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Forum: Classic Offshore
10-15-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,548
Posted By KWright

Just saw this thread in the fountain forum. This...

Just saw this thread in the fountain forum. This boat belonged to a friend of mine who was a fountain dealer. I believe he sold the boat in the late 90's not sure of dates. All while he had it it was...
Forum: Fountain
08-16-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 607
Views: 373,723
Posted By KWright

Selling the boat was definitely not in the plans,...

Selling the boat was definitely not in the plans, but unfortunately dealing with lyme the past 4 plus years has made it pretty hard for me to even get in the boat. Thank you for the well wishes, I...
Forum: Fountain
08-02-2023, 01:40 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 373,723
Posted By KWright

Would like to thank everyone who followed along....

Would like to thank everyone who followed along. The boat went to a new home today. I have some medical issues I'm dealing with so haven't been able to do much with the boat. Maybe Ethan will give...
Forum: General Q & A
06-11-2023, 08:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,270
Posted By KWright

we run bell housing coolers both are 15 plate....

we run bell housing coolers both are 15 plate. Running the spring oilers puts alot of heat into the oil. We also have a drain back hose from back of cylinder head to the pan.
Forum: General Q & A
06-11-2023, 06:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,270
Posted By KWright

If I remember correctly your bearing clearances...

If I remember correctly your bearing clearances were on the tight side. That could be a cause. If oil temps were in the 320 range I would definitely cut the oil filter apart and check for bearing...
Forum: General Q & A
04-19-2023, 07:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,827
Posted By KWright

Select a pump go to tech specs. Then they will...

Select a pump go to tech specs. Then they will give you the routing for carb or efi.
Forum: General Q & A
04-19-2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,827
Posted By KWright

If you go to Weldons website they give diagrams...

If you go to Weldons website they give diagrams on their suggestions for plumbing both carbed and efi systems. They recommend a 3/4 inch pickup line plumbed to a -12. Talking to one of their reps at...
Forum: General Q & A
03-21-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 25,404
Posted By KWright

These are built off the 525 efi platform. We use...

These are built off the 525 efi platform. We use a Island racing modified 525 throttle body, Hogan sheetmetal intake, and all the 525 electronics. Dustin Whipple turned the computer. There is more...
Forum: General Q & A
03-21-2023, 07:23 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 25,404
Posted By KWright

I have dart short deck blocks, so we went to 565...

I have dart short deck blocks, so we went to 565 cu in. 9.3 cr. When we rebuilt the engines for the poker run we updated to RFD's new heads. The only other changes were dry sump oil systems and going...
Forum: General Q & A
03-15-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 25,404
Posted By KWright

Hogan built them.

Hogan built them.
Forum: General Q & A
03-15-2023, 08:50 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 25,404
Posted By KWright

Building NA engines for boats can be a little...

Building NA engines for boats can be a little tricky. While trying to achieve a certain HP goal, sometimes the torque band is overlooked. The most important piece is cylinder heads, and cam. I will...
Forum: Fountain
02-25-2023, 10:49 AM
Replies: 607
Views: 373,723
Posted By KWright

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New props are here. 17.25 diameter 31 pitch 15 deg rake. Old ones...
Forum: General Q & A
02-02-2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,273
Posted By KWright

Lol keeping the PR for now. They are CMI big...

Lol keeping the PR for now. They are CMI big tube, 2 1/4 inch primary. We took the boat to CMI and they custom built the pipes for it.
Forum: General Q & A
02-01-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,273
Posted By KWright

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Forum: Fountain
12-26-2022, 10:42 AM
Replies: 607
Views: 373,723
Posted By KWright

That's a good deal I definitely need more...

That's a good deal I definitely need more diameter.
Forum: Fountain
12-22-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 373,723
Posted By KWright

New props on order. Mercury 5 blades. 900hp 17.25...

New props on order. Mercury 5 blades. 900hp 17.25 diameter, 31 pitch, 15 rake. Mid February delivery. Hopefully.
Forum: General Q & A
12-19-2022, 08:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,575
Posted By KWright

Piston Oilers would be an absolute if your going...

Piston Oilers would be an absolute if your going to run vacuum in an endurance engine. IMO.
Forum: General Q & A
12-18-2022, 06:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,879
Posted By KWright

That's what we did made ours out of delrin.

That's what we did made ours out of delrin.
Forum: General Q & A
12-18-2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,575
Posted By KWright

We run a 4 stage Peterson pump, we have it set...

We run a 4 stage Peterson pump, we have it set for 10 inches of vacuum. But when designing the engine we planed for it. Piston oilers, coated pistons, bearings. We have many runs at 5800 to 6000 for...
Forum: Fountain
08-26-2022, 09:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,214
Posted By KWright

Sixes will always be faster. The drawbacks of...

Sixes will always be faster. The drawbacks of being heavier and trans taking more power to run is offset by a true surface piercing drive, less drag. Better prop selection, and of course reliability....
Forum: Fountain
08-21-2022, 06:39 AM
Replies: 607
Views: 373,723
Posted By KWright

It luckily broke clear.

It luckily broke clear.
Forum: Fountain
08-20-2022, 08:17 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 373,723
Posted By KWright

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Yikes
Forum: General Q & A
08-04-2022, 09:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,741
Posted By KWright

Every boat is going to be different. IMO...

Every boat is going to be different. IMO witchever way your boat gets on plane most efficiently is the best way for you.
Take the time to try all the different ways and see what works best for you...
Forum: General Q & A
06-26-2022, 07:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,836
Posted By KWright

We run a 2 stage pump. A -20 out of both stages...

We run a 2 stage pump. A -20 out of both stages to the bell housing, then 2 -16 to each side of the cross over. No thermostat or reducer then 2 -16 to headers. On the jumper from the header to the...
Forum: General Q & A
06-25-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,836
Posted By KWright

Heat is your biggest enemy. Piston oilers, spring...

Heat is your biggest enemy. Piston oilers, spring oilers, bronzed lifter bores, big oil reserves, and lots of cooling.
we run ours at 6000 for 15 minute pulls. Lot of attention to oil temps and...
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