Boat Dr. VS 1964 American Skier
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Topic: Boat Dr. VS 1964 American Skier
Posted By: boat dr
Subject: Boat Dr. VS 1964 American Skier
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 12:32pm
The project nears completetion,and not too soon.The Hi Teks required a new floor the floor new carpet, new carpet new paint new paint blah blah blah.......
 ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
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Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 1:12pm
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Wow. That's turning into one fine looking ride Doc. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: skicat
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 1:15pm
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Nice looking boat there Boat Doc. All of that hard work sure paid off! ------------- Greg http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2427&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985" rel="nofollow - 86 BFN |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 1:31pm
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You guys keep raising the bar, it's getting hard to keep up. Very nice, looking forward to seeing it in person. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 1:52pm
Posting pics after rub rail installation,I can see a light at the end of the tunnel.What is that noise ? I hope it ain't a TRAIN>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.boat dr
 ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 1:54pm
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I dont know Doc, you sure seem to be milking this project. Why dont you water test her already?
Just kidding with you- I can tell you did a lot of work there. I have to admit that I was skeptical when I heard you were going with paint- but it looks beautiful. Lots of nice details all around. Cant wait for a ride! ------------- |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 2:03pm
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Tim, you have that in reverse,the project comes to a close soon.Karen wants to ride not look,lake test Sat.Timing, carb issues and a general run in to get ready for Green Lake.
Still am sure will have some bugs to sort out w/the cooling system,can't seem to get the water temp above 100 degrees.Raw water pump is making a lot of pressure,and think it is pushing the thermostat open,any ideas. Am using a mech. water temp so as to know xact temp............boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 2:39pm
I assume youre just running on the hose right now. If youre supplying the engine with a good supply of real cold water, perhaps theres just not enough of a load to get it up to operating temp. Have you verified that your stat is opening/closing at the right temp in a pot of water? ------------- |
boat dr wrote:Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 2:40pm
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It looks freaking awesome, makes me excited to finish my 83 and get back to work on the 67. The cooling system is a tough nut to crack on those older setups. Yours is clean and looks awesome I wouldn't recommend doing to it what I think it would take to get the temp perfect, however... if it didnt push open the thermostat it would overheat the exhaust manifolds. I think you need a regulated bypass of the thermostat I think I have a thermostat housing with a bypass in it somewhere from an old interceptor, its not in great shape but it would give you an idea of how to modify yours. Basically I am thinking a whole next to the thermostat to allow a fixed amount of water through to the exhaust until the thermostat opens up after being heated. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 2:46pm
| Nice looking boat. Would a higher temp thermostat have a stronger spring? |
Posted By: barr68
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 2:53pm
| Beautiful boat , trailer looks excellent also! Jim B. |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 2:56pm
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Joe,I drilled a 1/8 hole at the flange for this reason,to by pass a little water to the manifolds.Have an idea to reduce the pressure tho......
If you have the time give me a call and i will bounce it off you. Sounds to wild to even post. Tim same stat that was it the motor for 5 years,I am only running mine in the lake,3 min. and she is in the water...boat dr 318 386 2825 billy ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 2:56pm
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Wow, looks great. I like it much better with the correct windshield. ------------- |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 3:03pm
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The hole in the old one I have is at least 3/8 of an inch. My cell phone isnt working for sh*t here I will try to give you a call when I get home, or if I stop by there between here and the lake. I am scared of reducing the pressure at all I think you want to get as much water through those manifolds as possible. I never could get the old interceptor system to work rock solid steady temp and eventually added a circ pump and a bunch of hoses, but I got pretty close and can at least tell you what I tried that didn't work.
-Joe. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: nates78ski
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 3:47pm
So this is the "trailer Queen" we've all heard so much about... not too bad boat Dr. 
Nate ------------- Nathan http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1463&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Nautique <a href="http://photobucket.com/Nates78ski" rel="nofoll |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 4:00pm
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Doc,
I hope you DONT bring that to GL! (it'll make mine look like cr@p!)... All I can say is WOW!!!!! cant wait to see it in person! ...btw...where did you get the windshield and wings? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 4:32pm
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62, the boat was complete when I got it ,COMPLETE....
The windshield amd wings had a lot of crazing tho,cut the winga out of Lexan, and paid TaylorMade too much for a new W/S. From what I was told by Gail Mae,no more extrusion,I got the last one.Was a lot to pay then ,but seems like a bargain now. I need a set of hinges for one side tho, you got a set or know of????????????[wings that is].............thannxs..........billy ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 5:09pm
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this for sure is the queen of queens, im surprised you even have it out in the sun,
she is a beauty ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 5:13pm
boat dr...it looks great, I now know how much work it takes to redo one of these boats, but when comes out looking that good its soooo worth it, I like what you did on the back of it that looks cool! ------------- |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 5:24pm
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MM, wanted to stay as close to original as possible, notice there is no stickers on the side, not period correct.
But the rear needed something, so a friend has a sign shop, we looked in the book and ..... I was a little leary of the rear and the LA numbers, but after the fact am pleased.....thanx for the positive feed back..........boat dr The reason she is in the sun ERIC, is to cure out this single part PETIT PAINT,sets slow dries slow, lasts a long time,I HOPE>>>>>>>>>>>> ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 5:27pm
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 7:56pm
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What a beauty! I haven't read any of those posts on that Hi Tech thread yet...Now I know why it is pages long.All your work has really paid off. How did you apply that Petit paint? I do remember you built a makeshift paint booth, or am I thinking of someone else? I would be too nervous to put her in the "WATER".
Keep those pictures coming. Another show winner! ------------- Scott |
Posted By: The Lake
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 8:24pm
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Boat Dr.
Incredible, way to go! Man, I wish I could get to GL and see it in person. Where's the coke can now? Chuck ------------- Walk on Water www.coldwater.me http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=775&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970 - 69 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 8:24pm
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Doc, I wouldn't even bother with the T-stat or other issues. I'd just cut your loses right now, sell her to reidp and wash your hands of it. You'll be a lot happier.
That boat is hot! I just rubbed the goose bumps off. I'm proud for you. Was just coming in from a boat ride and missed your call last hour. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 8:37pm
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see reid... It turned out alot better then you said it would...ha ha. ------------- |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 9:09pm
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it sure does look like we have a new 60's era winner on hand, but then he does have to but it in the water and run it no trailer queens allowed to win any catogory right? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 9:28pm
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79, all this work is for two reasons,show is good.
Go is the reason for the Hi Teks and all the other goodies.Sounds as if you can't stand on cubes and cam alone. Why the talk of some exotic racing fuel. My old clunker is running 87 octane,and a pair of old ford heads,will not nearly make the HP that rocket ship you have. But if you will spot me a few I will take some pics of your stern............boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 9:34pm
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How much do those manifolds cost? ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 9:43pm
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Doc just have to have a little edge just in case their are some sandbagger's out there. Usually run 93 or 94 octane it just sounds better with the hightess fuel. The C14 isn't anything exotic just good old drag racing fuel for High compression motors, just mix it 50/50 with the other stuff otherwise you'll melt the motor ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 10:12pm
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 10:45pm
save your money or spend it on something else. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: p/allen
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 11:01pm
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Doc That boat looks great . I really like the finishing touches you did on the carpet inside the motor box. ------------- Pat http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w146/72ccfan/100_5977-1.jpg - My 72 Skier Rock River Dixon,ILL. |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 11:24pm
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Tim , we did a group buy of 5 sets, with that order placed The Boat Doctor is now a Hi Tek Distr.BFD.I then sold the members their man. at wholesale. The price varied , but a small block ford painted cost about 1387.00 USD.Buying that many Allen bought the freight from Australia, about 225.00 USD
Contray to 79's advice, I would do it again.But I want to have something that no one else has,with the money I have invested in that 64 I could have bought two 2001 SN. I guess I dance to the beat of a different drum,S/S looks better than alm,and weighs less than cast iron, at 12 per side she lost a little weight too...........boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 11:33pm
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Doc don't get me wrong the hi-tek's look awesome especially the polished like yours, that would be the way I would go but I just question if it's really worth the money. The early results seem to show that there really isn't much of a gain in HP over the stock manifolds and for 1400 bucks it's awfull salty to look good.
I'll be the first one to say that I'm pretty sure your going to win best of show come GL and maybe even best holeshot, we'll have to wait and see about the top end speed. Yes I know your geared towards bottom end grunt and not speed should be nice week-end of boating looking forward to it. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: dans
Date Posted: June-07-2007 at 12:03am
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boat dr , It looks amazing !!!!!!! Those hi teks really look great. I gotta get those this winter when I start to dress up my motor. Dan ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1404&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1981&yrend=198582 - 82 2001 |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: June-07-2007 at 7:31am
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1964? i knew i liked that boat for a reason,it was the same year i was born,
I just didnt realize the boat is 43 years old and it came together very well ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: duffnit
Date Posted: June-07-2007 at 8:40am
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Looks great Doc!
Love that red and white.... looks like a Hot Rod! Seems as though it it's not just show but go!! Congrats. d ------------- Danny "no offense- but the rate at which you spread bad information is very impressive" |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: June-07-2007 at 9:40am
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Another 64' here, I hope it isn't as tired and sore after a hard run as I am!!
Doc, boat looks really awesome, it is going to be great fun seeing all these boats up close and personal next month, looks like we need to call in an order for a supercharger and NOS for my boat just to keep up. Eric, how about you, making the trip to GL this year? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: June-07-2007 at 10:51am
maybe you should have HW use some lube next time!! ------------- |
Posted By: todicus
Date Posted: June-07-2007 at 12:44pm
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I'm in the 64 club as well, and I would have to agree with Quinner about tired and sore after just about anything.
Very nice looking boat Dr....... Did you paint it yourself ? ------------- Living outside the wake http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1525 - 95GT-40SNOB |
Posted By: Root
Date Posted: June-07-2007 at 1:06pm
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Doc. you got that boat lookin good and I bet that holeshot is somthin else.
Guess im gona have to just drive up there where you stay and see it one day maby even get a ride  ------------- RootRacing |
Posted By: Thephantomkaw
Date Posted: June-07-2007 at 1:50pm
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WOW, love the pics! You do awesome work. ------------- ~Michael~ |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: June-07-2007 at 3:05pm
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Man do we need to get Doc's, 62'wood and Paul's boats in a pic together and send them to CC....
Nice Job Doc !!!! Can't wait to see it... There are so many nice 60' decade boats going to be there.. Green will have a permanent roar on it that weekend.. Oh, don't want to forget Raindog's and Reids red and white classics as well... Keith, I'm thinking Screensaver of these alone !! Moj' ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: June-07-2007 at 3:39pm
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Doc was good chatting with you this morning, hope the water test goes as planned. ------------- http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s95/buckethead1236/Barefooter6-10-09002.jpg" rel="nofollow - MY 87BFN |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: June-07-2007 at 4:20pm
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Outstanding resto-mod, Doc.
Nicely done but not overdone in my opinion. I like the moderm motor bits with an original-ish looking exterior. I'm still interested in the 450 CFM carb. Did you get my email a few weeks back? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: dchris17
Date Posted: June-07-2007 at 6:21pm
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Boat looks great doc. Got the brackets today. I'll finish the honey-do's up, wrap up my novel, and then they are going on my Mustang 17. Thanks for hooking me up! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=917" rel="nofollow - My 1974 Mustang 17 http://www.trooptrack.com" rel="nofollow - TroopTrack : The Best Scouting Software |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: June-07-2007 at 9:08pm
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MM, im tossing it around about coming up, I would be boatless but i sure would like to meet alot of you guys, I think it would be a 7 or 8 hour trip from here which isnt bad at all, I made a pact this year that im going to take more time off and start relaxing a little and a road trip would be a good idea ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: p/allen
Date Posted: June-07-2007 at 10:42pm
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Eric , Come boatless . I am sure you will get a ride to the sand bar . Im sure you could even find somewhere to sleep . ------------- Pat http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w146/72ccfan/100_5977-1.jpg - My 72 Skier Rock River Dixon,ILL. |
Posted By: 67nautique312
Date Posted: June-08-2007 at 1:18pm
Damn!!!! That's nice boatdr!!!
Looks like brand new......Can't wait to see it at Green lake!! Let's get all of us early 60's guys together and take a photo like mojo said. NICE WORK!! Paul, ------------- 1963 Classic (handed down to my daughter) 67 Riviera 68 barracuda 1971 Ski Nautique Promo 86 Silver Nautique 1995 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: June-08-2007 at 5:09pm
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ERIC...Dont worry, reid is bringing 3 boats, I will steal keys for one of them for you!! ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-08-2007 at 5:57pm
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Eric, We all need to be educated more on our transmissions!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: June-08-2007 at 6:25pm
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Boat dr & Boat nurse going to the lake....ice chest packed been a long coming.We will see if all the work and money are worth it today.
the boat is hooked up full of fuel,lets see how long it takes to burn 12 gals....................boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: June-08-2007 at 6:37pm
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: June-08-2007 at 10:50pm
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87,boat ran fine....Temp held at 140, guess the little trick worked. Joe said it well" that sounds just crazy enough to work"
Started off with 30 degrees of advance and mid range fuel.drove around a little while , warmed her on up to temp and mashed on it.Not quite as strong out the hole,bot pulled 5100 swinging thet 13x14 Austrel. Will start adding some more timing each time i go out.Will buy a new set of plugs to do the soot ring...... overall very satisfied,the Hi Teks are louder,more than one person on the lake commented that she louder and sounded stronger.........boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: June-11-2007 at 6:06pm
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Second day out,new Holley 600,34 max.spark adv. 5100 max rpms.Not keen with the 400.00 spent on the Holley.
Seem to have lost some bottom end to gain a few R's on top.Ordered parts that Holley said would bridge the gap,between the 450 and the 600 cfm. Seems the stroker falls right between the two as one is a little small one a little large. It's only money,what the hell..........Holley says the stumble at WOT from dead idle is the #21 nozzle too small,ordered a set of #28.From there a plug chop and start playing with the jets,,,,,, Have a brand new 4160 Holley for sale....any takers...........boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: June-12-2007 at 9:50am
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Just another ditto on the fine job Doc! Damn nice! ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: June-12-2007 at 10:08am
Does that mean youre going back to the 450cfm, doc? I would have thought that the 600cfm would have been perfect for a 331 stroker. ------------- |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: June-12-2007 at 11:46am
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Glad to hear your temp situation is under control, not to happy to hear that your stumbling with the 600 cfm unit particularily when I have them dyno tuning my 408 with a 750 on it. I keep going back and forth between the 600 and the 750... will probably keep the 750 on till green lake and change it when I get back. I think in the end I will end up with a 600 with the choke horn milled off. You might want to try the 450 with the choke horn milled off eventually to get back your last couple hundred top end rpm.
Seems like I spend 400 bucks everytime I go out, this weekend blew all 4 speakers with the new stereo, 400 bucks, yesterday put in 4 new speakers ran battery dead in about 10 minutes, jumped battery and destroyed alternator trying to bring the battery back up, another 400 today for a new optima and alternator. 400 tomorrow for dyno testing on the new motor... ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: June-12-2007 at 12:44pm
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I dont know, Joe- 408 is a lot of cubes. A 750 may be a little more than you need, but I wouldnt say its overkill. According to the CFM calculator's Ive used, a 351w designed to spin up to 4400 could have gotten by with a 450cfm carb (even at 100% VE). PCM put the larger one on for a reason.
Can anyone verify what size Holley PCM put on the big blocks? I believe they were 4160's as well. Ive heard both 650 and 750, but not sure what is correct. ------------- |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: June-12-2007 at 2:21pm
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: June-12-2007 at 2:36pm
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Joe, that was a crazy idea ,but it works,sent my xtra V/Drive to Eric today. Ater the water soak Saturday,made good sense to replace the 30 year old tranny with a new updated 04 style. Eric says it is stronger than my old 01 style, will replace dampner also.
30 year old starter gets a rest too,Arco still builds a new one,94.00 dollars is cheap ins. It's still cheaper than a divorce... Will try the 450 VS 600 and try to find a happy middle ground.The stumble is off idle when going WFO to get that parasail up,the nozzle is for the 450, not the 600. It is strong at full throttle from dead idle, just not as strong thru midrange, but a little higher top end and RPM's. Just more bugs to iron out before G/Lake.............boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: June-12-2007 at 3:10pm
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Yeah just got one of them there ARCO's myself, your bugs are way ahead of mine I just finally got my engine in line at the dyno, still have to get it back and then remember all the little things that I have to buy to convert the boat back to a 351/408 from a 302. I swear after green lake I am not spending one more minute/dollar on "improvements" this year. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: June-12-2007 at 3:48pm
If youre anything like me, those are famous last words.
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Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: June-12-2007 at 3:58pm
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I should have put a caveat on that, I still have a new jetski motor to install and a lift kit, tires, and softtop for the bronco, so really I meant improvements for the correct crafts this year... ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: June-13-2007 at 9:39am
You're kidding Tim, you actually said that before launching into your dual exhaust masterpiece. I didn't post a comment on your "pipes" thread, but it is very impressive work. You guys are really knocking yourselves out this year with projects like that and boat docs restoration, jbears mods and Marks limey paint job which are also hugely impressive. I can't help but think this site helps to motivate those kinds of projects. Not in a one upmanship sense, but in a getting help and ideas from others and building off of those. I think there are probably a fair number of projects getting tackled that might not be, were it not for the info shared here. Another kudos to Keith and his site and all the folks that all contribute in their own way. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: 77stang
Date Posted: June-13-2007 at 10:05am
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hey Doc,
id say the final outcome of the Doc vs. 64 was a draw - you both came out as big winners. boat is simply beautiful - congrats on a terrific job ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1360&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - '77 Mustang 17 |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: June-14-2007 at 8:54pm
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77,thanx for the atta boy, found out today I have major paint problems. Seems the white has reached a stage somewhere between medium hard and has not cured any harder. tried to buff and it was a f////ing mess......waiting on a call from Petit Paint to tell me what step B is..............boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: June-14-2007 at 9:02pm
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Boat doc, i was looking for something to break the greenhorn in on (fresh out of tech school) ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: June-14-2007 at 11:17pm
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Larry: Gotta agree with ya again.....one of the great things about this site is seeing what the other guy is doing to his ride.
And the BlondieGurl pics too. Thanks to MM for sharing. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-15-2007 at 4:46am
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Doc, Sorry to here about your paint problems. I think I remember you using Easypoxy. Correct? I sprayed the stuff for years and love it. One thing I have learned the hard way is that it must be sprayed in multiple coats with a min. dry time of 24 hours between. It doesn't have as much hiding qualities as other paint types. Interlux Brightside one part poly is the same. You may now have solvent entrapment in the paint. Any ideas from Petit yet? You may need to wet sand the top layer off, let it cure some more and shoot it again. How many coats did you spray? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: June-15-2007 at 7:28am
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Sorry doc, i didnt read about the paint problems, are you getting solvent pop? ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: June-15-2007 at 10:16pm
Posted By: Randy_in_Ohio
Date Posted: June-16-2007 at 10:54am
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Doc,
Sorry I'm late to the party... That boat looks fantastic! Sorry to hear about the paint problems hope it isn't too much more work to fix. sure looks great anyway. Engine looks bad ass! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1602&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 1993 Sport Nautique |