SoCal Jet Boats
Tech Talk => Projects => Topic started by: gumbyglass on July 11, 2008, 10:38:19 PM
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i bought this bought for $1700. runs good, but cant get out of the kayakers way. this 454 big block is a slug! what do i need to do? i tack at 4000 rpm. im sure its all stock ~ engine and jet. im planning on rebuilding, do i need a different jet? or do i just need a blower ~ and nitros? what the Fuck! maybe we better just add some alcahol some where in ther? lol, that may be the name of my boat ~~ what the FUCK!
any body out there working on a wriedt? any parts, or magazines that you can recommend? new to this site. were can i find info on my boat? Gary
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Welcome to the site ;D
There is a Wriedt or two on the boards, and I sure someone will chime in soon.
As far a poor performance, you need to do a couple checks before you start looking for a replacement engine and jet.
Check the condition of the engine (compression, timing, tune-up), and overhaul the carb if it has been setting for any lenth of time.
Have the jet inspected.
Then start looking for a blown big block to stick in it ;D
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she runs pretty good, but ~ i hate getting passed by the kayakers paddeling there little arms off. lol actually, my uncle has a boat and hes a little faster than me. he has an A/B jet and he laughs as he passes me. i do also have another boat, paper work says, Day cruiser. 454, 2-speed trans and v- drive. only had it in the water for 15 minutes. started the day off with a carb fire, then no water pump. i was hotter than the boat. did about 5 laps till she turned off. didnt blow the engine, havent taken it since getting every thing fixed.
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does it sounds like its running good and strong but not going anywhere?
welcome to the site...my cousin and i are restoring his '69 wriedt thats been in the family for most of its life (they bought it when it was 1 year old) It is currently getting the metalflake gel redone, it should be done in another 4-6 weeks
Here is a link: http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=11.0
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Day cruiser. 454, 2-speed trans and v- drive.
Are you interested in getting rid of the daycruiser?
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I read this to mean he has two different boats. But I don't always get things right . . .
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I have an 18' Wreidt. Seems to be a more on the family boat side than the go-fast side of the hulls available. I guess that just means it need more power >:D
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thats the idea. bigger is better!! im talking about a high rise and cam. tomorrow ill run the id and actually see what i have. ill start getting some info, and begin buying every thing i need. come november ill pull out the motor and be ready for next year.
yes, i do have 2 speed boats. and no im not yet interested in getting rid of the day cruiser? that may be the only way i can go FAST!!
am interested in learning about jets though. its my understanding no matter how much power you have, if you cant push the water youll never go any where!
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Wriedt , Great old boat ,were in process of a "partial" resto on one that been setting almost 10 years
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