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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Tube bender recommendations
« on: August 11, 2014, 09:36:13 PM »
If you're doing stainless I don't think that little rigid bender is going to do it.  When I did my hardline, I bought a bigger rigid one, more like the one GT posted and it is a bit of work to make that do stainless, but it did real nice bends.  What I did though was found one on EBAY and bought it used for like 40 bucks instead of almost $150 - 200 new.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RIDGID-398-1-2-TUBE-BENDER-BENDS-TO-180-DEGREES-1-1-2-RADIUS-/261558516272?pt=BI_Pipe_Benders&hash=item3ce61a3a30

This is how it did.

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Finally getting over my pity party
« on: August 08, 2014, 07:41:47 PM »
Quote from: Jet Boat Maloney on August 07, 2014, 05:55:27 AM
Well it only took me almost 3 months but I managed to get the motor out and tore down.
How often does the small end of a rod let go? But that's what happened. Also I think the timing chain let go haven't got the front tore down yet. When I turn the crank the cam doesn't move.
Damage list-
3 exhaust valves bent
4 roller lifters broke
1 rod let go (the small end) big end looks good no spun bearings
Cams damaged and I think the timing chain let go
Oil pick up was just dangling (the screen)
Blocks bad cracked cylinder wall
1piston
I think the crank is good just need to have it check out for straightness.
Needs-
4bolt mkIV block
1 rod
Set of pistons and rings
Bearings and new rod bolts
3 new exhaust valves
Timing chain and gears
Roller cam
4 roller lifters
Rod and main bearings
Machine work and balancing check the crank
Now oil pick up
So all in all I'm feeling pretty good about it. I thought it was going to be a lot worse.
Oh yeah gotta weld up my windows in my pan.
Photos to come soon


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You'd have to do a little driving to No Cal, but this may be what you're  looking for

http://www.performanceboats.com/parts-sale/241497-gen-iv-long-block.html

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: HEI MODULE
« on: August 05, 2014, 08:09:06 PM »
Quote from: el mojado on August 05, 2014, 07:45:40 PM
Thanks Flusher. I just noticed the part numbers. I'm definitely gonna run my MSD dizzy with an HEI module wired in. Great idea!

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Sorry, but this begs the question  why?  Your original question as I remember was HEI or MSD.  So why build a morfidite?   Why not run either one system or the other?  What are the gains in re-inventing the wheel.   
Or am I miss reading this and the HEI module will be a back up to the MSD system?

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: HEI MODULE
« on: August 05, 2014, 12:38:13 PM »
What HEI are you using?  If it's the old style it has a coil in the cap.  Not sure if maybe you're using a new small cap style.

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WarZone / Re: Drought management
« on: August 05, 2014, 08:58:20 AM »
That's cause this states  brain trust would rather throw Billions of dollars at the crazy train to nowhere, than build reservoirs to hold much need water in this state Joe.

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The No Wake Zone / Re: Absolute BS!!!
« on: August 05, 2014, 08:45:42 AM »
If you haven't got one yet, this may be what you need. He may be negotiable on the price.
http://www.performanceboats.com/parts-sale/240530-mics-parts-sale-cleaning-out-garage.html

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Thrust bearings
« on: August 01, 2014, 01:21:09 PM »
I agree with Flusher, send that pic to Castillo and see what he say's.  If he check's it out,can fix it and polish it for you, you'd be ahead of the game.

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The No Wake Zone / Re: Performance Boats Regatta Aug 9
« on: August 01, 2014, 11:23:15 AM »
Well I guess I'm getting old.  I've been a few times and I don't plan on attending.  It has become just hanging out on a sand bar with 2000 of your new best friends trying to keep your boat from either getting swamped or beat to shit while hopping your anchor holds.  You'll see a couple fast boats make a pass or 2, but most of the racing is done either on Friday, or after everybody heads back to the launch ramp and nobodies there to watch.  You won't have any trouble if you take kids, all the people are very cool.  You will see  some really nice hardware there if you walk around.  It's become more of a big get together to drink beer and shoot the breeze than fast boats making passes.   The water turns to shit real fast and just won't allow for safe high speed passes, at least for the sober people.  If this sounds like a good time, you'll have a blast. Enjoy!

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: MSD or HEI
« on: July 31, 2014, 06:27:06 PM »
I'm an HEI guy.  You definitely won't hurt your performance one bit running an HEI, they'd fire a nitro motor.  I  agree with the ability to diagnose and fix them easily with parts from a junk yard if need be. 

I will agree with Jake on their looks.   They're like a fat chick that puts out.  Not going to win any beauty contests, but you now she's a sure thing. :sly:

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Jet Pumps / Re: Impeller pick help
« on: July 30, 2014, 08:34:28 AM »
Ahhhhhhhh! now I see your problem!   That's a FORD!  :banghead:  Poor thing is doing all it can to act like a real motor. :screwy:

Just kidding, I agree with Ralph, it will never be a race boat.  Make the motor happy, keep it in it's operating window and enjoy it. If that's 45mph or 85mph @5500rpm then that's what  she's got to give. 
I admire your willingness to do it different, your own way. I like that swim step feature you built.  It's the play boat that roar's. :thumbup:

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Jet Pumps / Re: Impeller pick help
« on: July 29, 2014, 09:04:53 PM »
I am intrigued by what you did.  I'd love to see that in person and take a ride in it. 

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Jet Pumps / Re: Impeller pick help
« on: July 29, 2014, 09:02:36 PM »
A couple things kind of jump out at me.  545 ci, 11-1, 1000 cfm carb, should do 550 hp easy, but you say it's only spinning a worn out pump to 5400rpm.  What is your cam?  I would suspect you would be getting some slippage from that pump allowing the motor to spin higher than 5400 rpm.  I think I would tighten the pump up and see how it does with the A. Maybe add an inducer to help get it to launch, but if you can't  get  past 5400rpm with that motor, I don't think a AA is going to do you any favors.

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Jet Pumps / Re: Impeller pick help
« on: July 29, 2014, 08:32:47 PM »
Well, how much HP is part of the equation, but where it makes it is also very key.
That being said, your in uncharted waters will your hull modifications.  Jet boats are weight sensitive and it looks like your baby's got a pretty heavy booty on her.  May I ask what the idea behind the mods were?

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Jet Pumps / Re: Impeller pick help
« on: July 29, 2014, 08:04:15 PM »
Where does your motor make its power?  If your spinning 5400rpm now going to a bigger impeller is going to knock that down to probably 5000rpm.  Impeller needs to match your motors power band.

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Random Boat Parts For Sale / Re: Parts for sale.
« on: July 29, 2014, 07:59:06 PM »
Can you measure the size of the header covers?

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Jet Pumps / Re: Jacuzzi Golden Eagle
« on: July 28, 2014, 07:26:13 PM »
Yes and yes.

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Jet Pumps / Re: Jacuzzi Golden Eagle
« on: July 28, 2014, 06:46:12 PM »
If your looking to add an energizer kit, I have a virtually new Dominator energizer kit you a YJ that I can make you a smoking deal on.

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Oil grade to use in 454 bbc?
« on: July 25, 2014, 11:54:48 AM »
Man, I agree that this topic can make your head spin with t he more you read.  It's like the octane conversation with fuel.. I too have read a ton on these subjects, yet when I try to explain them to someone else it usually sounds more like a 6 year old trying to explain where babies come from. :sly:

I pulled this article off the sight Vintage240zracer posted.  It's really close to many others I have read explaining viscosity and oil weights.  It's worth the read just to kind of understand how your oil really works in the engine.

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/motor-oil-101/

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Oil grade to use in 454 bbc?
« on: July 25, 2014, 08:45:40 AM »
I'm  running Amsoil 10/40 full synthetic in my blower motor.  I like the multi grade oil because the 10 weight is much easier on the motor during start up.  I'm not trying to  push snot through my bearings when the oil's cold.  Let's face it, in boating most of us don't properly warm our motors before we go out past the 5mph buoy and hammer the throttle.  The big number, 40wt or 50 wt depends on how the motor was built to me.  Tighter clearances, I'd run the 40wt, looser, or more precisely looser clearances and more heat as in Jakes race motor I would run a 50wt. Motor clearance and heat are the main determining factors to me on how thick of an oil, viscosity wise, I would run.   Straight weight oil is old technology, multi grade's have been what manufacturers have been using for 25 years now.  It's also what most major racing teams in organizations like NHRA, Nascar, and USAC, run.

As far as Delo, or Rotella oils go, I know a few guy's that swear by them, but I've also been warned about running them in a motor that's high revving above 4000 rpm as they have a tendency to foam.  Foam doesn't pump real well.

Just my Opinion.

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: almost sank the boat today.
« on: July 22, 2014, 06:55:59 PM »
Quote from: Ralph Brunt on July 22, 2014, 06:10:11 PM
But did you just put new hose and hose clamps back on? Or did you do it right and use a/n fittings?

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And I'd add did you use a quality, oil resistant hose, or did you get heater hose from Autozone.  Today's cheap heater hose available at local auto parts breaks down very quickly when exposed to oil  or oily water like in a bilge.  Under pressure this hoses splits  open very easily. This will sink a boat quick.

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The No Wake Zone / Re: I want a jet boat..newbie
« on: July 22, 2014, 08:27:35 AM »
Quote from: mazjag on July 21, 2014, 05:11:12 PM
I think the manual says about 1.5 hours it can burn all 40 gallons at full throttle..I normally use like 15-20 gallons on a saturday..You have to figure the 2 stroke oil at 35$ a gallon as well...I probably need a small block to stay in that mileage...thx..Jason

If you are planning on a jet boat, don't  think a small block is going to be that much better than a big block on gas.  It's the jet that's sucking all your fuel.  Small block and I/O = fuel efficient.  Small block and a jet= should've just got a big block.

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WTB / Re: Shaft and impeller
« on: July 17, 2014, 07:31:35 PM »
Ck with Chris @ B1.  He may have something used and his prices are more than reasonable.  He's shocked me a couple times with he sells stuff for.
http://www.b1racing.net/

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The No Wake Zone / Re: river bound
« on: July 17, 2014, 04:22:20 PM »
Quote from: jyeager on July 17, 2014, 03:06:45 PM
Hate you!


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Worthless to hate on him ,you just have to except it Jake, Steve's in a league of his own!!  His Big Pimpin!   O0 8) 8)

I'm going to try and make my way down Saturday afternoon,  I'll give you a shout when we head out.

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The No Wake Zone / Re: river bound
« on: July 17, 2014, 02:50:20 PM »
Quote from: jyeager on July 17, 2014, 02:45:14 PM
Leaving tomorrow after work. See everybody on the island on saturday. I'll be in the brown boat.


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where's the island Jake? I'm a little naive to the hang out spots below jungle beach.

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Projects / Re: SCJB Exclusive: 2014 19' Cheyenne
« on: July 17, 2014, 10:51:00 AM »
Quote from: 19ftCheyenne on July 17, 2014, 09:59:26 AM
Pppsshhhttttt its a piece of cake, I just copy Wes and do what he does and pick his same colors LOL

That my friend is seriously funny shit. I snorted laughing when I read that.  Sorry this probably doesn't make a lot of sense to most everyone else, but that is definitely LOL!

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