey350kc]

Turned out awesome. The clear really makes it pop. Great idea with the felt pads as well, I will be using that technique when I do my pump.

[@Sandkingz]

Really glad to see this thanks for the video 👍👍👍

[@v1-vr-rotatev2-vy_vx31]

Anodizing is not just a surface coating it is impregnated deeper into the metal,, however nice work on all the lettering and painting...

[@corymelvin2030]

Excellent work and video

[@AutoTechNick]

Thank you!

[@fieldsken1]

You need to get the dominator pump put back in. It's stronger and better then the Berkeley and the SS impeller will fit on the dominator pump. Also machine the intake for a shoe and ride plate while it's out. Maybe even do a setback???

[@AutoTechNick]

Ken, I agree that the dominator has a superior suction housing. Unfortunately, that pump has an aluminum impeller, and also needs to be rebuilt... On top of all that it also is in need of a new shaft. The berk has a brand new 17-4 shaft and a stainless impeller. The berk unit is fresh off a rebuild. Its internals are a better match for the 496 that is going into the boat. An impeller swap is not really in the cards for me. The stainless impeller is machined and set up for the berk pump, not to mention I would want a dominator specific impeller to take advantage of the rear lip that seals into the suction housing. I would be throwing away lots of work and $$$ by swapping the internals to the dominator housing. At some point, I will rebuild the dominator pump with the internals that I want and it will find its way back into the boat. ~ Nick

[@AutoTechNick]

Ken... I did have my intake machined for a shoe and rideplate since it was out. Now for the pump setback I am still undecided. It is something that I am considering, since I have everything out... It just may happen though.. ~ Nick

[@MrBassistfromhell]

@4:06, happy bowl?

[@AutoTechNick]

😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@johnathonweber1653]

if you dont mind me asking what psi and mixture ratio's are you running through your paint gun?

[@AutoTechNick]

Tough question, because all those things change depending on many factors. I initially will mix the paint, or primer as per the manufacture specs. I may reduce it down a little extra depending on what I am trying to do with it. If I am spraying build primer and I want a high build I won't reduce it (but may need more PSI to get a good spray pattern). If I want a good layout I might reduce it some. Same goes for the air pressure. Things like the air temperature, product that I am using and what I am trying to achieve will change my gun pressure and % of reduction. It is different every time.