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Forum: General Q & A
06-18-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,102
Posted By Randy

Sorry it took so long to update this but been...

Sorry it took so long to update this but been busy. Well its fixed,cant belive it but the problem was a leaking intake gasket. Pulled it apart and changed the gasket and, no more milk, got some temp...
Forum: General Q & A
05-21-2015, 05:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,102
Posted By Randy

You guys are not going to belive this.I called...

You guys are not going to belive this.I called another well know marine high performance shop and told them what was going on with my water temps. told them I could not get water temp over 130 and...
Forum: General Q & A
05-19-2015, 06:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,102
Posted By Randy

I just want to say thanks guys for the help, its...

I just want to say thanks guys for the help, its great to have a place like this to turn to for some help.
Drilling the holes in the 140 thermostat got me to 130 with out the holes it was about...
Forum: General Q & A
05-18-2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,102
Posted By Randy

Well I took a new 145 thermostat and drilled 4...

Well I took a new 145 thermostat and drilled 4 small holes in it, I now get 130 deg. water temp and 145 oil temp, thats with out an oil cooler. Seems that the holes worked or at least help. Dont know...
Forum: General Q & A
05-18-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,102
Posted By Randy

I hope thats the case, but why would the...

I hope thats the case, but why would the thermostat not let the motor heat up??? Maybe not to full temp but some temp. Just got off the phone with Keith Eickert help line said to put more holes...
Forum: General Q & A
05-18-2015, 07:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,102
Posted By Randy

BB I have been checking the motor after a run and...

BB I have been checking the motor after a run and the block and heads are ice cold. After I shut it down I see the temp gauge go up from the heat soak but as soon as I start it the temp drops right...
Forum: General Q & A
05-17-2015, 08:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,102
Posted By Randy

Sorry but for some reason it did not post the...

Sorry but for some reason it did not post the whole post. Now I cant get the 600ci motor over 110 deg. the oil temp does not even move. Today I changed the oil and bypassed the oil cooler ( which I...
Forum: General Q & A
05-17-2015, 08:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,102
Posted By Randy

Here is some more info, I own a boat that I built...

Here is some more info, I own a boat that I built a 600 ci big block that made 720 hp ran it for 2 seasons no problems.This motor had a reg. circulating pump. Then I bought a 29 fountain that had a...
Forum: General Q & A
05-16-2015, 03:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,102
Posted By Randy

Crossover temp problem HELP

I need some help with this one. I just put my motor in my boat and i installed the crossover system that was on the old motor. The old motor ran at about 180 deg. but when I pulled the thermostat ...
Forum: General Q & A
11-08-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 706
Posted By Randy

Bravo or Bravo x3

Hi guys I have just bought a 29 fountain, it has a new Bravo1 on it now, less than a season. I have a Bravo 3 x upper and a Imco -2 lower off my other boat.
I was wondering if there is a difference...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
11-06-2014, 04:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 930
Posted By Randy

Bravo x3 or Bravo

Hi guys I have just bought a 29 fountain, it has a new Bravo1 on it now, less than a season. I have a Bravo 3 x upper and a Imco -2 lower off my other boat.
I was wondering if there is a...
Forum: General Q & A
11-06-2014, 04:23 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,353
Posted By Randy

Mild Thunder I took a pic of the sea pump,...

Mild Thunder I took a pic of the sea pump, trying to post it. I wish I would have know how you guys felt about Nickerson before I had them do my carb. I cant say I was totally thrilled with the...
Forum: General Q & A
11-05-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,353
Posted By Randy

The information on this site is unbelievable, ok...

The information on this site is unbelievable, ok so I am going to run -10 line from tank ( making sure pick up is big enough ) to filter inlet -10 from filter outlet to pump inlet then -6 to carb....
Forum: General Q & A
11-03-2014, 03:03 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,353
Posted By Randy

WOW did not expect this, a lot of great info....

WOW did not expect this, a lot of great info. Only now I have a lot more to think about, but I am leaning towards Teagues or Claysmith's pumps. Just have to figure out how to get it to fit between...
Forum: General Q & A
10-31-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,353
Posted By Randy

MILD THUNDER, The block does have the provision...

MILD THUNDER, The block does have the provision for a block mounted fuel pump, the problem is there is not enough room between the sea pump and the block to mount one. Unless I am missing something...
Forum: General Q & A
10-31-2014, 10:07 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,353
Posted By Randy

Fuel pump

Hi guys I am building a 598 ci motor trying to
get about 800 up. My question is on the fuel pump
I am wondering if the stock sea pump driven pump with
the K E pump on it would supply enough...
Forum: General Q & A
10-01-2014, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 807
Posted By Randy

Water Press. location

Could somebody tell me were the best or correct place to hook up a water pressure gauge. The boat has the gauge, looked under dash and there is a hose connected, but I cant seem to find the other end...
Forum: Fountain
09-30-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,153
Posted By Randy

I guess I could live with mid 90s for a while...

I guess I could live with mid 90s for a while anyway.
Forum: General Q & A
09-30-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,751
Posted By Randy

Thanks Guys for the info The boat is a stepped...

Thanks Guys for the info The boat is a stepped hull, I also have a -2 imco lower on the other boat that I am planning on switching. Looks like I will have my hands full trying to get that kind of...
Forum: General Q & A
09-29-2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,751
Posted By Randy

I am hoping to build the new motor and get about...

I am hoping to build the new motor and get about 1000 to 1200 hp out of it. It will be super charged of course. I should just go thru the motor and freshen it up and be happy with high 80s.
But I...
Forum: Fountain
09-29-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,153
Posted By Randy

Thanks TGM I am hoping to build the new motor...

Thanks TGM I am hoping to build the new motor and get about 1000 to 1200 hp out of it. It will be super charged of course. I should just go thru the motor and freshen it up and be happy with high...
Forum: General Q & A
09-29-2014, 06:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,751
Posted By Randy

29 fever triple digits

Hi Guys I have a 25 checkmate with a 598ci making a little over 700 hp the boat is running in the 80s.
I just picked up a 29 fever with a stock 502. I am planning on swapping the motors and...
Forum: Fountain
09-28-2014, 06:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,153
Posted By Randy

29 fever triple digits

Hi Guys I have a 25 checkmate with a 598ci making a little over 700 hp the boat is running in the 80s.
I just picked up a 29 fever with a stock 502. I am planning on swapping the motors and...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
09-25-2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,060
Posted By Randy

Bravo counter rotation

Hi Guys just bought a 29 Fountain fever, the drive is a Bravo counter rotation unit. My question's are

1. I was told that all I have to do is switch the control cable to make it right hand...
Forum: Fountain
09-16-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,720
Posted By Randy

Thanks I hope to put up some pic soon. I...

Thanks I hope to put up some pic soon.
I have always wanted a fountain but never thought I would.
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