Originally Posted by 575cat (Post 3618158)

Eric are they upgrading the fuel system ??

Originally Posted by Plowtownmissile (Post 3618209)

If they don't, the new motors are gonna go pop like the old ones.

Originally Posted by Young Performance (Post 3618514)

No they won't. I won't let it happen.:drink: I'm not the least bit afraid to say stop and put it back on the trailer. That's why I will be there when it gets run for the first few times. I want to be 100% sure that everything is perfect.
Im absolutely confident that the guys at Fountain will have it ready to go. We have talked several times and everyone is on the same page as to what the boat needs to be reliable. I'm sure they will get it all done. I will be there to check everything before the engines are even started for the first time, so I will know immediately if the fuel system is sufficient.
I do this for every engine that I don't install. It's the only way that I have found to make sure the customer gets what he wants and what he payed for.....a reliable running engine. It's a pain sometimes to fly all over the country, but it needs to be done for the ones that I don't install. That's another reason that we only build about 20 engines a year. I can only do so much. It really limits the amount of money I can make but that's OK with me. It also really limits the problems, comebacks and failures. I build them, so no one knows them better what they want and need better than I.
I'll get some pics up as soon as we get back from Miami and start the prep work prior to assembly.
Eddie

Originally Posted by thirdchildhood (Post 3618529)

You could do the work for free if he puts giant "Young Performance Marine" decals on the boat :) .

Originally Posted by 575cat (Post 3618158)

Eric are they upgrading the fuel system and what else are they doing ??

Originally Posted by Young Performance (Post 3548508)

We just pulled in. We covered right at 1300 miles in about 30 hours. I'm done.
I did find a few no-no's in the boat. I took a bunch of pics but left my cable at the shop. I will post some on Monday so everyone can see where some of the problems lie. None of them are really major in themselves, but combined can result in some big problems or an engine failure. The main issues were as follows:
-the switching valves to change from the saddle tanks to the main tanks. The valves are not full flow ball valves. Also, the mulitude of 90* brass fittings are VERY restrictive. There are several 90* brass fittings coupled together to make 180* and 270* turns. They are small, sharp turning brass fittings that don't flow very good at all.
-the fuel needs to be returned to the tank instead of the suction side of the pump.
-The fuel filter head is to small and restrictive.
All of these items would have been fine with the original 525's and probably never caused any problems. However, with the power in the boat now, these issues are very important and must be addressed.
We are going to dig into the engines on Monday and see what we have to work with.
I have not nor will I turn this into a pissing match pitting myself against Tyler. I really appreciate him reaching out to me and offering help. I very well may take you up on that Tyler. At this point, you know the entire rig much better than I. There is always more than one way to get the job done. I am going to do what works for me. That doesn't mean that Tyler, or anyone else's, way will not or can not work. Tyler has been at this for a long time and didn't get to where he is by not doing something right.
I am just going to focus on doing what I do best and what works for me. I will keep everyone posted as we progress.
Thank you.
Eddie

Originally Posted by Plowtownmissile (Post 3618677)

Eddie, that's great to hear. I have no doubt the boat will run amazing. After seeing the pictures of the fuel lines and fittings that were used when the last engines popped, I can't see them being able to feed one of your motors either.