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Jet Pumps / Re: cooling the motor with water
« on: May 20, 2010, 10:39:16 PM »
Quote from: Oldsquirt on May 20, 2010, 10:19:52 PM
Ditto this advice.

Sorry, but what I have highlighted is not just incorrect, but may well be the reason you have had problems with the Bassett and Rewarder "T" valves. Restricting the outlet side of the system can/will lead to overpressure conditions not just in the engine but in all the plumbing between pump and that outlet valve. Put the flow control valve before the engine and that likelyhood will be lessened , if not eliminated. If you have taken the time to read the instructions on Bassetts website regarding OT header plumbing, you will see that they use the valve on the outlet(aka "dump" line) to control the pressure which opens the "T" valve. The more you choke it down to increase temperature, the lower the RPM at which the pressure exceeds the "T" valve spring pressure, potentially opening it at idle which you do not want!

I get, and respect that, but the outlet valve, and the inlet for that matter, on mine was removed a long time ago. Both were run wide open anyway, never closed the slightest, so what was the point? Did it originally on some ill advice. Anyway, boat STILL, spilled water at idle.....Ask Skip....out the headers. This ultimately led to a head gasket issue due to reversion. 3 valves did this. Whether the JE is to blame and different, I don't know, but it is what it is. Driver controlled minivalve cured all that.

My intent was on log manifold boats, shoulda been more clear, I guess.

Ray

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Boat Showcase / Re: color sand n' buff 76' Hawaiian
« on: May 20, 2010, 10:23:15 PM »
Fock the seats Dan, Looking GREAT! Send your seats off to get done, I got a set here I'll bring along we can screw in place temporarily for the father's day gig. White with a little yeller in 'em, but who cares?  As long as theres bases there for them, we be good to go!

Ray

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Lower River / Re: Mcintyre pics lets see them
« on: May 20, 2010, 10:07:45 PM »
Bring your gas card! I got no problems getting beat. I was in it for the run, lol. But I burned off a solid 12 gallons in that horsing around event. Nate I'm sure burned more!

Not sure who was playing around in this one








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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: custom cable lengths
« on: May 20, 2010, 08:20:20 PM »
Between you and Farmergord, the ideas runneth over, Roy!  :thumbup:

Woulda never thought of a tractor supply company. Got a few of them around me here in Casa Grande, where a cowboy can still be a cowboy, and the Mexicans still pick all the cotton........ :sly:

Ray

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Jet Pumps / Re: cooling the motor with water
« on: May 20, 2010, 08:02:04 PM »
I run all of mine wide open. No thermostats. If you have O/T headers, you'll probably want to run a separate valve to control the water flow into the headers. I haven't had good luck with the Bassett or Rewarder spring valves working right, but other than that, no other valves are necessary on the system.

The valve you have is a rudementary way to increase water temps in the engine, but a better way is off the exit side, not the inlet side, if this is an issue.  Or Both.

One of my boats, Moo, with O/T headers, runs 140-160 all day, any day with the valves wide open. The Pickle doesn't seem to get above 120 with no valves on it at all (Logs and O/T pipes).

Ray

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Lake Havasu / Re: how to drive a jet boat
« on: May 20, 2010, 12:47:32 PM »
I've spent many an hour digging rocks out of Moo's impeller. Brad helped me one time with a 30" prybar. not fun. depends on how clear the water is. Most rivers, if you can see the bottom, it's too close. At Mead, in March, I could see the bottom and it was 12 feet or so down. It's all relative I guess. I don't know that even 24" of clearance from your intake is all that safe. Kinda one of those figure it out as you go kinda deals. I haven't had a rock since Big River last year. I attribute that to better following skills and using my head when it comes to beaching. But they'll STILL get through there from time to time. I've just been lucky.

Kinda why I'm going with Nick's race loaders. damn lake loaders and rock grates didn't do anything for me, might as well have some performance if I'm gonna be diggin rocks out of there anyway........

Ray

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Jet Pumps / Re: CJ222's mad skillz strike again and again and........
« on: May 20, 2010, 09:32:35 AM »
Quote from: cj222 on May 20, 2010, 09:29:07 AM
Thanks Ray! The dual pump loaders are done and Im going to get them ready to ship back to you soon!  :thumbup:

Eh, don't bother with the expense of shipping them. We'll meet up again real soon I'm sure. Lemme know what I owe ya.

In the meantime, might wanna post pics of what ya done did........ I'm not having much luck with this tapatalk stuff......... :screwy:

Thanks Nick!!  :thumbup:

Ray

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The No Wake Zone / Re: Lost everybody's phone numbers
« on: May 20, 2010, 08:57:56 AM »
Quote from: crewchief22 on May 20, 2010, 06:01:57 AM
How many phones have you lost to the water gods?

They must be upset with you about something  :sly:

  ;D

Lol, that was #4. Moo has a supply of baggies under the seat. Pickle didn't...... :banghead:

Ray

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Random Boat Parts For Sale / Re: need cash to finish new motor. parts for sale.
« on: May 19, 2010, 11:41:17 PM »
Brandon, what dizzy is this? a Unilite?????? ;D

Ray

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Lake Havasu / Re: how to drive a jet boat
« on: May 19, 2010, 11:39:34 PM »
Quote from: willowog on May 19, 2010, 10:58:01 PM
this thread should be turned into a guide book and handed out to all newbies.  it scares the hell outta me how some of the guys i boat were so oblivious there first time out...

X2! I feel VERY fortunate I met Nordie the first time I launched my boat, late in the day on a Friday at an event who said "First boat, right? Just stay in the NWZ and learn the controls" All the while he watched me and said "Practice coming up to the dock" . Next morning at launch time, he said "Stick with me" and I did, mostly. learned a lot that first 12 or so hours, and, short of nearly over running Crewcheif, no real problems.  :thumbup:

Ray

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The No Wake Zone / Re: Can I jet this?
« on: May 19, 2010, 11:33:56 PM »
Could be done, I suppose, but WHY??  Kinda goes against the grain on both what a jet boat is AND what a Poontoon boat is for....

As I say this, wasn't there a poontoon boat from the local "police" at the Tom Papp deal this year that tossed a pretty mean roost?

Ray

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Interior / Re: 1976 spectra 20 wind screen wanted
« on: May 19, 2010, 11:29:45 PM »
Get in touch with Roger Finney in Havasu. Google him. Lost his number in my latest phone accident.

He'll make you a new one if he has a pattern, if not, bring him the boat and he'll pattern one.

Ray

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Lower River / Re: Mcintyre pics lets see them
« on: May 19, 2010, 11:25:31 PM »
Quote from: n8dawg on May 19, 2010, 10:44:51 PM
Dude Beersmeyer's boat was/is bad ass....Totaly dig the white painted engine and heads! Fit's that boat. I have yet to see another boat pull off that combo....a 10 on origanalitly bud!

Ray- I look forward to the day where we're both out there laying down some 90+mph passes!
Give ma a lil while to save that kinda coin up....like I said before, felt like I was a kid again...thanks for f---ing off out there with me!

Nate's right! The pictures don't do it real justice, you just gotta see it! And Rich isn't the kind of guy to get too upset about anyone leaning or sitting on it either (If you're in a bikini.....)

Nate, your boat was running better than I've ever seen it run! Was cool of you to go back out and do it all over again with Becca in the boat this time! She had a ball, squealed like little kids squeal at first, but she was in heaven! Thank YOU bro!

If we take this any further, we're all gonna require Lifeline vests and the bullet proof underwear,  ;D

Ray

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The No Wake Zone / Re: Tapatalk
« on: May 19, 2010, 11:06:26 PM »
I'm still fighting with downloading it! WTF? Anyone got a trick on T-Mobile?

Ray

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Jet Pumps / CJ222's mad skillz strike again and again and........
« on: May 19, 2010, 08:18:29 PM »
You guys really need to get this kid to fab whatever you want and stay off Ebay for Christs sake!





This is for the Sewer Pickle, gonna TRY and post pics from the Blackberry with the progress pics on the ones he's making for the Twin Jet!

Nick, OUTSTANDING work!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Ray


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Events / Re: Father's Day Float
« on: May 19, 2010, 07:55:08 PM »
Rooms Reserved! Working on maybe 3 of my boats there!

Ray

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Events / Re: Father's Day Float
« on: May 19, 2010, 07:36:00 PM »
Motel 6 in Parker. Not that far, Marc and I stayed there last year.

Ray

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The No Wake Zone / Lost everybody's phone numbers
« on: May 19, 2010, 06:59:25 PM »
Well, in the aftermath of the Mcintyre trip, and my bright idea to drive through Nates roost, phone was declared clinically dead. New one showed up, and last 2 times this has happened, address book was fine on the Sim card. Not so lucky this time.  :banghead:

PM me your contact info if you want me to have it    >:D . A few of you I have memorized.  :thumbup:

Ray

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Jet Pumps / Re: Dream Pump
« on: May 19, 2010, 10:11:13 AM »
I kinda like your's Tom!  ;)

We'll see how well Pickle responds to more HP very soon, but it was redone, well, NOW 31 running hours ago with a bronze AA. Add in the new SOOOPER loader Nick made for me, and maybe we'll have an idea how good an old JB is......

Ray

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: 460ci Jet Boat boggs and dies. :-(
« on: May 19, 2010, 10:06:36 AM »
Sounds very similar to the problem I have been having with one of my boats. I think Rivertard Identified it this past weekend as the "cow whisperer" heard a mssive vacuum leak at speed from the carb base/throttle plate gaskets. I'll break out the WD40 tomorrow when I'm off. There's a whole thread on resolving this fiasco over here.

http://www.socaljetboats.com/engine-mechanical-electrical/electric-fuel-pump-issues-10004/

Ray

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Random Boat Parts For Sale / Re: jacuzzi wj nozzle / blower carb adapter
« on: May 19, 2010, 09:58:46 AM »
Quote from: 75 fantasy on May 19, 2010, 06:49:31 AM
bump
i would trade stuff for a bbf single carb aluminum manifold. let me know what you have.

I got a Eddie Performer layin' around....got a pic somewhere......Naw I'll hafta take one.

Ray

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Lower River / Re: Mcintyre pics lets see them
« on: May 19, 2010, 09:31:06 AM »
Probably between Beersmeyer and Cj222 (I ain't buying that "just a rebuilt 454" crap  :screwy:). N8 walked all over me, but I didn't see the other two really hammer down.

Ray


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Events / Re: Father's Day Float
« on: May 19, 2010, 09:23:18 AM »
Quote from: willowog on May 18, 2010, 09:32:09 PM
skip says I have a room and theres only me and a buddy in there so if someone needs floor space you can have it. I only sleep in the damn things when the women stay home.

X2, my rooms reserved, not sure if I'm going it solo or not. On the same point, I stayed at the Motel 6 in Parker last year, which is only a few miles away..........

Ray

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Lower River / Re: Macintyre Park - Blythe, CA - May 14-16 2010
« on: May 18, 2010, 05:00:15 PM »
Quote from: alamojimmy on May 18, 2010, 11:11:09 AM
Rich, it was great to meet you! What a great weekend. Just wait until we karateoke at Big River for Father's Day. That is a good time.

LOL! Break the big guy in easy there Jimmy! We only got less than a handful of bitchen Beisers left on here, don't scare him off! (The whole cow incident didn't, so WTF am I saying???)

Great meeting you too Rich, hope to see you at the Big River Fathers Day deal!  :thumbup:

Ray

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The No Wake Zone / Re: SCJB on your Phone!
« on: May 18, 2010, 04:44:56 PM »
I'll try it on my Blackberry when the new one gets here......... :sly:

Damn phones are adding up with all these "accidents" on the water......Thank god for insurance!!

Ray

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