Can't believe it only needed a new starter to get this 92 Monterey going again. Appearance wise, still a lot to do but we are headed in the right direction!
Brian, for future reference, I recommend that you always have the water supply connected even when only cranking the engine. Dry impellers can tear themselves to pieces with only a handful of revolutions
@@brianbluemkejr I've bought several 'abandoned' boats that have all run with minimal work. The worst was one that was left with the engine cover open and no spark arrester so the engine filled with rain water over the years. But of course, making everything work properly is usually a lot more work than just firing up the engine. Two bits of advise: avoid running the motor with the drive up like you did, and don't run water through one that has a really old impeller. The U-joints are at a really steep angle with the drive tilted up and it's not good for them. If the impeller is really old bits can break off and clog the cooling system. Without water any bits will stay at or near the pump rather than being pushed into the system.
Ya this is my third abandoned boat now. I’ve really been enjoying bringing them back to life. This one but far needs the most attention. Thank you for the advise aswell. I know how bad running it propped up can be, I knew the trim pump didn’t work so it was stuck there but I probably should’ve just cracked the line and lowered it still. Hope your enjoying the content!
A running engine is a great start to the project and a big relief! Likely non-ethanol fuel (if not run in 5 years) allowed this beast to bark back-to-life. If at all possible, always use non-ethanol fuel in your boat/jet-skis. Looking forward to watching this project rebuild! Cheers!
LOL I just watched part 1, and subbed. Commented that I was looking forward to part 2 and beyond, and following this project. And Boom! Here's part 2! I got lucky. I can binge watch it. Yes sir that Monterey was, and can still be... one heck of a boat! Love that oldy but goody! And the tried and true Mercruiser Alpha-1 Outdrive.... pumping through a (Chevy Small-Block)? A 305 I would assume? Yep. That's a heck of a set-up, Brother. Can't wait to see this one come all the way back to life! And yeah - You DEFINITELY want to pull the lower unit off, and throw a new impellar in there. Lube it up real good, and check all the seals.
Ya I should’ve known better, still hadn’t figured out the trim pump issues yet so It was stuck in that upright position but I could’ve just cracked one of the lines to drop it. Thank you!
In the beginning the terminals were so corroded the power from the battery snapped off. Put in 2 new solenoids and redid all the connections and now it just clicks when I press up and down. I removed the entire pump and the fluid looked like milk and the canister was filled with what seemed like soggy paper?? Any suggestions on what it could be? The clicking makes me thing bad solenoid but they’re both brand new.
@brianbluemkejr If you have a volt meter check for +12dc at the solenoid coils. If you have a steady 12vdc then check for voltage through the solenoid. Just because its brand new doesnt mean it cant be defective. If your getting a steady 12vdc then it might indicate a bad pump motor. If your not getting 12vdc at the solenoid coils or getting 12vdc for a second or two then drops out check to be sure you have a good solid clean ground. If thats good then check the trim switch in the control handle. Because you may not be getting good continuity between the contacts. It is possible although you can get a full 12vdc you it may not be letting the amperage through that it needs. If thats good then i would check all of your wiring. Here again you can have a broken wire thats just barely making connection allowing the voltage to go through but not the amperage. If you have a spare pump try putting that on first. Not necessarily hook all the lines up but just to check the pump motor.
It can only be 1 or a combination of bad pump motor or bad connection including ground or broken wire or bad trim switch. I mentioned the ground connection because you would be surprised at how many people think the problem lies in the +12vdc side when its actually a bad ground.
I had a 600h.p. big block stored in my garage for almost 15 years. It had been fogged, all the openings taped off, spark plugs in it, fresh oil in it, carb completely drained and flushed, rockers backed off to relieve valve spring pressure, and then bagged and sealed with large desiccant packs inside the bag. When I pulled it out 15 years later, and flopped it back into a vehicle, it ran just as good as it did before, and still ran comparable times at the strip. A stored engine doesn't always mean a junk engine.
That’s awesome, it seems like this one was well-maintained until 2018 and then it wasn’t. The owner parked it and bought a new boat so it just sat out in the elements for 5 years
I can never understand how someone could let a perfectly good boat rot in their back yard for 5 years. Once you get that thing squared away it's going to be a great boat. You're doing it right too. Get all the mechanical stuff squared first and then start taking care of the structural and cosmetic parts of the boats. Looking forward to seeing you replace the flooring. My 22 year old boat needs a new floor.
I really don’t get it either, especially when it had the original 2 piece snap on cover sitting inside of it. If they would’ve put that on when they parked it the interior would probably still be in great shape.
😂 so trim pump was locked up so I couldn’t lower it. I’m aware you should always lower it before starting it. I couldn’t for this case, I made sure I didn’t put it in gear at all though.
Brian, for future reference, I recommend that you always have the water supply connected even when only cranking the engine. Dry impellers can tear themselves to pieces with only a handful of revolutions
Thank you for the feedback here, I will definitely follow this in the future. Hope your enjoying the channel!
Loving the videos, can’t wait to drag my boat out of the shed and do this kind of good work ready for our next summer!
Glad your enjoying them!
I recently bought two boats, one hadn't run since about 2014, the other since 2007. Both fired right up as soon as I got gas to the engines.
Wow that’s awesome, you got real lucky.
@@brianbluemkejr I've bought several 'abandoned' boats that have all run with minimal work. The worst was one that was left with the engine cover open and no spark arrester so the engine filled with rain water over the years. But of course, making everything work properly is usually a lot more work than just firing up the engine.
Two bits of advise: avoid running the motor with the drive up like you did, and don't run water through one that has a really old impeller. The U-joints are at a really steep angle with the drive tilted up and it's not good for them. If the impeller is really old bits can break off and clog the cooling system. Without water any bits will stay at or near the pump rather than being pushed into the system.
Ya this is my third abandoned boat now. I’ve really been enjoying bringing them back to life. This one but far needs the most attention. Thank you for the advise aswell. I know how bad running it propped up can be, I knew the trim pump didn’t work so it was stuck there but I probably should’ve just cracked the line and lowered it still. Hope your enjoying the content!
A running engine is a great start to the project and a big relief! Likely non-ethanol fuel (if not run in 5 years) allowed this beast to bark back-to-life. If at all possible, always use non-ethanol fuel in your boat/jet-skis. Looking forward to watching this project rebuild! Cheers!
Great point, thank you.
LOL I just watched part 1, and subbed. Commented that I was looking forward to part 2 and beyond, and following this project. And Boom! Here's part 2! I got lucky. I can binge watch it. Yes sir that Monterey was, and can still be... one heck of a boat! Love that oldy but goody! And the tried and true Mercruiser Alpha-1 Outdrive.... pumping through a (Chevy Small-Block)? A 305 I would assume? Yep. That's a heck of a set-up, Brother. Can't wait to see this one come all the way back to life! And yeah - You DEFINITELY want to pull the lower unit off, and throw a new impellar in there. Lube it up real good, and check all the seals.
Thanks for the advise, I’ll definitely be ordering a new impeller for the water pump this week.
A word of advice. Anytime you start the engine lower the drive to keep excess stress off of the u-joints.
Ya I should’ve known better, still hadn’t figured out the trim pump issues yet so It was stuck in that upright position but I could’ve just cracked one of the lines to drop it. Thank you!
@brianbluemkejr Whats going on with the trim system?
In the beginning the terminals were so corroded the power from the battery snapped off. Put in 2 new solenoids and redid all the connections and now it just clicks when I press up and down. I removed the entire pump and the fluid looked like milk and the canister was filled with what seemed like soggy paper?? Any suggestions on what it could be? The clicking makes me thing bad solenoid but they’re both brand new.
@brianbluemkejr If you have a volt meter check for +12dc at the solenoid coils. If you have a steady 12vdc then check for voltage through the solenoid. Just because its brand new doesnt mean it cant be defective. If your getting a steady 12vdc then it might indicate a bad pump motor. If your not getting 12vdc at the solenoid coils or getting 12vdc for a second or two then drops out check to be sure you have a good solid clean ground. If thats good then check the trim switch in the control handle. Because you may not be getting good continuity between the contacts. It is possible although you can get a full 12vdc you it may not be letting the amperage through that it needs. If thats good then i would check all of your wiring. Here again you can have a broken wire thats just barely making connection allowing the voltage to go through but not the amperage. If you have a spare pump try putting that on first. Not necessarily hook all the lines up but just to check the pump motor.
It can only be 1 or a combination of bad pump motor or bad connection including ground or broken wire or bad trim switch. I mentioned the ground connection because you would be surprised at how many people think the problem lies in the +12vdc side when its actually a bad ground.
I had a 600h.p. big block stored in my garage for almost 15 years.
It had been fogged, all the openings taped off, spark plugs in it, fresh oil in it, carb completely drained and flushed, rockers backed off to relieve valve spring pressure, and then bagged and sealed with large desiccant packs inside the bag.
When I pulled it out 15 years later, and flopped it back into a vehicle, it ran just as good as it did before, and still ran comparable times at the strip.
A stored engine doesn't always mean a junk engine.
That’s awesome, it seems like this one was well-maintained until 2018 and then it wasn’t. The owner parked it and bought a new boat so it just sat out in the elements for 5 years
I can never understand how someone could let a perfectly good boat rot in their back yard for 5 years. Once you get that thing squared away it's going to be a great boat. You're doing it right too. Get all the mechanical stuff squared first and then start taking care of the structural and cosmetic parts of the boats. Looking forward to seeing you replace the flooring. My 22 year old boat needs a new floor.
I really don’t get it either, especially when it had the original 2 piece snap on cover sitting inside of it. If they would’ve put that on when they parked it the interior would probably still be in great shape.
Could have been MANY reasons why.
Health issues, new babies, divorce, loss of interest, jail/prison, death, and so on... 🤷
Very very true
I agree with you I just got a boat for free from a friend. Maxum 2300 1992. What a gem I turned it into
Wow thats awesome, did it need a lot of work to get it back on the water?
at 7:08 in the video, is your starboard side stringer broken, where the gas tank bulkhead ties in ?
There’s a section where the gas tank bulkhead attached that needs sim attention. Will be addressing all that in a future video.
I just had a give me a 1992 maxun 23.11. Unbearable price just getting it ready lots to do
That’s awesome. Hope the project turns out good!
Insurance deal?
🤷🏼♂️
much would like the motor then that crappy music
Noted for the next video 👍🏻
Ruined a great video with adding music.
Sorry you didn’t like it, hopefully your still enjoying the content.
Them outdrive u-joints are screaming for you to lower the drive.
😂 so trim pump was locked up so I couldn’t lower it. I’m aware you should always lower it before starting it. I couldn’t for this case, I made sure I didn’t put it in gear at all though.