Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > General Discussion > General Boating Discussion
Low water pickup mounting height >

Low water pickup mounting height

Notices

Low water pickup mounting height

Thread Tools
 
Old 12-07-2014, 07:20 PM
  #11  
Registered
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

14 Apache knows it all. He taught me everything I know. He is a freind of mine just joking.
43sv is offline  
Old 12-07-2014, 07:46 PM
  #12  
Registered
VIP Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Lake Charles, La
Posts: 286
Received 31 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

Okay thanks folks. My internet been down for a couple days since I posted this so couldn't respond.
Sounds like could maybe gain a few mph since these two are so deep even though mounted flush in the front. Boat currently runs 74 with stock motors but only getting 18 degrees of timing(identical on both motors with no knock retard-but working on that issue also. I'll grind off 1/8" at a time and try it in a few weeks. Rebuilding a motor now.
Cap'm Kurt is offline  
Old 12-07-2014, 07:51 PM
  #13  
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
iTrader: (1)
 
14 apache's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Northport N.Y.
Posts: 2,139
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 43sv
14 Apache knows it all. He taught me everything I know. He is a freind of mine just joking.

How much pressure is in your can? LOL
14 apache is offline  
Old 12-07-2014, 08:02 PM
  #14  
Registered
iTrader: (5)
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Taunton Ma
Posts: 8,527
Received 698 Likes on 341 Posts
Default

I did some work on a 30 sutphen late this summer, the pickups were actually about an 1/8" above the bottom at the rear of the pickup. They were mounted just off center of the keel, water pressure was 10-12 lbs cruising, 15-18 wot.
Unlimited jd is offline  
Old 12-09-2014, 07:39 AM
  #15  
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 2,195
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by lil red
I did some work on a 30 sutphen late this summer, the pickups were actually about an 1/8" above the bottom at the rear of the pickup. They were mounted just off center of the keel, water pressure was 10-12 lbs cruising, 15-18 wot.
+1
BenPerfected is offline  
Old 12-09-2014, 10:00 AM
  #16  
Registered
VIP Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Lake Charles, La
Posts: 286
Received 31 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

Thanks Lil Red, It's good to hear that at least some boats can run the scoops ABOVE flush. I will grind off a little each trip in a month or so when I get the motor back in and try it. THis first try will be only from one half inch deep to 5/16" deep. Hopefully can go much further but don't want to screw em up. Each boat can be different.
Cap'm Kurt is offline  
Old 12-14-2014, 09:31 AM
  #17  
Registered
VIP Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Lake Charles, La
Posts: 286
Received 31 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

Where is the proper location of water pressure readings?
Should it be on the thermostat housing below the thermostat, or down on the block?
Is there much of a pres difference between these two locations?.
Cap'm Kurt is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.