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Old 03-25-2004 | 05:03 PM
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Question Best Earmuffs for Alpha SS

Because the intake area is not flat, I can't get the hose flush earmuffs to seal on my Alpha SS. What works for you?
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Old 03-25-2004 | 05:11 PM
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They don't need to seal 100%, I watch water get past mine but the motor will still get enough to keep cool. Just have someone watch the gauges and another watching to make sure the muffs don't fall off.
 
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Old 03-26-2004 | 09:33 PM
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Mercury has a set with no clamp but a thin rod that goes thru a intake hole that'll connect one side to the other. Holds alot better than the clampetts and doesn't fall off when you turn on the water
 
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Old 03-26-2004 | 11:38 PM
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I used to have a flusher for my SS made by a company called "Flush by design" but cannot find the website anymore.

You might check this one made by Bob's Machine Shop.

http://www.bobsmachine.com/bigfoot3.shtml
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Old 03-27-2004 | 12:33 AM
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I used standard muffs on mine.

Use some needle nose vise grips to help it out. Clamped them to the thin leading edge and about 1/2 way on the muff cup. Never sealed off 100% turned the water all the way up.

Had my son watch in case it vibrated off.
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Old 03-27-2004 | 07:30 AM
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Hey Plum,
We always used standard muffs and tied a rope around it so it would seal up better, as you may remember. It worked OK. Just charge the battery and head to the lake!
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Old 03-27-2004 | 08:41 AM
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Wette, I'd head to the lake, but there's still 2' of ice on it! Besides, I have to work on the nitrous system today. I'm installing a bottle heater and a dash-mount pressure gauge. I'm thinking about changing the name from Plum Crazy to NOStalgic. Do you think it's good?
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Old 03-27-2004 | 08:47 AM
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Thanks Hoghead! That looks like the flush kit for me. I'd like to be able to run the boat alone and not worry if the hose fell off.
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Old 03-27-2004 | 09:14 AM
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NOStalgic sounds cool! Go with it!

What kind of HP you pushin and what boat?
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Old 03-27-2004 | 08:26 PM
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isn't that one for low water pickuups
 
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