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Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-19-2011, 04:31 PM

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WOT rms seem low

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Posted By Bernarde

Thanks for all the input everyone it is greatly...

Thanks for all the input everyone it is greatly appreciated. I am going to give everything another once over and try to do some prop testing in the next couple of weeks. I'll keep you all posted,...

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-18-2011, 09:33 PM

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WOT rms seem low

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Posted By Bernarde

I guess I should have said that it is the same...

I guess I should have said that it is the same boat as mine. My buddy is also running a small block chevy. And that is why I am wondering where I can make up the loss, I havent had a chance to see...

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-18-2011, 04:41 PM

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WOT rms seem low

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Posted By Bernarde

Griff, current setup is a 3 blade but like I said...

Griff, current setup is a 3 blade but like I said I dont think it is in very good shape. The blades seem thin and the hub surface is somewhat rough. So just to clarify, your saying that a good 17p 3...

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-17-2011, 09:30 PM

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WOT rms seem low

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Posted By Bernarde

See thats where I'm at a loss, a friend of mine...

See thats where I'm at a loss, a friend of mine has the same boat with the same running gear and he is running in the low 50's. I'm not sure about the prop he's running though.

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-17-2011, 07:03 PM

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WOT rms seem low

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Posted By Bernarde

Thats where I figured I would go, they are just...

Thats where I figured I would go, they are just down the road from me. And I have heard nothing but good things about them. How much am I going to lose on the top end buy swithching to a 17p? As it...

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-17-2011, 09:43 AM

Replies: 25

WOT rms seem low

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Posted By Bernarde

I think the prop looks a little suspect, the...

I think the prop looks a little suspect, the blades seem to be awful thin and the machining is poor at best it does'nt look like it was cleaned up at all when it was produced. So when I can get some...

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-16-2011, 08:07 PM

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WOT rms seem low

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Posted By Bernarde

So here's my report WOT new tach read 4600, speed...

So here's my report WOT new tach read 4600, speed on gps was around 40-43. I am getting 34-35 degrees at full advance@ 3000 rpms. Carb seems to be functioning correctly, although I think it could use...

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-15-2011, 09:31 PM

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WOT rms seem low

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Posted By Bernarde

the tach is off, it actually reads around 3600....

the tach is off, it actually reads around 3600. and i dont have a gps yet but should have one in the near future. on the speedo it only reads 42 though.

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-15-2011, 11:29 AM

Replies: 25

WOT rms seem low

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Posted By Bernarde

I will check the timing this weekend. Thanks for...

I will check the timing this weekend. Thanks for the input!

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-14-2011, 04:32 PM

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WOT rms seem low

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Posted By Bernarde

No, I really dont want to go any lower on the...

No, I really dont want to go any lower on the prop. As for the rpm range the guy I bought the boat from had the motor installed and Im going off what I was told I kinda figured it would be more near...

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-13-2011, 05:08 PM

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WOT rms seem low

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Posted By Bernarde

Max rpm's should be in the 5300-5500 range...

Max rpm's should be in the 5300-5500 range possibly even a little more as it does have a roller setup. I did check the carb, but it has a vacuum actuated secondary so im going to check that this...

Forum: Drives and Lower Units

07-12-2011, 08:38 PM

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WOT rms seem low

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Posted By Bernarde

WOT rms seem low

Hello everyone, this is my first post and first visit to this forum. That being said, I just picked up my first real boat. It's a 1987 liberator 211 with a fresh 300hp 350 and a merc drive. My...

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