Project Liberator

Patchman

Patchman

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I'm thinking it would be cheaper to fix the Ford and lower the rev limiter, than to build the Chevy and go slower. Wait a minute, I like that concept. Ford = too fast, and Chevy = slow and comfortable for the ladies. clap.gif :smile28:
 
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KONA77

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Patchman said:
I'm thinking it would be cheaper to fix the Ford and lower the rev limiter, than to build the Chevy and go slower. Wait a minute, I like that concept. Ford = too fast, and Chevy = slow and comfortable for the ladies. clap.gif :smile28:
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Patchman said:
I'm thinking it would be cheaper to fix the Ford and lower the rev limiter, than to build the Chevy and go slower. Wait a minute, I like that concept. Ford = too fast, and Chevy = slow and comfortable for the ladies. clap.gif :smile28:
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    GOOD ONE!!!
 
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jdeaton

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Scott my motor guru had a family emergency and was unable to meet with me today, so no word on the price of lowering the compression and fixing the piston.  Maybe tomorrow.
 
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TintMan

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Motor Head said:
Patchman said:
I'm thinking it would be cheaper to fix the Ford and lower the rev limiter, than to build the Chevy and go slower. Wait a minute, I like that concept. Ford = too fast, and Chevy = slow and comfortable for the ladies. clap.gif :smile28:
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    GOOD ONE!!!
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good one but delirious!!!! crazy.gif
 
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jdeaton

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OK, Here's the story on the Ford.  First a history lesson:  Once upon a time, A friend of mine had a jet boat, he pulled the motor out and was in the process of rebuilding it, when he heard a fellow in Houston had wrecked his jet boat and was selling the engine.  For a little more than what he was going to spend he ended up buying the Ford.  As luck would have it the painter/fiberglass man that was working on the hull had gotten busy on other projects and the friends hull just set in the yard. 2 years go by and the hull and motor are still sitting.  Meanwhile I was looking for a Southwind Dragster as my next project and my friend heard about it and offered me the Ford, just to get it out of his rental space.  The price being right, I brought the Ford home.  Not knowing anything about it,what bore/ stroke, cam, I built an engine run stand, and sure enough it started.  The deal fell through on the Dragster and the Ford sat for another 2 years.  At one time I put it on Craiglist and had to deal with idiots with no money, so it didn't leave.  Fast forward to the Liberator and the miss rigged mess I bought there.  Once the block and crank had been pronounced dead at the machine show the decision was made to install the Ford.  After much to do and Lot's of help from the Hot Boat board the Ford was installed.

Now the latest, the Ford developed a miss, and after a compression check, the #1 cylinder was not producing compression.  Pulled the heads,(for the first time) and found a broken piston, caused by detonation. Machine shop Guru, Scott looked at the parts, and said he estimated the compression at 13 to 1.  High compression and low octane = detonation.  Luckily I didn't break more.  Bottom line is the Ford, by replacing the one bad piston and fly cutting the rest, we will be able to lower my compression to a usable number.  I don't want to haul gas to the lake in 5 gallon cans.

With all this said, I'll be posting all my Chevy stuff for sale, first on Texas Hot Boat, then Craiglist, and then EBay.  I have decided to do a Tintman rebuild, although I will fall short of the standard of workmanship he has set.  I will not be back on the water in the Liberator this year, but will be in Plan B, the Glastron. 
 
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HellinnFrnt

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that'll probably work out better in the long run for ya Jim !  my "Plan B" is an inner tube and styrofoam ice chest .... but hey it floats !
 
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jdeaton

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Another great reason for Plan B is it takes the pressure off while I get the Liberator running.  I can still go play, while taking my time with my other project.
 
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jdeaton

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Just want to put this out there.  If someone wants the high compression pistons I have in the Ford, contact me, I will take money or a set of  30 over dished low compression pistons.  I hate to cut these pistons if someone else wants to go in that direction Just call or PM me to work out the details.
 
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WAFOBABY

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LOOK luck with the rebuild on the motor and Boat Jim keep us posted with PICs  it will be worth it in the END for sure.  Glad you can enjoy that glastron.. 
 
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jdeaton

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Got side tracked off the Liberator Project just a little.  Plan B's clear coat was very thin in certain areas, SOOO I decided to get her re-cleared to save the metalflake gelcoat.  Here is the results: Now I can sleep at night, not worrying about that classic boat loosing her value, or at least not costing me a small fortune to have her repainted.
 
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jdeaton

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Now back to the Liberator project, Got 460 30 over block stripped and headed to the machine shop tomorrow (Tuesday)  when he says its not cracked, straight and true, he will start to put the Ford back together.  Scott is going to fly cut the pistons,of coarse I'll have to replace one, and I'm going to go with 12 to 12.5 compression. Means running AVE Gas But.  Seems Henry just drew a line in the sand with his new purchase so I got to at least try the boy.  If you know what I mean.
 
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jdeaton

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I'm going into an extreme weight lose program, some of it is coming off my belly but most of it is coming out of my wallet.
 
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