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Forum: General Boating Discussion

03-26-2024, 01:16 PM

Replies: 30

Bridge collapse in Maryland

Views: 3,121

Posted By CheckmateScarab

There was only a 4 minute warning between when...

There was only a 4 minute warning between when the ship signalled and when it collided - even if crews left that same second it's not a lot of time to make it several thousand feet. Feel terrible for...

Forum: Great Lakes and Canada

02-20-2024, 04:20 PM

Replies: 15

Madison area meet up

Views: 1,541

Posted By CheckmateScarab

Castle rock can definitely fluctuate, it's not a...

Castle rock can definitely fluctuate, it's not a terribly deep lake and has some shallow spots. Never an issue with DNR or speeds though, there are usually some big power boats on there whenever I'm...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

02-14-2024, 03:24 PM

Replies: 7

Miami Vice 40th Anniversary Reunion 2024

Views: 2,091

Posted By CheckmateScarab

Looking great as always! Been following the build...

Looking great as always! Been following the build for years, would love to see it in person

Forum: General Q & A

01-08-2024, 03:47 PM

Replies: 19

Water pressure relief

Views: 1,422

Posted By CheckmateScarab

I ended up putting mine next to the bilge pump...

I ended up putting mine next to the bilge pump thru-hull on the side by engine vents, anywhere would suffice though

Forum: General Q & A

01-07-2024, 03:33 PM

Replies: 19

Water pressure relief

Views: 1,422

Posted By CheckmateScarab

As the comment above stated, it's usually...

As the comment above stated, it's usually recommended to plumb the relief in between the cooler and the engine. You get the most cooling that way, plus the least amount of issues with things such as...

Forum: General Q & A

01-04-2024, 03:38 PM

Replies: 19

Water pressure relief

Views: 1,422

Posted By CheckmateScarab

I don't ever recall seeing 20+ psi on my dash...

I don't ever recall seeing 20+ psi on my dash gauge, so I don't think the relief valve has actually had a chance to work

The valve is stated 7-25psi, so I marked the adjustment knob, put the vice...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

12-31-2023, 03:33 PM

Replies: 36

Bore and stroke?

Views: 2,757

Posted By CheckmateScarab

If new crank and rods are in the budget, why...

If new crank and rods are in the budget, why would anyone not stroke it? Better power curve and more torque at lower RPM, sounds like a win to me!

Forum: General Q & A

12-01-2023, 05:21 PM

Replies: 23

BBC starters

Views: 2,172

Posted By CheckmateScarab

I'm hoping everything checks out, retracing...

I'm hoping everything checks out, retracing wiring is never a fun time

Let us know what you find!

Forum: General Q & A

11-22-2023, 05:03 PM

Replies: 23

BBC starters

Views: 2,172

Posted By CheckmateScarab

I agree, it is still good to put on connections,...

I agree, it is still good to put on connections, keeps out all water and eliminates moisture from corroding contact points

Forum: General Q & A

11-20-2023, 05:35 PM

Replies: 23

BBC starters

Views: 2,172

Posted By CheckmateScarab

Had a similar issue, would hear a click but...

Had a similar issue, would hear a click but intermittent starting. Was the solonoid on the starter itself, contacts were worn, new starter and haven't had an issue since

Mine was several years...

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

09-14-2023, 09:25 AM

Replies: 92

SEI complete Bravo drives

Views: 23,116

Posted By CheckmateScarab

if the upper unit is connected to the transom...

if the upper unit is connected to the transom unit correctly, there wont be enough room for the birds mouth to open - it can only open when the cable itself is outside of the upper unit
ive never...

Forum: Prop Talk

03-22-2023, 11:27 AM

Replies: 31

21' Scarab Prop Selection

Views: 3,532

Posted By CheckmateScarab

I saw that posting! Too bad I didn't catch it a...

I saw that posting! Too bad I didn't catch it a bit sooner, that guy got a great deal! Stock bravo for now, I'll keep you looped in to what happens with it, will be light on the throttles - again...

Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget

02-20-2023, 12:11 PM

Replies: 10

Curious: why cant HT502 be marine?

Views: 1,873

Posted By CheckmateScarab

You can absolutely use it for marine use but...

You can absolutely use it for marine use but don't expect a warranty or support if anything we're to happen

There was a similar thread if you want to read up what the conclusion was:...

Forum: Swap Shop

02-16-2023, 01:17 PM

Replies: 6

36 Baja outlaw part out

Views: 1,903

Posted By CheckmateScarab

Huge thanks to sick stinger: very easy to...

Huge thanks to sick stinger: very easy to communicate with and had the item at my doorstep a week after messaging him!

Forum: Electronics

11-11-2022, 09:23 AM

Replies: 21

BBC spark plug wire set

Views: 3,763

Posted By CheckmateScarab

I have had great luck with JDMSpeed 10.5mm spark...

I have had great luck with JDMSpeed 10.5mm spark plug wire set for BBC (I cant post links, too new lol)

I was skeptical on the price but worked great on a 454, currently rebuilding it into a 496...

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