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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-29-2011, 12:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,482
Posted By Hard Charger

If those are the original blue motors with more...

If those are the original blue motors with more than 250 hrs on them. I would rebuild the top end and upgrade the exhaust before anything else. Do a search on HP 500s. If you choose that route you...
Forum: General Q & A
06-07-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,437
Posted By Hard Charger

Exhaust gasket! Unless your exhaust is new I...

Exhaust gasket! Unless your exhaust is new I would replace the gasket between the mainfold (lower section) and the elbow (top section). Water reversion wether its cam design or gaskets will fool the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-17-2011, 09:18 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 28,990
Posted By Hard Charger

I plan on registering Saturday morning. Wasnt...

I plan on registering Saturday morning. Wasnt quite sure I would even make it. Finally got everything working properly after new engine build. Ran a successful sea trial on Sunday. Talk about last...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-17-2011, 09:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,368
Posted By Hard Charger

Cam was reset to 107 ICL. Engine was reinstalled....

Cam was reset to 107 ICL. Engine was reinstalled. Ran engine and found water in oil. Installed new oil cooler, cured problemn.

Sea trail resulted in 66 mph gps @ 5,400 rpms with new 22 B1. It...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-17-2011, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,456
Posted By Hard Charger

I leave the shift lever in neutral. Check your...

I leave the shift lever in neutral. Check your drive and see if the cable connection is all the way out. If not use a coat hanger to pull it all the way out. Get a buddy to help hold it, line up the...
Forum: Sonic
05-17-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,683
Posted By Hard Charger

GlassDave (site member) made 3 logos for me about...

GlassDave (site member) made 3 logos for me about 2 years ago. Look him up.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-15-2011, 06:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,978
Posted By Hard Charger

+1

+1
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-15-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,288
Posted By Hard Charger

I own a 28' Sonic with a single BB. Just built...

I own a 28' Sonic with a single BB. Just built and dropped in a new motor. Still dialing it in but was running consisent 70mph today (speedo #'s) Love the cabin its huge enclosed head, frig, two...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-09-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,368
Posted By Hard Charger

Update

Man its one thing after another. The motor is back in the boat with the cam degreed in at 107 ICL. Started the engine an ran it for a short time. Found water pouring out the bottom of the oil cooler...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-03-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,235
Posted By Hard Charger

What HP and speed did you have with the...

What HP and speed did you have with the supercharged motor? I owned a 24' Python w/ stock 502 MPI B1 1.5 gears. It would run 72 gps.

What does the new motor have in it? And did you use a dyno....
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-03-2011, 10:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,368
Posted By Hard Charger

Update

The oil pan has to drop down in order to pull the timing chain cover. I dont think its possible to degree a cam with the motor in the boat. Maybe if you had a two piece timing chain cover.

I...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-29-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,368
Posted By Hard Charger

Its the same grind as a crane 741. I won't name...

Its the same grind as a crane 741. I won't name names but the supplier did not include the cam card. I should have verified it regardless. A 5 minute phone call would've prevented this. The ICL...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-28-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,368
Posted By Hard Charger

Yes 112 Is the LSA which is also what the cam was...

Yes 112 Is the LSA which is also what the cam was degreed in at. I retarder the cam too much so I guess that makes me retarded. :lolhit: No wonder why I can't spin that prop. Dang this SUCKS!
...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-27-2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,368
Posted By Hard Charger

Timing is 35 degrees overall.

Timing is 35 degrees overall.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-27-2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,368
Posted By Hard Charger

Great response. Thanks for your insight on this...

Great response. Thanks for your insight on this matter.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-27-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,368
Posted By Hard Charger

Dang power keesp going out. So let's try posting...

Dang power keesp going out. So let's try posting again.

Previous motor was a clone hp500. tried various props and the overall best one was a lab bravo1. Best speed was 63 mph on gps, 4850 rpm 1-2'...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-27-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,368
Posted By Hard Charger

Something Is Not Right?

Ok I have a 93 Sonic 28 ss w/ a single bb. Last week installed new/ rebuilt Gen 6 502. 600 hp
bored 30
srp forged flat tops
moly rings; first ring gaped at 28 thousands, 2nd at 26
merlin heads ...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-19-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,083
Posted By Hard Charger

Removing bottom paint is very time consumming....

Removing bottom paint is very time consumming. The quickest and cheapest method is to simply roll on new bottom paint (Interlux is a great bottom paint). Otherwise use Easy Off or Gel Stripper, let...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-05-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 28,990
Posted By Hard Charger

If you start with the 65mph group do you have to...

If you start with the 65mph group do you have to stay behind the pace boat the entire way? Also if the stock Baja is running 65 ,which is just about wide open, does it have the range to cover this...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-04-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 28,990
Posted By Hard Charger

I've trying to get ready for this run. Dang...

I've trying to get ready for this run. Dang machine shop put me behind 2 months. Just started assembling the motor with limited progress. So far the crank is installed, then had to wait on piston...
Forum: Sonic
04-03-2011, 07:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,256
Posted By Hard Charger

It sounds like an ignition problem to me. Good...

It sounds like an ignition problem to me. Good luck.
Forum: General Q & A
03-30-2011, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 938
Posted By Hard Charger

Check out Amazon. Even the used ones are $125...

Check out Amazon. Even the used ones are $125 thru $150+.
Forum: General Q & A
03-29-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,402
Posted By Hard Charger

I believe its 73.

I believe its 73.
Forum: General Q & A
03-17-2011, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,932
Posted By Hard Charger

You should remove the oil pan first. Otherwise...

You should remove the oil pan first. Otherwise you'll break the timing chain cover... You can buy a brand new timing chain cover from Teague Marine for only $52.
Forum: Poker Runs and Boating Events
02-28-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 12,990
Posted By Hard Charger

Count me in.

Count me in.
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