Hey guys,
I just baught my first v-drive! 18' Flat bottom manufactured by Tiger in 1966. I'm told the engine is either a 396 or a 427 BBC. Anyone know anything about this boat/manufacturer? I've never heard of it before, but I got a steel of a deal... couldn't pass it up.
A couple questions:
Anybody know of a place near Sacramento, CA where I can buy an impeller for the Neovane A-755 cam driven water pump?
I think the V-drive is a Casale (I'll put up some pics soon), but how do I know for sure? AND... it's leaking oil around the bottom cover plate, but seems to originate from the little nut/bolt thingie in the middle of that plate. Any suggestions? How do I check the oil level, what kind of oil do I use, and how do I fill the V-drive with oil?
There is also oil dripping down one of the turning fins. I assume if oil can leak out of the boat that water can also leak in. What's the best way to address this issue?
I'd like to have the boat in the water next week. Is there anything else I should check or do before that?
Thanks for your help guys