Thread: SVL in Cocoa Beach
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05-19-2011 11:02 AM
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
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05-19-2011 12:24 PMIf we don't make it over, enjoy yourselves because we will soon be running you boyzz!!! Lol everybody be safe and enjoy!!
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05-19-2011 03:39 PM
Hope it's a great turnout!Post some pictures & results!
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05-19-2011 06:15 PMCheck oil filter and make sure the gasket is there or that you dont have the old one still on giving you 2 gaskets.
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05-19-2011 07:59 PM
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,,IMCO #10- 2009 National Champions
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05-19-2011 09:04 PMPut 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.
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05-20-2011 04:46 PM
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 ??IMCO #10- 2009 National Champions
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05-20-2011 07:36 PMGeorge,
Testing tomorrow and i still need that secert weapon prop you were bring for me ...lol
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05-20-2011 09:26 PM
Here ya go....
I'd rather be on the boat with a drink on the rocks, than in the drink with my boat on the rocks.
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05-21-2011 12:10 AMnice!!!! sorry george and i couldnt make it, im totally bummed!!! we will be there next time gang so be ready!!!!! good luck too all....
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05-21-2011 02:25 PMI love the banner,might just as well bring it to all the races.Just change the location.
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05-22-2011 12:59 PMAre just Mark and Steve running there?
Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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05-22-2011 05:09 PMJust 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...
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05-22-2011 05:58 PM
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
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05-23-2011 08:08 AMThanks George....We had a great weekend sucked that u couldnt make it. See you in Sarasota .