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12-14-2011, 01:31 PM #1
Prawn* is done - 455 Olds Kona - Hamjet
She is finally done, well almost.
After numerous engine(rod) failures I had her on the water.
Thank you to all the guys for their valuable knowledge and input.
Wikus
Some Pics.
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12-14-2011, 01:35 PM #2
Some more pics
Wikus.
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12-14-2011, 01:40 PM #3
Some more, why can I only attach 2 pics per post, it sucks
Wikus
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12-14-2011, 08:38 PM #45000 RPM
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Boat looks great Wikus. I know you are glad to have it on the water. Great job on all counts.
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12-15-2011, 07:04 AM #5
Beautiful boat !!!!
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01-12-2012, 11:48 PM #65000 RPM
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Wikus,
Did you ever determine what may have been causing your problems with your previous engine(s)? Any tech that you want to share?
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01-13-2012, 07:26 AM #7
I use......http://tinypic.com/
Great looking float...
Bob"have you met my little fly named scream?"
GSE #1 2004 GSE, 2004 225X Promax... RIP
GSE #2 2013, Gen2 200XS ROS
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01-20-2012, 01:49 PM #8
Spike,
As far as I can determine I had a problem with the previous block I used.
I used the specs from Bill Travato to build this motor. I used a different type of bearing and went with Eagle H-Beam rods, ARP studs and bolts all round as well as Main Cap Straps. Switched from a 8qt Moroso to a 10qt pan.
I also checked all the clearances personally while the machine work was done, the previous machinist couldn't understand why I needed the extra clearances for the motor.
Wikus