Project Frankenrude Makes It Through The 1st 4 Hrs Of Break In!!!

[Instigator]

Actually should have said "I" made it through.
Four hrs in a lawn chair watching the damn thing idle!!
Hr. #1 as planned.

[Instigator]

on schedule, an adult beverage to celebrate
notice how high the boat floats/sets in the water?
the boat and motor are a little lighter than "some" people thought huh?

[Instigator]

and then came the rains!

[mxz]

Sure looks Sweet!!! Can't wait to hear how she runs! How high over 100mph are you hoping to see?
:D :D :D

[Steve Zuckerman]

Gary,
Looks like you're finally there. Great job!
Regards,
Steve;)

[Instigator]

everything ran good
after hr #4 I was allowed to go to 3K RPM whick meant in gear, on plane:eek: :D ;)
My foot slipped and it went just a tad past that and all I can say is, "HOLLY CRAP" does this thing have some balls!!!! :eek: :eek:
P.S., sorry about my foot slipping Al.
If I can get the last 5 hrs of break in done and "Re" learn how to drive this thing:D :D

[Instigator]

15:eek:

[BarryStrawn]

Gary - Was the idle portion in gear with the test wheel?

[mxz]

:eek: :eek: :eek: WOW!!!:eek: :eek:
Hope you get a video of Frankenrude running that fast!!

[stevek]

It sits nice on the water. Glad it floats ;) Should be interesting to see how it run on plane and at speed.

Nice job Gary.

[Instigator]

Barry, no. Neutral
Very interesting procedure and I'm doing my best to follow it to the "T".

MXZ, for sure.
That is a long, long ways away though. I plan on spending the next 5 hrs of break in giving myself driving lessons but those kinds of speeds are still quite a ways away.

[LaserModVee]

Let's see.........

It floats.....check!
It smokes......check!
It pisses......check!

Looks like we got ourselves a Frankenrunde that's ready to RuMbLe!!!!


Lookin' good Gary!!!!

[ShorePounder]

On the water and makin smoke!!! Lucky bastid :D :D Congratulations man!

It's....ALIVE!!!!

[vector mike]

I'm counting the days untill I can do the same.

[B.Leonard]

Dual breakins going on.

Mine got 1.5 hours idle breakin on the hose (several cool downs in between), 10 gal of on plane off plane 3-4k rpm max. Going out today to do 10 more gallons of 4-5k rpm with short bursts to 6k torward the end of the breakin.

Timing low and jetted fat. EGTs 750-800, approx 30:1 oil mix. All cylinders coming up nice on the compression although exact numbers are classified :D You'll see soon enough :)

This weekend B.Mac and I will be wringing it out, make or break.

-BL

[heath brinkley]

Damn, that thing looks good.

[JTS Racing]

Way Kewl!!!!!!:cool:

[Talon2.5]

awright gator!!!!!!!!

friggen sweet!!!!!!! :cool:

[delawarerick]

Way good! Da## you the man. Not to much from the merc people maybe this Rumble will make believers. Still trying to deck the heads and remove one an install another. I will be ready to run but not real far.:D Im there for 800 feet and then well lets say its rough. Wish I could have done as good of work funds limited and I move slower. Keep me posted. Rick
winder with power? why I might even paint the bottom half. not the engine did remove barnacles:D

[P man]

looks Awsome!!!!
nuff said

[84exciter]

I don't think my vector w/ the 2.6 sat that high
GOOD LUCK
BE SAFE

[Gerben]

Way to go!

Looks good sitting still, should look even better flying.
Let's see some pics.

Gerben

[MODVP22]

It's ALIVE!!!!! Go Gator

[RRRevinrude]

that things gonna be a handfull with that motor.....be carefull testing.....looking forward to meeting you and frankenrude at the rumble.....we can compare notes....don't know about the new powerhead being done in time so i may have to bring old reliable...just got the new hull in the water-not much seat time but it drives real nice...waiting on water pressure gage....ordered it on the internet...duh!!!see ya soon------ greg

[Jeff "Yammer"]

Man that thing looks like a god damn banana with a big tomato on its ass !!!!

Good work Gary , I just got back from the ramp too. Finally got some cooling and she's runnin great. Just need to jet it a little fatter now.

Cant wait to here it run Gary, Maybe we can do something before the Rumble ?? You supply the house and I'll bring the beer !! :eek:

Jeff

[thaw ripper]

Look's to me, to be one Mean Flying Machine! Love them Old Vector's with the Big O.M.C. man that Monster gotta Rumble!

[racer]

Now Gary I am actually suprized you havent planted your foot in it for a couple seconds.

BL, bet I know how much compression you have, no more than 24 degrees with those heads.

[H2OPERF]

Lookin good gary.That sure is a crazy break in but i guess racer knows his stuff, i could never hold to it. Dave

[B.Leonard]

Finished last night, several 1/8th mile blasts to 6200rpm (from there it 4-strokes with the over-rich jets). 950 on the EGTs. Feather-weight pistons/pins/rods holding up like a champ so far.

I installed the race/lightweight and noticed even more acceleration. Didn't think I would notice it at all. Comparing to the stock 235, it accelerates so fast you'd swear something is gonna come flying off :D Boat is an absolute monster out of the hole, no hesitation or bog at all, very pronounced torque/twisting of the hull out of the hole.

racer - It seems to love timing, I wonder if I could go over 24 for short drags. I can get 112 octane, a little slower burning than the 110 but made for higher compression motors.

-BL

[racer]

To much timing will hold back the top rpm, the acceleration you are feeling is the head confiquration, light parts help but flow is more important.

[Scott]

Damn, can't wait to see um on the water!
Congrats to both of ya! I'm excited and they aint even mine!!

[Instigator]

B.L., I was wondering if you were at about the same place I am at??
Good job brother and take it easy and do as Al said. You aint that smart, "yet" :D ;) :eek:

Al, well maybe just enough to scare my self:eek:
Weather was ****, and was trying to beat a storm but got about a mile in @ 3K-ish RPM;) The thing is definatley a freagin monster though!!
I am idling hotter than what you told me and I have'nt had the time to diagnose yet.
Almost called you but knew you'd say to shut it off and that was'nt an acceptable solution at this long drawn out and dissapointed state!

Jeff, you're on brother!

RRRevinrude, you're on too.

Dave, maybe a boat ride next time you're in town??

DelawareRick, "FrankenRude and XP 150" stickers applied last night.

I am confident that my project hit my goal though, and that is to be fast enough to scare the **** out of myself.
DONE!

[heath brinkley]

Originally posted by Instigator


I am confident that my project hit my goal though, and that is to be fast enough to scare the **** out of myself.
DONE!

scaring the **** out of yourself is sooooooo cool. I do it every chance I get:D :D :D :D

LOVE your boat.:cool:

[B.Leonard]

That goes without saying, I'm just another student of the master http://www.emotipad.com/emoticons/Bow.gif

(one of the nerds that sat up front :D )

-BL

[Instigator]

me too
well sorta

I was the smart ass in the back that kept asking all the dumb ass questions!!:D

glad to hear your project is coming along!
good job mad man!;)

[action17]

congrats to you both Gator that is sweet lookin!!!!!! you guys make us omc boyz proud!!!!!!:D

[espen]

Happy to see the boat on the water and thanks for sharing the joy !
When I sit in front of the puter and screaming and flying I feel as I am with you guys, I easily forget that I am sitting in the other side of the world:D
Hoping to start wrencing my two engines next week, ready to scream down the Norwegian coast with my American toy :D
Be carefull with your new toy Instigator !

[Kim Hanson]

Rude all the way baby! That looks sweet, sits as high as Gregs! Whats it pushing at the prop? What kind of wheel and pitch?

[RRRevinrude]

i'll bring my 32 cleaver---you'll like it--also got a 34 hoss that may work for ya ...went 114 on my allison-don't know on a vector....meanwhile-get some seat time--we got a bunch of mercs to deal with next month :eek: :D :eek: :D ....see ya soon

[Talon2.5]

hey gator, finish the breakin yet? havent heard from ya, i guess your on the water enjoying life :D

[Instigator]

RRR, working on the seat time thing.
Seen 80 sao far and can still fly it at that speed anyhow:eek:

Skip, still bustin ass to get ready.
Bunch more testing needed!
From a 60 roll/stomp, it is violent;)
Should surprise a few people:D

[LakeTrash]

The only thing that would surprize me -

If the Frankerude turned out to be a oinker.

I am not planning on that - so - I am in the process of installing the kitchen sink in my 19. Already had everything else.

And another thing - If Warby does not step up to the plate, the Frankenrude will have to go a couple of laps with the eagle. Spent the day at the Hydrolic shop today having all new Stainless lines made for everything.
http://airmasterstab.com/Et-142.jpg

Back home with new tank and floors all in and new wheels and tires.
http://airmasterstab.com/Et-144.jpg

Engine in and ready for trim shop by Monday. Running the following Friday. That gives me a week to tune it for Gator bait.

LT

[heath brinkley]

Originally posted by LakeTrash


Engine in and ready LT [/B]

What'd ya drop in that monster....inqiuring minds want to know.

[heath brinkley]

Originally posted by Instigator
RRR, working on the seat time thing.
Seen 80 sao far and can still fly it at that speed anyhow:eek:




80, I'll bet that boat doesn't even think about flyin' till around 100.:) :)

[H2OPERF]

Looks like a perfect candidate for a GE t-58 turbine.Dave

[LakeTrash]

On pump gas. Add 200 hp of methonal injected NOS and it should be ready for the Frankenrude.

The GE T58 was the first suggestion that came from Arneson. That would have required a new drive and gear reduction unit. Add the turbine and it was just too much money.

Besides it is a 1970 & I thought it should get something that was kind of from that era. That is also why I went with a tunnel ram and two 660's instead of fuel injection.

See ya'll in Carrolton.

LT

[heath brinkley]

Originally posted by LakeTrash

Besides it is a 1970 & I thought it should get something that was kind of from that era. That is also why I went with a tunnel ram and two 660's instead of fuel injection.

See ya'll in Carrolton.

LT [/B]

Great Idea, I relly enjoy seeing period correct stuff. 70 style motors on 70 style boats. 50 style motors in 50 style cars, ect.

What gear ratio you runnin' ?

[B.Leonard]

Better slap a can of ring seal in that ol Winebago motor Dennis, you're gonna need every last hp after that stress drive takes it's cut :D

;) ;) ;)

-BL

[Instigator]

Awesome!
Can't wait to see and here that piece of history run!!
We need a video of that.
Let's see---- 569 HP's + 200 from juice going thrugh 2 sets of "u" joints half a dozen right hand turns on its way to the prop, that should give you what, about 75 MPH's :D
Gary

[LakeTrash]

1 to 1

STP is standard on all my 4 strokes. 1 pint to each quart of 90 weight.

If that formula holds true for the Eagle it should hold for the Frankenrude. Lets see, 175 hp at the crank, no that is a little optimistic, make that 171 at the crank, various bends and turns should give about 74 MPH. Should be a hell of a race.

LT

[Instigator]

:D

[Sleekster]

Long time coming! You should feel proud, well, after the fear!

Looks great, glad to hear the break-in is the only thing breaking. The girls and Faye and I are ready to Rumble! Sea ya there.

[KaptainKirk]

ITS THE SLEEKSTER::):):):):)

[fasteddie]

Has there been some changes in what is allowed to run at the Rumble??I told alot of my buddies that run the old iron stuff that they would not be very welcome, being that it is an all outboard event.Let us know if things have changed, because there are a few of my friends who would like to try and make it.

[wing nut]

Originally posted by fasteddie
Has there been some changes in what is allowed to run at the Rumble??I told alot of my buddies that run the old iron stuff that they would not be very welcome, being that it is an all outboard event.Let us know if things have changed, because there are a few of my friends who would like to try and make it.

i thought that it was MAINLY o/b but i never herd i/o or inboards werent allowed.. maybe im wrong though??

scott

[heath brinkley]

E-mail Instigator, he'll tell you whether they're welcome or not.

[B.Leonard]

I could be wrong but....

I thought LT's Eagle was initially to be a grudge match specificaly between him and another Big Block powered boat of Ken Warby's but Ken didn't get ready in time??

Other than that it is still Outboards only participating, I/Os I'm sure will be on the river for pleasure, spectator, rides for the kids etc. but there will be no pitting of outboard powered boats with I/O powered boats. (Other than the Eagle of course :D )

-BL

[JTS Racing]

Everyone is welcome! But, only outboards can compete in the events. The deal with the eagle if I remember is a bet between Lake Trash and Ken Warby.

Remember this is an outboard event but for a good cause. I don't think anyone is not welcome.

:cool:

[fasteddie]

Just trying to keep up. I know a few guys wanting to bring cast iron to play not watch. Hell if I just had to watch, I don't think I'd come.I sort of like showing the crowds that a little outboard can kick a big loud rats ass anyway.

I guess I shouldn't have said not welcome. All are welcome.
Sorry for the mixup.
Ed

[LakeTrash]

The original deal was with Ken. I do not know at this moment what he is up to.

Last thing he told me was if he could not get the Skif ready, he would kick my ass with something else. He would not give up any info on what the something else might be.

The Rumble was and is for outboards. I will be bringing my 19 to do battle and the ET will be for show and whatever else I can drumb up - a circle race with Gator comes to mind.

LT

[JTS Racing]

This Rumble is one of, it not, the largest social boating event of the year. It wouldn't bother me one bit to leave the boat at home, I would still be there. If all I had was a pleasure IO and knew what the Rumble was about.....I'd still be there:cool: :cool: :cool:

[Instigator]

Very good class!
Everything and everyone is welcome as spectators.
O/B's for participation only.
That is one of the biggest things that seperates the Rumble from most other events.
Rare iron like LT's is something else and he has one get out of jail free card until I kick his ET's ass with my little O/B:eek:
That started as a $500. bet with a certain Mr.Warby who has mysteriouslly dissapeared so i guess he loses by forfit:D
Course, don't be surprised if he shows up with the mother of all go fast toys, and gets it wet;)

LT, 1/4 mile oval, 1 lap and I get a 5 boat jump :eek:
P.S., can't wit to see your friends DCB. Never been close enough to one to drool all over it before. Tell him thanks for coming, for me O.K.?
Gary

[LakeTrash]

Make that a 1 mile oval, 5 laps, and you can have the 5 boat jump.

Is that 5 real boats or 5 Frankenrude's?

LT

[fasteddie]

Could that be in the cards for Rumble 4.Sure are a lot of x-Mod VP boats coming anyway.

[racer]

Circle racing now were talking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hiflyer]

Hey Gary,
Looks like a little modvp might just be the bait to lure Professor Stoker (Racer) to La Rumble.. Yea Buddy.............

[Sleekster]

Rumble ready....almost, need to replace the brakes on one side of the trailer. Need them driving through the mountains .... :eek:

Hiflier, you might be right. It might be hard to do circles with barges passin' throught, not to mention other boat traffic! But if it get racer there, that would be :cool:

I was hoping to see LT and Mr. Speed to do the tango, I guess we'll have to wait n sea.

I noticed "Banned" under Woodco's name, what does that mean?

[Instigator]

Racer, been thinking that from day one.
Not this year though. I'm afraid of too many people with lack of gray matter trying it and ending up in trouble if you know what I mean??
The PBCC tried at one of their get togthers last year (main event blown out due to weather) and I wanted to try it bad was'nt ready in time.

LT,???? 1 mile, 5 laps??? I think I could do that:eek: Only thing that scares me is your wake!! Oh yeah, and no, 5 of your boats.
That means I'd have to move like 5 feet and I'd be at the finish line:D

Sleekster, you bringing a boat?? re. Woodco, he evidntly was accepting peoples money and forgetting to send them their goods:mad:

HiFyer, I noticed, and if I thought it would work I'd almost do it.
It would be a bad to dah bone idea for Rumble IV though wouldn't it??
Ed made a good point too.
Most of the current Warp speed boats are X Mod VP boats.
Hummmmmmmhhhhhhh? ;)

Maybe the next level for the Rumble??
The return of the "real" ModVp??
The river is the perfect place for a "Sprint" race and a "Marathon"!
Hummmmhhhhh??
G

[Sleekster]

I talked with Rachel tonight, and she wants to work to save for college and her Florida vacation the week after the Rumble....ok maybe NOT in that order! So, Jackie will either take a friend or pass on the trip...if the kids pass, Faye say's she'll pass...that leaves me. Reminiscent of Rumble #1 .... I might just ride the bike. I have a 1/2 point to do a pitstop. 640 miles even on a stretched cafe' style is a hard thing. I did 387 miles in 95 degree heat a couple of weeks ago and the last 60 miles were hard ones. Or I might bring the boat.....long way for a just me boating thing. I could fit a bunch of people if there's need for Make-a-Wish rides. Where's the sign-up?

Soooooo, the answer is: "I'm not sure, now". Stay tuned.

I did hear of two Woodco deals ...neither was good. Selling a "working " motor that didn't have a rectifier, working tilt-n-trim, was 3 years older than initially reported, could NOT be turned-off, had a bad bendix, wrong starter, worn teeth on the flywheel, and had a small pin and a large bore at the top of the tilt ram...not even bushngs to fill the gap, leaky carbs....hummmmmm, am I forgetting anything? Oh yeah, leaving someone sitting for HOURS to get the thing w/o a call......

Good for Greg in doing a clean-up.

Your boat looks way good n I am impressed with the way the boat floats. I never had my King floating like that and they were made to float a little better. If I win a lot of money or a merc motor to sell, I might just have to ask you how you lightened the 3.0L

I bought more parts to put a counter-rotating motor together....got a setback that I can modify to give more setback for the Sleek.

I still have the hydraulic steering to install. Problem is, it runs now, and when its sunny, I want to go out on it, not work on it.

I need to get a ride in the Sonic. N u need to ride in the Sleek.....

At the Rumble, I'll

[Dutch]

Sleek,
if the family passes ill go along and will share
the room. ill let the family at home and juice
up the stv. let me know.
call me, you know the number.
Matt

[thaw ripper]

Running around in circles! :cool: Count me in:D

[gaineso]

No way I can do it this year. BUT, already savin' the nickles and dimes for next year. Probably have the slowest and ugliest boat there, but will be there. Reading all this stuff is killing me. Knowing I'm gonna be 170 miles away the week before is tough. Can't change my daughter's schedule now though, and can't stretch another week. Post LOTS of pictures PLEASE.

[Sleekster]

I'll keep you posted. If the ladies bail, it sounds like a great plan. I'll talk with Jackie today, and I'll let you know when I know something.

The Supra could pull an STV.....13 mpg when gettin' it. Mountains are no problem....or the Durango and split the gas/expenses. I like using the EZ Pass, but did you know Jersey is starting to give speeding tickets b/c you are timed between exits. Getting that ticket in the mail would suck. I wonder if PA is doing the same.

Still, we'll talk. I want to find out about your surgery/ if you had it.