That's good to hear. Always liked that boat. Yea Paul, that's a hot flat deck. I think he's running PSI blowers and number 6 drives.
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08-30-2011, 05:06 PM
Thread: 41 Apache Heading to LOTO
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That's good to hear. Always liked that boat. Yea...
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08-30-2011, 04:14 PM
Thread: 41 Apache Heading to LOTO
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Did you buy that from Scott Grady? He used to be...
Did you buy that from Scott Grady? He used to be on the boards all the time.
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12-06-2010, 03:18 PM
Thread: New engine pics....
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I saw the old Bud Select boat racing in St. Clair...
I saw the old Bud Select boat racing in St. Clair with a pair of those engines. I believe that was a 45 footer and they were running down the back straight at 170. Your little boat is going to be a...
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11-11-2010, 06:34 PM
Thread: My mom passed away tonight
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I am so sorry to hear that Frank, sounds like you...
I am so sorry to hear that Frank, sounds like you were there for right up to the end. Your voice must have been one of the last ones she heard before heading up to heaven and I bet that was a...
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10-08-2010, 09:08 AM
Thread: Border Patrol - my thoughts.
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the problem is the Canadians are not as vigilant...
the problem is the Canadians are not as vigilant as we are. I just took a business trip and drove through Canada to upstate NY, when entering back to Canada via Buffalo the cars just whizzed through...
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10-05-2010, 09:46 AM
Thread: Funds Brave restore thread
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Good luck John! Keep an eye on the oil temps and...
Good luck John! Keep an eye on the oil temps and pressures. :driving:
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08-28-2010, 06:39 AM
Thread: Funds Brave restore thread
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OOPS, I didn't know it was a secret. :confused:
OOPS, I didn't know it was a secret. :confused:
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08-27-2010, 06:34 AM
Thread: Funds Brave restore thread
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Make sure it's a Tilton. Stock style starters...
Make sure it's a Tilton. Stock style starters don't last long with a 540.
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08-19-2010, 12:41 PM
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I had one with 330's. Swapped in a pair of 420's...
I had one with 330's. Swapped in a pair of 420's and picked up 8 mph. It was a fast boat in back in 1986.
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08-19-2010, 07:17 AM
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No need to change the carbs. They can be...
No need to change the carbs. They can be adjusted. Send them to Nickerson or Pro Systems if you don't think you can do it. Mirages always slip a lot. Changing to Bravo 1's will make a world of...
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08-18-2010, 07:44 AM
Thread: Mercruiser 540ci 575hp
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Single plane. You will have plenty of torque for...
Single plane. You will have plenty of torque for any purpose. I would not just put this engine in and run it. It's about 20 years old and who knows what condition it's in. It's filled with very...
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08-17-2010, 10:29 AM
Thread: Mercruiser 540ci 575hp
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The 575 was an option several years before the...
The 575 was an option several years before the 500 Bulldog. A friend of mine that owned a marina put one in a Camaro SS396. It was copper colored and the valve covers said Mercury Racing 575HP. :) A...
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08-13-2010, 02:00 PM
Thread: Funds Brave restore thread
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Don't worry, if the usual pattern holds, he'll...
Don't worry, if the usual pattern holds, he'll have a lot more in it soon. :ack2:
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08-13-2010, 01:55 PM
Thread: Funds Brave restore thread
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That's almost as good as boating. I'm not going...
That's almost as good as boating. I'm not going this weekend either. Hopefullt next weekend. My right arm is like a wet noodle. Guess I need to do more 12 ounce curls.
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08-13-2010, 01:51 PM
Thread: Junk of the week thread
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Tide came in?
Tide came in?
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08-11-2010, 09:06 AM
Thread: 582ci 1400HP CROCKETT ENGINE
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It's going in the Crockett Rocket. D*mn that...
It's going in the Crockett Rocket. D*mn that thing is going to pull hard out of the turns! :smash:
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08-05-2010, 07:28 AM
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Round pieces look like internal parts of a...
Round pieces look like internal parts of a lifter. Was this engine repaired and not cleaned out properly by someone before you got it? If they are lifter parts, that lifter is no longer working, not...
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07-29-2010, 12:26 PM
Thread: Funds Brave restore thread
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It's always easier to have it done by someone...
It's always easier to have it done by someone else. R & ring a couple of engines on a 90 degree weekend is not my idea of fun. Hope it's done soon. :)
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07-29-2010, 07:41 AM
Thread: Funds Brave restore thread
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Looks like we can attempt it then. No promises...
Looks like we can attempt it then. No promises but something to work towards. Glad to hear your boat is coming along. Who's installing the engines?
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07-28-2010, 03:30 PM
Thread: Funds Brave restore thread
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Hey John, it's been 5 weeks since my surgury for...
Hey John, it's been 5 weeks since my surgury for the broken collarbone. Doctor told me all is well and I can ditch the sling and work on getiing my range of motion back. I'm looking at getting out on...
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07-27-2010, 07:30 AM
Thread: St Clair 2010, The Roaming Rat Review
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Bob C.? Bob Costa (sp?) owns the stars and...
Bob C.? Bob Costa (sp?) owns the stars and stripes Scarab pace boat. Thanks for the pictures Paul. :)
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07-26-2010, 07:37 AM
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Looks like some delamination on one of the...
Looks like some delamination on one of the sponsons towards the stern. Sorry we missed you Rob, Ian.
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07-21-2010, 10:38 AM
Thread: Roller Lifters
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It might be that the cam profile is too severe...
It might be that the cam profile is too severe for an endurance engine. A drag race engine only has to run for a couple of hours total between rebuilds. I was really surprised at how soft the ramps...
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07-20-2010, 08:50 AM
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I see your engine has a Wieand X-celerator...
I see your engine has a Wieand X-celerator intake on it. That's original equipment. If it has Crane gold rockers it's definately a 420. Someone changed the exhaust from the original.
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07-19-2010, 12:03 PM
Thread: Funds Brave restore thread
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That's a strange mental image. Kinda like the...
That's a strange mental image. Kinda like the flashback memories I had after 3 weeks of Oxycontin. Yes Paul, we are planning to be at St Clair. Just not by boat.:( Are you racing a boat this year?
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