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Forum: Velocity

01-29-2015, 02:44 PM

Replies: 10

Windshield Foam

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Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

So I went with a 5/8thick foam. Anyone else use...

So I went with a 5/8thick foam. Anyone else use something that thick? Seems as if there is a decent gap between the glass and the boat. I would think the foam would compress a bit over time though...

Forum: Velocity

12-22-2014, 11:21 AM

Replies: 10

Windshield Foam

Views: 1,716

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

Forgot to reply and say thank you guy for the...

Forgot to reply and say thank you guy for the info.. I was able to get some from Wholesale marine. Looks like it will work great..

Re-doing the painted graphics on my 2001 Yellow and Purple 260....

Forum: Velocity

12-10-2014, 08:09 AM

Replies: 10

Windshield Foam

Views: 1,716

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

Thanks Relaxing. Did you do just one strip all...

Thanks Relaxing. Did you do just one strip all around or double it up? I don't suppose you took any pictures? :-)..

Forum: Velocity

12-09-2014, 09:58 AM

Replies: 10

Windshield Foam

Views: 1,716

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

Windshield Foam

Anyone know what velocity used as "foam" behind the windshield where it mounts to the boat? I want to say Kenny told me years ago they used some sort of foam from home depot?

thanks for any...

Forum: General Q & A

11-14-2014, 09:28 AM

Replies: 3

Fuel Pump and Filter mounting

Views: 780

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

On the Merc 700sci they have a bracket that...

On the Merc 700sci they have a bracket that mounts the pump below the oil pan in front of the block.. (I think, judging from pictures). I also believe the AEO-11108 is the same pump as the merc one....

Forum: General Q & A

11-14-2014, 07:54 AM

Replies: 3

Fuel Pump and Filter mounting

Views: 780

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

Fuel Pump and Filter mounting

Just purchaced a new Aeromotive 11108 fuel pump. Does anyone make a mounting bracket for this pump to the engine block? Currently, my water separator, fuel pump and Filter are all mounted on the back...

Forum: General Q & A

11-13-2014, 10:47 AM

Replies: 14

Carb to EFI

Views: 2,274

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

Price is yet to be determined. The 1000cfm kit is...

Price is yet to be determined. The 1000cfm kit is around 2800 or so. Without a fuel pump and injectors. the injectors are around $350. I have not decided on a fuel pump yet, not sure which...

Forum: General Q & A

11-12-2014, 01:10 PM

Replies: 14

Carb to EFI

Views: 2,274

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

Spoke to Alex earlier this morning. Wonderful guy...

Spoke to Alex earlier this morning. Wonderful guy to chat with. Yeah, he said he would hook me up with a base map. Looking forward to EFI. Should be a great conversion. Long over due.

Forum: General Q & A

11-12-2014, 07:13 AM

Replies: 14

Carb to EFI

Views: 2,274

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

I left a message for Alex @ Haxbyspeed on Monday...

I left a message for Alex @ Haxbyspeed on Monday .. I will give a call to Mark at MER performance marine today as he is close to me. thanks for he info.

I will post the progress as we move along.

Forum: General Q & A

11-11-2014, 01:31 PM

Replies: 14

Carb to EFI

Views: 2,274

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

Carb to EFI

Switching over from 1050 dominator CARB to the Holley HP EFI system. running MSD crank trigger/box and distributor. Now I am thinking might as well take this to the next level and go CNP (Coil near...

Forum: General Q & A

12-02-2010, 02:04 PM

Replies: 14

MSD Box ?'s Anyone running a Digital-6???

Views: 1,529

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

I run the 6520.. with MSD dist locked out at 34.....

I run the 6520.. with MSD dist locked out at 34.. with MSD crank trigger... MSD starter.. Ford CAP-A-DAPT cap as well.. so far (knock on wood) 4+ seasons no issues.. the start retard is a nice...

Forum: General Q & A

12-01-2010, 02:55 PM

Replies: 20

On board battery chargers/generators..??

Views: 10,088

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

I have been running 2 JL 600/4, 1 JL 750/1 and 1...

I have been running 2 JL 600/4, 1 JL 750/1 and 1 JL 300/4 (Old School) off 2 group 31 Interstate bats for years.. (before the MHD amps from JL I had many different AMP configs). The key is to charge...

Forum: Prop Talk

11-11-2010, 08:36 AM

Replies: 1

ANYONE HAVE A HYDROMOTIVE 4 BALDE 24p RH PROP TO SELL

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Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

I have one.. RH 24 hydro. Give me your contact...

I have one.. RH 24 hydro. Give me your contact info

john

Forum: General Q & A

11-10-2010, 01:11 PM

Replies: 6

Leakdown test (#8 Cyl)

Views: 924

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

Tapping the valve didn't do a darn thing.. (other...

Tapping the valve didn't do a darn thing.. (other then make a lot of noise). So.. Pulled both heads last night. Took them to the shop today. #8 ex valve was slightly bent. not even visible to the...

Forum: General Q & A

11-08-2010, 08:56 AM

Replies: 6

Leakdown test (#8 Cyl)

Views: 924

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

When you say tap the valve, you mean the "top"...

When you say tap the valve, you mean the "top" where the retainer is correct? Nice and hard (but obviously not too hard) with a light-medium rubber mal?

Now is the time for a valve job. Too many...

Forum: General Q & A

11-08-2010, 08:23 AM

Replies: 6

Leakdown test (#8 Cyl)

Views: 924

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

Excellent idea.. I will tap the top of the spring...

Excellent idea.. I will tap the top of the spring today.. 20% is not bad, but the rest are all under 10%.

I have a feeling the valve is a bit tuliped (justa gut feeling)

I will run the...

Forum: General Q & A

11-08-2010, 07:43 AM

Replies: 6

Leakdown test (#8 Cyl)

Views: 924

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

Leakdown test (#8 Cyl)

finished the annual leakdown test this weekend of my 540 NA motor. all cyl were great yet again but the #8.

#8 is at 20%.. pulled the exhaust. Looks like water has been getting past the Pyrometer...

Forum: Velocity

07-29-2010, 02:11 PM

Replies: 284

Velocity Photo's lets see them.

Views: 150,593

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

if you dont mind my asking what did the job run...

if you dont mind my asking what did the job run you?
Did you re-gell the white? or is that paint as well?

I have a 01 260 and a new paint job is in order soon..

Forum: Velocity

07-22-2010, 11:28 AM

Replies: 26

Bimni for a 320?

Views: 3,508

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

Mike.. are you out on Norman often? Would love to...

Mike.. are you out on Norman often? Would love to meet up and pick your brains for a bit. Went through 2 sets of lower gears here recently.. Looking to perhaps rid myself of the 5 blade prop. Also...

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-20-2010, 09:14 PM

Replies: 30

gear lube, what are you using?

Views: 15,905

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

I used AMS oil for 3+ years no issues. switched...

I used AMS oil for 3+ years no issues. switched to merc green last year (and a 5 blade prop.. different story) went through 2 sets of lower gears. coincidence? perhaps.. my "guys" thought on the merc...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

07-13-2010, 09:46 PM

Replies: 2

Boat Hauling from Lake Norman to Lake Powell

Views: 615

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

humm.. what are you getting now??

humm.. what are you getting now??

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-12-2010, 09:26 PM

Replies: 17

Bravo XR goes bye bye

Views: 6,038

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

Where did you get the reman from? i might need one

Where did you get the reman from? i might need one

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-12-2010, 08:54 AM

Replies: 17

Bravo XR goes bye bye

Views: 6,038

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

What went on your drive? How many hours on the...

What went on your drive? How many hours on the drive with the 5 blade did you have? Did you repair or replace drive? and last.. did you stick with the 5 blade?

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-11-2010, 01:26 PM

Replies: 17

Bravo XR goes bye bye

Views: 6,038

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

Stick with the merc green is what you are saying?...

Stick with the merc green is what you are saying? just change it every 30-40 hours? (yes I do have a drive shower)
The 5 blade prop I do not believe was responsible for the 1st set of gears. changed...

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-09-2010, 08:29 PM

Replies: 17

Bravo XR goes bye bye

Views: 6,038

Posted By JohnSchiavarelli

I ran this motor-drive combo since 2006.....

I ran this motor-drive combo since 2006.. 2006-2009 (early 09) I never had an issue.. ran a simple 26p prop, BUT had 1.25 gears in the lower.. never able to break 4800-5k rpms.. boat ran good.....

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