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Old 10-09-2008 | 03:21 PM
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A few runnin shots..







This one is a bit blurry, but I think it's a pretty cool pic anyway..

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Old 10-09-2008 | 04:18 PM
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What year is your KV?
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Old 10-09-2008 | 06:15 PM
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I don't know exactly, but I'm quiet sure i'ts 1985...
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Old 10-09-2008 | 06:31 PM
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I don't know exactly, but I'm quiet sure i'ts 1985...

Jonas, check your VIN. The year is in the numbers. Will be the last two numbers.

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beautiful job of rigging - very nice equipment - jeff
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Old 10-09-2008 | 07:53 PM
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[QUOTE=38KV;2711182]Here's mine. Located in Stockholm, Sweden.

I bought it almost 6 years ago with 454/420's and TRS's, but re-rigged last year with 598/750's and SSM#VI's.


Very nice looking KV....nice job on the repower and rerig! I have watched some of your videos on Youtube. Who built your engines over there?
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Old 10-10-2008 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by scarab kv
Jonas, check your VIN. The year is in the numbers. Will be the last two numbers.
I know, Wayne. But my VIN# is slightly damaged due to a previous paint job, so these digits are almost impossible to read..



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beautiful job of rigging - very nice equipment - jeff
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Very nice looking KV....nice job on the repower and rerig! I have watched some of your videos on Youtube.
Thanks a lot!




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Who built your engines over there?
I do. That’s what I do for living.

But my own 598’s are basically a pair of Tyler Crockett-motors that I bought used (with 30 hours) two years ago.
The idea was to tear them down for overhaul as soon as I got them, but I had to us them “as it” last year because of the 2 month late delivery.
The motors ran pretty good for 20 more hours, but the season 2007 ended in a fried crankshaft as a result of mismatching oil pump driveshaft geometry.

It’s very aggravating when a broken $20 drive shaft causes $5000 expenses in new crank, rods, pistons, etc...

So, I did a total rebuild of both engines this year. And also a couple of changes.
Most of the internal parts were just excellent, but I wasn’t too happy with some minor things. Mostly in the valve train, and on the ignition side.

The 598’s are now top notch, and I’m very happy with them today!



Here are some pics from the rebuild.
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Old 10-10-2008 | 12:31 PM
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A few more..
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Old 10-24-2008 | 09:44 AM
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Just checking in, scarab kv............. the dash I rebuilt were the original holes that were in the boat, no change there, just new gauges. You are right with the sign, I did pattern mine after bill taylors. Did a nice job I think. Hey Jim , Looks like you are having fun with that boat. Still looking for my plates though! Keep the pics coming, still looking for that special 43.
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Old 10-24-2008 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 38vice
Just checking in, scarab kv............. the dash I rebuilt were the original holes that were in the boat, no change there, just new gauges. You are right with the sign, I did pattern mine after bill taylors. Did a nice job I think. Hey Jim , Looks like you are having fun with that boat. Still looking for my plates though! Keep the pics coming, still looking for that special 43.
Hey Tom, you did a great job with the whole boat!!
BTW...I wouldn't get your hopes up too high for those plates. Jim doesn't always play well with others.
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