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[funcat]

seedy, on 2012-04-28 21:20:45, said:

Will you be running a transmission - or direct drive from the engine to the prop ?

The long tail has only forward motion,so no transmission..just a guess

[melvinmelvin]

seedy, on 2012-04-28 21:20:45, said:

Will you be running a transmission - or direct drive from the engine to the prop ?

there will be a gearbox, simple (forward, neutral, astern),
the ratio engine/prop will be 1:1

the 5 stage automatic that comes with the 1UZ will be exchanged for that simple gearbox

[melvinmelvin]

made the deal with the mechanic chap 2 days ago,
he reckons he will need about 1 month for engine, gear, longtail, prop, tanks, instruments, the lot
so test runs should be around end of May/early June.

(he ain't cheap, but he does good work and uses 1UZ himself)

[melvinmelvin]

funny how prices can vary between different shops,

have been looking around for seats/cushions, have asked for the price of 1 cushion
1.4 m long, 0.3 m wide/deep and 0.1 m thick
(pvc covered foam stuff)

have had quotes for 1600 and for 2500 and for 800
2 days ago I went to the 800 chap for ordering, after having given him sizes for 8 cushions,
he said he would have to calculate price and call me.
some hours later he phoned and quoted 9500 for the lot.
(fantasy price)

I found another shop yesterday and got the lot (8 cushions) for 4000.

[melvinmelvin]

running lights

I'd like to have proper running lights, just so the marine police cannot complain

however, its close to impossible to place 'em

might end up with a removable targa thing with running lights and search lights mounted

[Topcroc]

Can you give an idea as to aprox cost of the 1UZ to buy locally?.

Looking forward to seeing your project in the water, will come to BKK to see )

[melvinmelvin]

Topcroc, on 2012-05-01 06:23:19, said:

Can you give an idea as to aprox cost of the 1UZ to buy locally?.

Looking forward to seeing your project in the water, will come to BKK to see )

I have looked at shops (2nd hand engine shops) in Nonthaburi, in BKK and in Samut Prakan along the Bangna-Trat highway,
the prices varies from 25000 to 35000, the majority being between 25000 and 30000.

that is a complete engine with starter, generator etc etc and the automatic gearbox,
most engines come without radiator and fan.

[melvinmelvin]

Fuel filter:

I'd very much like to have a proper fuel filter between the tank and the engine.
The marine type that filters out water and crap from the fuel and where the filter typically
will have some see through plastic in its lower part so you can see if its time to drain off water.

Cannot find it in Bangkok.
Found a couple of shops in Worachak with ample assortment of filters, but its all diesel.
Nothing for benzin.

Anybody knowing a suitable shop in Bangkok?

(Pretty sure they would have it in Phuket in the marine equipment shops, but Phuket is a bit out of the way.)

[melvinmelvin]

1UZ

Finally, the motor has been purchased, it appears pretty good and clean.

The engine fundament for the boat and the longtail has been ordered, so its progressing.


Could anybody recommend a suitable coolant?
One which is mixed already and can be poured straight into the radiator and which is easy to get hold of
in ordinary stores.

[EvilDrSomkid]

Distilled water? Or you could check the owners manual for the cars these engines came in and get that.

[transam]

Be sure to use an ''Anti-freeze'' to protect against internal corrosion and oxidization. You can buy it two ways, stuff you mix with water and ready mixed, case of reading the can. But, the concentrate will be far more expensive which will give you a clue if no English label.

[melvinmelvin]

transam, on 2012-05-23 12:09:56, said:

Be sure to use an ''Anti-freeze'' to protect against internal corrosion and oxidization. You can buy it two ways, stuff you mix with water and ready mixed, case of reading the can. But, the concentrate will be far more expensive which will give you a clue if no English label.

my idea was to get a ready mixed anti freeze,

would you have a brand name for a good fluid?

[transam]

melvinmelvin, on 2012-05-23 21:27:10, said:

transam, on 2012-05-23 12:09:56, said:

Be sure to use an ''Anti-freeze'' to protect against internal corrosion and oxidization. You can buy it two ways, stuff you mix with water and ready mixed, case of reading the can. But, the concentrate will be far more expensive which will give you a clue if no English label.

my idea was to get a ready mixed anti freeze,

would you have a brand name for a good fluid?

Sadly no as at Toyota service they use their ''own'' brand.