1975 DiMarco Circle Boat Project "SoCalJetBoats Exclusive"

« **Reply #75 on:** December 13, 2013, 06:18:48 PM »

Nothing sweeter than brand new AN fittings and stainless braided hose.

« **Reply #76 on:** December 30, 2013, 07:52:58 PM »

Is that a 460 or 429

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« **Reply #77 on:** December 30, 2013, 09:00:39 PM »

Quote from: berkbryan on December 30, 2013, 07:52:58 PM

Is that a 460 or 429

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460 Ferd

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« **Reply #78 on:** December 30, 2013, 09:14:37 PM »

I have not seen a 460 crank with a external counter weight

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« **Reply #79 on:** December 31, 2013, 08:20:57 PM »

1979 and up were externally balanced from the factory. If I'm not mistaken.

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« **Reply #80 on:** December 31, 2013, 08:33:09 PM »

Quote from: berkbryan on December 06, 2013, 07:03:49 PM

What did you use to cut the hole for the carb in you scoop tray I'm going to make one this weekend no one sells a tray for my scoop

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just have http://www.tuffpaw.com/servlet/StoreFront make you one they can make anything you nned for your scoop

« **Reply #81 on:** December 31, 2013, 08:42:46 PM »

Quote from: Just Electric on December 31, 2013, 08:33:09 PM

just have http://www.tuffpaw.com/servlet/StoreFront make you one they can make anything you nned for your scoop

thank you

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« **Reply #82 on:** January 11, 2014, 06:43:23 PM »

Well a little update. I got the scoop hold down done today. used a 1/4 inch piece of aluminum, roughed out a shape and stuck it under the carb. Then i took some 1/2 inch round aluminum and drilled and taped each end for a 3/8 thread. Then made the holes on the scoop tray and the plate. Its still a rough piece, ill work on making it look better tomorrow. Topped off the hold down with countersunk stringer washers on top of the scoop tray.

« **Reply #83 on:** January 11, 2014, 06:46:42 PM »

Also i made a thermostat block off plate out of the 1/4 aluminum that was left over.

« **Reply #84 on:** January 12, 2014, 02:57:16 PM »

Finished the scoop hold down this afternoon. Jig saw, files, and drillbits.

« **Reply #85 on:** January 12, 2014, 07:24:15 PM »

Quote from: jyeager on January 12, 2014, 02:57:16 PM

Finished the scoop hold down this afternoon. Jig saw, files, and drillbits.

Pretty cool Jake!

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« **Reply #86 on:** January 12, 2014, 07:36:05 PM »

Sweet deal man looks awesome

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« **Reply #87 on:** January 12, 2014, 11:15:32 PM »

Quote from: jyeager on December 12, 2013, 08:01:39 PM

Picked up about half of the fittings from one of my sponsors for the 177 boat this afternoon. Man that really helps lol Just one of the Hose ends was 15.00$ Da Hell!!!?

haha i have a drawer of "extras" thats a couple hundred bucks.

progress is looking great! i love that you're making parts with just some simple tools and elbow grease. THATS how you get shit done!

you can turn around and go "i made that with my own two hands..."

« **Reply #88 on:** January 13, 2014, 04:58:28 PM »

Quote from: ka0tyk on January 12, 2014, 11:15:32 PM

haha i have a drawer of "extras" thats a couple hundred bucks.

progress is looking great! i love that you're making parts with just some simple tools and elbow grease. THATS how you get shit done! you can turn around and go "i made that with my own two hands..."

Thank you ka0tyk. Why spend thousands on parts when you can make them yourself? Thats my take on it anyways, and its alot of fun.

Your build is coming along nicely ka0tyk. I am excited to see your finished product.

« **Reply #89 on:** January 13, 2014, 05:12:13 PM »

Well, got a diverter stop made up today. I roughed out a inch by an inch piece of 3/4 inch aluminum. Drilled a hole in one side with a 1/4 inch drill and tapped it with a 5/16th tap.

The i drilled 2 holes on the other side with the same and tapped the same

Then i drilled the 2 holes on the diverter arm and mounted it. The backing plate is just so the bolts would tighten up. ill replace them with button head allens tomorrow.

« **Reply #90 on:** January 13, 2014, 07:35:38 PM »

You are going to put a jam nut on that?

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« **Reply #91 on:** January 13, 2014, 07:38:22 PM »

Quote from: rush1 on January 13, 2014, 07:35:38 PM

You are going to put a jam nut on that?

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yes, i ran out of 5/16 stainless nuts. ill pick up more tomorrow

« **Reply #92 on:** January 13, 2014, 07:39:39 PM »

Gotcha I think that stops a good idea.

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« **Reply #93 on:** January 13, 2014, 07:47:00 PM »

Quote from: rush1 on January 13, 2014, 07:39:39 PM

Gotcha I think that stops a good idea.

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You'll see stops like that that on most race boats. In most cases having the diverter all the way up is not the best for performance. I only run 6 degrees of up nozzle in the orange boat. I think its a requirement for Comp jet as well.

« **Reply #94 on:** January 13, 2014, 07:50:02 PM »

Yeah I'm a newbie to these jets I drag raced for years but this is a whole new ball game I'm digging this shit my only problem is the old hot rodder in me just wants to go faster lol

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« **Reply #95 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:01:04 PM »

Quote from: rush1 on January 13, 2014, 07:50:02 PM

Yeah I'm a newbie to these jets I drag raced for years but this is a whole new ball game I'm digging this shit my only problem is the old hot rodder in me just wants to go faster lol

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yeah i hear ya. i got the bug bad after my first time i wacked the throttle in my SWTD. Time to build a river hot rod.

« **Reply #96 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:02:38 PM »

I would love to have a cp with a blown hemi but the wife loves our cruiser

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« **Reply #97 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:31:34 PM »

Quote from: jyeager on January 13, 2014, 07:38:22 PM

yes, i ran out of 5/16 stainless nuts. ill pick up more tomorrow

jake call me tomorrow before you go buy that stuff

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« **Reply #98 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:33:32 PM »

Quote from: rush1 on January 13, 2014, 08:02:38 PM

I would love to have a cp with a blown hemi but the wife loves our cruiser

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how about boat #2?

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« **Reply #99 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:34:43 PM »

No more room to park it.

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