Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 6, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted November 6, 2019 The Ski Brendella hadn't run in a number of years by the smell of the fuel tank. This afternoon it came back to life with a little help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller rico Posted November 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2019 I think I am going to like this thread. Keep posting @RichardDoane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 6, 2019 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 6, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted November 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2019 Lake test!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice job Richard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dirt Posted November 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2019 Nice job restoring that boat. It brings back a lot of memories. Simon Hill, Kerri O'neill and I were in it taking bow waves over the bow when all the water in the boat blew out the shaft seal. It started to sink so we yelled for Rhondi Husso Lang to put the trailer in. The school teacher in her came out and she refused because we were screwing around when it began sinking. Someone finally put the trailer in and winched it up the ramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted November 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2019 That's awesome. My ski partner and I got his 1989 Ski Brendella fired up about a week ago after a little maintenance. Then, went out and ran 2 sets each behind it. Sooo much fun! Just need to raise our magnets a little so that his PerfectPass picks it up. Must be Bring Brendellas BackTo Life Month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted November 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2019 Seems like stringers killed a lot of Brendellas. How are the stringers? I want to know what happened to the dusty 2000 SN that was there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted November 6, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted November 6, 2019 The only good brendella is a dead one!! LOL!! I kept the transom and platform for a bar project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jetsetr Posted November 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2019 I’ve learned so much about IB ski boats from working on my Brendella and my friends 79 Stars and Stripes MC....they are SO simple...100% dispatch reliability since I’ve owned it. Can’t say the same for the SS MC but it had hammer mechanics working on it before I started messing with it, and it’s pretty solid now. The new boats are cool with better wakes, HP gains (but more weight) and gee whiz electronics but when they break you’re done and back to the dealer it goes for god knows how long...screwdriver, match book cover and sometimes something to wack the float bowl and we are back in business. I’m sure breakage on the new boats doesn’t happen very often in all honesty. But there just is SOMETHING about old stuff that raises the cool factor that’s not explainable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted November 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2019 @Jody_Seal Are those coaming pads in good shape? The starboard one in the pics looks good. We need both. Thanks. The last thing we need to do is install a new poly gas tank. The aluminum one, after 30 years of some wetness trapped between the tank and the carpet it sits on has corroded and leaks. Not worth repairing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ReallyGottaSki Posted November 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2019 I suspect you're looking at an old picture of the open casket wake @Zman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Shark Posted November 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2019 Nice job @RichardDoane ! Looks like your winter project will be a little less work than expected! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted November 6, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted November 6, 2019 @Zman - FYI in case you need, Moeller should be a good source for a plastic tank. From the pics, a Malibu Response / PS 190 tank may fit in that opening. Might be an easier source option than finding a Brendella tank if they even used plastic ones. GLS may be an option: https://www.greatlakesskipper.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegile Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 @RichardDoane you putting zero off in that thing? Lets go ski it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 6, 2019 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 6, 2019 @Mike Gile PP Classic version 6.4 came up on the screen when we powered it up for the first time. If it works, terrific, otherwise we're going to learn to "hand throttle" in preparation for the 2020 NorCal Mastercraft BoS Cash Prize event at BOS HQ in May. @Horton did you find the swim step yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MarkTimm Posted November 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2019 @RichardDoane I have a box of PP parts I am sure we can cobble something together if the one in the boat doesn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted November 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2019 I also have a box of PP parts if you need any Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegile Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Me too on the PP parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted November 6, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted November 6, 2019 @Zman. sorry that boat got crushed over 24 months ago.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted November 7, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2019 @Jody_Seal Thanks Jody, no worries. @DW Thanks. My ski bud found a poly tank already at Overtons that has almost identical dimensions and had a center fill spout like in the Ski Brendella. Should be installing it soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 7, 2019 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 7, 2019 Can you say, “carb overhaul” ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jetsetr Posted November 7, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2019 Holley 4160 marine.... I modified mine to the adjustable float bowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 7, 2019 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 7, 2019 @Jetsetr was there a significant improvement ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brewski Posted November 7, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2019 CF everywhere, will do what you need for advertising.... Call me~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jetsetr Posted November 8, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 8, 2019 @RichardDoane ...not really! It did make initial float level setting a bit easier/quicker less messy (those manifolds didn’t have a wedge to level the carb) but once they’re set either way you’re good to go. Just saves having to take the bowl(s) off to adjust levels. Super easy carb to work on, very simple. Save yourself some aggravation and buy some extra float bowl transfer tube O rings...use fuel lube or a touch of grease on them, they tear VERY easy and will whizz fuel everywhere anytime you take the bowl off if you tear them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ReallyGottaSki Posted November 8, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 8, 2019 6.5 power valve is the shizzy, not the the 2.5 in the box, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddA Posted November 8, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 8, 2019 @RichardDoane sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 12, 2019 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 12, 2019 @ToddA gets an "atta-boy" for having an old swim step for Dr. Jack's Brendella once we give it some love and build brackets it's going to be beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted November 12, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted November 12, 2019 This is a fun thread to come back to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted November 12, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 12, 2019 Not trying to steal this thread. Really cool seeing @RichardDoane 's progress on the Ski Brendella. Here's a pic of the 89 Ski Brendella we now have running strong. Will be installing the new fuel tank next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 12, 2019 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 12, 2019 @Zman I like the yellow accents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted November 12, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted November 12, 2019 @Zman we're gonna need better pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted November 13, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2019 @RichardDoane ? @Wish Fair comment! Maybe a pic or two after we install the tank and get it back in the water. Expecting 24F tonight. So, we winterized the Brendella and my Txi yesterday. Yesterday we skied glass and very comfortable in thin heater tops. Today, strong north wind, white caps, and temps dropping below freezing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted November 13, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2019 I'm really kicking myself for being such an MC koolaid drinker back in the 80's, that I completely dismissed the Brendella. What a cool little tug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted November 13, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2019 @swc5150 the American Skier Advance back then was pretty cool, too, as was the Supra Comp Ts6M, the Centurion Falcon. For a few years the California Skier from Ski West as well. The waterski boat buyers guide was pretty cool for a while, with some variety and lots of 5-color in the mold gel coats. Sorry kind of a thread jack...hey great work on Dr. Jack's Brendella keep the photos/videos coming on the progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddA Posted November 13, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2019 @RichardDoane my 1990 Brendella Shortline was my first inboard ski boat that I owned, and so it is a pleasure to contribute to the Horton Restoration! I had taken it off my old '99 and replaced it with a solid teak platform (w/o the slot-holes), and had all intentions of someday making the old platform a bench seat or something. This will have far more significance to be on Jack's boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 27, 2019 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 27, 2019 Carb got some love in the last week or so. We’ll have it running again next week. Then it’s steering cable replacement and a trip to the lake to see if the transmission is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 27, 2019 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 27, 2019 I haven’t had a PP boat in over 10 years, but luckily for the Dr. Jack project there has been a replacement servo cable languishing in my junk drawer just waiting for this day to arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 27, 2019 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 27, 2019 I see the need for an electronic ignition upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller KRoundy Posted November 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 28, 2019 Get a DUI. They are amazing. I added one to my ‘93 SN and that thing fired over at first turn and ran like a champ. https://performancedistributors.com/product-category/distributors/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted November 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted November 28, 2019 @RichardDoane If not an upgrade, I might have a complete distributor replacement if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 28, 2019 Author Baller_ Share Posted November 28, 2019 @KRoundy I’m a big believer in OE parts, I’m sure there’s a Prestolite breakerless unit that will drop right in. Although Pertronix upgrade kits are pretty slick if available. We’ve done quite a few of those on the older engine upgrades over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimski Posted December 2, 2019 Baller Share Posted December 2, 2019 @RichardDoane are we going to be able to ski behind this next year at broho ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted December 2, 2019 Baller Share Posted December 2, 2019 Check the advance springs on that distributor. Very common for the smaller one to be broken which makes for some real headscratching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted December 2, 2019 Author Baller_ Share Posted December 2, 2019 @jimski - yes, we'll be training in advance for the BOS-Dr. Jack-PP Classic Open, just waiting for @Horton to get us the sanction for the 2020 tournament schedule. I'm thinking Bakersfield in late May ? @jhughes - I'm going to remove/inspect/repair the original first, but if the parts cost is close to a fresh replacement with breaker-less we'll go that route instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted December 3, 2019 Baller Share Posted December 3, 2019 If you want to replace Prestolite parts, even old stuff: vepetersen.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted December 16, 2019 Author Baller_ Share Posted December 16, 2019 When the engine was initially running we were leaking exhaust water to the bilge. New mufflers will fix that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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