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Pref125 11-30-2023 09:16 AM


Originally Posted by getrdunn (Post 4885951)
Your engine build/specs will help determine carb size but if it’s a 540 I would think a 2 circuit 1050 would be a better option but in reality you can make almost any carb work with some work. The real kicker is are you certain you have a stroker 540? Any machine or speed shop can determine that for you. I’m not trying to insinuate anything just being honest. You’ll get it worked out as long as you use a reputable shop in your location. Good luck and keep us posted.

the engine block was a Merlin III World and not a GM bloc .. so it realy a 540 ?

in this time the engine is at my engine builder .. y change the valve seal . And y look what cam and spring y have . After this y go to dyno and give you somme news .

snapmorgan 11-30-2023 09:50 AM

I like your style. Concerns about the engine, no problem, lets just pull it and put it on the dyno. If more people took your approach, they would save hours, days, even months of troubleshooting.

getrdunn 11-30-2023 10:11 AM


Originally Posted by Pref125 (Post 4886034)
the engine block was a Merlin III World and not a GM bloc .. so it realy a 540 ?

in this time the engine is at my engine builder .. y change the valve seal . And y look what cam and spring y have . After this y go to dyno and give you somme news .

I’m assuming it’s a std 9.8” block. Merlin does indicate it’s an aftermarket block. Your bore and crank size will confirm your CI. How long before your engine builder gets it in the dyno? Snap was right - do we dive into all the bs and start investing or strap it on a dyno and see what she’s got!!! Cut to the chase! 😂

Pref125 11-30-2023 10:55 AM


Originally Posted by getrdunn (Post 4886041)
I’m assuming it’s a std 9.8” block. Merlin does indicate it’s an aftermarket block. Your bore and crank size will confirm your CI. How long before your engine builder gets it in the dyno? Snap was right - do we dive into all the bs and start investing or strap it on a dyno and see what she’s got!!! Cut to the chase! 😂

im not realy good in english ahaha … my engine builder it a old guys and y work whit y look at all whit them . It winter so i have about 3-4month too check all the engine ahah . But i just look at the spring and cam … after this go on the dyno to see real HP and the rpm range . After this y can have a good start .

this boat was in my area depuis 2006 . A talk to a few guys we have it … one off this say me we turn at 5800rpm whit the same engine .. same blade and it 80mph … the guys we add boat bettewen me and other guys rebuilt the engine …. If it change something in the engine and kill the rpm ..? This is why y go on the dyno

Scarab28 12-03-2023 08:20 PM

29 Fountain, running 28p B1 at 5K hitting 78 MPH. 5800 RPM with a 28 B1 should be much faster than 80.

Pref125 03-09-2024 09:02 PM

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Pref125 03-09-2024 09:07 PM

I will go to dyno soon , my engine guys call me and says me my valve spring are bad . Call new one putt on it and go to dyno .

It’s tell me the spec off the cam .
641-667 lift
242-254 @ .050

What are you thinking ?

Pref125 05-01-2024 08:09 PM

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Go on dyno today . For the first pull it’s too lean… asjust the carbs and it 645HP at 5700 rpm’s 😎

jeff32 05-01-2024 10:05 PM

Where are you from and who's dyno is it?

JaniH 05-02-2024 04:01 AM


Originally Posted by Pref125 (Post 4897077)
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Go on dyno today . For the first pull it’s too lean… asjust the carbs and it 650HP at 5700 rpm’s 😎

looking good, could you post the dyno sheet when its all done?


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