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Boat Racing / SCSC Spring Classic
« on: April 07, 2026, 09:30:47 AM »
SCSC Spring Classic in Parker, Az
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The No Wake Zone / Re: 76 Mantra
« on: March 25, 2026, 12:04:36 AM »
Are ya ready for the river yet? Any news? Always enjoy your progress.
Dan'l
Dan'l
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The No Wake Zone / Re: Porpoise that wont go away or change.
« on: March 25, 2026, 12:02:06 AM »
The loader mounting point looks like a brick bolted to the intake housing. Could be an optical illusion? The transition from the hull to the intake housing looks to be uphill, or downhill being right side up?
The texture of the hull forward of the intake housing seems quite course?
Not an expert by any means, just something I noticed in your pics.
I have set my own intake housing before, and the transition doesn't look ideal.
But mines an SBC and 55 mph, and not a hot rod, either.
Trim-a-step on mine were ~2/3? down and had a terrible hop.
Even with the hull solved that problem.
Impressed with the hardware that has been tried.
Rather than lifting it and straight edging it, measure it in the lake, divers mask and all...real world conditions.
Best of luck, post changes and performance.
Dan'l
The texture of the hull forward of the intake housing seems quite course?
Not an expert by any means, just something I noticed in your pics.
I have set my own intake housing before, and the transition doesn't look ideal.
But mines an SBC and 55 mph, and not a hot rod, either.
Trim-a-step on mine were ~2/3? down and had a terrible hop.
Even with the hull solved that problem.
Impressed with the hardware that has been tried.
Rather than lifting it and straight edging it, measure it in the lake, divers mask and all...real world conditions.
Best of luck, post changes and performance.
Dan'l
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Boat Racing / 79th Annual Thanksgiving Regatta
« on: November 09, 2025, 08:25:11 AM »
The 79th Annual Thanksgiving Regatta is Friday and Saturday, November 28th and 29th.
Congrats to Dave Whittington, the #62 Comp Jet boat for first place in Division I, in the Parker Enduro. 39 laps, 4h 04m 58.3 sec.
Legend status, 2 years running.
Dan'l
Congrats to Dave Whittington, the #62 Comp Jet boat for first place in Division I, in the Parker Enduro. 39 laps, 4h 04m 58.3 sec.
Legend status, 2 years running.
Dan'l
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The No Wake Zone / Re: closed loop cooling
« on: October 16, 2025, 10:07:59 AM »
I'd check out the regulator bypass pressure and make sure it's 12 psi. It doesn't take much to foul a regulator with sand, etc.
Why 180?
Mercruiser used to have a 140 thermostat, but later ones used a 160 stat. I'd make sure you have a 160 stat, and even drill a relief hole in it.
I'm not sure that too much water out the center risers is a bad thing, but all I know is logs and snails, and open cooling systems.
Dan'l
Why 180?
Mercruiser used to have a 140 thermostat, but later ones used a 160 stat. I'd make sure you have a 160 stat, and even drill a relief hole in it.
I'm not sure that too much water out the center risers is a bad thing, but all I know is logs and snails, and open cooling systems.
Dan'l
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Adapter for water cooled exhaust 455 to LS
« on: August 16, 2025, 05:34:20 PM »
Before ls exhaust was more common, the 351 ferd load and snails were used by redrilling the pattern.
For open headers, the sbf build it your self headers, with ls header flanges.
I'm pretty sure schoenfeld headers makes a set of dry open headers.
Tom @JBP has some headers, just don't know if he has the ls variety.
Dan'l
For open headers, the sbf build it your self headers, with ls header flanges.
I'm pretty sure schoenfeld headers makes a set of dry open headers.
Tom @JBP has some headers, just don't know if he has the ls variety.
Dan'l
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The No Wake Zone / Re: Stolen Equipment Trailer Redlands area
« on: July 09, 2025, 12:13:23 PM »
Brothers equipment.
Already on FB and others.
Redlands PD is on it.
Likely total loss
Thanks for looking and the ideas
Dan'l
Already on FB and others.
Redlands PD is on it.
Likely total loss
Thanks for looking and the ideas
Dan'l
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The No Wake Zone / Stolen Equipment Trailer Redlands area
« on: July 07, 2025, 02:27:40 PM »
Stolen from a yard in Redlands
Live Oak Canyon Rd
between Sat. noon and Monday. 4am.
1998 Carson car carrier
CA plate, 4DN9805
2023 Lincoln Vantage 500 Welder
2022 Central Pneumatic gas powered air compressor
Jobox with smaller equipment
Husky tool box/stainless
Oxy/acetylene set,
various other
equipment
Dan'l
Live Oak Canyon Rd
between Sat. noon and Monday. 4am.
1998 Carson car carrier
CA plate, 4DN9805
2023 Lincoln Vantage 500 Welder
2022 Central Pneumatic gas powered air compressor
Jobox with smaller equipment
Husky tool box/stainless
Oxy/acetylene set,
various other
equipment
Dan'l
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The No Wake Zone / Re: Im back
« on: July 05, 2025, 10:18:15 AM »
Welcome back Ralph.
Good to see you still have the passion.
Dan'l
Good to see you still have the passion.
Dan'l
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Jet Pumps / Re: I...Like...Big....Jets and I cannot lie! - Official Large Boat Thread
« on: April 01, 2025, 08:49:55 AM »
Great find
Go with the biggest impeller you can, big girl needs a big wheel.
Make sure there's a gate valve on the incoming water line. Adjust as necessary, 140 while cruising is plenty. (helps keep pressure/ volume in check)
The Jet-O-Vator steers wonky, and virtually impossible to get parts for. Upgrade to a Place Diverter. Standard equipment on Berks from the mid 80's on. Go hydraulic if you can $wing it.
Tom or Josh at JBP would be my first phone call.
Dan'l
Go with the biggest impeller you can, big girl needs a big wheel.
Make sure there's a gate valve on the incoming water line. Adjust as necessary, 140 while cruising is plenty. (helps keep pressure/ volume in check)
The Jet-O-Vator steers wonky, and virtually impossible to get parts for. Upgrade to a Place Diverter. Standard equipment on Berks from the mid 80's on. Go hydraulic if you can $wing it.
Tom or Josh at JBP would be my first phone call.
Dan'l
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The No Wake Zone / Re: cool find
« on: March 27, 2025, 11:56:43 AM »
Cool find
At 13 my knees couldn't take it.
At 55, no fukkin way.
I'll stick to my doubles.
Yeah double skis.
Behind a ditch pump.
Dan'l
At 13 my knees couldn't take it.
At 55, no fukkin way.
I'll stick to my doubles.
Yeah double skis.
Behind a ditch pump.
Dan'l
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WarZone / Re: Tis the Season...
« on: December 13, 2024, 10:48:25 PM »
Juan Mor Time
Bumpity bump.
Dan'l
Bumpity bump.
Dan'l
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The No Wake Zone / Re: That time of year again
« on: December 13, 2024, 10:34:20 PM »
Bump
That time of year again
Dan'l
That time of year again
Dan'l
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Boat Racing / 78th annual thanksgiving regatta
« on: November 21, 2024, 03:56:02 PM »
78th annual thanksgiving regatta at the Blue Water Casino
Friday Nov 29th and Saturday Nov 30th
A thanksgiving tradition.
Dan'l
Friday Nov 29th and Saturday Nov 30th
A thanksgiving tradition.
Dan'l
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Boat Racing / Re: Jet boat #9
« on: November 08, 2024, 12:55:16 PM »Boat #9
First Place, Division 1
38 Laps
4 hrs, 9 minutes to finish.
Way to go, Dave 👍🏁
Dan'l
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Boat Racing / Jet boat #9
« on: October 27, 2024, 10:15:32 AM »
To the guy and team that had the ONLY Jet Boat in the Parker Enduro yesterday. CONGRATULATIONS on finishing, a monumental accomplishment.
Great job.
Dan'l
Great job.
Dan'l
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The No Wake Zone / Re: What happened
« on: October 11, 2024, 09:10:28 AM »
What it sounds like happened, he made a pass, then went over a wakeboard boat wake, made a U-turn, and went over the wake again, and when he lifted, the blower motor stalled while at a pretty good speed, and hooked a bit to the right, and that's the aftermath. There's a video around that shows hitting the dock and the brick wall. Apparently, both occupants had some bumps and bruises, but walked away.
Dan'l
Dan'l
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Jet Pumps / Re: What's it take to get a Hallet bubble deck into the 90s?
« on: July 14, 2024, 10:47:00 AM »What's it take? How much HP,? What kind of pump work? I assume pump has to be set back further as well.
There's a few here.
Brads comes to mind. CJ888.
Liberty hull? I don't remember. (Probably more efficient than a Hallett?)
750+ HP. BBF tunnel ram.
Blueprinted bottom.
Blueprinted pump.
Single seat. No extras.
Runs mid 90s. In racing conditions.
So the answer is cubic dollars.
Pallets of cash.
I've been 86 mph for a short sprint. Plenty fast for this old man.
Best mine has seen was 71.8.
A little over 500 HP.
Dan'l
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I had a pair like that for the jet skis, on an open trailer. Never had a problem.
I'd even use them for the boat, when gas was too far away, like camping on Lake Mohave.
I didn't think they were tough enough for the Jeep, hanging off the back. I had steel cans for that
Dan'l
I'd even use them for the boat, when gas was too far away, like camping on Lake Mohave.
I didn't think they were tough enough for the Jeep, hanging off the back. I had steel cans for that
Dan'l
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Half lean half rich🤔
« on: June 30, 2024, 10:59:10 AM »
Seen a T-shirt below a blower on a boat before. Couldn't get it to run right after the new motor.
Any chance you're missing a T-shirt?
Danl
Any chance you're missing a T-shirt?
Danl
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Half lean half rich🤔
« on: June 30, 2024, 07:06:39 AM »
I've got nuthin on a tunnel ram.
Leaking intake gasket on the lean side?
Which way are they mounted?
Freight trained or sideways?
Dan'l
Leaking intake gasket on the lean side?
Which way are they mounted?
Freight trained or sideways?
Dan'l
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: Half lean half rich🤔
« on: June 29, 2024, 02:50:21 AM »
After 3500 rpm, I'd imagine something blocking the metering plate (4160) or one of the secondary jets clogged (4150)
I suppose primaries could have the same result.
Quadrajet, metering rods and jets, for the secondaries?
Edelbrock there's some filters that look like socks, one of them plugged up?
Dan'l
I suppose primaries could have the same result.
Quadrajet, metering rods and jets, for the secondaries?
Edelbrock there's some filters that look like socks, one of them plugged up?
Dan'l
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WarZone / Re: 455 Olds Refresh
« on: June 05, 2024, 10:07:34 AM »
That thing sounds super rowdy
Yes, yes it does.
Just finishing up my SBC fishin bote mota, Ill be lucky to have HALF the HP and torques of your mill.
Well done.
Dan'l
Yes, yes it does.
Just finishing up my SBC fishin bote mota, Ill be lucky to have HALF the HP and torques of your mill.
Well done.
Dan'l
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Projects / Re: Ford 302 Cam Selection HELP
« on: June 04, 2024, 09:43:06 AM »
Being a ski centurion, it likely has center riser manifolds. I doubt logs and snails. And not water injected headers, which would be cool, like a cracker box, but not very practical. Some ski inboards even had single exhaust on a V8.
OPs cam choice is conservative.
Run it.
Dan'l
OPs cam choice is conservative.
Run it.
Dan'l