Mercury Through The Years...

[Dave Strong]

Your not goin to the "other side" Dave? Gary

I came across a deal I could not refuse. Still have 3 2 strokes to balance it out.

Dave

[olboatman]

I came across a deal I could not refuse. Still have 3 2 strokes to balance it out.

Dave

I like that.... 3 2strokes to balance.... so what did you buy if its ok to ask? Gary

[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

[olboatman]

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! Gary

[FUJIMO]

[GENE LANHAM]

Fred and I can give you a complete history on this:

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----

[powerabout]

isnt that a Lucas fuel distributor?

[Speedfab]

isnt that a Lucas fuel distributor?

Yes.

[GENE LANHAM]

isnt that a Lucas fuel distributor?

---a component of the Kinsler/Crower injection - also the KAM injection--long before EFI--

[Dave Strong]

---a component of the Kinsler/Crower injection - also the KAM injection--long before EFI--

Real mechanical EFI. Not emission friendly but would make horse power.

Dave

[capteliminator]

What fuel did this engine run? Race gas?

[powerabout]

I think they were 12.5:1 and used av gas as you can get it worldwide.

[GENE LANHAM]

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---

[powerabout]

Its worldwide now
You can get 100 and 100LL
Race fuel makes more power

[Dave Strong]

Back in the days before race fuel 100/130 was the chit.

Dave