38 KV Scarab Pics, info... - Page 14

38KV · 10-09-2008, 04:21 PM

A few runnin shots..

This one is a bit blurry, but I think it's a pretty cool pic anyway..

JetJock · 10-09-2008, 05:18 PM

Awesome!

What year is your KV?

38KV · 10-09-2008, 07:15 PM

I don't know exactly, but I'm quiet sure i'ts 1985...

scarab kv · 10-09-2008, 07:31 PM

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I don't know exactly, but I'm quiet sure i'ts 1985...

Jonas, check your VIN. The year is in the numbers. Will be the last two numbers.

Wayne

jhiguy377 · 10-09-2008, 08:22 PM

beautiful job of rigging - very nice equipment - jeff

KAAMA · 10-09-2008, 08:53 PM

[QUOTE=38KV;2711182]Here's mine. Located in Stockholm, Sweden.

I bought it almost 6 years ago with 454/420's and TRS's, but re-rigged last year with 598/750's and SSM#VI's.

Very nice looking KV....nice job on the repower and rerig! I have watched some of your videos on Youtube. Who built your engines over there?

38KV · 10-10-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by scarab kv

Jonas, check your VIN. The year is in the numbers. Will be the last two numbers.

I know, Wayne. But my VIN# is slightly damaged due to a previous paint job, so these digits are almost impossible to read..

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beautiful job of rigging - very nice equipment - jeff

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Originally Posted by KAAMA

Very nice looking KV....nice job on the repower and rerig! I have watched some of your videos on Youtube.

Thanks a lot!

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Originally Posted by KAAMA

Who built your engines over there?

I do. That’s what I do for living.

But my own 598’s are basically a pair of Tyler Crockett-motors that I bought used (with 30 hours) two years ago.
The idea was to tear them down for overhaul as soon as I got them, but I had to us them “as it” last year because of the 2 month late delivery.
The motors ran pretty good for 20 more hours, but the season 2007 ended in a fried crankshaft as a result of mismatching oil pump driveshaft geometry.

It’s very aggravating when a broken $20 drive shaft causes $5000 expenses in new crank, rods, pistons, etc...

So, I did a total rebuild of both engines this year. And also a couple of changes.
Most of the internal parts were just excellent, but I wasn’t too happy with some minor things. Mostly in the valve train, and on the ignition side.

The 598’s are now top notch, and I’m very happy with them today!

Here are some pics from the rebuild.

38KV · 10-10-2008, 01:31 PM

A few more..

38vice · 10-24-2008, 10:44 AM

Just checking in, scarab kv............. the dash I rebuilt were the original holes that were in the boat, no change there, just new gauges. You are right with the sign, I did pattern mine after bill taylors. Did a nice job I think. Hey Jim , Looks like you are having fun with that boat. Still looking for my plates though! Keep the pics coming, still looking for that special 43.

scarab kv · 10-24-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 38vice

Just checking in, scarab kv............. the dash I rebuilt were the original holes that were in the boat, no change there, just new gauges. You are right with the sign, I did pattern mine after bill taylors. Did a nice job I think. Hey Jim , Looks like you are having fun with that boat. Still looking for my plates though! Keep the pics coming, still looking for that special 43.

Hey Tom, you did a great job with the whole boat!!
BTW...I wouldn't get your hopes up too high for those plates. Jim doesn't always play well with others.