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Search: Posts Made By: doggiedave
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Forum: Chris Craft
01-27-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 112,922
Posted By doggiedave

I have a 87 Scorpion 230 limited. original was...

I have a 87 Scorpion 230 limited. original was 350/260 OMC Cobra. last engine was n/a 406 sbc running 23 4 blade mach prop hit 70 on gps with a little chop and light load. normal prop is a 21 OMC 4...
Forum: General Q & A
09-27-2010, 01:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,838
Posted By doggiedave

P.S. the 58cc heads are going to really bump up...

P.S. the 58cc heads are going to really bump up your compression with a 4.125 bore also a lot overhang in cylinder. and you will need the steam holes drilled in heads. I also don't think the deck...
Forum: General Q & A
09-27-2010, 12:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,838
Posted By doggiedave

I've been running a 400 sbc for a few years on a...

I've been running a 400 sbc for a few years on a cobra drive.for the 400 you will need either a counterweighted flywheel or have your machinest drill the flywheel to counterweight it and also dowel...
Forum: General Q & A
09-20-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,821
Posted By doggiedave

Good morning, thanks for the info

Good morning, thanks for the info
Forum: General Q & A
09-19-2010, 09:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,821
Posted By doggiedave

Thanks for the replies. it is a weiand 177....

Thanks for the replies. it is a weiand 177. problemis the power steering mounts low on the port side
Forum: General Q & A
09-19-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,821
Posted By doggiedave

406 sbc blower motor

Good afternoon, just completed long block build. trying to mock up accesories. have issues with alternator. 1-wire delco will not clear blower/valve cover. need high-amp mini alternator to mount any...
Forum: Chris Craft
09-08-2010, 10:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,807
Posted By doggiedave

Further update, shortblock is assembled, heads...

Further update, shortblock is assembled, heads installed, windage tray ht set. pan installed. checking valve train geometry. set advance in dist for total 28 deg. reinstalled drive , new seals,...
Forum: General Q & A
08-27-2010, 03:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,251
Posted By doggiedave

I have a 23 Scorpion with a Cobra drive which is...

I have a 23 Scorpion with a Cobra drive which is shaped like Your King cobra, I gained about 2 mph with a nose cone. If you look at the shape of the lower it is kind of blunt in the front. I think I...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-17-2010, 12:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 27,563
Posted By doggiedave

p.s. I think it is called git-rot it is a 2-part...

p.s. I think it is called git-rot it is a 2-part mix polymer
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-17-2010, 12:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 27,563
Posted By doggiedave

Had the same problem with my boat the rot was...

Had the same problem with my boat the rot was localized to the area close to the hole. first I used a polymer that draws itself to dampness that I found at a marine store. don't recall the name it...
Forum: Chris Craft
08-06-2010, 02:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,324
Posted By doggiedave

I had the same issue with my 87' I added heavy...

I had the same issue with my 87' I added heavy roving everywhere I could reach as the lay up is not that heavy in the hull I used west epoxy for the resin. also layed up the floor in cabin with...
Forum: Chris Craft
08-05-2010, 10:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,785
Posted By doggiedave

I don't know if my pm worked. my email address;...

I don't know if my pm worked. my email address; [email protected]
Forum: Chris Craft
08-05-2010, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,244
Posted By doggiedave

I have an 87' Scorpion. I ran a 14 1/2"x 21"...

I have an 87' Scorpion. I ran a 14 1/2"x 21" fourblade OMC offshore prop and was running upper sixties with a mild 400 smallblock (similer power level)
Forum: Chris Craft
08-03-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,785
Posted By doggiedave

I read the thread you put on the other website. I...

I read the thread you put on the other website. I have a 1987scorpion limited similar to the one you are looking at. have owned it since 1990 it has the same cockpit and cabin layout.I have an OMC...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-27-2010, 12:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,580
Posted By doggiedave

I've been budget building for years even now....

I've been budget building for years even now. world products makes the SR Torquer heads 175cc intakes with a good pocket port and port match they flow pretty good also available with closed chambers...
Forum: General Q & A
07-20-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,532
Posted By doggiedave

I used to run bronze gears on my drag motors...

I used to run bronze gears on my drag motors before the gear improvements avail. now. the problem is they wear rather fast and leave trace metal in the oil. you will see a gold sheen when changing...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-19-2010, 09:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,807
Posted By doggiedave

The vortec head has a swirl chamber design to...

The vortec head has a swirl chamber design to maintain high flow velocity. they are somewhat limited in port volume. pocket porting will increase the port voume making it capable of flowing more with...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-14-2010, 04:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,015
Posted By doggiedave

short of slip on mufflers which are probably too...

short of slip on mufflers which are probably too long for your application. I have a set of stainless marine manifolds with long ( not near as long as yours) semidry tails water exits right at very...
Forum: General Q & A
07-14-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,045
Posted By doggiedave

I've been using aluminum without inserts for...

I've been using aluminum without inserts for years in salt water. What I do is use epoxy primer and paint with a brush in the water ports after a complete cleaning before installing a new...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-14-2010, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,015
Posted By doggiedave

Are they waterjacketed headers?

Are they waterjacketed headers?
Forum: General Q & A
06-07-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,471
Posted By doggiedave

after that much time on the engine the ring seal...

after that much time on the engine the ring seal may have went away letting oil into the cumbustion chamber which could cause preignition/detonation. that being said it would up the octane...
Forum: Chris Craft
04-19-2010, 12:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,807
Posted By doggiedave

Sorry I didn't respond sooner been to busy with...

Sorry I didn't respond sooner been to busy with other things. My machinist figures 550+ on the hp estimated. was hitting 70 on the right day and light load. first engine was a 406 n/a that was pretty...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-12-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 823
Posted By doggiedave

Ignition question

Good afternoon, anyone using pertronix ignition? how about on a supercharged engine? thanks
Forum: General Q & A
03-07-2010, 09:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,520
Posted By doggiedave

Thanks for the responce. I replaced my single...

Thanks for the responce. I replaced my single point with dual point the dual point was very good accept adjusting points was a pain and the point life in marine environment was not good. was happy...
Forum: General Q & A
03-05-2010, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,520
Posted By doggiedave

msd ignition question

I'm running a Accel breakerless igniton on my engine. I have a Cobra drive. I am interested in running a MSD box. I have heard that the MSD would affect my shift interupter switch and make it hard to...
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