Recent content by colbysmith

Just bringing this back up. I have a bunch of photos I hope to start working on sending to Julie in the next week or so. (Right now, been focused on some engine repair work on C-Traveler.) When do the final submissions have to be made? Colby

For the ones that were still doing the Tennessee River, have fun. Wish I was there, instead of tearing into C-Traveler's engine. Since I'm not blogging about the Tennessee River trip, as planned, I'm blogging about my repair work. It's coming along, and today I decided to tear down the...

While the head is off, I'm also replacing the oil pump and main shaft sleeve. I have a little over 2,525 hours on the motor, and probably wise to change the oil pump out now. The pump is probably the most expensive part, but still cheaper than labor to remove the head. There is a "shaft...

A quick update. Head bolts came out with ease. IE, No rusted or corroded bolts. Couldn't find a tall enough lift, so used a tree limb. Head came off fine. Moved it in my tractor into the garage, where it'll hang until I get the new parts installed. It did end up being the shift rod bracket...

Final update for me, since I had been staying in touch via texting with C-Play, Assurance and Southwind. The trip is definitely off for me, but I believe the others are still going. The shop I had taken it too, did not get a chance to look at it, are down one mechanic, and said it'd probably be...

I'll keep this short. At this point in time, it's looking like I'm not going to be able to make this trip. Got the trailer back together and took the boat out to the lake. I'm still having problems going into reverse. Sometimes it works fine, many more times it doesn't. 2010 Yamaha F150...

Hi Bob, Yes, I have the oil bath bearings. I did find a little bit of water in two of the three hubs still on. But all the bearings in those hubs looked healthy. There was some oil splatteed on the fender and boat hull that would indicate to me it came out when the bearings failed, so there...

As of now, this is the list of folks I have joining me. Colby and ??? Rosanne??? on C-Traveler Jeff on C-Play Dale on Marinaut Rick & Jane on Assurance Bill & Jill on Southwind Bill, can you private message me your truck information and plate number? I'll need to give those to the ranger if...

Yeah, looks like the trip is back on for me! With regards to the wheel issue. The spindle is ok, after I finally got the castle nut and bearing bases off. I did need to clean it up some, as some other bearings I had would not go on easily. I decided to pull the other three hubs as well to...

I thought so too. I'm pretty sure when I first got out of the truck to check it, the rotor was still hanging on between the pads. Odd that it was only the rotor. But by the time I got home, that had rattled off and the pads were just barely hanging in their frame. I've now looked a couple of...

It's now $10/month, and I found the little bit of service they say you still get on the suspended plan, does not exist in any useful manner. I elected to cancel service completely. As long as the area you are in doesn't all of a sudden use up all the bandwidth, you can just turn the service...

Just a heads up. I may have to cancel my trip to the Tennessee. It was a bad day at the lake for me today. Having shift issues with the main again. Earlier I was experiencing ratcheting or grinding gears when trying to go into reverse if going forward more than just a few miles an hour, but...

I'll let each one make their own reservations for arrival on the 13th. That way those that want to anchor out can, and those that want a slip can. Or some may want to "boaterhome", launching first thing in the morning. I'm probably going to park in the rec lot, just to stay out of the main...

Hi Dale, Sorry to hear about your daughter. Family always comes first, and it's nice that you and Liz are able to care for her. It will be good if you can join us, but again, family comes first and I understand! Thanks for that link to schoandjo. Some good information in their blog. We will...

Updated list of those I know are joining, launching at Harrison Bay State Park Colby & Rosanne on C-Traveler Jeff & ??? on C-Play Rick & Jane on Assurance