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Old 02-02-2006 | 06:35 PM
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At what point when installing IMCO -2 shorty would one start to worry about the H2o pressure ? Is it a speed thing or what? I currently have a low water pick up Bravo I and have no problems with this as of yet but if I install a shorty am I asking for water pressure problems and if so what is the cleanest simplest way to deal with it? Regulate it or dump it over .....need some help.
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Old 02-02-2006 | 07:03 PM
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leave the plug out of the speedo port , top of lower gear case!
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Old 02-02-2006 | 07:45 PM
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Old 02-06-2006 | 05:41 AM
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I hear that the Imco will raise water pressure
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I hear that the Imco will raise water pressure
and the Bmax crescent shortie doesn't. or so I've been told.
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Use a pressure relief valve and dump the excess.
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My presure went up 10 psi with a imco 2" shorty. My stock drive was also a low water pickup
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Use a pressure relief valve and dump the excess.
where to get and what kind?
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Old 02-06-2006 | 07:39 PM
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Mine is from Teague, and feeds off the sea strainer. It's also adjustable from 15-30psi. You could just T it in line if you’re not straining. KPM racing also has some slick ones. Trick Marine can help with those.
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