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Forum: General Q & A
01-16-2016, 06:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,050
Posted By Fordtrucks

Since most of you here don't like Fords then I...

Since most of you here don't like Fords then I wont go into detail here as to why, but im a huge BBF guy here and having just went through a 20,000 dollar BBC build for my boat just made me realize...
Forum: General Q & A
01-05-2016, 06:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,824
Posted By Fordtrucks

I was thinking that shortening it would put less...

I was thinking that shortening it would put less pre load on the valve, thus allowing it to open sooner.. Either way, get yourself an adjustable valve. I'm not familiar with the particular mercruiser...
Forum: General Q & A
01-04-2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,824
Posted By Fordtrucks

You could shim your current spring with washers...

You could shim your current spring with washers to increase pressure. You could heat up your spring with a torch to soften it for lower pressure, or possibly cut it down a bit. You could also install...
Forum: General Q & A
12-20-2015, 07:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,514
Posted By Fordtrucks

I've got dual full hydro on my 25' Eliminator...

I've got dual full hydro on my 25' Eliminator Eagle and it still chine walks in the 90s. Just gotta drive through it. Not sure this helps lol...
Forum: General Q & A
12-14-2015, 07:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 18,523
Posted By Fordtrucks

Ooh it is!! Lol. About twice the motor my lil 25'...

Ooh it is!! Lol. About twice the motor my lil 25' Eliminator needs ha-ha. Alex Haxby is THEE MAN!
Forum: General Q & A
12-13-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 18,523
Posted By Fordtrucks

I'm running a little over 12 psi on my 540. 9.2-1...

I'm running a little over 12 psi on my 540. 9.2-1 cr. Aluminum heads, M3sc blower. I also converted it to COG drive. Holley HP EFI, computer controlled timing, knock sensor, 504 inner cooler, 100°...
Forum: General Q & A
08-05-2015, 03:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,551
Posted By Fordtrucks

I don't see why you couldn't do just that.. Serps...

I don't see why you couldn't do just that.. Serps wrap around all kinds of funny ways on motors these days.
Forum: General Q & A
07-29-2015, 07:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,349
Posted By Fordtrucks

Did you forget the oil pressure bypass valve in...

Did you forget the oil pressure bypass valve in the block where the oil filter distribution block is bolted on? I blocked mine off with a plug but if you left it open then most or all of your oil...
Forum: General Q & A
07-20-2015, 12:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,551
Posted By Fordtrucks

I converted my M3 to COG for this very reason....

I converted my M3 to COG for this very reason. Another thought might be to run a larger crank pulley and larger blower pulley.
Forum: Wanted
07-16-2015, 10:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 320
Posted By Fordtrucks

Dana Marine risers

Figured out the stainless vortex risers from my flow torque exhaust are both cracked and leaking. Need to build dry to tip tails so if yours are cut up already that may be fine. I like there economy...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-06-2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,226
Posted By Fordtrucks

Amsoil Dominator Synthetic 15-50

Amsoil Dominator Synthetic 15-50
Forum: General Q & A
07-06-2015, 09:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,086
Posted By Fordtrucks

Yeah there's a lot of variables for sure. I can...

Yeah there's a lot of variables for sure. I can look and see what my diesel head for intake temps but that's so far from the boating world it's not worth comparing. I to have herd the roots take more...
Forum: General Q & A
07-06-2015, 08:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,086
Posted By Fordtrucks

I run an M3SC Procharged with a COG drive on my...

I run an M3SC Procharged with a COG drive on my 540. Made my own main bracket which sets it off to the side of my exh manifold, down low. It's got a shift wine to it at RPM, enough to kno it's there...
Forum: General Q & A
04-28-2015, 08:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,028
Posted By Fordtrucks

Ha! Stupid phone auto correct!! That's who...

Ha! Stupid phone auto correct!! That's who Clarence is lol
Forum: General Q & A
04-28-2015, 11:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,028
Posted By Fordtrucks

I went with the melling HVHP deal. I've also got...

I went with the melling HVHP deal. I've also got a 14qt pan and HV pickup. My machinist told me it's better to run more Clarence and use a bigger pump so that we can keep plenty of cool oil flowing...
Forum: Prop Talk
04-23-2015, 10:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,424
Posted By Fordtrucks

Thanks for the info and I agree. Thank goodness...

Thanks for the info and I agree. Thank goodness for full hydro steering and yes it does act pretty decent with a little steering control. More time will tell.
Forum: Prop Talk
04-22-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,424
Posted By Fordtrucks

Mid to high 80s. My buddy that sold it to me did...

Mid to high 80s. My buddy that sold it to me did 89. Yes, at those speeds it would begin to chine walk. I'm hoping that with more power I won't need to trim up as much and maybe keeping slightly...
Forum: Prop Talk
04-21-2015, 11:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,424
Posted By Fordtrucks

As long as the helmet cam handle it, I've also...

As long as the helmet cam handle it, I've also herd that if you can push through it they start to settle down again once you get through the 90s..
Forum: Prop Talk
04-21-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,424
Posted By Fordtrucks

Well, I'm not even sure that hull will do 100...

Well, I'm not even sure that hull will do 100 lol.. Maybe with trim tabs. Sounds like the 30 might not be to bad then! Guess it shall be fun to see!
Forum: Prop Talk
04-21-2015, 10:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,424
Posted By Fordtrucks

Was planning to turn 6000-6500 on the high end...

Was planning to turn 6000-6500 on the high end but don't need to do that all the time. I'll start with the 30 that I have and go from there. Might have to look for an IMCO extreme upper to match the...
Forum: General Q & A
04-16-2015, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By Fordtrucks

Thanks Rocky! I'm excited to lol. Taking a little...

Thanks Rocky! I'm excited to lol. Taking a little longer than wanted but 950-1000 HP don't happen over night and I really do think it will be done right when it's finished. Big thanks to you and Alex...
Forum: General Q & A
04-15-2015, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By Fordtrucks

few questions with new build

OK, my gen6 Procharged 502 mag let go last year. New 540 is about done and I'll be rigging up shortly. I'm sure I'll have more questions as I go, but here's a couple for now.

Throttle linkage. Had...
Forum: General Q & A
04-12-2015, 10:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,349
Posted By Fordtrucks

Well now that does make sense. With that said, Do...

Well now that does make sense. With that said, Do you think dash 10 lines will keep the exhaust cool? I think theres a lot of variables there to decide that.. In my case im also feeding my...
Forum: General Q & A
04-12-2015, 10:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,349
Posted By Fordtrucks

I understand what your saying but heres the...

I understand what your saying but heres the numbers that lead me to my decision. I have dash 16 coming in to the block. That's 0.880" ID. Right out of my sea pump theres a dash 16 T that has a...
Forum: Prop Talk
04-12-2015, 07:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,424
Posted By Fordtrucks

Prop suggestions

So Ive got a 25Foot Eliminator Eagle. New motor almost done. ProCharged 540 and going to be in the 900-1000 HP range. Bravo 1 upper with IMCO Extreme lower. 1.5 gear. Dual Full hydro steering. I...
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