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The No Wake Zone / Is it summer yet..??!!

« on: May 22, 2010, 10:46:33 PM »

Well Wednesday is was 70 degrees here so I pulled the boat out of the garage, reinstalled the engine, attached the carbs...
And fired it up again

Today I drove by my favorite lake to boat at in the Summer

On the way there

Crappy cell phone pics of the snow storm a week before Memorial Day

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The No Wake Zone / Summer is over :(

« on: October 04, 2009, 11:46:14 AM »

Time to start the winter projects here

It is snowing as I type

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The No Wake Zone / Loader issue?

« on: August 31, 2009, 11:35:22 PM »

I have been having problems with porpoising in my boat since I can remember. Seems to get worse the more weight that is in the boat.
The loader that is on it extends a long way beneath the bottom. I decided to take off the loader and see if this helps. Will I be able to get an accurate test result with nothing bolted up there, ie I replaced the bolts into the holes with silicone, but I dont have even a rock grate to bolt up to it right now? Could this even be the cause of the porpoising?

I also noticed when I removed it that one side is longer than the other...

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The No Wake Zone / Life above 5000 feet (pics)

« on: August 22, 2009, 07:45:18 PM »

Got a couple shots of my afternoon on Antelope Lake

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WarZone / This will crack you up! The Bounce-O-Meter

« on: August 16, 2009, 08:49:59 PM »

Contains nudity

Not for work

http://www.shockabsorbersport.co.nz/wawcs0141481/bounce-o-meter.html

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The No Wake Zone / How to track down a short?

« on: July 10, 2009, 08:03:51 PM »

I need help with an electrical issue. My electric fuel pump just started blowing fuses. It is a Holley Red with maybe 15 hrs on it. I took it out and cleaned it all out, hooked it to a battery directly and it seemed to stick at first. Then after a couple taps it started again, every time. I reinstalled it and turned the key, it spun for about 10 seconds and it blew a 25A fuse. replaced the fuse (20A) and popped again. I tried aluminum foil around the fuse(ghetto, but I didnt have any more fuses) and it came right on but I felt the foil getting hot very quickly.

Is there any way to test the pump to see if it has an internal short? Is the 25A fuse too small?

Please help so I can get to the lake tomorrow. Thanks

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Gelcoat / Paint / Fireberglass Repair / Air Compressor help

« on: May 06, 2009, 11:39:15 PM »

I bought a new compressor so I can finish the paint properly on my project... Problem is I am clueless on how to set this thing up.

I always used my dad's growing up and it was already assembled

So I have this machine that I need to wire in a 240 to. I think I can handle that part. But I also bought an air filter, regulator and lubricator. I am guessing that I wont need the lubricator part for painting and that it is just for air tools(impact wrench, sanders, etc)

I know I read that the filter would be quite helpful for painting to keep any water out of the spray. Is there anything else anyone can think of to tell me on maintenance or use of this thing??? I know I am supposed to drain the water from the bottom of the tank, and check and fill it with oil but that's about it.

Specs:
60Gal ASME Tank
3.2HP Motor (per ISO 1217 standard)
Air Flow 10.2 SCFM @ 90 PSI
135 max PSI

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Projects / Fixing the hole

« on: March 14, 2009, 03:31:49 PM »

Since I am stuck in a place that I can't boat year round I decided to make the best of it and start a new project. My last season ended with a drunk guy ramming into me when he tried to see if I needed help. Coil burnt out and I was drifting,

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Jet Pumps / Shaft Play...

« on: March 14, 2009, 01:03:21 PM »

This is a real jet pump question Omar

How much, if any, should there be? I removed the bowl, and when I grab the impeller shaft it has "up and down" play. Maybe 1/4".

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The No Wake Zone / Small Block Power

« on: January 08, 2009, 10:58:51 PM »

FORD power

600 horsepower 5.0L DOHC "Cammer" supercharged V8 engine.

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Engines / Engine Parts For Sale / Olds 455 block FREE!!

« on: November 30, 2008, 11:37:11 AM »

Come get it from San Diego. Was running when pulled. It is .040. Pics are here http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=2630.0. Comes with matching pistons and rods. Save it from the dump

I still have the mounts and a few other misc parts available for best offer also.

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The No Wake Zone / I found a job - Winterizing a 460

« on: November 25, 2008, 08:02:24 AM »

Well after 6 months I finally got a job offer

in Susanville, CA

Can someone sow me a picture of the place on the 460 block that I need to open to drain the water out please. Also any details on getting anti-freeze in all the right places like header lines and jet.

I guess its time to go buy some real winter clothes as San Diego for 10 years has me a bit spoiled

Thanks

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The No Wake Zone / Miramar Air show

« on: October 05, 2008, 08:12:45 PM »

Got there just as the finale was starting

I have a LOT more I might put up later.

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The No Wake Zone / Pics from my weekend

« on: September 20, 2008, 09:06:44 PM »

Had a job interview at San Quentin and stuck around a bit to see San fran agian, it had been about 12 years since my last visit.

San Quentin

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The No Wake Zone / Hull Damage

« on: September 13, 2008, 08:46:45 PM »

I burned out my dist cap today and was trying to flag someone down for help today. Finally a fellow jetter decided to come back and see what I wanted. He came in way to fast and struck me broadside. His bow eye cut my rub rail all up and crushed inmy hull (just above the rub rail) about 4"x3"

He did not even appologize but did go and inform the ranger that I needed a tow. The ranger flew by not seeing my flag or hearing my air horn bursts...

I eventually was able to rig up the rotor to make enough contact with the cap to allow about 3200 RPMs and got back to the ramp, but now I need to find where to buy new rub rail, and see if I can figure out how to patch my hole

I'll post pics tomorrow of the damage

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Engines / Engine Parts For Sale / Jet Boat Motor on Craigslist

« on: September 04, 2008, 08:53:10 AM »

Found this on Craigslist http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/boa/817211672.html

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The No Wake Zone / Towing problem

« on: August 31, 2008, 12:05:20 PM »

I have been having problems with my engine losing power around 3500 RPM's when I am pulling the tube. I ran yesterday for several WOT passes and it ran perfecty. 67.7 on GPS @ 5600RPM's on an A cut When I add drag to the boat though it runs perfectly up to the 32-3500 mark then I can hear and feel the motor "bog" down. I can floor it and get it going again but it will return to the "bog" when it gets back to the mid RPM's. I thought it was a fuel delivery problem initally and replaced all the fuel lines and cleaned the electric carter fuel pump. It had rust debris in the screen. It seems to work fine even in the problem RPM's for a few minutes, but once it starts even shutting down and letting the fuel pump run for a bit does not stop the problem. Anyone have any ideas as I am stumped and am leaning towards a pump issue now?? Could the loader be over loading?

Thanks for any and all ideas on this.

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The No Wake Zone / New Door mat?

« on: August 13, 2008, 04:40:40 PM »

My wife has a day care at our house and one of the moms just came to pick up her child. I heard screaming at my front door and found this all coiled up sitting on my front door mat and shaking it's rattle... yard rake and hoe to the rescue just in time.

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Jet Pumps / Line length

« on: July 17, 2008, 02:46:10 PM »

Does the length of the lines coming from the basset T to the headers HAVE to be the same length? I have seen them both with equal length and with one short. Will it effect the header water enough to matter?

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / It was a better day.

« on: July 09, 2008, 07:58:53 PM »

I thought it was going to be a good day as I began the installation of my new to me MSD dist. Pulled the old one out and tried to slide the new one in. Not happening. I pulled the oil pump rod out far enough to check it and found that it was was just slightly too small of an opening on the new dist. OK dremmel to the rescue. Got just enought to fix the rod problem but it still wouldnt go in. Then it started. I dropped the rodback into the block, but not into the seat of the oil pump. OK I had this happen before and worked it back out. Tried to get back in the pump seat and somehow a 3" rubber handle off the grabbing tool fell off and bing right into the hole and likely into the oil pan.

After many choice words I decided to continue my MSD installation to avail. The old one will go right in, but the new one does not want to mesh upwith the cam gear.

The gear was just replaced, it is brand new. Could this be the issue? Just too tight? I am so frustrated

The engine will have to come out again to drop the oil pan and get the rubber out.

OK I guess I am done with the rant, if anyone read thru all this and has any suggestions on the MSD installation I would love to be able to use it.

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SoCal Lakes / El Capitan

« on: June 20, 2008, 11:34:59 PM »

I will be at El Capitan tomorrow. Stop by and say Hi if you are there

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Guide plates and push rod selection.

« on: June 05, 2008, 12:36:29 PM »

Do I HAVE to buy chrome moly type push rods if I am using guide plates? Or can I just use the standard correct (cheaper) push rods?

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Header installation question

« on: June 03, 2008, 06:52:34 PM »

This is my first time installing headers... so do I need special bolts, doesn't look like my studs will work. Also is the metal side of the gasket supposed to go against the header or the block? If I need bolts where is a good source to get them fast?

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Another cooling question

« on: June 02, 2008, 05:32:55 PM »

As I prepare to switch to OT headers I was thinking about installing a pressure relief valve. Is this an issue w/headers? Seems like it would disrupt the t-valve function.

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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / installing mechanical oil pressure gauge

« on: May 22, 2008, 07:22:04 AM »

IS there a plug on a 460 that can be removed and used to check oil pressure? I see 2 on the sides near the rear of the block and one next to the timing cover...

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