Great video. Having tried to make a few training videos, I know how hard it is to keep an audience engaged with commentary whilst working. You do an amazing job. I remember, in your first videos, you said you were inspired by mustie1. I think he would be proud.
Great video. It would be really good to see it back together and do a proper test in the water, see what it does. I've never seen a board like that so a proper test would be great to see. Even if the engine does not get rebuilt at this stage, at least you've got it running and then see what its capable of... Good luck with it.
Hellooo from Maryland! I’m new to your channel and this is a really cool WIS. I had friends own those things and I’ve watched them just disappear just a couple of years after they were bought bc nobody knew how to work on em and no one wanted to either!! 😂😂 Glad I subscribed!
Great video, as soon as you said points gap looked big I thought yep that’s it. Not only does it run it runs really good. The only thing I would confirm is oil ratio 👍🇦🇺
I had one of those things back in the late 80's. I used it to play around in the lakes near Tulsa, OK. I finally wore down the plastic impeller, and couldn't get a replacement from the factory. I gave it to a friend when I finally left town and moved across country.
I also want to add clean the surface on your pick up coil remove rust and also clean your magnets remove all corrosion make every thing clean and rust free if there is any sand stuck to the magnets it will short them out or cut down the amps the system puts out that way your ignition will be 100%
If you ever come across a conventional ignition system that has sat for a long time its best to pull the complete breaker plate assembly take off the points and condensers clean and flush the breaker plate and check your wiring to the points and condensers and ends any rust or corrosion will effect performance. I have seen broken wires internally Replace wiring and put on new connectors going into the breaker plate assembly . Flush and clean points get off all dirt and grease then carefully file the points . Clean and flush the cam on the crank that open and closes the points. Then apply a thin film of bearing grease on to the surface once you have that done and resemble the plate and points back on the mount and set the points to around 0.010 if you have no specs just for a starting point get the cam on the highest point and set your gap. The grease on the cam will lubricate your block on the points that open and close the points . If you dont grease it then it will rub the block down very quickly and your points will no longer open and close. If you do this on the get go you will have eliminated a lot of problems before you start diagnosing ignition problems . On any engine that has sat for a long time I would recommend doing this it will save you a lot of headaches
Aluminum piston tops don't rust. It's likely carbon buildup. I would do a compression test to see what you have. With a points style ignition you want to be extra care careful that the ignition has no chance to meet up with gas fumes in an enclosed area.
Ultimate rebuilds had one of these on his channel and got it running good but went through a few impellers and never got it to push water to actually make it rideable. Maybe you will have better luck so I'd like to see it in the water.
I would Imagine that Dirt Daubers set up shop inside the cyl walls. Every time somebody 'tested' whether it would turn over ended up pulverizing the dirt tubes.
You’ve done well getting it going 👍 From watching g some others attempt to get them on the water, the impeller is the weak link. Good luck with whatever you do. 👍
Option 1. I don't know if you can surf, but if you can stand on a skiff, I would like to see you put it all back together and show us how you can ride it on a lake, a calm river, or just a pond I don't mind?
I almost stopped watching, when u were worried about spyders. But I'm glad I continued. A bit different personality then I'm use to watching. But you did really well going thru things. I did get worried when you were trying to crack the water box open, make sure you reseal that. U found it. And in great shape, worth about $1400. Or more. Top speed about 7 miles per hour, some say can get 9 to 11 mph. U will fall off a few times before getting use to, some sit on it at first. Don't electric it. Try it out. These are sought after. Ya got a gem here.
Nicely done. Interesting audio on this one. Lots of odd sounds you don't hear when working on a bike. (Like when you pried the engine off the board.) How'd that spider get in that sealed under side compartment...and what was he living off of in there?
Great video and great job! I would vote for option #1 - I'd love to see how well the actual surf board actually works in the water with the 2-stroke engine! I think it'd be awesome to see that! 🚤⛵🛥
mouse nest? was it sand? silicone with a good bond will sheer a tile clean in half with movement or settling when a tiled tub surround is siliconed to the tile floor its amazingly strong when done correctly... neat fact silicone cures from moisture not air
Too cool, shame you ain't got one of those english bulldogs that can skateboard or surf... make a commercial and lots of $$$. Great job as usual and thanks for sharing
Fantastic!!! Get it back on the water and send it with the original engine!!!
I agree!!💪🏼🔥🤙🏼
This!
I really enjoyed this episode because you really had to think through and problem solve. Great job getting it running!
That was great seeing this old engine run again, sounds great.
The guy from 2vintage channel, restored one and test it on a lake that was not a easy ride but fun to watch. Thanks for the videos.
Yep. I’m glad I checked for this comment being already posted. Was gonna mention him as well 👍🏼
Dude you are such a wizard. I love watching you problem solve!
Awesome project! As a long time viewer, im glad to see you making video's again!😊
Brilliant!! I enjoyed every minute of that. Please put it all back together and hit the waves. Great job Mustie2😂
Great video. Having tried to make a few training videos, I know how hard it is to keep an audience engaged with commentary whilst working. You do an amazing job. I remember, in your first videos, you said you were inspired by mustie1. I think he would be proud.
Great video. It would be really good to see it back together and do a proper test in the water, see what it does. I've never seen a board like that so a proper test would be great to see. Even if the engine does not get rebuilt at this stage, at least you've got it running and then see what its capable of... Good luck with it.
Better than i would have done with it! im glad you were able to get it going, id love to see you get it on the water!
I’d like to see some brave soul riding that in the water. Great job
That’s going to be cool to see it in the water!
Hellooo from Maryland! I’m new to your channel and this is a really cool WIS. I had friends own those things and I’ve watched them just disappear just a couple of years after they were bought bc nobody knew how to work on em and no one wanted to either!! 😂😂
Glad I subscribed!
Definitely option 1. Fix it up and try it out!
Great will it run video Taylor!! Option 1 look to me the best one. I would love to see this back on the water! Thanks again!💪🏻✊🏻
Great video, as soon as you said points gap looked big I thought yep that’s it. Not only does it run it runs really good. The only thing I would confirm is oil ratio 👍🇦🇺
I had one of those things back in the late 80's. I used it to play around in the lakes near Tulsa, OK. I finally wore down the plastic impeller, and couldn't get a replacement from the factory. I gave it to a friend when I finally left town and moved across country.
I also want to add clean the surface on your pick up coil remove rust and also clean your magnets remove all corrosion make every thing clean and rust free if there is any sand stuck to the magnets it will short them out or cut down the amps the system puts out that way your ignition will be 100%
If you ever come across a conventional ignition system that has sat for a long time its best to pull the complete breaker plate assembly take off the points and condensers clean and flush the breaker plate and check your wiring to the points and condensers and ends any rust or corrosion will effect performance. I have seen broken wires internally Replace wiring and put on new connectors going into the breaker plate assembly . Flush and clean points get off all dirt and grease then carefully file the points . Clean and flush the cam on the crank that open and closes the points. Then apply a thin film of bearing grease on to the surface once you have that done and resemble the plate and points back on the mount and set the points to around 0.010 if you have no specs just for a starting point get the cam on the highest point and set your gap. The grease on the cam will lubricate your block on the points that open and close the points . If you dont grease it then it will rub the block down very quickly and your points will no longer open and close. If you do this on the get go you will have eliminated a lot of problems before you start diagnosing ignition problems . On any engine that has sat for a long time I would recommend doing this it will save you a lot of headaches
Good job mate, admire your dedication. I'd have torched it by now lol
Would love to see it running and riding again dude 🏴👍🏻🏴
Option 1 then 2. This needs to be ridden as well. Keep up the creativity.
Aluminum piston tops don't rust. It's likely carbon buildup. I would do a compression test to see what you have. With a points style ignition you want to be extra care careful that the ignition has no chance to meet up with gas fumes in an enclosed area.
Ultimate rebuilds had one of these on his channel and got it running good but went through a few impellers and never got it to push water to actually make it rideable. Maybe you will have better luck so I'd like to see it in the water.
Option 1. Option 2 if the motor craps out. Keep up the great work! 👍
Yes! Get it running and working!
I'd like to see you take that board out on the water with the 2-stroke...that'd be a fitting finish to the "will it run".
You need to finish that. I need to see it in action.
I would Imagine that Dirt Daubers set up shop inside the cyl walls. Every time somebody 'tested' whether it would turn over ended up pulverizing the dirt tubes.
I don't care how you power it, but I want to see it go!
Whatever you do you have to take it for a test run !!
You’ve done well getting it going 👍 From watching g some others attempt to get them on the water, the impeller is the weak link. Good luck with whatever you do. 👍
Option 1. I don't know if you can surf, but if you can stand on a skiff, I would like to see you put it all back together and show us how you can ride it on a lake, a calm river, or just a pond I don't mind?
I almost stopped watching, when u were worried about spyders. But I'm glad I continued. A bit different personality then I'm use to watching. But you did really well going thru things. I did get worried when you were trying to crack the water box open, make sure you reseal that. U found it. And in great shape, worth about $1400. Or more. Top speed about 7 miles per hour, some say can get 9 to 11 mph. U will fall off a few times before getting use to, some sit on it at first. Don't electric it. Try it out. These are sought after. Ya got a gem here.
It was a joke but I had a feeling you would buy it. Great content brother!
Great job. Now you need to give that Surf Jet a custom Classic Octane paint job
I picked up two of these! Can't wait to see them on the water. Curious where we can find parts? Awesome video and troubleshooting.
Nicely done. Interesting audio on this one. Lots of odd sounds you don't hear when working on a bike. (Like when you pried the engine off the board.) How'd that spider get in that sealed under side compartment...and what was he living off of in there?
🇦🇺👍nice to see you wrenching again
This is so inspiring! Get it back in the water with the original engine in it.
Ride that thang!! But it back together and see what she can do!
Great video and great job! I would vote for option #1 - I'd love to see how well the actual surf board actually works in the water with the 2-stroke engine! I think it'd be awesome to see that! 🚤⛵🛥
Option 1 would be my pref
mouse nest? was it sand? silicone with a good bond will sheer a tile clean in half with movement or settling when a tiled tub surround is siliconed to the tile floor its amazingly strong when done correctly... neat fact silicone cures from moisture not air
would like to see it complete with it's own motor. And you take it too a lake and try it out. lol
Get it in the water! Either electric or two stroke 👍
I saw that thing up on marketplace, little pricey for me but glad it went to a good home, it was up for a while
Too cool, shame you ain't got one of those english bulldogs that can skateboard or surf... make a commercial and lots of $$$. Great job as usual and thanks for sharing
It would be awesome to see/hear this 2 stroke screaming in the board sliding on some water :)
I want to see you ride it !!!
looks like salt water corrosion on the pistons
Sweet, would like to see it back together, and you riding it. Sell it on after, and it should bring some bucks for you.
this stuff is great! Option 1!
Just one thing : WE ALL WANT TO SEE YOU RIDING IT ON THE WATER, please do it !!!!!!!!
Get it back together and test it as was intended. :)
Put it back together and make a video testing it out.
Put it in the water. Would like to see it running as originally intended. 😊
Both 1 and 2. Start with OG, blow it up potentially, and then convert to Ev
It would be nice to get it back running and then test it and sell it. Or keep it if you like it. Seems a shame not to, now we've seen you get this far
2vintage did one on his channel dude 👍🏻🏴👍🏻
Finish it!
You've got to surf it now Taylor, you know it! Looks like thats the viewer consensus.
Maybe re-watch Point Break for some inspiration......
Option 3. I say: Be proud you made the engine run. Stick to dry land engines, turn your back to the water..... 😂
Oh yeah, get it running, go chase some ‘gators!🎉
Not sure the Austin area has a large demographic of gators... He could go chase some snapping turtles though 🤣
Trying to outdo Mustie1 for weird machines 😉
Do option #1. Dumping money into it would be a waste in my opinion
Option 1
🤣🤣🤣 Love it!!
Run it on the original engine if it blows then electric conversion.
👍👍👍
Ops. 1 😊
go Electric, lots of power options this way , btw lithium batteries hate getting wet.
why didnt you spray some pd blaster in before spinning it??? rookie move
Good Lawd...
Do I see a old Airhead? Best Motorcycles in the World!!!!
Original motor
use a kiddy pool for testing
Send it! Just get it running with original engine, no restoration,
Put it together and test it on water then convert to electric 😀
GREAT JOB !
Now This is a strange thing! I've seen a few of these but they are super rare. I saw a revival on RUclips but I can't remember who made the video!
Option 1
Option 1