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an86carrera
08-23-2006, 07:57 AM
Having trouble finding a nose cone for this engine. Does any body make one? If not what are my options?
Thanks,
Len
Bruster
08-23-2006, 08:03 AM
There is a reason you can't find one, there's no need. What are you thinkin you want to do?
an86carrera
08-23-2006, 08:07 AM
Hydraulic jackplate for flats running.
Len
Bruster
08-23-2006, 08:17 AM
How high are you going to run the motor? Usually a 20" motor will run fine as is @ 25" with the standard water pickups. Mercury made scoops for the standard lowers at 1 time.
an86carrera
08-23-2006, 08:26 AM
Thanks I'll try that as soon as I hook up a water pressure gauge tonight. I have also seen some lowers with the top pickup holes filled. How does that work out. OK?
Thanks
kingsbiship
08-23-2006, 09:00 AM
I got a cone from Rickracer for my inline 115. It was thick walled and took
alot of grinding to get it to fit... but works good! I don't know if it's the same
or not.
PS: no speedo!
Bruster
08-23-2006, 09:08 AM
Thanks I'll try that as soon as I hook up a water pressure gauge tonight. I have also seen some lowers with the top pickup holes filled. How does that work out. OK?
Thanks

With someone else driving the boat, check at normal and up, you'll be surprised how much water is up there.

That low water unit looks nice!