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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
02-27-2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,258
Posted By wlrottge

Was that a recommendation, or you thought I was...

Was that a recommendation, or you thought I was too long winded? lol
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
02-26-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,258
Posted By wlrottge

Funny enough, I was going to send you an email...

Funny enough, I was going to send you an email tonight.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
02-26-2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 601
Posted By wlrottge

Should I use a Merc 377 MPI system?

I was offered a stupid good deal ("$500, you can have it, because I'm never going to use it") on a very low hours, complete Merc 377 MPI setup (intake, injectors, fuel pump, dizzy, harness, computer,...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
02-26-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,258
Posted By wlrottge

5.7 Vortec CR

Have gotten myself into another project and am building an engine that I didn't expect to build (replacing a '72 LT1).

Have always been told that CR on a boat needs to be low 9's, however from...
Forum: General Q & A
11-23-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,068
Posted By wlrottge

Merlins I currently have already have raised...

Merlins I currently have already have raised exhaust ports, so I'm dealing with that already, but good point, thanks!
Forum: General Q & A
11-23-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,068
Posted By wlrottge

Essentially, yes, that is correct. They're a set...

Essentially, yes, that is correct. They're a set of generic Bar BBC manifolds with a short riser. One of those, "this is what I had on hand" and don't want to throw a couple grand at an exhaust...
Forum: General Q & A
11-23-2021, 12:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,068
Posted By wlrottge

I'll have to go pull the cam card, but by...

I'll have to go pull the cam card, but by straight up I meant zero degrees advanced/retarded.
Forum: General Q & A
11-23-2021, 12:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,068
Posted By wlrottge

If the consensus is that first cam isn't an...

If the consensus is that first cam isn't an issue, I'll cancel the one I have ordered.

The Merlin's are pretty good for what they are, but I was planning to pick up a set of aluminum AFR's,...
Forum: General Q & A
11-23-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,068
Posted By wlrottge

Should I take that as a vote for advancing the...

Should I take that as a vote for advancing the cam? It's installed straight up now.

Going to take your data and add it to the spreadsheet, thank you!
Forum: General Q & A
11-22-2021, 01:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,068
Posted By wlrottge

Isky vs. 731 Cam?

I know, yet another cam thread, yay!!

Everyone loves the Crane 731 and "never has reversion problems", so I considered those specs when making my selection.

I've installed an Isky 396265/275...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-27-2021, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,448
Posted By wlrottge

San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio, Texas
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-27-2021, 08:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 17,700
Posted By wlrottge

I have a set on '73 Chris Craft XK-22. Long...

I have a set on '73 Chris Craft XK-22. Long story, but I'm the third generation to own the boat. When I helped my dad restore it in the early 90's, we installed a set of Speed Rails and the boat...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-27-2021, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,448
Posted By wlrottge

Yup, I saw that, don't see an issue with it.... ...

Yup, I saw that, don't see an issue with it.... If it's the same hose as the 500, I can find that part number easily.

How much for the pulley?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-26-2021, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,448
Posted By wlrottge

GlenAmy, any chance you know the part numbers for...

GlenAmy, any chance you know the part numbers for the two hoses from the circulating pump? I have the same thermostat housing and the standard hose is too short.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-26-2021, 02:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,448
Posted By wlrottge

I have that bracket, but.... it won't fit with...

I have that bracket, but.... it won't fit with the exhaust manifolds that I have (water port on the front).

I have an "oddball" bracket that I found (have TONS of parts available to me; family...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-16-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,448
Posted By wlrottge

MK IV Power Steering Pump Bracket?

Does anyone have pictures of the PS setup? Heck, pics of the entire belt setup would be REALLY helpful!

Built an engine for a restoration project and even with a ton of parts available to me, I...
Forum: General Q & A
12-10-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,719
Posted By wlrottge

I wasn't able to give Baker a call today, I had...

I wasn't able to give Baker a call today, I had the death flu last week and am still catching up at work. Doesn't help that I'm swamped and was behind before I missed a couple of days!

These...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
12-08-2012, 01:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,068
Posted By wlrottge

Mercfalk, where are you located? I'm in San...

Mercfalk, where are you located? I'm in San Antonio and have a XK-22 that I'm about to restore as well. This is a family thing, I grew up working on my dad's '73 which he still owns.
Forum: General Q & A
12-08-2012, 01:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,719
Posted By wlrottge

454 Rebuild - Advice?

I'm about to start the restoration of a classic and am building the engine first.

I found a crazy deal on a pair of Baker Racing 454's. One was torn down, the other not. Lets just say that I...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-20-2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,119
Posted By wlrottge

A couple of other little fun bits about this...

A couple of other little fun bits about this story.

Like I mentioned before, the family business was in continuous operation from 1962 through today. I think that the reason that I couldn't get...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-20-2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,119
Posted By wlrottge

Funny enough, dad's boats name, "A Blast From the...

Funny enough, dad's boats name, "A Blast From the Past", lol.

We used the larger ones on that boat, so that's the size I'd prefer to find. Will be sending PM's, thanks for info!!

I'll post...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-19-2012, 01:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,119
Posted By wlrottge

WTB Volvo/Roca Speed Rails

I know that the speed rail discussions are prone to some interesting responses, but I have a valid reason for looking for a set, so lets avoid the drama.

Long story, but my family has been in the...
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