Ouch! I imagine that took some other stuff along with it.
Any Outboard Guys? (This should make your spine shiver)
Figured I take the boat out for one last blast around before the first race in Ocean City this week. While running along at 8K One motor went 'Thawp" 
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Needless to say I wont be racing this weekend..
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Needless to say I wont be racing this weekend..
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Is that an important part
Not any more.Mr. Demeanor said:Is that an important part
They are top pinned pistons with digital A48 Boxes, I could spin them to 10k, but that would not be wise. Its set up to do 85mph (class 4) but we were running down stream in St Clair so I think the GPS said 88mph or so when she let go.
Small prop + Hi rpm’s = Better corner speed.
And Yes It pulled pretty hard to the left
Up-Rok.
The crank broke at the spot of a guaranteed repair, the company said they would replace the crank but it looks like I'm S.O.L. on the other parts that were damaged.
8000-8300rpm is mnore than safe for these motors, Hell I know a couple teams that spin them at 8500-8750rpm.
Small prop + Hi rpm’s = Better corner speed.
And Yes It pulled pretty hard to the left
Up-Rok.
The crank broke at the spot of a guaranteed repair, the company said they would replace the crank but it looks like I'm S.O.L. on the other parts that were damaged.
8000-8300rpm is mnore than safe for these motors, Hell I know a couple teams that spin them at 8500-8750rpm.
That sucks, we wont be there either broke some valve springs in the fountain testing today
What sucks is you miss 1 and you’re automatically eliminated from 3.RCHEVELLE71 said:That sucks, we wont be there either broke some valve springs in the fountain testing today
YUP,Pachanga_Rick said:
an we are in contract to do all 3
I'm in the same boat (so to speak) why beat your boat, spend a couple grand and not even be eligible to a plastic trophy.RCHEVELLE71 said:YUP,
an we are in contract to do all 3
it's chatch 22
why is this ???Pachanga_Rick said:
because of the time it takes to repair? or is it some kind of rule ?
Inquiring minds want to know
Rick I know they CAN spin that fast, its just that they don't last a long time doing it
I'm sure you know, but guys over on scream and fly and in the drag racing circuits will spin them up to 10k :shocked:
I try to keep my motor under 7k, but its a "big block"
So did the piston stick and it broke or are all the rings and pistons good?
Speaking of top pinning the piston rings where did you get yours done? My brother keeps sticking the rings into the exhaust port on his motor (Bottom cylinder, passenger side I think) and wants to top pin his this time. But its $$$$
That sucks man, espescially so early into the season.
I'm sure you know, but guys over on scream and fly and in the drag racing circuits will spin them up to 10k :shocked:
I try to keep my motor under 7k, but its a "big block"
So did the piston stick and it broke or are all the rings and pistons good?
Speaking of top pinning the piston rings where did you get yours done? My brother keeps sticking the rings into the exhaust port on his motor (Bottom cylinder, passenger side I think) and wants to top pin his this time. But its $$$$
That sucks man, espescially so early into the season.
Hey Rick,Pachanga_Rick said:
I know we spoke about OPA vs SBI last year, and your concern was entry fees, and prize $$$, do ya see where I was coming from now, spend $800 in fuel to get to OC, and if ya dont make all 3 too bad, or $800 entry fee to stay in south Florida, and if ya win, roll your winnings into the next race, its all the same to me
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