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Forum: General Q & A
05-23-2026, 07:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 605
Posted By zz28zz

When I installed ext steering, I didn't want to...

When I installed ext steering, I didn't want to run an eng to bleed the sys. My power steering pump has a 3/8" internal hex (think yours does too). I took a 3/8" allen wrench and cut off the short...
Forum: General Q & A
05-06-2026, 09:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 741
Posted By zz28zz

You want bilge air exiting to be drawn from the...

You want bilge air exiting to be drawn from the lowest part of bilge since gas fumes are heavier than air. However, that Cobalt looks different than the ones I've delt with. I'd do like Padriag...
Forum: General Q & A
05-05-2026, 06:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 741
Posted By zz28zz

Duplicate post.

Duplicate post.
Forum: General Q & A
05-05-2026, 06:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 741
Posted By zz28zz

On my twin eng Fountain, the starboard side vent...

On my twin eng Fountain, the starboard side vent louvers face fwd, on the port side, they face rearward. This creates a cross flow when on plane. The bilge blower connects to a port on the port side...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-21-2026, 01:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,432
Posted By zz28zz

I had an embarrassing moment a few seasons back...

I had an embarrassing moment a few seasons back in my 29 Fountain. Pulled the boat off the trailer and docked it so I could park the truck. Family and guests boarded the boat and when I got back, I...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-21-2026, 05:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 448
Posted By zz28zz

My water press gauge connects to a Tee that's...

My water press gauge connects to a Tee that's screwed into the block drain port on Port side of both engs. One side of T goes to water press line and the other side has a drain fitting so owner can...
Forum: General Q & A
12-17-2025, 08:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,458
Posted By zz28zz

FYI: The spring inside the mech fuel pump...

FYI: The spring inside the mech fuel pump determines max press output. Less throw on the lever will only decrease the volume per stroke.

However, if you're in the unfortunate position of being...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-15-2025, 09:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 610
Posted By zz28zz

Haven't seen one of those before, but it sounds...

Haven't seen one of those before, but it sounds promising. Tried the capacitance type sender, couldn't get it to work right. Went back to orig float type that only works when it wants to.

Edit:...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
12-12-2025, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 908
Posted By zz28zz

So far, so good with the Schrader. I mounted it...

So far, so good with the Schrader. I mounted it to the top of the dash just below (almost touching) my older Edge CTS2. It was taking a long time to update the display.. Moved the CTS2 up abt 1/2"...
Forum: General Q & A
12-12-2025, 03:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,011
Posted By zz28zz

I'm at 10.25:1 on my N/A BBCs and I have to use...

I'm at 10.25:1 on my N/A BBCs and I have to use 93 oct exclusively. I suspect running 10:1 static compression with forced induction will likely cause detonation.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-10-2025, 02:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,083
Posted By zz28zz

Are you sure you drained the tanks completely? On...

Are you sure you drained the tanks completely? On mine, I need to jack the bow up high so fuel (and any water) runs to the rear of the tank where the fuel pick-up tubes are located.

Do you have...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
12-10-2025, 01:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 908
Posted By zz28zz

I was looking at the TireMinder and was...

I was looking at the TireMinder and was considering it, but wasn't so sure abt the external sensors as a permanent option. Good to hear they work well for you.. May spring for another system to...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
12-05-2025, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 908
Posted By zz28zz

Stand alone TPMS

My 07 D-Max (classic) didn't come with TPMS (Tire Press Monitoring System).

Seeing lots of Amazon options that use a small external screw-on sensor on the valve-stem. That might be OK for...
Forum: General Q & A
12-05-2025, 02:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,910
Posted By zz28zz

I remember reading an article abt the Yamaha R1...

I remember reading an article abt the Yamaha R1 (1000cc motorcycle) flat-plane crank eng a while back. Seems like the only real advantage was the uneven power delivery and how that would give the...
Forum: General Q & A
12-04-2025, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 607
Posted By zz28zz

^^^ Yep, except I use the more flexible vacuum...

^^^ Yep, except I use the more flexible vacuum hose that just slips over the elec connection. I've found the larger dia hose tends to hold it's bend from being on the spool and makes the plug wobble...
Forum: General Q & A
12-04-2025, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 607
Posted By zz28zz

When I put shorty headers on my camaro, for a...

When I put shorty headers on my camaro, for a couple of the plugs, I had to grind down a regular spark plug socket (shorten it) and use an open-end wrench on the socket's external flats. Looks...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-03-2025, 11:54 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 36,264
Posted By zz28zz

The F-16 Fighters are "fly by wire" and would be...

The F-16 Fighters are "fly by wire" and would be impossible for a human to control manually. They have a CG too far aft to be inherently stable but computers can keep them in the air. So it's...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-01-2025, 03:25 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 36,264
Posted By zz28zz

I'm no cat expert but a sudden increase in...

I'm no cat expert but a sudden increase in headwind of 30+ MPH at speed sounds like a recipe for disaster. Still very sad. RIP to the victims and prayers to the lone survivor for a speedy recovery.
Forum: Baja
11-25-2025, 10:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,931
Posted By zz28zz

Did you check compression with throttle wide...

Did you check compression with throttle wide open?

Was timing checked at idle and at 3000 rpm?
Forum: General Q & A
11-20-2025, 05:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,066
Posted By zz28zz

General aviation piston engs are pretty low...

General aviation piston engs are pretty low performance in the interest in reliability. Most of them only produce abt 1hp per every 2 cubic inches of eng displacement and max RPMs are around 2600....
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-15-2025, 05:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,609
Posted By zz28zz

I'd like to see a video (or series of videos) abt...

I'd like to see a video (or series of videos) abt older V-bottom's and how they can be made to run good, look good and handle well on a budget. This market is dying rapidly and it's sad to see.
...
Forum: General Q & A
11-07-2025, 08:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,185
Posted By zz28zz

Got the rust treatment flushed out. It was...

Got the rust treatment flushed out. It was definitely dark brown but not black like some online videos showed. Looking thru the hole on the intake for the thermostat housing, I can see there's a...
Forum: General Q & A
10-28-2025, 12:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,169
Posted By zz28zz

Exhaust is usually the first step since any flow...

Exhaust is usually the first step since any flow increase made with cams/heads/intake is pretty much negated by restrictive factory exhaust. Exh alone can get out of budget quickly especially if it's...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-27-2025, 06:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 935
Posted By zz28zz

I recently replaced the impellers on both of my...

I recently replaced the impellers on both of my 1990 454 mag/bravo engines. Don't think it's even possible to replace the impellers on my boat in the bilge but it's a twin and very tight. If you have...
Forum: General Q & A
10-26-2025, 03:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,804
Posted By zz28zz

Can't help with the cam choice but a buddy of...

Can't help with the cam choice but a buddy of mine had a Carlson/460/Berkley combo. I drove it a few times. I can tell ya the jet doesn't bite much at all until you're over 3k RPM.
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