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Topic: impeller newb ? |
El Prosecutor
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 10:27 am Subject: The cowboy way |
I used a straight pry bar thru the U-joint to stop the motor from turning and a pipe wrench with a rag on the impeller nut. Worked great. Since I am exposing myself to ridicule already, I might as wel ... |
Topic: pics of my vacation, OT |
El Prosecutor
Replies: 6
Views: 9907
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 11:24 am Subject: Fun! |
I must say that it does look way fun! |
Topic: Pump Paint |
El Prosecutor
Replies: 5
Views: 9949
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 3:28 pm Subject: Cool! |
El Pro
That's the stuff right there. I'm going grab me a can of that and try it out.
Thanks,
Bald Man
You are very welcome! I am glad to hear that somebody else likes it! |
Topic: Pump Paint |
El Prosecutor
Replies: 5
Views: 9949
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 10:23 pm Subject: Hammerite |
It sounds kind of okified, but I used Hammerite on mine. It is about $10 a quart at Lowe's and can be applied with a brush. It goes on kind of thick but flows out very nicely and I am quite happy with ... |
Topic: Opinions on impellers wanted! |
El Prosecutor
Replies: 73
Views: 109381
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:30 pm Subject: Hammerite paint on bowl |
For what it is worth, I painted my bowl etc. with Hammerite. It is cheap, goes on with a brush, flows nicely, and I actually like it. It has a variegated finish that hides flaws and should be easy to ... |
Topic: Opinions on impellers wanted! |
El Prosecutor
Replies: 73
Views: 109381
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 10:49 pm Subject: Happy Ending!!! |
FINAL REPORT:
Today was the first test run after the rebuild with the American Turbine AA impeller, and everything went GREAT!!
I am sure it isn't quite "apples to apples" since the old Berk A was ... |
Topic: Opinions on impellers wanted! |
El Prosecutor
Replies: 73
Views: 109381
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 2:50 pm Subject: Great pics! |
More great pics! I think you guys are crazy, but great pics!
I can see from your application why you would go to the extra effort on things like the bearing oil bath. I am going to have to go watch o ... |
Topic: Opinions on impellers wanted! |
El Prosecutor
Replies: 73
Views: 109381
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 11:29 pm Subject: Dang, boy! |
S.I.G.,
Thanks for posting the pics and explanation, that is quite the setup!
Although it is obviously PhotoShopped. J/K
I would love to see a pic of the rest of your boat sometime.
To ... |
Topic: Opinions on impellers wanted! |
El Prosecutor
Replies: 73
Views: 109381
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:07 pm Subject: Re: You guys are right, BUT. . . |
. . . We have an oil bath thrust bearing connected to a reservoir. . .
Sounds neat. Where do you get one of those, and how much do they cost? |
Topic: Opinions on impellers wanted! |
El Prosecutor
Replies: 73
Views: 109381
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 1:51 pm Subject: You guys are right, BUT. . . |
You guys are right about the bowl bearing seals, but we were talking about the thrust bearing seals in the suction housing (see item 22):
http://www.hotboat.com/image_center/data/500/3252BerkSeal.j ... |
Topic: Opinions on impellers wanted! |
El Prosecutor
Replies: 73
Views: 109381
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 9:05 am Subject: Aluminum |
You didn't say, Aluminum or Stainless Steel ?
I bought aluminum - couldn't afford stainless.
from my experience think it will need cut.
You very well could be right. I probably shouldn't adm ... |
Topic: Opinions on impellers wanted! |
El Prosecutor
Replies: 73
Views: 109381
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 5:55 pm Subject: Opinions on impellers wanted! |
There are times when it's better to say nothing.
I can take it Bald Man! Is there something I should know about American Turbine? |
Topic: Opinions on impellers wanted! |
El Prosecutor
Replies: 73
Views: 109381
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 1:40 pm Subject: Decision made! |
Went to Pismo Beach on Monday, and after being beat down and cramped up by the surf took the opportunity to swing by Jet Boat Performance in Atascadero.
I bought an American Turbine AA impeller and ... |
Topic: Opinions on impellers wanted! |
El Prosecutor
Replies: 73
Views: 109381
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:47 pm Subject: Thank you to Wilson and Gary |
Just want to extend a sincere thank you to Wilson and Gary for the previous posts. This was a good, well-reasoned discussion of the pros and cons of running a larger impeller. Both make good technical ... |
Topic: Opinions on impellers wanted! |
El Prosecutor
Replies: 73
Views: 109381
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Forum: OE GENERAL FORUM Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 7:16 pm Subject: Followup for Wilson |
Well...it is not good to assume...because we make an a$$ out of you and me... BUT, if we assume:
1) You have 400 ponies on that mild 455 Olds, and you want to turn 5000 RPM's, you have to go ... |
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