1983 Vking rebuild

**OnPad** · 06-09-2022, 04:32 PM

I run +2 1/4 on my LTV and Bullet, but have to run 4 blades, with a full 14 1/2 diameter.

**Pilotryan** · 06-22-2022, 09:00 AM

Well whatcha been doing the last couple weeks?

**VkingMike** · 06-22-2022, 09:24 AM

Sigh...

Waiting on my lower unit to come back. It had a bent prop shaft, so replacing that made it take a few extra days.

**Pilotryan** · 06-22-2022, 09:26 AM

If you don't mind me asking, where did you send your lower to be coned? What is the approximate cost without straightening the propshaft? I think that's the next step on mine.

**VkingMike** · 06-22-2022, 09:58 AM

I'm in Florida, so Bob's Machine is only 2 hours from me. They are doing all the work.

$650 installed for the nose cone, the can straighten you prop shaft for another $150-$175

**Pilotryan** · 06-22-2022, 12:41 PM

That’s not too bad for parts and labor. I’m in Texas so shipping would be very expensive…

**VkingMike** · 06-22-2022, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by Pilotryan

That’s not too bad for parts and labor. I’m in Texas so shipping would be very expensive…

They use UPS ground and put it in a box, when I called they made it seem like it wasn't a big deal to ship. I'll be having it shipped back to me, rather than burning fuel to pick it up.

**VkingMike** · 06-30-2022, 11:17 AM

Still no lower unit. I called last Tuesday the 21st and was told it would be another week.

Going on 16 business days, which is getting frustrating to say the least.

**VkingMike** · 07-07-2022, 10:47 AM

Ok, should be back on track for the Alva run now. Time to test a few props.

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**VkingMike** · 07-08-2022, 11:06 AM

Hoping to test this out Sunday. Nose is just under the pad, so I'm going to start there and see how it does with a 28P big ear.

I still have 2 more motor holes I can go up, as the jackplate is maxed out.

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**rjdubiel** · 07-08-2022, 01:31 PM

put it higher if you have time now and lower the jackplate so you dont have to unbolt the motor tomorrow! Propshaft center line even with the bottom of the pad is the lowest you will go, likely higher.

**tnelsmn** · 07-14-2022, 11:42 PM

RJ is right. Hang the motor higher and drop your plate. Going for top speed you won't be below prop shaft CL even with pad. I'm running 7/8" above. 28 big ear should run pretty dang good. I like a chopper on my hull as well, but an ET still runs better for me.

**LakeFever** · 07-15-2022, 06:21 AM

Tony where do you run your engine height for take off/skiing?

**tnelsmn** · 07-15-2022, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by LakeFever

Tony where do you run your engine height for take off/skiing?

Lake, with the plate all the way down I'm 5 1/8" below the pad. Most days if I'm just going fast by myself I can leave the plate all the way up and run, it takes off well enough. I wish I was lower for skiing, but it works.

**VkingMike** · 07-19-2022, 10:43 AM

Moved the engine all the way up and now the prop shaft centerline is 1/4 above the pad. The boat handles and performs so much better than I could have even imagined. All of the previous issues with propeller torque leaning the boat are gone and it flies center on the pad. Even a lot of the chine walk has clamed down. No top speed runs yet, it was bad weather on my first test run and the sprinkling rain hurts at speed lol