94 Waveblaster Project - Advice/Help

Waveblaster16 · 01-21-2010, 10:14 PM

Hey guys, have been reading a lot and not posting nearly as much as I should have (hope I posted his in the right place, wasn't really sure). To start, let me give my present situation. Two of my cousins have had blasters, years ago, and I found mine for $600 with low compression in one cylinder. It was close to the end of the season so I figured I'd ride it twice. On the second ride, I heard a crunching sound, like I sucked something up, and idled into the docks. Turns out one of my cylinder heads broke into pieces and went through the engine

. My cousin looked at it, and figured it would cost like $1000 to get it back in running shape.

So, needless to say I was pretty

.

Then we found a BUILT 760 engine off ebay, don't have the specs with me but was build by a shop, and got it for less than $1000. As it arrived, the carb shaft got bent and we have been having a h#$l of a time finding one, but we think we have one. Once that arrives, I'm sure I will have some questions on line set ups.

Oh, and I also got a good deal on a solas prop that I will be getting on soon.

As for now, I was thinking of roller painting it with rustoleum. I have read a number of the threads on this site and am on like page 30 for the original mopar site. I was thinking flat black, maybe with a lil yellow to match the original seat. Just wondering what some opinion on this were. I have already seen Nemo's pics, and like the results. Anything anybody would like to add? I have heard the marine paint Brightside is good, but since the top won't be in the water that much I was just going to cheap out and go with the rustoleum.

I am planning on sanding it down with 100, then 200. Rollering it with two coats, then wet sanding with 400, 2 more coats, etc . . . And no, I don't plan on spraying or having a professional doing it. I'm 17 (almost) and this is costing me more faster than I though possible, now I know how Dad feels. LOL. It's either rollering or leaving it the way it is.

P.S. Will hopefully be getting some pics this weekend.

OptimaRacing · 01-21-2010, 10:20 PM

When you say the "cylinder heads" broke and went through the engine, do you mean the domes from an aftermarket head broke?

As far as painting, don't roller it! If you have to, get some decent spray paint. I think this will look a lot better then the roller. You could purchase a cheapo HVLP paint gun from Harbor Freight and go to your local auto body supply place and get some cheap black paint. This is easier then you think and will look fine!

Mike@OptimaRacing.com

BombThreat · 01-21-2010, 10:30 PM

ditto on the paint and what exactly is the deal with the 701? the the piston cave-in? pictures would help alot!

Waveblaster16 · 01-21-2010, 10:56 PM

The reason that I don't want to spray is because I have no booth to do it in, and my parents would not let me use the garage during the winter for more than a day or two.

When I said "heads", what I believe happened was that the engine seized up, and one of the PISTONS cracked and went through the engine. Not really sure of the cause of it entirely.

I don't know if I have nay pics of the piston, but I might have some pics of the ski itself.

Waveblaster16 · 01-21-2010, 11:10 PM

Some pics, all I could find. The one on its side is from some gel coat repair

The engine was super clean, now my new one is

. I will try and get some pics of the new engine this weekend. Also try and get some close up of the paint as it is now.

Waveblaster16 · 01-22-2010, 10:08 AM

Have you seen Nemo's superjet or sc?

Budget paint job for the old Superjet

That looks pretty d**n

Waveblaster16 · 01-24-2010, 06:43 PM

Hello, anybody?

Do you say not to roller from experience or is it that it's just "to cheap to be good"?

nofear195 · 01-24-2010, 07:09 PM

to be honest unless you really really wanna paint it. i wouldnt bother it doesnt look that bad. if i were you i would focus on getting it running then paint it next winter.

Waveblaster16 · 01-24-2010, 07:18 PM

Good point, as of now I have been stuck for a long time trying to find the right carb shaft. Once I get that, it should be good to go.

And your right I can still paint it next winter, but do you think rollering it would be a god idea? I figure if I can do it now, why not, I'm not doing anything else and I think I could use a different project.

lamar311 · 01-25-2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Waveblaster16

Good point, as of now I have been stuck for a long time trying to find the right carb shaft. Once I get that, it should be good to go.

And your right I can still paint it next winter, but do you think rollering it would be a god idea? I figure if I can do it now, why not, I'm not doing anything else and I think I could use a different project.

Dont know why ppl are knocking the roller paint job. I have done two skiis that way. Both looked great. I am trying to spray my first this year but seriously...if done right the roller method is really great.