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02-28-2010, 10:35 PM
Thread: Rebuilding mech. fuel pumps
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We generally rebuilt only there is a leak or the...
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02-22-2010, 12:03 AM
Thread: High X Dim.
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Tinkerer, Our experience is with a 30' Scarab so...
Tinkerer,
Our experience is with a 30' Scarab so it may vary significantly with your 34'. In the mid-90's we converted from TRS & Mirage props to Stellings Ext boxes, Bravo Drives and Mirage Props.... -
02-18-2010, 10:47 AM
Thread: KE pan vs dry sump
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We use the 14 qt KE cast pan with a Peterson wet...
We use the 14 qt KE cast pan with a Peterson wet sump oil pump. The benefits of any dry sump oil system are that you will likely have less oil interference with the crank and you you can also rig the...
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08-19-2009, 05:29 PM
Thread: Change in Firing Order
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We build from scratch and still didn't do...
We build from scratch and still didn't do it....seemed like tripping over mouse turds.
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08-11-2009, 05:42 PM
Thread: Ballast Tanks
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Woops...wrong picture, but thr handle on the left...
Woops...wrong picture, but thr handle on the left is to move the pick up.
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08-11-2009, 05:38 PM
Thread: Ballast Tanks
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Here is another transom PU for the ballast tank....
Here is another transom PU for the ballast tank. This is an IMCO piece.
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05-22-2009, 09:35 AM
Thread: Blower carb runnin lean
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Bert, Here is a form similar to the one we tape...
Bert,
Here is a form similar to the one we tape to our dash to keep score at the various RPM's and of on the changes made between settings. It is real easy to lose track. You can probably set this... -
05-04-2009, 09:33 PM
Thread: Lets talk nose cones
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We did change the paint last year. Last time?...
We did change the paint last year. Last time? :sifone:
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04-30-2009, 08:52 PM
Thread: Lets talk nose cones
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Even with the IMCO lowers that are a significant...
Even with the IMCO lowers that are a significant hydrodynamic upgrade to the Bravo lower, the MPH benefits show at 90+ MPH. Our experience with a low factor X and nose cones in the 80 MPH range was...
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03-08-2009, 10:14 PM
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I will be looking closer when we set the timing...
I will be looking closer when we set the timing than we might have before your post. We are also using the Crane LX-92 coils.
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03-07-2009, 12:47 PM
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Just re-read the installation directions. Did you...
Just re-read the installation directions. Did you notice the connections are different for the Merc distributor (hall effect type) vs a a MSD (magnetic PU type) distributor? Also, maybe a trying a...
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03-07-2009, 12:35 PM
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No, but you are scaring me. This winter we...
No, but you are scaring me. This winter we switched to the Crane boxes and are using locked-out non-marine MSD distributors with dual pick-ups (not going to the second PU). I haven't started the...
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02-24-2009, 10:16 PM
Thread: lets see your computer background!
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Almost finished...for 2009!
Almost finished...for 2009!
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02-20-2009, 06:23 PM
Thread: made new dash
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It is looking great. Now that you got the red...
It is looking great. Now that you got the red introduced, maybe red bezels?
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02-08-2009, 10:50 AM
Thread: Most 454 HP?
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Most 454 HP?
What is most HP anyone has seen from a single carb NA 454 CI BBC? Any combination at at a max of 8500 RPM.
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02-05-2009, 07:30 PM
Thread: GPS Speedometer
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They are generally just caulked, Fountain could...
They are generally just caulked, Fountain could confirm. If so, maybe use a heavy fishing line and saw it off from four sides and then pull the antenna loose by hand. You will need to disconect the...
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01-26-2009, 10:42 PM
Thread: Dry Sump oil pump belt
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Consider other belt sources like Peterson Fluid...
Consider other belt sources like Peterson Fluid or Jones Racing. $150 is pure Mercury Racing value...
www.jonesracingproducts.com
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01-22-2009, 05:50 PM
Thread: Our own muffler thread
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We ran back to back tests within 1 hr with and...
We ran back to back tests within 1 hr with and without the CMI 5" air activated mufflers installed on Sport Tubes. They were tested in the open postion with the majority of the water dumping at the...
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01-10-2009, 11:42 AM
Thread: question about stainless
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Dave, Mercury sells a specialty grease for...
Dave,
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01-10-2009, 11:21 AM
Thread: 750 Reliable HP
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Rich, 750+ HP NA on pump gas should be a...
Rich,
750+ HP NA on pump gas should be a relatively easy conversion using much of your current combination. After 6+ engine builders and 15 yrs I have it pretty well figured out. No matter what you... -
12-27-2008, 12:05 AM
Thread: Who is doing upgrades for 2009
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Here are two good places to start....
Here are two good places to start. www.easternmarine.com and www.championtrailers.com. I ended up with the Kodiak S-CAD disc brakes. I got most of my hard brake lines and fittings from other places...
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12-26-2008, 07:56 PM
Thread: Why can't I own a mystic???
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How many Mystic's have been built?...3 or 4?
How many Mystic's have been built?...3 or 4?
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12-26-2008, 07:52 PM
Thread: Who is doing upgrades for 2009
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We are changing the trailer brakes this winter...
We are changing the trailer brakes this winter from 2-axle drum to 3-axle disc. This is on a 10,500 tri-axle aluminum trailer. The drum set up has worked pretty well since 1994. The goal is to move...
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12-25-2008, 09:49 PM
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LEOPA Poker Run
LEOPA Poker Run
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12-09-2008, 03:19 PM
Thread: KE oil pan
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Steve, My KE oil pans are rated at 11 qts (pan...
Steve,
My KE oil pans are rated at 11 qts (pan with the front mount for the external oil pump) and I run 13 qts including the HP 6 filter. The dip sticks were marked at assembly. Maybe you also have...
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