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by chris pague
Oct 1st, '09, 15:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 Bertram owner....again!!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 5498

Jimmy; When and where are go to start the tear down?
Chris
by chris pague
Sep 25th, '09, 15:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can't keep Jets as lead subject...so best 31 event of summer
Replies: 31
Views: 5955

Rawleigh: You prob will not read this in time! But please do not wear that baseball hat in your wedding. Just kidding. CONGRATES
Chris
by chris pague
Sep 11th, '09, 11:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's make UV's spaghetti sauce
Replies: 19
Views: 7970

Mikey; Give an opportunity to be a SA and I will take it! How many people does it take to plug in a frig?
Still your buddy Chris
by chris pague
Sep 11th, '09, 02:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's make UV's spaghetti sauce
Replies: 19
Views: 7970

UV Good and very glad you are up and about.
Mikey. You get din din started and I will plug in the refrigerator. So call two days in advance so Rawleigh and I will no what time dinner is going to be.
Chris
by chris pague
Aug 27th, '09, 10:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: $42,000.00 dollars later.................
Replies: 38
Views: 9901

Woops, Just got off my duff and started looking for the simple shit. Guess what? Controls are loose and not opening the trottles all the way. Time for a boat ride will get back to all later?
Chris
by chris pague
Aug 27th, '09, 09:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: $42,000.00 dollars later.................
Replies: 38
Views: 9901

John you may be correct. Tho the engines run fine and start right up. Timeing has not been checked in a while. Bottom may have some scum etc. I do not like to run much over 3gr I may create to much foame in my beer can? What advantage do feel you get out of the 4 blades?
Chris
by chris pague
Aug 26th, '09, 18:49
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: $42,000.00 dollars later.................
Replies: 38
Views: 9901

Walter; Not sure they are 98s 454/330hp They should turn 4500 or up to 5500 w/ no prob. I am thinking like a car person at this point. Bottom is clean w/ very little load. Next time out I will write down some #s rpm etc
Thanks Chris
by chris pague
Aug 26th, '09, 16:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: $42,000.00 dollars later.................
Replies: 38
Views: 9901

Just to jump into the frey. Mike and Doug what engines,gears and props are you running? I have 454s w/1.5to1 gears w/ 18x18 wheels. At 2800 rpm I am running a steady 22nts. But my wot is only 3600. My carbs go to all 4s at 3200. What does one think? All thoughts considered.
Chris
by chris pague
Aug 24th, '09, 14:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Breakdown of B31 models
Replies: 17
Views: 5270

Throw my S/F with Walters and we got two. Thats two of the "Best Boats Ever Built"
by chris pague
Aug 22nd, '09, 19:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: no idle
Replies: 47
Views: 9080

Yea
Did not want to bring that up or the spark plug switch and a backfire through the carb idea.
Got Watermelon Chris
by chris pague
Aug 22nd, '09, 11:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: no idle
Replies: 47
Views: 9080

I would say idle needle and seats. Two ways to do this. One is run in the mixture srews and count the # on turns. This will alow you to put them back in and reset by backing them out to where they where. Once out spray carb cleaner and let set for a period of time. Foame carb cleaner I feel works be...
by chris pague
Aug 21st, '09, 15:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: no idle
Replies: 47
Views: 9080

Randal I am with Rawleigh on this and it is not a vac leak. Idle jets What carbs do you have? Let me know.
Chris
by chris pague
Aug 21st, '09, 14:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RE: Vessel Weight
Replies: 5
Views: 2066

Andre; I would also like some pics. What have you at the stern and forward for keel support. I can see your bunk pads are much longer and sit out futher to the last strake. Email of post I will copy.
Thanks Chris
PS Happy B Day
by chris pague
Aug 21st, '09, 10:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday
Replies: 13
Views: 2603

Mikey; First off thanks for a great cruise and din din on Dreamsicle last nite. JoJo and I had a great time and great to see all again.
Now HAPPYBIRTH DAY to all the Leo's
Chris
by chris pague
Aug 20th, '09, 16:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hancock's Half Tower
Replies: 29
Views: 10261

Going and check my Lottery #s That is sweet.
Chris
by chris pague
Aug 18th, '09, 12:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whatz it?
Replies: 35
Views: 9743

Only thing bothers me is that a power line in the pic? What does the next series of pics show and are we sure that the white flyes is in fact the guys hair is on fire?
Chris
by chris pague
Aug 15th, '09, 05:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slide out tool / gun box
Replies: 2
Views: 956

Rawleigh; You sure that first pic was not your truck?
Chris
by chris pague
Aug 6th, '09, 18:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chris pulls it out!
Replies: 20
Views: 8103

Mikey? Hair does not make the man, the man is what he is. Now I know Cap Pat did some very wonderful Burt look alike for my behalf but some should not throw many rocks at glass if they care to keep the house warm.
Pagoo/Chris
by chris pague
Aug 5th, '09, 17:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chris pulls it out!
Replies: 20
Views: 8103

Thanks Capt Pat. In a matter of 34 mins I got hair. Can you beat that.
Chris
by chris pague
Aug 5th, '09, 15:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chris pulls it out!
Replies: 20
Views: 8103

Mikey; Me thinks you and Jo set me up for this shot? Talk about a bad hair day! Whats worse is the fact there is not much there to begin with.
Still your Buddy.
Chris
Yes if 10 mm equals one inch then the fish is a keeper at 22 inchs
by chris pague
Aug 4th, '09, 16:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chris pulls it out!
Replies: 20
Views: 8103

Yea Found out Mikey and Jo were in together on this picture thing? Yes the metric system does many thing their Big R
Chris
by chris pague
Aug 4th, '09, 13:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chris pulls it out!
Replies: 20
Views: 8103

Yepp and no skid marks Came out head first
Thanks Mikey you now owe me a clear
Chris
by chris pague
Jul 29th, '09, 15:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: T-Shirts for the NE Rendezvous 2009
Replies: 18
Views: 4207

Giff Two size M. Do not forget S/H Let me know
Thanks man Chris
by chris pague
Jul 29th, '09, 15:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holy Heck!
Replies: 29
Views: 8283

If you guys keep this up Mikey and I will need a calulator or an accountant
Any way I am older the both Digger and Red Baron.
Dug have a great day
Chris
by chris pague
Jul 29th, '09, 09:36
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holy Heck!
Replies: 29
Views: 8283

Yea I too but bit my back my smart assed nesssss.
Chris
by chris pague
Jul 29th, '09, 09:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holy Heck!
Replies: 29
Views: 8283

DUG; HAPPY B DAY. May you have many many more. But in the eys of Walter and myself you are a Pup. No disrespect ment. You have a great and happy day have a clear and dooooo not forget to kiss the Bride.
Best Wishes Chris
by chris pague
Jul 21st, '09, 13:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Norcold alarm??
Replies: 4
Views: 1554

Ironman; Don't feel bad mine works the other way 110 only but just have got around to find out why no 12v
Chris
There is ice and warm women. Life is good
by chris pague
Jul 20th, '09, 10:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DeNada
Replies: 5
Views: 1305

Harry; I know you have one but make sure you have a spair sander or a few DGF's short for Dumb Good Friends
Chris
by chris pague
Jul 20th, '09, 09:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My husband Bertram 31
Replies: 7
Views: 3908

Tammy; I can only echo what the above posts have said and words will not completly help. There for we are here to help if we can. I like Mikey live in the Northern Neck as do a few others, so if you would like give give myself or Mikey a call .
Chris Pague
804-580-4409
by chris pague
Jul 18th, '09, 14:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: T-Shirts for the NE Rendezvous 2009
Replies: 18
Views: 4207

A picky point do the Ts have pockets? If so two size M
Thanks Chris
by chris pague
Jul 8th, '09, 17:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What should it cost to have my valves done?
Replies: 12
Views: 2984

well now why have you not emailed back to Jo. I did not ask as it was a suprise for me? Is it that now I may on the short end of the stick?
Where is Mikey?
Yoours Truly In Trouble
Chris
by chris pague
Jul 8th, '09, 16:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What should it cost to have my valves done?
Replies: 12
Views: 2984

Need to get that nipped in the { BUD} quick. Yea she said somthing about that. I say something local . Your thoughts
Chris
by chris pague
Jul 8th, '09, 15:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What should it cost to have my valves done?
Replies: 12
Views: 2984

Big R If you anit got one mine method is old school like me. Buy me a clear and we can descuss the merit of your way or mine?
Chris
retired and broke!
by chris pague
Jul 8th, '09, 13:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What should it cost to have my valves done?
Replies: 12
Views: 2984

John; That valve train noise may be the push rod for the fuel pump? Like mine I have one that makes a slite tap and with the vintage of these engines it somewhat normal. Only prob is if it gets real bad then the cam is wiped for the fuel pump lobe. Go electric. If you do the compression test do a dr...
by chris pague
Jul 8th, '09, 05:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: deck
Replies: 15
Views: 4675

deck

check out item # 330341924423 on ebay kooks like a great deal?
Chris
by chris pague
Jun 26th, '09, 09:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 454 not idling steady
Replies: 18
Views: 3527

Sim I still feel a vac leak but! You more than likey have a computer stuck in a open loop. This will cause the engine to run rich and keep hunting for the proper idle. Yes a scan tool is what you need. Question is do you know of a surveir that will hook one up for you as a favor and it may cost you ...
by chris pague
Jun 23rd, '09, 15:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 454 not idling steady
Replies: 18
Views: 3527

Sim; Do you have a egr valve on those engines? Or if you have vac leak spry some WD 40 along the intake carb etc and see in the idle come up and then fall back down.
Chris
by chris pague
Jun 22nd, '09, 16:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bio Fuel
Replies: 15
Views: 3605

Charlie; All I can say is I ran a 50/50 mix of used atf and refiltered. The engine has over 150,000 at an 25 yr span. you do the math freee atf and mix 50/50 at 6mpg i fig 12 mpg with some extra work
Chris
by chris pague
Jun 22nd, '09, 14:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bio Fuel
Replies: 15
Views: 3605

Just my 2cents I have run trans fluid in my old 6.2 for over a year and athough is smokes more I do not like small cars anyway. Engine runs smoother and has more power. I use used trans fluid and filter it before it goes into the tank. Yea a pain but I was geting for nothing. Gave a trans shop a 50g...
by chris pague
Jun 22nd, '09, 14:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 454 not idling steady
Replies: 18
Views: 3527

It is an IAC motor or idle control motor w/ a carbon build up. It is electricly controled and should be mounted on the intacke manafold. Works like a egr valve. Has the owner got a scan tool to hook up. My best guess is the gasket to either the egr or iac is bad and you have vac leak. Scanner or a V...
by chris pague
Jun 10th, '09, 14:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thudddds new fishing method
Replies: 12
Views: 3789

Hey Rawleigh; Whats the dogs name Mikey My two do nothing at all but shit and sleep. Can you train a old dog? This may aply to me! Lets have a beer w/ Mikey and all find somewhere to have a meal?
Chris
by chris pague
May 31st, '09, 14:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: misalignment in shaft log overheating stuffing box
Replies: 16
Views: 5384

My Q is Who put in and when were the Vullllvaas installed? How long have you owned the boat and maybe or likey why where the engine mounts not replaced and the time of the engine repower?
by chris pague
May 31st, '09, 13:46
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: EPA form letter
Replies: 1
Views: 2854

Thanks Russ just did.
Chris
by chris pague
May 23rd, '09, 13:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gauge question?
Replies: 2
Views: 943

temp prob

Mark What you have is ungrounded sending unit or a unit that has failed. Run a test lead from the case of the sending unit to a good know ground. If that is the prob check ground or swap sending unit before you spend the duckys for more sending units. Lose wire bonding system you need to look at and...
by chris pague
May 4th, '09, 12:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flare gun fail
Replies: 11
Views: 2241

What is funny is the video go released. I do not think I would be to proud for that to become public. I guess you can not kill shit but shit like that should or would kill me.
Keep Safe Chris
by chris pague
Apr 30th, '09, 16:28
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: funny advertizing
Replies: 1
Views: 955

messy

Found this {hard} to not comment on!
The answer is You Know You Are Doing Her Rightessly Right.
Good luck folks we aint getting any younger
Chris
by chris pague
Apr 12th, '09, 10:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: instrument panel
Replies: 29
Views: 7646

Walter; What year is your 31SF I have starter buttons at the lower and upper helms. No Keys
Chris
by chris pague
Apr 3rd, '09, 07:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rendezvous at the Tides Inn
Replies: 7
Views: 2700

My best guess is no is intersted.
Chris
by chris pague
Feb 23rd, '09, 14:36
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: fiberglass vs. aluminum replacement tank
Replies: 5
Views: 5036

fb fuel tanks

What is the chance that they make one for my Baron 50 gal?
chris
by chris pague
Dec 29th, '08, 17:59
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: Ethanol article in Jan 09 issue of Power and Motoryacht
Replies: 1
Views: 2765

Sad to say most people do not think they react
Chris

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