68 barracuda prop

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   Will a 13x13L prop work on a 68 barracuda 318? It had a 12x13L on it, was this what came on the boat when it was new?( called CC in orlando but no one knows) The 12x13L is now bent via night cruise. Found 13x13L at the prop shop new rebuilt with cup for $75 made in Grand Rapids,mich. Can I use this prop or is it too big? Boat is in boathouse at lake so I cannot measure it to see if i have the 15% clearance.

Thanks in advance for any info.

Bob

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Bob Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bob Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 68 barracuda prop Posted: September-30-2005 at 5:49pm
	Will a 13x13L prop work on a 68 barracuda 318? It had a 12x13L on it, was this what came on the boat when it was new?( called CC in orlando but no one knows) The 12x13L is now bent via night cruise. Found 13x13L at the prop shop new rebuilt with cup for $75 made in Grand Rapids,mich. Can I use this prop or is it too big? Boat is in boathouse at lake so I cannot measure it to see if i have the 15% clearance. Thanks in advance for any info. Bob

79nautique Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote 79nautique Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-30-2005 at 6:12pm
	It should work but it's not so much dia and pitch put more so what rpm are you turning with your currect set-up. a 13 inch diameter shouldn't be an issue on your boat but to really get the most performance we would need to know the RPM you are getting at WOT and how you use the boat, sking, wakeboarding cruising. I would say buy it but give the fans a little more info and yo might be supressed what your boat will do.

Bob Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bob Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-30-2005 at 6:30pm
	Tack hasn't worked in years. Boat runs like a top. I just cruise in this boat to the sound of that dual exhaust. Bob

65 'cuda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: July-12-2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Status: Offline Points: 1091	Post Options Post Reply Quote 65 'cuda Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-30-2005 at 10:38pm
	The '65 Barracuda that I recently aquired has 13 x 13 Federal cupped prop. I've only had the boat out twice but it works very well. Runs a confirmed 45 mph, (indicated 48). Cruises well at an indicated 28, the engine is just loafing (318 chrysler) I couldn't tell you what the rpms are the tach is not accurate, shows under 4000 rpm at 45 mph. Gary
	Gary 1965 Barracuda SS

79nautique Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote 79nautique Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-01-2005 at 11:37am
	If your just cruising using a higher pitch will get you a little better fuel comsumption.

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