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yahoo 07-26-2007 08:55 AM

Dont replace the powerhead have it rebuilt. They can fix just about anything, there is a guy named ruck that can weld the block back together.

Its alot cheaper

OkieTunnel 07-26-2007 01:58 PM

I just talked to somebody at Jay Smith. He told me the same thing. I am going to have him send me a crate and send him the bad powerhead. Gonna have him get the block fixed and do the mods he recommends with the injectors, pistons, etc. Then I am going to have him go through the other two motors. Sounds like it will be less to have the repair and mods than if I had bought a used powerhead.

yahoo 07-26-2007 03:20 PM

you probably talked with Jay, he is a really nice guy.

He let me watch him rebuild mine. I forgot about the injectors he sends them out to be tested. You will freak out when you get it back how smooth they run.

Tell him i recommended him.

Curtis Morris
Team Yahoo

tripps 07-28-2007 08:53 PM

Was that the boat from Freeport NY ??? tripps

OL40SVX 07-29-2007 07:42 AM


Originally Posted by tripps (Post 2215301)
Was that the boat from Freeport NY ??? tripps

yes.......

stainless 08-18-2007 04:40 PM

okie you should have asked the guy you bot it from all these questions its hull #3 its on the trasom and it was falcon boat at 95 worlds that was first owner now u r 3rd owner snakeman

stainless 08-18-2007 04:48 PM

Dr steve let me log on to send you that message the person you bot it from snakeman also buy a new powerhead that hole cant be fixed

stainless 08-18-2007 10:10 PM

just to clarify, that was john r... aka snakeman ...the previous owner sending you that post using my log in ... steve

sonicss42 08-19-2007 05:43 PM

Sent you a PM

OkieTunnel 08-19-2007 09:57 PM


Originally Posted by drstevethiele (Post 2239553)
okie you should have asked the guy you bot it from all these questions

? Am I asking questions?

Jay Smith is convinced Ruk can fix the block. If they can't then I will be buying a powerhead, block, or whatever I find to fill the bill. Right now I have been removing lots of rotten balsa from the bulkhead aft of the cockpit. I Should be done with the removal of all the affected material on the back half of this bulkhead after next weekend. Once I am putting in new balsa and rebuilding I will post some pics.

Have John call me or email me/PM me his number. I have lost it. I was actually going to ask him some questions about how he typically used the ballast tank and some other things.


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