I came across a deal I could not refuse. Still have 3 2 strokes to balance it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by olboatman
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I came across a deal I could not refuse. Still have 3 2 strokes to balance it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by olboatman
Dave
I like that.... 3 2strokes to balance....:thumbsup: so what did you buy if its ok to ask?:) GaryQuote:
Originally Posted by Dave Strong
1979 ABC American Eagle with a 260 Mercruser has the X dimension raised 2 1/2" over stock. Was the fastest boat around for years, always loved it. Pics on FB.
Dave
Good for you! Sounds like a cool ride... have fun! GaryQuote:
Originally Posted by Dave Strong
Fred and I can give you a complete history on this:Quote:
Originally Posted by FUJIMO
454 cubic inches
First 'geared' accessory drive;
Kinsler injection--Crower Manifold--soon to be replaced by KAM manifold --still using a lot of Kinsler parts
First Kiekhaefer HEAVY DUTY out the rear water jacketed headers
Engine built by Richie Powers--Dyno tuned by Mr. Kiekhaefer himself--
The year~~~late 1971---early 1972--
To be installed in the KAM I----
isnt that a Lucas fuel distributor?
Yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
---a component of the Kinsler/Crower injection - also the KAM injection--long before EFI--Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
Real mechanical EFI. Not emission friendly but would make horse power.Quote:
Originally Posted by GENE LANHAM
Dave
What fuel did this engine run? Race gas?
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Originally Posted by FUJIMO
I think they were 12.5:1 and used av gas as you can get it worldwide.
Right---100/130 Avgas was available everywhere---soon the EPA mandated 100 low lead --created some problems--some teams went to CAM 2---Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
Its worldwide now
You can get 100 and 100LL
Race fuel makes more power
Back in the days before race fuel 100/130 was the chit. ;)
Dave :)