SVL in Cocoa Beach

[rchevelle71]

Bruce,

I think George has an oil leak he has be chasing all week. Seems like he has checked just about everything and cant seem to find it. Not really sure if anything has change other then that the last few days .

Tell him to bring it over, and we'll find it and put some chewing gum on it so he can race

[imco offshore]

the engine was rebuilt ( rings and Bearings gaskets and seals only) i ran it on break in oil 40w ran the engine up to 4000 rpm,s for about 1/2 hour ,,everything ran great ,,went back to the shop ,changed the oil and filter ,went out again with the new driver ,ran it all out 5450 on the limiter ,,the boat was fast ,,so we stoped and looked into the bilge , and found about 4 qts of oil in front of the engine ,,,logic would dictate the only thing you changed was the filter ,,so i put on a new one ,,went back out ,,with the same results ,,,sugestions from great people ,,,timing cover seal ,,changed twice,,timing cover gkt,,changed ,,no help ,,,check bolt holes in front of engine ,,none open nor leaking,,, it does not do it on the hose ran up to 5000 until i ran out of water pressure,, so ,,if someone is suggesting foul play , i would gladly welcome you or anyone you might know to come down and run this boat,or gladly would listen to any more suggestions ,the critics might have,,,thanks in advance hhmmmmm

[ccracing]

If we don't make it over, enjoy yourselves because we will soon be running you boyzz!!! Lol everybody be safe and enjoy!!

[rchevelle71]

If we don't make it over, enjoy yourselves because we will soon be running you boyzz!!! Lol everybody be safe and enjoy!!

What do you mean if you dont make it?? We were looking forward to the challenge

[Ratickle]

the engine was rebuilt ( rings and Bearings gaskets and seals only) i ran it on break in oil 40w ran the engine up to 4000 rpm,s for about 1/2 hour ,,everything ran great ,,went back to the shop ,changed the oil and filter ,went out again with the new driver ,ran it all out 5450 on the limiter ,,the boat was fast ,,so we stoped and looked into the bilge , and found about 4 qts of oil in front of the engine ,,,logic would dictate the only thing you changed was the filter ,,so i put on a new one ,,went back out ,,with the same results ,,,sugestions from great people ,,,timing cover seal ,,changed twice,,timing cover gkt,,changed ,,no help ,,,check bolt holes in front of engine ,,none open nor leaking,,, it does not do it on the hose ran up to 5000 until i ran out of water pressure,, so ,,if someone is suggesting foul play , i would gladly welcome you or anyone you might know to come down and run this boat,or gladly would listen to any more suggestions ,the critics might have,,,thanks in advance hhmmmmm

Then I'm going with blowby...

Anyway, if I were closer, I'd ride in the engine compartment while you were hammering on it and figure this out for you.....

[Slandrew]

Hope it's a great turnout!Post some pictures & results!

[TYPHOON]

Check oil filter and make sure the gasket is there or that you dont have the old one still on giving you 2 gaskets.
MD

[imco offshore]

thanks Randy ,,but i,m on my 3rd one ,,i did not hone the block ,,i used a dingleberry to knock off the glaze ,for the new rings ,,i,m afraid they did not seat in ,,,i,m doing a leak down test in the am ,,
ps congrats on your great ,finish last year and a better start this year ,,keep it up,,hope we can all get together again ,like old times ,,could you see ?
PIRATE,MEZO,,BRUCEEE,,WILLIE,,OCTANE,,TYPHOON,,SUNPRINT,,IMCO,,
PIG IRON,,WILDRIDE,,,ACTIVATOR,,,,,,,,,ALL IN A LINE-UP ,,Hell in this day and age we could be our own ORG ,,,lololo JOKING PEOPLE,,,,THANKS FOR EVERYONES INPUT IT DOES HELP,,

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Put a camera in the bilge.

I was found a water leak only after removing the hatch and riding in the bilge at speed. I found the water was marching UP AND FORWARD on a tail pipe and landing on the intake.. I was watching it and couldn't believe it.. I experienced a HELL ride once in a bilge at a 100 mph. Now I believe a camera in the engine bay is better than a body.

[imco offshore]

yea ,,i,m not getting in the bilge ,,,but ,,I pulled the engine ,,started tearing down the pumps ,,pullys,,tanks ,,ect ,,,got to the timing cover ,,looked at it real close ,,what looked like a paint run ,,turns out to be cracked around the seal to oil pan ,,and the oil is being forced out by blow-by,pressure,,,i don,t think the rings are seated yet ,,,

SO WHAT DO I DO ?? KEEP GOING and replace the rings ,,or replace the timing cover and run in the rings ??

[XtremeRacing]

George,

Testing tomorrow and i still need that secert weapon prop you were bring for me ...lol

[Phantom1]

Here ya go....

[imco offshore]

Here ya go....

that is way to funny ,,great banner ,,get his excuse before the race ,,we know he has a life time of them,,,,

[ccracing]

nice!!!! sorry george and i couldnt make it, im totally bummed!!! we will be there next time gang so be ready!!!!! good luck too all....

[heater63]

I love the banner,might just as well bring it to all the races.Just change the location.

[Ratickle]

Are just Mark and Steve running there?

[Ratickle]

Just received a PM from Cocoa Beach.....



Looks as if the Activator is the official winner of SVL. Steve only made it for 9 of the 10 laps, Mark finished them all.


Congratulations Mark, 3 years of hard work and testing paying off.......

Mark in the Activator last year in Michigan City...

[imco offshore]

great turn out ,good racing,,,congrads to Mark and Frank ,,Steve ,,somewhere along the line,,, missed mileage ,,( we,ve all done it ) the race was 10 laps 54 miles on a 5,4 mile course,,,as they crossed the start finish line,, the onboard gps read 56,?? miles ,,so I think they assumed the race was over,,,only to see Mark And Frank bolt by and fade off into the distance to catch the first checkerd flag of the SBI SVL SEASON,,, the Cat Outboards put on the best race i,v seen in a long time,,great job teams ,,my 2 cents

[XtremeRacing]

Thanks George....We had a great weekend sucked that u couldnt make it. See you in Sarasota .