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Welcome aboard, Kyle. What ever you choose to build will be a valuable learning experience, lots of enjoyment, leaving you with a great sense of pride. Ask away and do post pictures of your journey. There are many builders down under and all on the forum are here to help wherever we can.

Roberta

Another possibility is the key was sheared or missing on the impeller. Some impellers are keyed and some have a flat spot. The keyed impeller goes with V belt engines and the flat spot one goes with the engines with serpentine belts. I think.

Roberta

When you put the new impeller in, did you turn it in the direction of rotation as you inserted it into the pump housing? If not, it could be damaged.

Roberta

You could also try Marysville Marine. They sell Crusader Marine engines and transmission packages. I purchased a new 5.7 liter Captains Choice with a velvet drive Liberty A down angle transmission. Package was a complete drop in setup.

Roberta

Glad the damage was less than you feared.

Roberta

I use my rubber ruler and things are always the right size, just never fit.

Roberta

Looking good! Keep posting pictures.

Roberta

Nice work!!!

Roberta

Welcome aboard! Post pictures and ask away. Many builders here to help.

Roberta

AWESOME! Thanks for sharing. Looks like a great time.

Roberta

The snap buttons look good. A lot of work, though.

Roberta

Go to Aircraft Spruce and search on Tinnerman. There are some countersunk washers there that may work for you.

Roberta

Often we laminate longer items like battens, sheers, chines. Staggered scarf joints work well when longer lumber is not available.

Roberta

Welcome aboard! The BB is a great project. We have several guitar players in the forum and some guitar makers. Some of us will be bringing guitars to the next gathering held next year at Bluewater resort in Tennessee, last weekend in September.

Roberta

I love Mexican food.

Roberta