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Forum: Wanted
01-03-2021, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 991
Posted By ancho

WTB Twin drop down bolster for center console

Looking for a twin (2-man) bolster setup, ideally one like the Fountain 31 or Donzi Daytona CCs had. Picture of Fountain 31 version for reference.
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-28-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,734
Posted By ancho

I think that's his point -- their reliability...

I think that's his point -- their reliability would mean that parts sales would be poor - and Mercury wouldn't want that, right?
Forum: Powerplay
09-30-2020, 11:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,767
Posted By ancho

Anyone know of a twin OB for sale anywhere? ...

Anyone know of a twin OB for sale anywhere? Looking to buy.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-23-2020, 04:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,210
Posted By ancho

I installed dry in 2018 and no leaks since.

I installed dry in 2018 and no leaks since.
Forum: Cigarette
09-14-2020, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 928
Posted By ancho

Cafe Racer / Carbon 70 in the classifieds!

Time for me to downsize a bit... https://www.offshoreonly.com/classifieds/1991-cigarette-cafe-racer-carbon-70-o78581.html
Forum: General Q & A
09-08-2020, 08:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,154
Posted By ancho

Washers on starter bolts? Is this OK?

Is this an acceptable method for installation of starter bolts? As you can see, the threads sheared off in the block and the rest of the bolt fell out into the bilge.

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Forum: General Q & A
01-17-2020, 11:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,185
Posted By ancho

I've got about 40 hours since the engine builds. ...

I've got about 40 hours since the engine builds. I've checked plugs a few times along the way. Plugs have a clean burn, light tan/brown on insulator, but get sooty after a long idle.
Forum: General Q & A
01-17-2020, 10:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,185
Posted By ancho

Follow-up: Changed drives from 1.36 to 1.5...

Follow-up: Changed drives from 1.36 to 1.5 yesterday, still spinning Bravo 4-blade 26P props. Saw ~5500rpm and planed easier for sure. Sounds much happier too.
Forum: Cigarette
12-30-2019, 07:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,664
Posted By ancho

Valid points. I do use the hatches for the same...

Valid points. I do use the hatches for the same purpose when beached. There's really more than enough speakers elsewhere already, anyhow. Thanks for the input!
Forum: Cigarette
12-28-2019, 06:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,664
Posted By ancho

I was planning to stay original as much as...

I was planning to stay original as much as reasonably possible, though I do like the speaker pods I've seen some folks mount to the underside of the hatches. Guess I'll just have to take the hatch...
Forum: Cigarette
12-27-2019, 01:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,664
Posted By ancho

Cafe Racer deck hatch re-do

I found some old threads about redoing deck hatches on a Cafe Racer but there was no real conclusion in any of them. Does anyone have any good info about redoing these? My port side hatch has some...
Forum: General Q & A
04-20-2019, 05:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,185
Posted By ancho

Update: Drives are 1.36:1 Also swapped to...

Update: Drives are 1.36:1

Also swapped to new fuel filter heads and lines/valves. Now 8 psi fuel pressure at idle.
Forum: General Q & A
04-19-2019, 12:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,185
Posted By ancho

Yeah, that's a good idea!

Yeah, that's a good idea!
Forum: General Q & A
04-19-2019, 05:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,185
Posted By ancho

Engine builder asked me if the drives were 1.36. ...

Engine builder asked me if the drives were 1.36. We have been working under the assumption that they are 1.5s but have not confirmed. Will put that on my list of things to check this weekend.
Forum: General Q & A
04-15-2019, 08:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,185
Posted By ancho

38 is where it made the most power on the dyno,...

38 is where it made the most power on the dyno, and it also idles quite nicely for the size of cam. I did not see the fuel pressure drop below 5 at any time. Yesterday I pulled both pickup tubes out...
Forum: General Q & A
04-14-2019, 05:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,185
Posted By ancho

So running yesterday, fuel pressure over 4000 rpm...

So running yesterday, fuel pressure over 4000 rpm drops to 5 or 5.5 psi. Opening up the hatch vents did not improve top end. I forgot to try running with the hatch up.
I checked timing today, both...
Forum: General Q & A
04-12-2019, 08:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,185
Posted By ancho

Yep, that's the plan!

Yep, that's the plan!
Forum: General Q & A
04-12-2019, 08:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,185
Posted By ancho

Haven't had a chance to run it yet - but I did...

Haven't had a chance to run it yet - but I did notice that the inside surface of the 3 vents on each side of the hatch, had 3 layers of tight plastic mesh, which couldn't have been doing anything...
Forum: Cigarette
04-10-2019, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 942
Posted By ancho

The props? They were cleaned up when the motors...

The props? They were cleaned up when the motors were done so I assume they are true to pitch now
Forum: Cigarette
04-10-2019, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 942
Posted By ancho

Yeah, I posted in the general tech forum as well...

Yeah, I posted in the general tech forum as well - sounds like maybe starving for air at top end. Got a few things to look into. And yes, I believe the drives are 1.5
Forum: General Q & A
04-10-2019, 11:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,185
Posted By ancho

I have fuel pressure gauges. Both reading around...

I have fuel pressure gauges. Both reading around 6.5psi most of the time, admittedly I did not look closely at them during my last WOT run. Next time out I'll pay closer attention and also try...
Forum: General Q & A
04-10-2019, 11:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,185
Posted By ancho

Also, I should mention, it seems like the last...

Also, I should mention, it seems like the last few clicks of throttle position towards WOT do nothing to increase RPM or speed.
Forum: General Q & A
04-10-2019, 11:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,185
Posted By ancho

How did you remedy the problem? Scoops on top? ...

How did you remedy the problem? Scoops on top? Ducts on the side?
Forum: General Q & A
04-10-2019, 11:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,185
Posted By ancho

CMI headers. same on Dyno and in the boat. Dry...

CMI headers. same on Dyno and in the boat. Dry tails because we were seeing water reversion at idle.
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Forum: Cigarette
04-10-2019, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 942
Posted By ancho

Appreciate the input - thanks!!

Appreciate the input - thanks!!
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