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Old 05-24-2004 | 06:54 PM
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In the shop. Had the two center stringers removed for one large one in the center. Kevin Brown (419-426-6875) did this for under $700
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Old 05-24-2004 | 06:55 PM
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Engines going in. I removed the valve covers to polish them. Note the new color of the engine compartment from my avitar.
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Old 05-24-2004 | 07:08 PM
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I did a lot of research on the engine mounting system. The offshore mounts I used were from merc and are the same as they use on the 575. Once in place they can not move. The force of the torque is tranferred against the counter rotational torque of the other engine. Takes a lot of stress off the stringers.

The last engine was Dyno'd today after my long dilemma with Holley trying to find pullies. They have not had any besides their basic ones for a month and they still do not know when they will get them in. I don't know how they will stay in business.

Waiting on my new Revolution Marine oil coolers which should be in on Wednesday. If all goes well I'll have it in this weekend.
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Old 05-24-2004 | 07:38 PM
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all i can say is wow
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Old 05-25-2004 | 06:29 AM
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Nice work. She's looking good. Did you gain any power or just refresh?

700 bucks is cheap for hull work like that.
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Old 05-25-2004 | 07:51 AM
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New 509's but the accessories are the same for the most part
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Old 05-25-2004 | 08:05 AM
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When will I see ya on the lake? I might be at kellys or pib this weekend. Let me know if you are going to be up we can take a run together.
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Old 05-25-2004 | 08:55 AM
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When will I see ya on the lake? I might be at kellys or pib this weekend. Let me know if you are going to be up we can take a run together.
Ironman, Boat is in Attica. Probably pick it up on Wednesday or Thursday.

I'll definately be at Kelly's if all goes well. You may want to drop by Kevin's place. Good guy to know...especially about Baja's.

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Old 05-27-2004 | 04:14 PM
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Did you get you boat yet? Come on its mem day weekend you have to be on the water its a sin if your not.
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Old 05-27-2004 | 11:14 PM
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BajaLion, Those plates work out ok?

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