Seems like it has been forever since I have been on this site. How is everyone doing? Here is the new Hot Rod...
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...L/d3d143b5.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...L/2935d2b7.jpg
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Seems like it has been forever since I have been on this site. How is everyone doing? Here is the new Hot Rod...
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...L/d3d143b5.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/e...L/2935d2b7.jpg
I like! So when & where do I show up for my ride?
We are usually on Lavon. This is from yesterday. 9 jets were out there.
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/a...0/DSCF1458.jpg
Run 63 on GPS yesterday got it back to the house found out it was only firing on 6 holes. Put a FP gauge on it and found out it was only running 5.5psi to the carbs. He ran it way lean and burnt up 2 electrodes on the plugs. I'm hoping/expecting mid 70's out of it with the motor tuned right then I will start tweaking the ride plates on the hull. Too wet right now need to get it up out of the water some more.
any luck catching fish out of her? ;)
Dana
it looks faster than 70.....:rolleyes:
Well duh, why do you think its tied up instead of out running around ;)
Sweet lookin' ride. :tu: Boats always look faster than they are, especially jets. But they sure do look and sound cool.
Was trying to locate reason behind excess crankcase pressure and low speed. Pulled plugs and found 2 of the electrodes consumed. Ran compression test and found same 2 cylinders were at about 30psi with the rest between 160-170psi. Both of those holes had the headgasket blown out into the lifter valleys. Guy changed the FP regulator on it and didn't put a gauge so I have to assume the pressure was way too low causing it to lean out and blow. Switching from the tunnel ram and dual 4's for a little simpler setup Dart intake with a Dominator 1050. Will find a dragster scoop and paint it probably the same color purple that is on the rest of the boat. Should be a runner when its back together hoping for around 500-550hp, and might go ahead and add a little 'mo just in case but that will be a ways down the road. My friend was pissed as hell at the guy I bought it from but really what are you gonna do? One of the joys of buying someone else's project/Hot Rod