Facts about Evinrude/Johnson racing outboards made my OMC

[lars strom]

I was told yesterday by the person who took the picture..it’s a girl back at Veldens F1-V8 boat..!!

Kos Evans is her name.

https://www.sussexlife.co.uk/people/interview-with-daredevil-marine-photographer-kos-evans-1-2006671


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=468618&d=1593552466


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(https://www.sussexlife.co.uk/people/interview-with-daredevil-marine-photographer-kos-evans-1-2006671)

[Instigator]

Takes stones to ride a boat and take those shots and to ride a bosuns chair up a mast.
Way cool!


Kos Evans is her name.

https://www.sussexlife.co.uk/people/interview-with-daredevil-marine-photographer-kos-evans-1-2006671


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=468618&d=1593552466


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=468617&d=1593552449


(https://www.sussexlife.co.uk/people/interview-with-daredevil-marine-photographer-kos-evans-1-2006671)

[Bob V]

Kos Evans is her name.

https://www.sussexlife.co.uk/people/interview-with-daredevil-marine-photographer-kos-evans-1-2006671


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=468618&d=1593552466


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=468617&d=1593552449


(https://www.sussexlife.co.uk/people/interview-with-daredevil-marine-photographer-kos-evans-1-2006671)

Lars...I have to say that you surround yourself with some very interesting ladies...

First was Paula...

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Then came Veronica...

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And now Kos Evans....

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You must be doing something right...:thumbsup:

[lars strom]

Lars...I have to say that you surround yourself with some very interesting ladies...
....You must be doing something right...:thumbsup:

HaaHaa..thanks, not sure how to answer that but I am married my best friend Carina and she is great person in many ways.
This is from last weekend here at Lake of the Ozarks.
Carina turned 60 this spring and that's hard to believe..
My favorite way of introducing her is to say with a smile..
This is my wife Carina..she is nice and friendly to everyone..except me..!!..:)

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=468624&d=1593563461

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[lars strom]

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[vintage v4]

If I remember right Art Kennedy drove mostly Evinrude but here is a picture of Art driving a Johnson Stinger GP V4.

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That's Terry Leatherby's UI,UJ, SST boat, built by Harold Nauss. Terry ran that in '74, 75 and '76 prior to getting a Mod 50 rig. That decal on the front is the one OMC used to put on the JX snowmobiles. I don't know why Art is driving Terry's boat in this picture or where the picture was taken.

[lars strom]

Thanks @vintage v4 (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=66022)
I dont have the correct answer and not sure how I got the picture.

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[lars strom]

2 X Johnson 135 V4

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[lars strom]

Kos Evans is her name.

https://www.sussexlife.co.uk/people/interview-with-daredevil-marine-photographer-kos-evans-1-2006671


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=468618&d=1593552466


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=468617&d=1593552449


(https://www.sussexlife.co.uk/people/interview-with-daredevil-marine-photographer-kos-evans-1-2006671)
Bob V


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=468654&d=1593614244

[lars strom]

The racing V8 sticker.

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[lars strom]

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[RogerH]

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Wow, took me all morning to remember what RS this was. Came up from Texas and found to be quite original. First one I've had that didn't have a "box" welded on the mid, but they did drill some useless holes. Now in Florida - you can probably guess where. Yet another one with an even fire timer base and an odd fire crank! They will start and run pretty good, but will burn cylinders sooner than later.

[RogerH]

It had one of these on it too - 1st I've seen

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[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

#12 Bertil Wik drove one of the first Hodges/Evinrude powered boats 1985 with the new safety cell. Probably saved his life in a bizarre accident in the Minneapolis race same year.

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[lars strom]

Francois Salabert, Renato and his brother.

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[lars strom]

Happy 4th of July..:cheers:

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[lars strom]

Lots of fun onboard yesterday and plenty of boats in Evergreens Cove.

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[lars strom]

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[Lake X Kid]

MM = Martini + Molinari hull.

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[lars strom]

A is 1984 color scheme, B is 1982 and C is 1983. They are all great

[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

..more Martini/Molinari.

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari 1982

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[lars strom]

A better-closer picture of Renato Molinari´s brutal OZ class tunnel boat..
The #165 was an extremely expensive aluminum
Molinari/Martini/Evinrude V8 boat he raced 1982.

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[lars strom]

Some more info..the 1983 paint scheme (second picture) was the first year for Renato to switch from his famous race #165 to #18.

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari 1984

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[lars strom]

The man..

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari 1984

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari 1982
Pittsburgh, PA

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari 1984

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari/Renato 1982

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[lars strom]

Team Martini/Molinari in Stockholm 1984

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[lars strom]

Team Martini/Molinari in Drammen, Norway 1982

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari 1982

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari 1984

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[powerabout]

A better-closer picture of Renato Molinari´s brutal OZ class tunnel boat..
The #165 was an extremely expensive aluminum
Molinari/Martini/Evinrude V8 boat he raced 1982.

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Is this the one in Australia now?

[lars strom]

Is this the one in Australia now?

No..if I remember right this boat was involved/destroyed in a bad accident with a different driver in Europe.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=468972&d=1530102034

[lars strom]

Carlo Colombo of Italy in his #161 Molinari/Martini/Evinrude F1-V8 3.5 liter looper carb model.
Carlo was racing for team Molinari many years but a bad accident in Milano 1982 stopped him from more boat racing.

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=384462&d=1503310817


MM = Martini + Molinari hull.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=468860



The Martini/Molinari in the center in Lake X Kid picture is #161. Driver Carlo Columbo, Italy.

[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari. Driver #11 Bob Spalding
Italy, 1983

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari/Porsche design.
1983.

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari 1983.
Fabio Porta is the flag holder. Great mechanic.

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari
Stockholm GP 1983

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari
London GP 1983

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[lars strom]

Renato also drove a white Porsche 930 Turbo to the races 1983/84 with a small Martini/Renato sticker on the driver side door.
Similar to this Porsche but European bumpers.

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[lars strom]

Renato on his birthday a few years ago.

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari 1984.
My guess is London GP

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari 1983.
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[lars strom]

The Martini/Molinari driver winning.
Lago di Como 1982.
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[lars strom]

If I remember right this is Renato in Stockholm 1983.

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[lars strom]

Team Martini/Molinari.
London GP 1984.
PS..the 35 boat Barry Woods won.

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[lars strom]

..continue with Martini/Molinari.
This is from 1982

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[lars strom]

I guess something went wrong here for the Martini/Molinari driver..:)

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[lars strom]

Ok.. I put that stupid mask on..!!

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[lars strom]

We love our boating friends at Lake of the Ozarks.
Gary won the race for the largest flag today..:cheers:

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[lars strom]

Team Martini/Molinari left a boat in the USA 1983. (after Pittsburgh)
Buck raced the boat in Chattanooga later same year.

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[lars strom]

The Martini/Molinari pilot.

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[lars strom]

..continue with Martini/Molinari.
This is from 1983

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[lars strom]

Pretty cool..
1984 model.

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari race truck/transporter.

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari ready to go..
1984

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari
Kicco Vidoli 1984

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari
Kicco Vidoli 1984

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[Bob V]

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[lars strom]

Bob V

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[lars strom]

@Bob V (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=5816)

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari
1982 & 1984

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[lars strom]

Martini/Molinari - 1984
The last two pictures (for now :))

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[lars strom]

Great memories and a perfect timing by LOZ Screen Printing in Camdenton.
Abby (the owner) called this morning and told me a small number of the newly made classic racing t-shirts Evinrude/Huzells in Sweden made 1973 was ready to be picked up.
This popular t-shirt was sold in the thousands back in 1973/74 and 75 by Evinrude/Huzells.
To dealers, at the boat shows and at the races by me.
There was many colors to pick from back in the seventies.
I made three colors so far.
Huzells also got the famous Abba involved in supporting me and Evinrude. The third picture is ABBA back in 1973 and you can see Bjorn Ulveus is wearing my yellow/blue racing shirt.
July 15 1973 is the day everything changed in my life. By far my best boat racing day ever. The race boat on the t-shirt is the one that made this amazing story possible.



"A Swedish success, “propped into racing” by a Norwegian 1973"
After a few years in the Sport, a big possibility opened up in the winter 1972/73. Hans Holmen who worked for Evinrude Sweden called me and said that Huzells and Evinrude has picked me and one other Swede to get the new Evinrude 65 SS ( for free) that was designed to be a winner in the SE class.
One condition, I have to buy a new SE Cat from Italy. There was two choices, Abbate or Clerici and I picked Clerici without really a good reason.
We where late to order, but Clerici promise to have the boat ready in June that summer, but that was OK because OMC was late with the new 65 SS also.
I friend of mine lent me and older Schultze cat and I used my stock Evinrude 65 hp. At the Swedish Championship in Torsby, Varmland, I ended up around fifth.
Me and my dad Roland took the Coffee delivery truck and headed to Cremona, Italy with a big bag full of Lire (Italian Cash) to pick up the new very good looking cat.
Back to Sweden to install the brand new 65 SS Evinrude, that had just arrived.
There was one big problem, this engine was using left hand props, and there was not many around. I found one 2 blade prop used for the Mercury BP’s, but not very fast at testing.
The big race of the year was the European Championship in Lappeenranta Finland and OMC’s Racing boss Jim Wagner had a lay over in Stockholm, on his way to Finland with Roger Jenkins #56 Clerici/Evinrude boat (last picture). I got the opportunity to test factory driver Roger Jenkins propellers in Sweden and my boat was flying.
This was a 3 blade cleaver left hand rotation and Jim Wagner promised me that if I showed up in Finland he was going to let me use Roger Jenkins spare prop.
Me, Holmen and friend Curre took the ferry to Finland and when we arrived at the race there was 45 boats with Mercury, Carniti, Konigs, Evinrude and Johnson engines, but Roger Jenkins refused to let me borrow any of his/OMC’s propellers.
I was very disappointed and was walking around in the pit, when I ran in to Tor Smith Ingebrittsen from Norway. He had an older home built boat, and he showed me his prop that looked like the one Jenkins used. We made a deal and exchanged props with a handshake.
There was no time for testing and when they dropped the green flag I was flying through the field and after a few laps I lead the race and pulled away. I won the heat with half a lap, and everybody went crazy regarding my prop. Many drivers offered my new friend from Norway lots of money for his prop, that he lent me but he was cool and said it belongs to Lars. Next heat the Italian drivers was trying to run me over in the start, and later pushed me up on one of the turning buoys and I was disqualified and had some damage to the boat but we fixed that overnight.
I do not remember the third heat, but I had to win the last one, and I did.
I was now declared the winner and the new 1973 European Champion, and Jim Wagner was forced to come over to my boat and congratulate me. Lars and his friends had the biggest after race party they have ever seen in Lappeenranta. (Roger Jenkins left early for the airport)
This was the beginning of my professional boat racing carrier and my Outboard Business success.
Thanks to everybody helping me.
http://svera.se/blogg/racing-historier/historien-om-hur-det-startade-i-stor-skalafor-mig/

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[lars strom]

The winner in Karlskoga, Sweden 1975 is wearing a blue/white shirt. My friend Lorentz Naslund finishing third prefer the yellow/blue. I guess blue/white was faster..:)

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[lars strom]

This is a great picture..Billy Huzell in a red & white shirt. Billy was the owner of Huzells..the Swedish distributor for Evinrude. A great friend and he loved going to the boat races.

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[lars strom]

My youngest brother Leif Strom in a red/white shirt.
Stockholm 1974.

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[lars strom]

My dad Roland in a black & white shirt.
1975

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[lars strom]

This is the winning #99 Clerici/Evinrude from 1973 we used to make the t-shirt after the big win in Finland. I was very superstitious back then and used the t-shirt more or less in every race in 1974/75 and 1976.
Won a ton of boat races wearing the t-shirt in different colors..examples coming..:)

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[Bob V]

I was very superstitious back then and used the t-shirt more or less in every race in 1974/75 and 1976. Won a ton of boat races wearing the t-shirt in different colors.

If something works...don't question it...Just Do It...:thumbsup:

[lars strom]

If something works...don't question it...Just Do It...:thumbsup:

Yes..kind of my thinking.
Here is a picture of me in my 1974 yellow Clerici/Evinrude before the 2 hour of Duvnasviken race in the t-shirt and yes I won the race..:)

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=469587&d=1594992130

[lars strom]

A few month later in 1974 I could add another Continental Championship wearing the shirt driving the yellow #99 Clerici/Evinrude.
Evian, France

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[lars strom]

Before the 1975 race season the Swedish Powerboat Federation offered me racing license number 1. (A great honor and I proudly accepted that) One hard thing..I must give up my race number 99, meaning my shirt is not 100% correct.
Well..as I said before..I was very superstitious and did not want the change the race number on my favorite racing t-shirt..
Worked out perfect..my racing luck continue with race number I on the boat and 99 on the t-shirt.
Picture of my 1975 #1 Clerici/Evinrude.

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[lars strom]

This is from 1975 and a race in Torsby, Sweden.
You can see me and Christian Molgaard Racing of Denmark talking and I am wearing my favorite racing shirt.

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[Lake X Kid]

Racing!

How about going Water Skiing over 100 mph...!!!

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[lars strom]

Life is Good..

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[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

Cool picture

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[lars strom]

Evinrude V6 CCC 2.6 liter cross-flow. Special paint.

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[powerabout]

looking a bit Aussie..

[lars strom]

Yes, its from down under.

[lars strom]

Nice picture of Cees Van Der Velden from 1975.

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[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

Jimbo again. Super Strangler V6

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[lars strom]

Team Roger Jenkins. The 1982 UIM F1 World Champs.
Carlsberg/Burgess/Evinrude V8
The picture is from Three Rivers Regatta 1982

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[lars strom]

..more from Three Rivers Regatta 1982
A better picture of the girl in an Evinrude hat..:)

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[lars strom]

She is sitting on Jimbo's boat.

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[lars strom]

Roger Jenkins in Pittsburgh 1982

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[lars strom]

Getting ready to start in Pittsburgh 1982.

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[lars strom]

Renato & Steve Larkin in Pittsburgh 1982.
Yes..Renato got big bucks for winning the race.

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[lars strom]

The start in Pittsburgh 1982.

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[STEVERINO]

Roger Jenkins in Pittsburgh 1982

469878 I was told by Rodger Jenkins son that Rodger was buying finger ported engines built by Nerstrom are you familiar with this and were they all fingerported.?

[lars strom]

I was told by Rodger Jenkins son that Rodger was buying finger ported engines built by Nerstrom are you familiar with this and were they all fingerported.?


Well..the fact is all racing V8 blocks used fingerports. Not sure why he said so. Sometimes OMC also changed powerheads between drivers to prove every powerhead was very close in horsepower.
Here is a picture of the pistons and you can see the smaller holes for the fingerports.
If there was any testing for more horsepower Jimbo was the driver to do so.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=469916&d=1595441103

[lars strom]

Steve Larkin in Pittsburgh 1982 next the the Johnson F1-V8.

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[lars strom]

More Pittsburgh 1982.

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[lars strom]

F. Salabert in Pittsburgh 1982.

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[lars strom]

She is an Italian girl and a friend of Renato (Team Martini/Molinari)
Pittsburgh 1982

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[lars strom]

I did not reproduce the 47 year old racing t-shirt to make money selling t-shirts. Just to enjoy some of my great racing memories..:cheers:

Thanks for your support.

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[lars strom]

“I just want to say that since the 1980s, 3 Bobs out of 5 know Speed”................using OMC power..:cheers:

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[oldschoolltv]

I never knew Burt Ross held it for a while in 1960 he was a good friend and OMC. Rep for us, here he is shaking my dads hand.

[lars strom]

Thanks oldschoolltv

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[Ronster43]

I never knew Burt Ross held it for a while in 1960 he was a good friend and OMC. Rep for us, here he is shaking my dads hand.

Hey Matt. Burt and Jack Leek were brothers-in-law. Their wives (Zona and Charlsie) were sisters.

[oldschoolltv]

Hey Ron, now that you said that I do remember, AGE is catching up with me :D

[2us70]

Sad news for this thread and for America. Briggs and Stratton filer for bankruptcy this week. Many did not know they were OMC's parent company.

[lars strom]

More from Pittsburgh, PA 1982.
Roger Jenkins

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[lars strom]

The winner in Pittsburgh 1982.

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[lars strom]

Tim got his new t-shirt yesterday and are very happy.
Thanks.
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[lars strom]

Our friend Tracey is very proud of her new classic t-shirt.

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[lars strom]

Cees Van Der Velden was very fast in Pittsburgh 1982...but..

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[Mark75H]

Sad news for this thread and for America. Briggs and Stratton filer for bankruptcy this week. Many did not know they were OMC's parent company.

Stephan Briggs owned both companies, but I am not certain OMC was owned by Briggs and Stratton Inc. When OMC became listed on the NYSE, Briggs was the first man to own controlling interest in 2 companies listed on the exchange.

[lars strom]

Sam LaBanco

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[lars strom]

G2 racing in UK.

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[lars strom]

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[John Schubert]

Stephan Briggs owned both companies, but I am not certain OMC was owned by Briggs and Stratton Inc. When OMC became listed on the NYSE, Briggs was the first man to own controlling interest in 2 companies listed on the exchange.
Stephan Briggs, father of Jim Briggs, who I worked for & drove for OMC, founded Briggs & Stratton. At that time he invented the now popular automobile key staring switch, among others. I actually saw his book of inventions & patents at his house in Naples, FL. During his time at B & S he decided to revive Evinrude, purchasing the company & bringing in Ole Evinrude who had after his so called non compete started ELTO which stood for Evinrude Light Twin Outboard. He resiigned from B & S to run then called Outboard Motors Corp. with Ole as President. They then purchased Lockwood Ash & about 1926 or so bought Johnson Motors.
There is a hard cover larger sized book that OMC contarcted a professional firm to write about it's history. At one time it was in my possession but was asked to return it. It would be a Golden piece to have to see the full OMC history.

[lars strom]

SST-60 racing in Western Australia 1992

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[lars strom]

Thanks Steve Krone..:iagree:

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[lars strom]

One more.

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[lars strom]

Velden #4 using the new Johnson V6 RS 1976 in Bristol. 2.448 liter cross-flow.

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[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

The meanest, baddest, fastest and most loved F1-V8 race outboard ever built.

35+ years later it is still the fastest outboard the world have ever seen..!!




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[WaterZebra]

The meanest, baddest, fastest and most loved F1-V8 race outboard ever built.

35+ years later it is still the fastest outboard the world have ever seen..!!




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Did the dual plug heads make any difference? I noticed that the ECU box changed locations too?

[lars strom]

Mixed opinions about duel spark plugs.
My experience is it did not help much at all, but other said it was a bit better.

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[lars strom]

Bob Spalding.

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[lars strom]

Early carb model

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[lars strom]

Second gen. carb model.

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[lars strom]

My picture I took at Lucas Oil Boat racing arena a few years ago.

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[lars strom]

The two powerheads in the first picture are just standard production V8. 3.6 liter 1985/86 and 87. 1988 and up 4.0 liter.
The second picture is the pure racing V8 used for the first time 1981. A completely different animal.. Lots of people believe the racing and production powerheasds was the same..
Not even close..

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[lars strom]

Ziggy.

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[lars strom]

Hans Pelster Cougar/Evinrude Super Strangler V6 2 liter. UIM ON class 1975

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[STV_Keith]

The two powerheads in the first picture are just standard production V8. 3.6 liter 1985/86 and 87. 1988 and up 4.0 liter.
The second picture is the pure racing V8 used for the first time 1981. A completely different animal.. Lots of people believe the racing and production powerheasds was the same..
Not even close..

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Those were my pair of Monty V8's that went on my Scarab. Yes, 4.0's with butterfly packs. Early 90's blocks.

[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

The great Italian F1-V8 racer Kicco Vidoli.470601

[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

#12 Bertil Wik is getting some OMC service

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[WaterZebra]

#12 Bertil Wik is getting some OMC service

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Who were the people who actually put these engines together? I know Rick Frost , Renato Molinari and Bob Thompson had their own people and probably Velden too. I got the idea that this was the primary idea behind the creation of 2nd Effort was that V8 racing product production did not take place on OMC home turf?

[lars strom]

Well..OMC engineering-racing in Waukegan was building the powerheads. Then shipped to OMC Belgium for all the drivers overseas the first couple of years. Well..except Renato and Cees they got shipped to them directly. OMC promised all powerheads was very similar in horsepower.
Second Effort got involved 1983 and did service-repair at the US races.
As far as I know no driver/team worked on the powerheads..OMC/SE had excellent service at the races.

[lars strom]

It's heartbreaking to see how BRP is handling our outboard brand we love.
I also found out BRP deleted all three Youtube videos we did when I was the Evinrude Ambassador. Lots of work was done to make those videos and they are gone now.

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[lars strom]

Another F1-V8 engine is getting service at the races by OMC.
There was two cylinder head castings. This is the one without detached cooling plate. Also the first “flat type” exhaust manifold.
So much fun thinking back on those powerful 2 stroke racing V8 engines.

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[lars strom]

Two F1-V8 powerheads ready to go racing.

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[lars strom]

Pretty sure this is Roger Jenkins Evinrude V8 in Pittsburgh 1982.

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[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

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[Instigator]

Never seen the flat exhaust on a F-1 V-8.


Another F1-V8 engine is getting service at the races by OMC.
There was two cylinder head castings. This is the one without detached cooling plate. Also the first “flat type” exhaust manifold.
So much fun thinking back on those powerful 2 stroke racing V8 engines.

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[lars strom]

Never seen the flat exhaust on a F-1 V-8.

Well..the OMC F1-V8 powerhead used the "flat" exhaust manifold from the start 1981 to the end of 1983. I did send my 1983 engine to Waukegan , Illinois after the season and got it updated to the newer more rounded exhaust manifold. Got a bit more speed after the update.
Here is a few more carb powerhead with the flat manifold.
Again, thanks for clicking in here.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=470732&d=1541354871
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=470733&d=1596244911
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=470734&d=1527762241

[lars strom]

Thanks John Tiger (https://www.facebook.com/johntigerjr?hc_location=ufi) & Laura Tiger (https://www.facebook.com/laura.seitz.167?hc_location=ufi) for your support and enjoy the new classic race t-shirts.

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[Lake X Kid]

Lars, I can see why you got more speed with the rounded exhaust.
The flat exhaust, looks to be more restrictive in exhaust flow.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=470625&d=1596119247
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=470637&d=1596135779

[Instigator]

Kinda like the bubble back exhaust on the old 135 V-4 cross flows compared to the lower horse flat backs.

It is impressive to me to see this history and the effort and expense that they/OMC were willing to put into the R/D of that motor.
We all know Merc did too but those all started as fish motors and were modified from there.

This started as a blank chalk board w/a bunch of engineers and tuners staring at it....
Gotta love that.



Lars, I can see why you got more speed with the rounded exhaust.
The flat exhaust, looks to be more restrictive in exhaust flow.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=470625&d=1596119247
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=470637&d=1596135779

[lars strom]

David Blanchard (https://www.facebook.com/david.blanchard.7140?__tn__=%2Cd%2AF%2AF-R&eid=ARBMg5dOk-ySnKbmN5BhjCzYx70DWrOsAPk08R-hvRWiCwZap_7H-XMkwpYrMv9GzhOYHmHbrKd3Sjm9&tn-str=%2AF)

I bet no one has a set of the engineering assembly specs anymore

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[powerabout]

Never seen the flat exhaust on a F-1 V-8.
it was the first version with rectangular exhaust cast into the block and light rods
Then they changed the casting to oval style and changed exhaust cover and somewhere in all that changed to the heavy rods so rpm was no longer a problem.
So there are 3 exhaust styles as it changed again, then added CFI then went 3.0.
I have never seen anyone list all these changes out and the order they were changed.

[lars strom]

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[Instigator]

Saved!


David Blanchard (https://www.facebook.com/david.blanchard.7140?__tn__=%2Cd%2AF%2AF-R&eid=ARBMg5dOk-ySnKbmN5BhjCzYx70DWrOsAPk08R-hvRWiCwZap_7H-XMkwpYrMv9GzhOYHmHbrKd3Sjm9&tn-str=%2AF)

I bet no one has a set of the engineering assembly specs anymore

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[Instigator]

Thank you sir!

I don’t remember the rod change either.


it was the first version with rectangular exhaust cast into the block and light rods
Then they changed the casting to oval style and changed exhaust cover and somewhere in all that changed to the heavy rods so rpm was no longer a problem.
So there are 3 exhaust styles as it changed again, then added CFI then went 3.0.
I have never seen anyone list all these changes out and the order they were changed.

[lars strom]

Back out on the water..

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[FMP]

Looks like 4 "Y" , two into one , spaced 180° in "Y". Four twin cyl stackers dumping down into the mid.
(1-3),(2-4) and (5-7),(6-8) in that "bubble" , who has a pic?

[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

The 1985 model.
The very sexy 6 inch midsection and fuel injection

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[lars strom]

The 1985 model.
The very sexy 6 inch midsection and fuel injection

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Lars Strom

David Blanchard (https://www.facebook.com/david.blanchard.7140?__cft__[0]=AZWqVdfvqKw0593pvevb3f_3rvoAgQRFj00GkEkriwVo_MgslovxWgUMf0ZtemlSdIb4hYNmOL7y5w0zJkVfmAZZyJRj5Q48fq_ w74qLVmVAeGuGqxER_DSCVIuvEbHIowU&__tn__=-UC%2CP-R)
..that exhaust manifold was awesome!!!

[Capt.Insane-o]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GU1MmamVAMTuRzTEJKRaeSs52ZV26PK5yywypBBd8JO0_H5SRQpa09qJvAjqw4rOQi7lmVDXMJK9hArlEvoe6iT7-YuTcToNjS3MjbxD-xO9DT4GERaN1dNkMDfKisdNAWGxxpbVo85TDIuQuy0LbWUJYM_ymY2Kp5Zc0NZEvBv-3gWxVFjbNOhs18dqnI1UU8tc67lDpopWeGXkQlnAE_-yjKtc98YFfKDXR2H5cPRNjC-3kGI1g48hv84Gp-bEACZXgjsg_maPgRTBAuFCZE9h2qz3S5k-PP16U1-R5ozm6Q8b-498DcJg9OAFWwlP8FcJodgArk2XPuE4FckJpUwmigWqwXBGXPLwiX8wCanjhMSrRQBbR57uh2q1MKlSDqQ_Bh9tpMEUE69ltUAs4 I2YqMG22ULu5pVwsZlNQwd78Vdo9XQA7kYT9iPazNt475NKkwd-SNqjRjq8BR017BNMuiRPo2zKKXcMNSFFNKempIe6eQWWTg6ZkUyOKA3FEf8FTkggnTdNrqvAGni2HVvWbL95u3nkVk3TeqLweNQc 88izOcX6QZk3bJGCe1JLEwPYMetp7X-Z4KLqSVyfbILqg2PUn4F_VH_yAcmDelq7cHnYUJBRHABC81jLUAqUoVOYmwJ0AD7Q1gV3KHxT0T04f360XpwB0fTCVDo2dELa4Rs Tuug3g7ofLfDQtg=w1521-h2027-no?authuser=0

[Capt.Insane-o]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/RGnobpAVmvyNhvQqD7i4AboscfwPsJbY05EtrgsVscdkBMAZ7uTs_-HjDaGp_LKQ7d6SZVrM0U9XaDuIs_TenxdmsJkl_kSMgP8aeKdbpoiDolq-tIYbCRWvRJdx1WNhLh5P_1YXF2Wf8pay3O0bnfJTxkR4G6TrWitrbZnRcHr2O1x8eLtGv-Q3A2lcHvO10UiLFbjtvT3zJtZYwwjBPXwoYQVUM8qnkra7FEFOhYSZZ1pVykEgSYBpTioWy_18czUPSsD_lsEBVK316a8sTKrUhG SIvKG0bF9uUOP8DqQSpaJgDmE341yyHKiPZ8PSRXwFuJVcUZz1cVNkNvgVE6hahGeQYLuasQ6bLDkpX3dJJkc50y-ZOUjFv5XZd39NSC9YMKqwbt1b9LiXC539sYtZhIyEfUj1xiATTFfo6C7L2Y0A33zZa7ai0NU-zHQlT0_CBOaqdGah32DcrMVX7rJqi6dNlKWL9eY9QybsJTthauofqFoysGCka8weUcjyYdDb4EuMsauCnXtXdQuQsjVUOsK4asN-FDGfif9olo1G3bgpNswZquQRXyOsyXy8SzOyDYdSGlYi_uzgsEdzgUXYSdAY1YZXeQTQOUP-omQ-nACZC7Nu0oMDWo-KN-gPWQRXvnqnKHivSrQ8oSiF1FqeyiOUjrIFHXzB6DpiBgPlSvEkZMxZ47xxL5KVNw=w1521-h2027-no?authuser=0

[lars strom]

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[powerabout]

Looks like 4 "Y" , two into one , spaced 180° in "Y". Four twin cyl stackers dumping down into the mid.
(1-3),(2-4) and (5-7),(6-8) in that "bubble" , who has a pic?
yes thats how they are and one outlet at the botom

[powerabout]

Lars Strom

David Blanchard (https://www.facebook.com/david.blanchard.7140?__cft__[0]=AZWqVdfvqKw0593pvevb3f_3rvoAgQRFj00GkEkriwVo_MgslovxWgUMf0ZtemlSdIb4hYNmOL7y5w0zJkVfmAZZyJRj5Q48fq_ w74qLVmVAeGuGqxER_DSCVIuvEbHIowU&__tn__=-UC%2CP-R)


..that exhaust manifold was awesome!!!
thats are rare shot with the trim in the mid, great idea but proved not to be strong enough I guess as it moved to a steel swivel housing

[lars strom]

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[FMP]

Nobody has ever taken photos, bottom up , top down, block without? Secret weapon.

[powerabout]

Nobody has ever taken photos, bottom up , top down, block without? Secret weapon.
yep all secret till this day..lol
Here ya go thanks to Amaury

[WaterZebra]

The 1985 model.
The very sexy 6 inch midsection and fuel injection

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Who was first to develop hydraulic up / down adjustment? I think it was OMC? I know they had it on the V8 mids but I can't remember if the V4 and V6 mids did as well? Was the V8 mid section re-used for the SST100 engine program? I think when OMCs V8 race engine reached its peak in 1985 it was not long after that when Merc came up with their "new" hydraulic up/down mid section. I never understood Merc's "studs down" decision either? Those V8 steering arms were not cheap to make either..... with 2 pressed bends in each.

[lars strom]

Yes, the Evinrude Super Strangler V4 did have powerlift built in.
Same with the Johnson Stinger GP

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[FMP]

yep all secret till this day..lol
Here ya go thanks to Emery

Now up the ex manifold if available.


I know this likely has been posted and this earlier V8 may not be right example but notice the slight uneven position #1&#5 to ex port floor.
Being an F1, even doesn't mean absolutely even order ?

Notice the fishing crank (believe it's a fishing crank and compliments the fishing exhaust layout), the V4s are significantly uneven in comparison, hope you can see that in the image in comparison to piston position of the early F1 image.

In the mid , was the bottom V4 exhaust even with the top? I know you said one outlet.

[lars strom]

Amaury Jousseaume is restoring a Molinari/F1-V8 3.5 liter, 2 stroke, looper.
The cylinder block is looking good.


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=408830





Back in 1983 there was a problem with the connecting rods screws. I remember OMC made extra strong screws and installed in my powerhead.
Later same year (in I think the Lyon, France) race the rod came out and destroyed my block crank etc. I was told by OMC my new powerhead was using updated rods but not sure.
This is the rods from the block above..but cant tell if that is the older or newer rods.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=470807&d=1527762208

[lars strom]

A mix of pictures from the engine/block above. I did have a picture of the crank but cant find it now.
its the "flat" exhaust manifold.

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[FMP]

That's a lot of motor

[Mark75H]

Who was first to develop hydraulic up / down adjustment? I think it was OMC? I know they had it on the V8 mids but I can't remember if the V4 and V6 mids did as well? Was the V8 mid section re-used for the SST100 engine program? I think when OMCs V8 race engine reached its peak in 1985 it was not long after that when Merc came up with their "new" hydraulic up/down mid section. I never understood Merc's "studs down" decision either? Those V8 steering arms were not cheap to make either..... with 2 pressed bends in each.

The Merc up/down mid came out in 73 just after they saw it on the OMC's. I think Jimbo and Mr Bill both said they rarely used it underway.

[lars strom]

The correct answer is OMC was first with up & down.
Johnny Sanders won Havasu 1972 with a Stinger GP with up & down.
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[lars strom]

Up & Down was also on the Evinrude CC when it came out 1976.
Yes, I used the up & down. Very helpful in longer marathon type races.

[lars strom]

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[powerabout]

Back in 1983 there was a problem with the connecting rods screws. I remember OMC made extra strong screws and installed in my powerhead.
Later same year (in I think the Lyon, France) race the rod came out and destroyed my block crank etc. I was told by OMC my new powerhead was using updated rods but not sure.
This is the rods from the block above..but cant tell if that is the older or newer rods.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=470807&d=1527762208
light rods with new bolts
note they use v4 crank and pin bearings
Large rods are huge, the bolts have 7/16 heads on them. I will try to get a photo
Both rod styles are not cracked, just machined and no dowl
Same length as production looper ( not measured but they look the same)
Crank looks the same just shorter stroke.
Balancer is the same but didnt use the viton rubber of the production engine
Production dyno tested them to 9500rpm with the late rods before shipping to check the charge coil voltage.

[FMP]

Degree spacing between #1&5? If at TDC spacing looks inline with fishing crank pic, under 45°.

Like to see fishing and F1 cranks. Did the later ex manifold F1 have it's own crank?

[lars strom]

Sorry but I dont remember or have the correct answer to your questions.
I know for sure the racing crankshaft was not the same as production. The racing V8 came out 1981..the production V8 1985 and was a completely different powerhead.
I wish there was a picture of the racing crank. A friend of mine in Sweden is the owner of my first F1-V8 engine and he need a crank. Cant find one.
I am pretty sure when the redesigned racing V8 came out 1985 with the 6 inch mid section and fuel injection the block, pistons, rods, crank, exhaust etc. was more or less the same as the 1984 racing V8. The fuel injection was a must to fit the powerhead on the 6 inch mid section. We the drivers never worked on the powerheads..It was always OMC or later Second Effort.
This is the 3.5 liter powerhead used 1985

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1988 was the year when OMC sleeved down the 3.5 liter to 3.0 liter. Lots of rumors what was done and how many RPM they run them.
I was not involved at all and dont have correct info. Well one thing..I dont believe some people saying the run them all the way up to 15.000 RPM..:)

[FMP]

I understand and great info on the years of the V8.
I've been told of some amazing HP and RPM numbers of those engines and I'll believe it because I see the potential in the right hands. It also makes for a better legend.

[Lake X Kid]

I understand and great info on the years of the V8.
I've been told of some amazing HP and RPM numbers of those engines and I'll believe it because I see the potential in the right hands. It also makes for a better legend.

"When the legend becomes fact, print the legend."
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.


https://youtu.be/363ZAmQEA84

[lars strom]

This is the OMC F-V8 1984 engine. Updated exhaust but still carb and 12 inch mid section
Rick Frost in London GP
(My powerhead was exactly the same 1984)

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[lars strom]

Racing in New Zealand this weekend.

Thanks Tim Fellows.

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[FMP]

"When the legend becomes fact, print the legend."
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.


https://youtu.be/363ZAmQEA84

Great movie, slippin around in the dinning room scene, steak on the floor.

The Gunfighter, Gregory Peck as Jimmy Ringo is another legend who gets it in the back by a young gunny.

[WaterZebra]

The Merc up/down mid came out in 73 just after they saw it on the OMC's. I think Jimbo and Mr Bill both said they rarely used it underway.

OMC was definitely first for electrically pumped up/down lift. Only thing Merc had in 73 was a manually operated (Socket crank speeder) method. It wasn't until sometime after OMCs V8 program was established that Merc came up with their powered lift system (late 80s).Only time a lift system came in handy was when wind and water conditions warranted dropping the engine a bit for rougher water. To my knowledge, neither the OMC or Merc lift systems had mechanical gauge systems (cable?) that would indicate the lift height (approx 1 inch total?).

[John Schubert]

OMC was definitely first for electrically pumped up/down lift. Only thing Merc had in 73 was a manually operated (Socket crank speeder) method. It wasn't until sometime after OMCs V8 program was established that Merc came up with their powered lift system (late 80s).Only time a lift system came in handy was when wind and water conditions warranted dropping the engine a bit for rougher water. To my knowledge, neither the OMC or Merc lift systems had mechanical gauge systems (cable?) that would indicate the lift height (approx 1 inch total?).
OMC had hydraulic up & down in 1971. I used it all the way up for Lemans starts & adjusted it accordingly off turns to quickly settle down the boat! And we did have a guage that was vertical on the dash to tell where ithe travel was set.

[RogerH]

I want to "quietly" sell the Johnson RS that has been run on the #754 & Gold Dust Molinari (same hull). I asked Lars if he'd mind me posting it here first before resorting to the various classified medias. The motor is very functional, original, and complete. There are items you will see in the pictures that are not factory, that I chose to use for functionality and reliability. I have all of the OEM parts so these items could be replaced if desired. I will NOT respond to questions on this thread, but request that anyone interested to call me at (423) 452 - 0428 (EST) or, my email: tennesseenavy(at)Gmail(dot)com. Thank you for your interest. Regards, Roger Hinsdale

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[powerabout]

Degree spacing between #1&5? If at TDC spacing looks inline with fishing crank pic, under 45°.

Like to see fishing and F1 cranks. Did the later ex manifold F1 have it's own crank?
crank same in all models afaik
same firing order

[FMP]

Hmmm

[powerabout]

Hmmm
from Freddie
2 v4's

[FMP]

from Freddie
2 v4's

Yeah that's the order of the crank in the pic above.

Thing is the top to bottom V4 degree spacing. It's not 45° by looking at the crank pic and pic of the #1 TDC to #5 position. It looks by eye to be low 30° high 20°spacing. This would give a more equal arrival of both 1&5 for example acoustic blowdown pressure at the mid at high rpm. That's why I was wondering if they extended the bottom V4 exhaust further than the top into the mid , that would have provided more equal tune length to the top V4. I doubt I'll ever find one of the F1 motors around here and disassembled to have a look at the crank and ex manifold and mid.

[lars strom]

Renato Molinari London 1977

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[lars strom]

A color picture from Thames, London.

Renato Molinari driving the #2 OZ Class Molinari/Saffa/Evinrude CCC V6 2.448 crossflow in London/Thames 1977.


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[lars strom]

Renato in the same #2 boat in Bristol 1977.
Saffa/Molinari/Evinrude CCC V6 2.448 crossflow

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[lars strom]

Same type of engine Renato is using above 2.448 liter is for sale.



I want to "quietly" sell the Johnson RS that has been run on the #754 & Gold Dust Molinari (same hull). I asked Lars if he'd mind me posting it here first before resorting to the various classified medias. The motor is very functional, original, and complete. There are items you will see in the pictures that are not factory, that I chose to use for functionality and reliability. I have all of the OEM parts so these items could be replaced if desired. I will NOT respond to questions on this thread, but request that anyone interested to call me at (423) 452 - 0428 (EST) or, my email: tennesseenavy(at)Gmail(dot)com. Thank you for your interest. Regards, Roger Hinsdale

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[lars strom]

This is me in a sister Molinari to Gold Dust in Paris 6 hours 1978.
Driving for Team Saffa/Molinari in the #11 boat powered with the same type of engine as Rogers Johnson RS V6 for sale above.

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[lars strom]

I did race for team Saffa/Molinari in Itay 1978 with a Johnson RS V6. This one was a 2 liter looper.
Yes, that's me in the #29 Saffa/Molinari/Johnson RS. Idroscalo, Milan Sep.11 1978.
I finished second just behind Renato in a Saffa/Molinari/Evinrude CCC V6

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[lars strom]

Bob Hering driving the #3 OZ Class Molinari/Saffa/Johnson RS V6 2.448 crossflow in London/Thames 1977.

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[lars strom]

More Johnson RS..Racing Special V6

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[WaterZebra]

Same type of engine Renato is using above with a bit large bore. 2.6 liter.

How did the location of the starter for OMC's V6 program end up between the carb banks? I assume that OMC had an advantage in doing this because OMC used a 90 degree block design versus Merc's 60 degree?

[WaterZebra]

A color picture from Thames, London.

Renato Molinari driving the #2 OZ Class Molinari/Saffa/Evinrude CCC V6 2.448 crossflow in London/Thames 1977.


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The cowling contour lines of the Velden during this period had to be by far the best for styling. It's "camel back" look reminded me of a "knight's horse" profile in a chess set. Molinari's were functional but lacked some kind of flair for styling. Both Velden and Molinari race boats never evolved to a point where canopies were used in the 90's.

[lars strom]

Former boat racer and World Champion Andy Elliott fights for life in London hospital.
Stay strong my friend. We all support you.
"Andy was rushed to hospital on Sunday after collapsing at a friend’s house after taking an afternoon walk.
Elliott was airlifted to London where he underwent surgery for an aneurysm on the brain"

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Andy and Renato 1983 or 84.


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Renato and Andy 2018

[lars strom]

Both Velden and Molinari race boats never evolved to a point where canopies were used in the 90's.

Well..correct but Velden was one of the first developing safety cells. I drove a Velden 1985 with safety cell. Renato built a few boats with safety cells but not a very good one.
Second Efforts V8 boats did use canopies..This picture is from 1988.
I drove a new F3/OE class Burgess 1990 with canopy..I did like it..but not very much..:)

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=471026&d=1596638434

[22R]

Prayers for your Buddy Mr Lars.

22R

[lars strom]

The Evinrude SST 60 engine..made by OMC..(not BRP)

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[RogerH]

Same type of engine Renato is using above with a bit large bore. 2.6 liter.

Lars, The Johnson RS I am selling is a "stock" 2.4L (3.50" bore) race motor. The RS I had on the O'Berry boat eventually used a '84 2.6 block. Most of the current RS came from Pete Nydahl and he got it from Bob Larson. BTW, this is the motor that Pete sent me a 727 gearcase and neither of us noticed it till I tried to install it.

[lars strom]

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[Instigator]

Notice the turn fin on the E-73 boat.

Never seen that on one of those boats.

Allison or Critchfield and Hydrostream Vixen In back.

I think that would be a killer class to race.



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[lars strom]

Notice the turn fin on the E-73 boat.



E-73 is turning..

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=471065&d=1596668619

[2us70]

Raced that class for a couple of years in 1972 and 73. In APBA it was E Production. It was a very competitive class with lots of boats at most races. Pretty much an OMC class by471096471097 the early 70s.

[lars strom]

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[largecar91]

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[STV_Keith]

Raced that class for a couple of years in 1972 and 73. In APBA it was E Production. It was a very competitive class with lots of boats at most races. Pretty much an OMC class by471096471097 the early 70s.

Looks like the Miami Marine Stadium. My dad raced there in the mid 70's, J production and Super Modified V bottom (SV). Interesting to think that some guys put a Twister/T2/T2x on the same sized boat.

[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

One hundred percent Yamaha built V-6 race engines. (Powerhead, mid section and gearcase)
Pictures from Lars Strom's file.


http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=394189&d=1512871056
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Yamaha outboards win Havasu Classic 1987.

http://svera.se/blogg/yamaha-outboards-win-havasu-classic-1987/ (http://svera.se/blogg/yamaha-outboards-win-havasu-classic-1987/)


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=471143&d=1596752174

[lars strom]

Yamaha F1 V-6 race motor from late 1980s

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[lars strom]

Fun with Evinrude power made by OMC.

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[2us70]

The HydroStream version of Ed Hauptner's E and G production boat. I think that Ed cut a deal for them to produce it in fiberglass.
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[lars strom]

I got this from Italy today:

notizie di oggi : Renato è ricoverato in ospedale per una caduta ma sta bene e vi saluta tutti! Forza Renato!!

Translation:
Today's News: Renato is hospitalized for a fall but he is fine and greets you all! Come on Renato !!

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[lars strom]

BTW..Its Jimbo McConnell driving the blue #165 Molinari boat above. Not Renato.

[lars strom]

London Thames GP 1977

Steve Pinson UK is driving the #4 Cougar/Carlsberg/Johnson V6 RS 2.448 liter cross-flow.

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Evinrude power made by OMC.

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Happy birthday Roger Jenkins.
80 years today.
This is from Drammen, Norway 1981.
#9 Gordon’s Gin/Velden Racing/Johnson F1-V8

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Jimbo McConnell in Paris 6 hours.
Molinari/Evinrude CCC V6 3 liter, looper with fuel injection.

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Jenkins a few years ago..:cheers:

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Bob Hering London 1977.
Saffa/Molinari/Johnson RS V6 2.448 liter cross-flow.

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Bob Hering London 1977.
Saffa/Molinari/Johnson RS V6 2.448 liter cross-flow.

471231 Bob Hering submarined that Molinari in the Thames race and i am sure that boat went back to the USA and Ron Hill and Fred Hauenstene ended up winning the Parker 9hr race with it.

[lars strom]

STEVERINO...so this is the same boat??

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Fred Hauenstein & Ron Hill was "on fire" during the race.
Evinrude V-6 overall win Parker 1978.

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Andy Bullen.
Evinrude CCC V6 2.6 liter cross-flow.

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[RogerH]

Lars, Who made this boat? Is it a reinforced cockpit boat? Certainly a different cowl design.


Andy Bullen.
Evinrude CCC V6 2.6 liter cross-flow.

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RogerH

It’s a Burgess with no safety cell.

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Andy Bullen #6 Burgess/Evinrude CCC V6

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F1-V8 & F3 racing from Sevilla, Spain 1985.
I was there with my brother Lennart and have mixed feelings from this race site.
Barry Woods won in his Nordica/Molinari/Evinrude V8



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