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WTB / Re: WTB Holley 600
« on: October 25, 2010, 09:49:40 AM »
Get a chance to look for/find them yet?
Thanks, Mark
Thanks, Mark
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WTB / Re: BBC rectangle port intake and carb
« on: October 25, 2010, 09:48:34 AM »
Have a Performer RPM for $90. Painted Chevy orange, no stripped threads.
Regards, Mark
Regards, Mark
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WTB / WTB Holley 600
« on: October 20, 2010, 09:55:35 AM »
Need a Holley 600 vac carb for a son's pre-runner/302 project. 1850 or similar. Good rebuildable core as a minimum.
Thanks, Mark
Thanks, Mark
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: BBC Engine build...what to buy?
« on: September 30, 2010, 08:48:22 AM »
Early August we completed the first phase of the restoration on our '79 19' Spectra jet. The motor was built for an older intercooled PFM twin turbo setup converted to port EFI, low compression, modest heads, mild flat tappet hydraulic cam. As vacation was nearing we decided to use the boat in a normally aspirated configuration and shake the whole package down. An Edelbrock Performer manifold and Holley 850 were added breathing through a standard USCG flame arrestor.
The motor was taken to a local shop that had an engine dyno for initial fire-up and an hours break-in. At that point the oil was changed, timing was bumped to 34 degrees, and a couple of pulls made. The peak horsepower was 442 at 4700RPM, max torque was below 4000, falling already at that point, but over 500lbs. Basically this was a motor you could throw in a work truck and be happy with it. All this was on 87 octane pump gas.
On taking it to Havasu for vacation we GPS'd at exactly 70 with driver, passenger, and both fuel tanks full. The tach (once working) indicates 4750 RPM at full throttle.
The magic is in the pump, making use of the torque with a stainless AA impellor without having to buzz the motor. The boat jumps on plane in a couple of lengths and accelerates hard to full speed.
Just another way of getting down the lake.
Cheers, Mark
The motor was taken to a local shop that had an engine dyno for initial fire-up and an hours break-in. At that point the oil was changed, timing was bumped to 34 degrees, and a couple of pulls made. The peak horsepower was 442 at 4700RPM, max torque was below 4000, falling already at that point, but over 500lbs. Basically this was a motor you could throw in a work truck and be happy with it. All this was on 87 octane pump gas.
On taking it to Havasu for vacation we GPS'd at exactly 70 with driver, passenger, and both fuel tanks full. The tach (once working) indicates 4750 RPM at full throttle.
The magic is in the pump, making use of the torque with a stainless AA impellor without having to buzz the motor. The boat jumps on plane in a couple of lengths and accelerates hard to full speed.
Just another way of getting down the lake.
Cheers, Mark
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Random Boat Parts For Sale / Re: 4 in angled tips
« on: September 30, 2010, 07:49:45 AM »
Did these sell?
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Projects / Re: cyclone speed & marines new cj project
« on: May 24, 2010, 08:08:02 AM »
Thanks. Now I wish I had hung on to that last cracked block.
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Projects / Re: cyclone speed & marines new cj project
« on: May 23, 2010, 01:06:30 PM »Couple more pics from Jim.
Where do you find engine "fixtures" like this? I've lifted a BBC in and out six times today and am getting tired of all the fun.
Thanks, Mark
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: spectra 19 headers?
« on: May 22, 2010, 04:59:14 PM »
Sorry for the delayed response, had a wedding to go to this afternoon.
Filterbiz, your PM got to me first. We'll be here at the shop all day tomorrow, I'll give you a call.
GlassCutter, are you looking for a cover for a 19' or 20' Spectra? I have a standard 20' Spectra engine box and jump seats stuffed in another corner of the shop, basic white, if that's what you need.
Cheers, Mark
Filterbiz, your PM got to me first. We'll be here at the shop all day tomorrow, I'll give you a call.
GlassCutter, are you looking for a cover for a 19' or 20' Spectra? I have a standard 20' Spectra engine box and jump seats stuffed in another corner of the shop, basic white, if that's what you need.
Cheers, Mark
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: spectra 19 headers?
« on: May 22, 2010, 12:39:40 PM »
I've got a full width original Spectra 19 hatch sitting on the side of the shop if you want to go back to the stock layout. It would clear a tunnel ram, not headers though. Freebie, just come and get it.
Also I'll part with the headers shown in the above picture for $70.00 . There are sandblasted, but could use a light pass again prior to paint or jet-coating. No water lines or muffler inserts, no rot that I can remember.
Cheers, Mark
Also I'll part with the headers shown in the above picture for $70.00 . There are sandblasted, but could use a light pass again prior to paint or jet-coating. No water lines or muffler inserts, no rot that I can remember.
Cheers, Mark
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: spectra 19 headers?
« on: May 22, 2010, 10:38:13 AM »
Before we decided to go with the twin turbos we put a spare 6-71 blower and Bassett twisties on the 19. This is how it looks.
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WTB / Droop and Place diverter
« on: May 22, 2010, 09:53:39 AM »
Looking for a Droop Snoot and Place diverter, mechanical pref'd.
Thanks, Mark
Thanks, Mark
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The No Wake Zone / Re: Spray Booth
« on: May 22, 2010, 09:46:02 AM »
What's the cost by the hour/day/weekend?
Thanks, Mark
Thanks, Mark
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Prepping for Dyno..pics
« on: May 06, 2010, 06:57:48 AM »
Any update on how the testing/tuning session went?
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The No Wake Zone / Re: spectra 19
« on: April 28, 2010, 11:56:40 AM »
We've got a 1978 19 Spectra that we're restoring. Four stringer jet boat that was in really rough shape.
Good luck with yours.
Good luck with yours.
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WarZone / Re: Las Vegas - Click it or ticket!
« on: May 20, 2009, 05:42:52 PM »
Nearly forty years ago I was taking Drivers Ed at the local public high school, the "instructor" was one of the football coaches. If you placed the key in the ignition before putting on your lap belt you could expect a ham sized fist to the side of the head. Only took two times and I was scarred for life. Still can't start the car without buckling up first.
Cheers, Mark
Cheers, Mark
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WTB / Re: need a plug and play carburetor
« on: April 18, 2009, 02:19:58 PM »
I've got a 650 Holley DP spreadbore and a Holley 750 Vac on the shelf. The DP should work right off (ran on a Hemi in the shop a couple of months ago) and the 750 will need a kit. $70 for the DP and $50 for the 750 Vac. I may have a kit (or at least the major gaskets) for the 750 in the shop.
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WTB / Re: need a plug and play carburetor
« on: April 18, 2009, 10:40:29 AM »
Square or spreadbore for that manifold?
Cheers, Mark
Cheers, Mark
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Miscellaneous / Spam / Re: Welding!
« on: March 31, 2009, 04:15:01 PM »
Thanks,
I have a backyard patio cover that needs a fair amount of welding, but it needs to be done by a certified welder. I ordered the steel (6" x 6" and 4" x 4", 0.250" wall) pre-cut to the correct angles and lengths. Most welding could be done in a shop with final assembly and welds done on-site. The overall is around 20' x 20', 8' tall at the perimeter. PM me if this is something you might be interested in.
Cheers, Mark
I have a backyard patio cover that needs a fair amount of welding, but it needs to be done by a certified welder. I ordered the steel (6" x 6" and 4" x 4", 0.250" wall) pre-cut to the correct angles and lengths. Most welding could be done in a shop with final assembly and welds done on-site. The overall is around 20' x 20', 8' tall at the perimeter. PM me if this is something you might be interested in.
Cheers, Mark
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The No Wake Zone / Re: how many people have been out of work?
« on: March 30, 2009, 10:59:32 AM »
What about adding a jobs looking/available category to the classified section? Maybe even a place to post resumes for those considering a move pre-emptively.
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Miscellaneous / Spam / Re: Welding!
« on: March 30, 2009, 10:22:44 AM »
If I have something fabbed by a certified welder do I still need a deputy inspector on site as a witness?
Thanks, Mark
Thanks, Mark
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Engines / Engine Parts For Sale / Re: BBC large oval port heads
« on: March 29, 2009, 09:57:06 AM »
Still have the AFB's and banger manifold?
Cheers, Mark
Cheers, Mark
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The No Wake Zone / Re: Building Electricians help !
« on: January 27, 2009, 05:05:39 PM »
As GT says, the building has the ground missing or it has a sufficiently higher ground impedance than offered by the video grounds. The fault occured between the live conductor and the building and the fault current took the easiest path back to earth.
I would perform a good visual inspection of the ground rod/grid connection. You can also have them use a micro-ohmeter to measure the ground connection under a fault (high current) condition. The tester applies a low voltage to the ground system under question, but at the maximum current level possible under a fault condition.
Cheers, Mark
I would perform a good visual inspection of the ground rod/grid connection. You can also have them use a micro-ohmeter to measure the ground connection under a fault (high current) condition. The tester applies a low voltage to the ground system under question, but at the maximum current level possible under a fault condition.
Cheers, Mark
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The No Wake Zone / Re: OK, 2009 New Years resolutions?
« on: January 09, 2009, 10:03:02 AM »
Finish at least one of my five "active" projects.
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The No Wake Zone / Re: What do you do for a living??
« on: December 31, 2008, 05:52:55 PM »
Electrical Engineer