1998 Maristar 200 VRS project

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  • hig
    TT Enthusiast
    • Apr 2013
    • 173

    #31
    Originally posted by Jerseydave View Post
    BTW, where in the Northeast are you?
    Central NY.
    My progress thread: 1998 Maristar 200 VRS

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    • hig
      TT Enthusiast
      • Apr 2013
      • 173

      #32
      Originally posted by Jerseydave View Post
      HI and welcome!

      I think you're talking about the T-handle hull drain plug? All inboards/V-drives have them.
      Thank you for the welcome!!

      Oh, so that plug unscrews? I assumed the handle pulled up.

      Thanks!!
      My progress thread: 1998 Maristar 200 VRS

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      • Jerseydave
        TT Hero
        • Jul 2004
        • 6304

        #33
        Originally posted by hig View Post
        Thank you for the welcome!!

        Oh, so that plug unscrews? I assumed the handle pulled up.

        Thanks!!
        Yes it unscrews. You most likely will use this to drain your hull after loading the boat on the trailer. If you have another drain plug at the transom you can drain from that as well, but I always use just the center T-drain plug.
        I was njskier on here.

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        • hig
          TT Enthusiast
          • Apr 2013
          • 173

          #34
          Can I assume I have the 630V transmission?



          It looks like there is a drain plug on the side of the transmission, can I drain it there? I realize I just have to be careful and not spill the ATF all over the place. The transfer pump I picked up looks like it has different sized rubber plugs I can stick in the drain hole after I pull the plug so hopefully I can catch most of it that way.

          I plan on using 15W-40 motor oil, should I change it to motor oil, run it a little then change it again or won't it matter if it's mixed?

          Thanks, Steve
          My progress thread: 1998 Maristar 200 VRS

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          • FrankSchwab
            MC Devotee
            • Aug 2004
            • 2173

            #35
            I'm pretty sure that it's a 630V (been a long time since I looked at mine), but if you fold down that little flap of metal after the "HSW" in the model name, it'll be clear.

            The Hurth Trans Noise service advisory I linked above suggests simply sucking out what you can, and calling it good when you convert "It is not necessary to flush the transmission, just get as much of the old fluid out as possible."

            Delvac and Rotella are both fine oils; I'd buy whichever one is on sale. Both have the automobile rating called for by Indmar, so they're acceptable for use in the engine/trans. In general, the diesel oils are seen as being of higher quality than auto oils. For example, they had higher levels of zinc anti-wear additive for a lot of years, because in a car the zinc additive tends to degrade the catalytic converter over time which isn't a concern in a diesel. I believe both Rotella and Delvac reduced zinc levels a few years ago, so that may not be an advantage any more. They're also used in the heavy use, high power environment of over-the-road truckers where things like engine wear are tracked, so there's more incentive to keep quality high than in the auto market, where sales are driven by how much is spent on TV commercials rather than maintenance records. It's not clear if this is really true, but it makes me feel better so I use the diesel oils.
            1998 Maristar 200VRS

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            • hig
              TT Enthusiast
              • Apr 2013
              • 173

              #36
              I actually made some progress today. I've been working on cleaning the interior, it's coming out okay. I have what I think is mold spots that will not come out. I've tried Totally Awesome, 303 and bleach on the back seat that I removed but I've had very little luck removing the spots.



              Does anyone have any recommendations?

              I started wet sanding then buffing the back of the boat, that is coming out very good. It's taking a lot of time but it's getting better. I'm sanding with 600, 1000, 1500 grit then buffing with 3M compounds.

              I used my power washer to remove the rear Mastercraft sticker then took WD-40 to get the remaining adhesive off, that worked well.



              Here is a picture of above the rub rail sanded.



              I hope it's worth it, I drilled out the rivets that hold the cover snaps on so I did have to sand and buff around them.

              Buffed and waxed!!!



              Here I have the bottom sanded, it's ready to be buffed.



              I used blue painters tape to protect the rub rail while buffing, it took a lot to get down in those corners by the rail.

              I also pulled the dash out so I can figure out how I'm going to wrap it. I'm think about going with this.



              Steve
              My progress thread: 1998 Maristar 200 VRS

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              • SP Maristar
                TT Enthusiast
                • Aug 2012
                • 267

                #37
                Your buffin and waxin is looking good. Nice job!
                1998 MariStar 200 VRS, LT1, PowerSlot

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                • hig
                  TT Enthusiast
                  • Apr 2013
                  • 173

                  #38
                  Well I made some progress during the week and yesterday. I was able to remove the stickers, buff and wax the port side.



                  I also finished the lower rear section of the boat.



                  Today I removed the starboard stickers and buffed above the rub rail.



                  When I removed the port side rear "Mastercraft" sticker I used a heat gun and my fingers to scrape and peel the sticker, that worked okay but when I tried the Maristar one I was not having much luck. I tried a plastic wedge tool I have but as soon as it got warm it bent. I had an idea to sharpen a paint stir stick and that worked very well!!



                  At first I was using WD-40 to remove the remaining adhesive but then I tired some automotive solvent based wax and grease remover and that worked better.



                  He's the finished product ready to wet sand and buff.



                  I can't believe how long it has been taking!!! I've probably spent 4 hours today removing the stickers from one side and buffing above the rub rail.

                  I have the boat sitting in my driveway like that so I can work between the garage and the boat out of the sun in the evenings, the sun rises behind my house and sets in front of it.

                  I'm hoping the machine shop will have all the machine work done to the block and heads this week so I can get the bearings and gaskets ordered I will need. I'm planning on having them assemble the short block.

                  Steve
                  My progress thread: 1998 Maristar 200 VRS

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                  • SP Maristar
                    TT Enthusiast
                    • Aug 2012
                    • 267

                    #39
                    Your hard work is really paying off. The buffed red looks wonderful. Sounds like your motor will be getting assembled in no time. Keep the updates coming. We love updates with pics!
                    1998 MariStar 200 VRS, LT1, PowerSlot

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                    • aquaman
                      MC Devotee
                      • Jun 2010
                      • 1335

                      #40
                      Wow.....that's some serious Oxidation.

                      Looks great.

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                      • hig
                        TT Enthusiast
                        • Apr 2013
                        • 173

                        #41
                        Originally posted by aquaman View Post
                        Wow.....that's some serious Oxidation.

                        Looks great.
                        Yes, I know!!! On my Bayliner that is blue and white I buff that every year but it's a quick process. This has set for at least three year and I have to wet sand with 600 grit first because the compound is not cutting it.
                        Last edited by hig; 06-03-2013, 07:59 AM.
                        My progress thread: 1998 Maristar 200 VRS

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                        • hig
                          TT Enthusiast
                          • Apr 2013
                          • 173

                          #42
                          Gas Cap O-ring

                          I hope someone can help me: When I removed the gas cap the other day the old o-ring was broken and just hanging on so I went to the hardware store today and picked up a new one that's the same dia. - about 1/8" (0.135").

                          Without the o-ring the cap screws on all the way:



                          But with the o-ring it does not screw on all the way and seal:



                          Do I have the o-ring in the wrong place? Do I need a longer one that will sit down by the chrome cap?



                          If anyone could snap a pic or give me some guidance I would appreciate it!!

                          Thanks, Steve
                          My progress thread: 1998 Maristar 200 VRS

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                          • jafo9
                            MC Devotee
                            • Jan 2011
                            • 1167

                            #43
                            even though it doesn't screw in as far, i would think its sealing as it is compressing the o-ring.

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                            • FrankSchwab
                              MC Devotee
                              • Aug 2004
                              • 2173

                              #44
                              Looks like it's in the right spot to me:
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                              1998 Maristar 200VRS

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                              • SP Maristar
                                TT Enthusiast
                                • Aug 2012
                                • 267

                                #45
                                Oh great. I had to look at mine. It looks dry. Hey - an excuse to go to the hardware store!Click image for larger version

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                                1998 MariStar 200 VRS, LT1, PowerSlot

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