The calf has arrived

[pYr8]

No Stomp, not going into competition with ya
I figger if a baby duck is a duckling then a cow-ling is a baby cow or a calf... I'm sure some may follow that logic, but prolly not.

Anyways, the XR4 cowling arrived yesterday but the laziass mailman wouldn't take it out of his jeep & just left a note saying to pick it up in town today.











Even came with a starter rope (hope I never need it )
It's got work to be done on it but overall Gail scored on this one, under $170 delivered, no cracks, just dirty & scratched

[Kevin R.]

[chucktx]

man........that looks great!!!!!!! she did great!!!!

[basspastor]

Things are coming together..... I can get you some primer and Mercury paint
(made buy another co.) but it looks good and clear cote if you need my help....oh can be purchased in spray cans.... or bring it to me and I will paint it.....

[bigfishingstud]

I had to go to the Boat shed and Check and see if mine was still there

[Corkpuller]

good deal Karl

[pYr8]

I think when I get the other parts needed we'll head up there with the boats to do the swap Gerald. That'll be fun. I'm debating on the stock look or a fancy schmancy look on the cowl. Maybe some cool decals from Darryl @ Iguana.

I've got some things to take care of before that like get that water pump working and take some acid to the calcium deposits. This boat & motor sat on Lake Travis way too long.

I dropped the gear case yesterday & started fighting the pump. I got the pump housing part way up to see that the impeller looks like the dog got hold of it but the shaft has so much carbon & crap on it I need to scrub it down with seafoam & steelwool to get the housing all the way off. I'll be replacing the entire waterpump assy on this one. Nice thing is this is a 4 hole housing.

Chuck & I have a project before the pump goes in though... Got that MIG ready Chuck?

[westexbill]

Karl you are a busy man, I admire all of your energy wish I was closer I would enjoy watching you work LOL.

[pYr8]

I would enjoy the cheering section, come on over, you're only 6 1/2 hours out

[chucktx]

Chuck & I have a project before the pump goes in though... Got that MIG ready Chuck?

yup......ready and willing!!!!!!!!

[pYr8]

I gotta check into the top shaft bearing on that LU. Left you a mesg. May have to run over to Norman's Outboards before or on the way to your place bud...