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Forum: General Q & A
02-18-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,695
Posted By 21rc

The 90 degree comment is that valve train doesn't...

The 90 degree comment is that valve train doesn't run 90 degrees anywhere. It's always off. Adjustable pushrods and sweep will get you where you need to be and then order lengths. It will change...
Forum: General Q & A
02-18-2023, 07:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,695
Posted By articfriends

Some engines with certain cylinder heads (like...

Some engines with certain cylinder heads (like dart) have mediocre to bad valve train geometry to 8 valves at best. This can be corrected with custom rocker arms half sets from like crower. I was...
Forum: General Q & A
02-17-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,695
Posted By TomZ

You really have to do this with a solid lifter...

You really have to do this with a solid lifter that is the exact height of the lifters you’ll use. If the lifter is hydraulic and not pumped up, you have to be very precise with the feel while taking...
Forum: General Q & A
02-16-2023, 05:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,695
Posted By Smitty275

Mid lift is to much work for no gain. Straub...

Mid lift is to much work for no gain. Straub Technologies has a great video and it's easy as pie. https://youtu.be/o5is9BsH5OU
Forum: General Q & A
02-16-2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,695
Posted By TomZ

I may get some flak for this.... Mid-lift...

I may get some flak for this....

Mid-lift method - pain in the arse to get right. Much more trouble than it's worth.

Jeff Smith has a write-up that works and is recommended by Trend:
...
Forum: General Q & A
02-16-2023, 06:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,695
Posted By hogie roll

BBC lifts are quoted x 1.7 rocker ratio, so your...

BBC lifts are quoted x 1.7 rocker ratio, so your lobe lift is 0.359” and 0.372”.

The terminology used is “net lift” and lobe lift
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-01-2022, 06:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,294
Posted By Basketcase

I'm happy to report that the new fuel pressure...

I'm happy to report that the new fuel pressure regulator solved the cold start issue 100%. It now just starts right up and idles nicely. Getting my distributor rotor phased properly solved my...
Forum: General Q & A
09-28-2020, 04:34 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 20,028
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

I keep looking at Bam's picture and I still can't...

I keep looking at Bam's picture and I still can't see a runaway dinghy or a heat exchanger!
Forum: Baja
07-11-2018, 07:45 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 114,032
Posted By IGetWet

So a Bravo XR showed up today, purchased from a...

So a Bravo XR showed up today, purchased from a fellow member. Price was good and just have too many other things going on to spend the cash to experiment on a scx-4. At least this way I should be...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-27-2017, 08:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,244
Posted By sprsptr

Smile GGB inserts

I am running 653" supercharged Zul's with GGB 12" inserts in my dry Stellings headers. Made a huge difference in noise level with no discernible performance change.You may need more than just down...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-06-2017, 08:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,244
Posted By Tinkerer

When I had turn downs they ended 6 inches below...

When I had turn downs they ended 6 inches below the water line in gear at idle. To stop the loud pulses I drilled 1/4 inch holes about 2 inches wide and three inches tall from the bottom of the pipes...
Forum: Fountain
10-15-2015, 11:50 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,553
Posted By payuppsucker

But I'll tell you they are loud to the point of...

But I'll tell you they are loud to the point of being annoying to some. Mine are 675 per side dry and I get smart ass comments on a regular basis when I'm docking at a restaurant/bar or at the ramp....
Forum: General Q & A
08-25-2015, 06:52 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 26,569
Posted By 35fountain

544629544630 Got them pretty clean with high...

544629544630 Got them pretty clean with high pressure water. A brazing rod and some muriatic acid.

I'm wondering what the water pressure is going to be now...Its amazing it was at 17lbs with a...
Forum: General Q & A
05-25-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,162
Posted By HyFive578

I think that is exactly what was happening. ...

I think that is exactly what was happening. Before I moved the fuel line, it was lying across the top of my water intake lines going into my sea strainer and also had a few bends in it and was much...
Forum: General Q & A
09-30-2014, 09:27 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,162
Posted By smokin' gun

Put a new short block in one of my engines last...

Put a new short block in one of my engines last year swapped all necessary parts
525 efi motors also ..in the heat exchanger there is a temp sender somehow in between pulling the old motor and...
Forum: General Q & A
07-13-2012, 06:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,653
Posted By verbi69

The engines have around 260 hours now and thats...

The engines have around 260 hours now and thats wahat I was thinking....being more proactive and doing this preventative maintenance.
If I get them cleaned, then I know there cleaned.
Forum: Prop Talk
12-31-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,147
Posted By bbladesprops

Smile We developed the Revolution 4 in the late 1990's...

We developed the Revolution 4 in the late 1990's at plant 98. Then called the Mercury Marine Propeller Co. We intended it for 20 something foot slightly underpowered stern drives. At the time we...
Forum: Powerquest
08-27-2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,196
Posted By Powerquest_Baby!!

Im really suprised to hear that because from what...

Im really suprised to hear that because from what Ive read the Hydromotive Quad IV is a stern lifting prop and great for stepped hulls but not good for a conventional bottom. A conventional bottom...
Forum: Active Thunder
11-17-2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,799
Posted By outriggers

I don't have any pic's at the moment but I have...

I don't have any pic's at the moment but I have to take the boat outside to move stuff around before winter and I'll try to get some then. I have to credit Don Carter from Offshore Performance...
Forum: General Q & A
08-17-2009, 01:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,905
Posted By MnFastBoat

read farther back into this post, or another post...

read farther back into this post, or another post states about this.

there is a detent ball that was my problem
No reason to pull drive for this, if its a Bravo, not sure about others.
Bravo...
Forum: General Q & A
10-10-2008, 07:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,126
Posted By Pat McPherson

From my experience, this is absolutely the case. ...

From my experience, this is absolutely the case.

Like most of you, I have tried just about everything to make my boat go faster.
Just keep the bottom of a gelcoated boat clean and that’s it....
Forum: General Q & A
07-08-2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,556
Posted By RMPRam

Pictures of the motors

Pictures of the motors
Forum: General Q & A
10-23-2006, 11:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,102
Posted By Big Block Billy

Post Re: Reversion Question- Again

Yes, this will make it suck water on an intake stroke.
Believe it or not put the wrong rotation starter in and it will suck water. Also when overheated the hot motor will cause a vacuum affect...
Forum: Prop Talk
05-31-2006, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,077
Posted By fbh-velocity

Re: Labbed mirage 25 +

After a lot of communication and professional advice from Peter Nonneman, Nordic Powerboats Europe, I ended up buying a 26" Bravo 1 Lab finished by Mercury Racing. I did some test run today and the...
Forum: Prop Talk
12-12-2005, 07:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,593
Posted By throttleup

Re: How much will labbing my prop help?

Good point, for many a couple mph doesn't mean much. But for those who have put a lot of money into motors and thier boats, prop work is the cheapest speed on the market.

Figure about $1000-$1500...
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