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Forum: Swap Shop
05-02-2014, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 843
Posted By Skatermac

I can email them to you

I can email them to you
Forum: Swap Shop
04-30-2014, 06:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 843
Posted By Skatermac

4 Holley 1150s /w :71 blower setups

2 Complete Setups
2 inline :71 blowers adaptors
2 Purple power coated spark arrestor Sterling Logo
2 throttle advance solenoids complete
2 fuel log return style regulators
8 dash 8 fuel lines...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-05-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,662
Posted By Skatermac

Ran it today you'll love it. Bring your raincoat...

Ran it today you'll love it. Bring your raincoat because your going to get wet. Nasty for the last 20 miles.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-07-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 323
Views: 223,219
Posted By Skatermac

So sad to hear, RIP

So sad to hear, RIP
Forum: General Q & A
09-05-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 27,784
Posted By Skatermac

I second what Mild Thunder is telling you the two...

I second what Mild Thunder is telling you the two of you can tune your boat on the water, and he can show you how to keep it tuned the way you want it. You'll never fix it here on this board. If...
Forum: General Q & A
09-05-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 27,784
Posted By Skatermac

Exactly, Best of luck on you quest. Steve M

Exactly, Best of luck on you quest. Steve M
Forum: General Q & A
09-05-2013, 12:22 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 27,784
Posted By Skatermac

They where 1350 Sterling to start with. I use...

They where 1350 Sterling to start with. I use most of Mike's recipe. I run cams from Hollman Moddy custom ground. They are very small but will run to 7500 and idle at 700 rpm. My ignition system is...
Forum: General Q & A
09-04-2013, 11:30 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 27,784
Posted By Skatermac

Im sure you would try listening

Im sure you would try listening
Forum: General Q & A
09-04-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 27,784
Posted By Skatermac

I agree if your running the wrong spark plugs and...

I agree if your running the wrong spark plugs and the timing is locked out. Running across Biscayne bay from Miami to Gilbert's at 150 plus takes a little more than a few seconds. If you tune the...
Forum: General Q & A
09-04-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 27,784
Posted By Skatermac

I said 14.7 at an idle his wot AFR will be 12.5....

I said 14.7 at an idle his wot AFR will be 12.5. The info he posted to start with confirms this. Most stock carbs lean out under power someone spent a lot of time to correct that problem on his setup...
Forum: General Q & A
09-04-2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 27,784
Posted By Skatermac

Yes, the engine needs to be at operating temp,...

Yes, the engine needs to be at operating temp, with no choke it will be a little lean and may not want to idle with first startup, but after it warm it will run like a champ. You may have to push the...
Forum: General Q & A
09-04-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 27,784
Posted By Skatermac

Your carbs are setup right, the ARFs are too rich...

Your carbs are setup right, the ARFs are too rich all the way though. Idle needs to be 14.7 in gear. Make sure your running a short ground strap spark plug no hotter than a 9. Make sure ignition...
Forum: General Q & A
07-17-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,596
Posted By Skatermac

suck float, trash in the needle seat, carbon...

suck float, trash in the needle seat, carbon tracking in the dist cap, leaking power valve or choke sticking. check fuel pressure with a good mechanical shop gauge 7.5 psi max. water in the system...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-13-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,540
Posted By Skatermac

Not having a vacuum advance system on the...

Not having a vacuum advance system on the ignition timing. As the load changes from curb idle to in gear idle the timing has to be advanced. When you lean the surge out at curb idle this causes the...
Forum: General Q & A
03-30-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,638
Posted By Skatermac

Call Diamond Pistons they modify self stock...

Call Diamond Pistons they modify self stock pistons for a fee.
Forum: General Q & A
12-09-2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 37,871
Posted By Skatermac

Your running high compression piston in a blower...

Your running high compression piston in a blower motor on pump gas.....
Forum: General Q & A
10-04-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,360
Posted By Skatermac

You need to ask how the compression ratio was...

You need to ask how the compression ratio was calculated then check it yourself. Checks out right then the rings didn't seat. Diamond pistons has a comp ratio calculator on their website. Good Luck
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-29-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,908
Posted By Skatermac

Carb is too big. If the oil smells of gasoline...

Carb is too big. If the oil smells of gasoline change it before you kill the rings. Barrow a 780 or 750 vacuum secondary and see how you like it.
Forum: Swap Shop
07-29-2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 612
Posted By Skatermac

New JE Piston set big block chevy total 10

Bore 4.310 Dome .700
Comp Ht 1.390 Top ring .043
Forging 725 2nd ring 1.2 mm
Pin Dia. .927 oil ring 3.0mm
Pin length 2.850 weight 641
JE .073...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-17-2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,274
Posted By Skatermac

Thursday, in by noon. Roostertails and Cocktails

Thursday, in by noon. Roostertails and Cocktails
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-06-2012, 07:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,014
Posted By Skatermac

Be there Thursday. But without boat

Be there Thursday. But without boat
Forum: General Q & A
10-31-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,547
Posted By Skatermac

isky red zone with ez roll option. no needle...

isky red zone with ez roll option. no needle bearings no failures.
Forum: General Q & A
10-28-2011, 01:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,820
Posted By Skatermac

Try CP performance I got mine there it been a...

Try CP performance I got mine there it been a year ago. Its awesome if you already have a GPS you only need the gauge
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-21-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 933
Posted By Skatermac

If you don' t get all the air the system fluid...

If you don' t get all the air the system fluid will be pushed out of the fill can as the remaining air is forced out. So make sure you have some rags and extra fluid when you take the boat on the...
Forum: General Q & A
10-20-2011, 08:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 52,080
Posted By Skatermac

You need to base CFM on Cubic in and max RPM. In...

You need to base CFM on Cubic in and max RPM. In carb selection smaller is better. Look at CFM charts on Holleys website for best choice or call them. 750 is more than enough. You will waste more...
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