69 Checkmate V-141

[Will Switzer]

Here is the little 14ft checkmate with a 80hp Merc . This was the day we went and picked her up . Got a really good deal on her too .

Here are some pictures after I got it back here . Well to the family property any how .

 

[Will Switzer]

Here are a few pictures from when I took the carbs apart to get enough room to replace the bad fuel line . Was not like working on the bix sixes . These 4 cyl have no room once so ever

 

[Will Switzer]

Was pulling the lower unit here . Found out that the lover was cracked and the carrier was loose . Unit was junk and couldnt be repaired . Found another lower in good shape .

Doesnt it figure I do the work while the others watch lol

Used lower unit I found all installed and replaced the impeller

 

[Will Switzer]

Did a compression test on the motor and she checked out great Between 150-155 psi

 

[Will Switzer]

This was when I replaced the trigger . Sometimes she would run great and others after she got warm wouldnt start back up once shut off .

 

[Will Switzer]

Last picture of the season . Just came back from running her to make sure everything was ok after having the distributor all apart . Every thing was great .

Link to Video thread
http://forums.endlessboating.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1687

 

[Will Switzer]

Almost 3 years later

Its getting close to that 3 year mark and I think its time to bring this thread back to life . Going to start a rebuild thread .

 

[Will Switzer]

Link to the Restoration thread

http://forums.endlessboating.com/forums/showthread.php?p=10961#post10961