Search:

Type: Posts; User: Bob Rusnak; Keyword(s):

Page 1 of 2 1 2

Search: Search took 0.04 seconds.

  1. Replies
    209
    Views
    252,585

    In the 1100 Runabout class they mostly run Konig...

    In the 1100 Runabout class they mostly run Konig or Koney 700 cc engines, maybe a few 800+ engines and a VRP or Rossi. There is a Merc 6 cylinder run of Alky which can beat the Konigs. I believe it...
  2. Replies
    209
    Views
    252,585

    Would be legal in Pro on a runabout (1100 CCR)...

    Would be legal in Pro on a runabout (1100 CCR) Would love to see it entered at the nationals.....Bob
  3. Replies
    112
    Views
    63,402

    John, are there going to be any vintage equipment...

    John, are there going to be any vintage equipment on display? If so I may be able to bring something. Do you want a A looper or a F looper (44ci). Dont have room for both.
  4. Replies
    112
    Views
    63,402

    Reunion Raffle

    John, I want to donate a DVD of the 1972 Nationals. All the legions are in it. I think the COH J-4 with the looper in in it. How do I do this?.....Bob
  5. Replies
    112
    Views
    63,402

    I agree with Wayne. Do not offer it as a auction....

    I agree with Wayne. Do not offer it as a auction. Things like this don't come available too often. It is a great piece of our racing history. ...Bob N-96
  6. Replies
    189
    Views
    192,350

    I think Rick Fales has his fathers 6 looper. Last...

    I think Rick Fales has his fathers 6 looper. Last conversation was it was in pieces. May try to contact either Rick or Steve to see if the carbs are there and can give you some dimensions for the...
  7. Replies
    189
    Views
    192,350

    Carter Carbs

    I may have a float less Carter laying around. There are two on my 44 Looper, one on a 'B" and another on a "A". I can always pull one off and send on to you for a sample if it will help. It is so...
  8. Replies
    189
    Views
    192,350

    What about float less Carters. I know Bill Fales...

    What about float less Carters. I know Bill Fales ran them and worked for him. We also ran float less Catrers on out alky 6 deflector. Very simple to do.....Bob N-96
  9. Replies
    13
    Views
    9,541

    Wayne I believe the engine with the pipes out to...

    Wayne I believe the engine with the pipes out to the side belong to Jim Gohery as that is his number. The engine was a Evinrude pumper or close to a 4-60. Jim still has this engine. I know Doug...
  10. Replies
    593
    Views
    1,006,757

    Sticky: Alan Ishii was reading this thread and sent me...

    Alan Ishii was reading this thread and sent me this picture of the big Konig on the Pugh Hydro. This was taken in Lakeland, Fl. in the late 1970's. It had Blankenstien heads on it. It was also a...
  11. Replies
    593
    Views
    1,006,757

    Sticky: Wayne, in reply to your question, Dick had two of...

    Wayne, in reply to your question, Dick had two of them when we went to his shop to buy one. We did have a choice of the two. Dick mentioned that he removed the sleeves from the 48 in block and...
  12. Replies
    593
    Views
    1,006,757

    Sticky: I had one of those 48 ci Konig engines. It was...

    I had one of those 48 ci Konig engines. It was bought from Dick O'Dea some time in the late 1970's. Dick actually replaced the sleeves with a slightly smaller bore as this increases the RMP. It was a...
  13. Replies
    593
    Views
    1,006,757

    Sticky: Hi David, the lower unit bolts directly up to the...

    Hi David, the lower unit bolts directly up to the steel down tube, no need for the adapter. A small cavitation plate was then bolted to the last two holes in the unit. I will take a picture of one. I...
  14. Replies
    3
    Views
    3,210

    Be interested to see what they look like. I have...

    Be interested to see what they look like. I have been kicking around several ideas to make something. Just at this time rather find something I can just install. Thanks Bob
  15. Replies
    3
    Views
    3,210

    Merc "D" Mod throttle hook up

    Any one have a Keller throttle adapter for a locked mag that will attach directly to the carbs. I believe it is a Keller # 55FS. Any leads or ideas on this. Thanks.....Bob N-96
  16. Replies
    593
    Views
    1,006,757

    Sticky: Hi Dave, there are many different things to use....

    Hi Dave, there are many different things to use. I use to use a 10 min. epoxy and later copper coat. Also hi temp silicone sealer and on the crankcase loctite gell coat or Yamabond. All will work. A...
  17. Replies
    593
    Views
    1,006,757

    Sticky: If Bill does not, I have plenty of used points...

    If Bill does not, I have plenty of used points and condensers...Bob
  18. Replies
    593
    Views
    1,006,757

    Sticky: Flywheel

    Hi Bill, I am still messing with all this junk. I have Bob Hooghkirk's Square block "C" engine. Been trying for years to finish it. I have everything but the flywheel and the little shield that goes...
  19. Replies
    593
    Views
    1,006,757

    Sticky: Konig

    Hi Dave, nice old Konig. Looks to be a 1970 "B". I found a 1969 "B" Konig in a box in the cellar last year. Missing a few parts but do not have the time to play with it. Not shure what I am going to...
  20. Replies
    10
    Views
    5,365

    Reeds

    I found any of the motorcycle 2 stroke reeds will work and seem to be large enough to fit into any engine. They are easily filed to fit. I picked up many of them on E bay listing under Reed Valves....
  21. Replies
    20
    Views
    15,156

    The Eastern Outboard Racing Club is still active...

    The Eastern Outboard Racing Club is still active holding 4 races each year. It is not the same as it use to be. We held 10-12 races every year and had 50-60 entries. Some of the great drivers emerged...
  22. Replies
    2
    Views
    3,611

    From what I remember you have to tap the top of...

    From what I remember you have to tap the top of the shaft down so it will expose a metal ring on the top of the gear. Lift up that ring and you should see a shear pin hole. Drive the pin out and then...
  23. Replies
    23
    Views
    33,226

    Looks to have a canvas deck. Marchetti's had a...

    Looks to have a canvas deck. Marchetti's had a wood deck. Could be a Sid-Craft Hydro. I have a complete MK 55H that would go great on this "D" Hydro for sale....Bob N-96
  24. Thread: B Looper

    by Bob Rusnak
    Replies
    65
    Views
    34,334

    B Looper

    Hi Alan, found a guy that has several "B" Looper blocks for sale. There are several different ones so need to know which block you need, bore, headers etc. Contact me and I can get you in touch with...
  25. Replies
    21
    Views
    10,358

    Hi John, Bruce Summers has a video of his six...

    Hi John, Bruce Summers has a video of his six cylinder Looper with all the sounds. Try contacting Bruce on this, I am shure he can help.....Bob N-96.
  26. Replies
    21
    Views
    10,358

    72 Nationals

    Hay Tim, wouldn't it be great if the sound tape was added to the film. It would be a big effort to coodinate ite sound with the footage. I will have another DVD made for you today. I will pull out HQ...
  27. Replies
    21
    Views
    10,358

    Dvd

    Looking over the origional post, I quoted 1977 Nationals from Depue. Actually it is the 1972 (miss typed) Nationals from Depue. It was origionally shot on super 8 mm film. When the DVD was made it...
  28. Replies
    21
    Views
    10,358

    Dvd

    I am shure he was fast, he did win another Nationals after that one. Send me a E mail of PM and I will foward the information about the DVD to you. I will have another set made tomorrow. Thanks for...
  29. Replies
    21
    Views
    10,358

    Thanks for the information, trying to identify...

    Thanks for the information, trying to identify all the drivers. That was an impressive rig, all those stacks comming out the back of that "small hydro". Eather E mail me or PM and give you the...
  30. Replies
    21
    Views
    10,358

    Hi Ron, I know how to post pictures but not a...

    Hi Ron, I know how to post pictures but not a DVD. I have some still pictures taken at the same race and can post a few. I will be showing this DVD at the Eastern Outboard Racing Club banquet on Sat....
  31. Replies
    21
    Views
    10,358

    1972 Alky Mationals

    I found some old footage in Super 8 mm film of the 1972 Alky Nationals in Depue, Ill. I had it converted to a DVD format and had sound added to it. There are some shots of all the famous drivers of...
  32. Replies
    0
    Views
    2,750

    Quincy Loopers

    There has been a lot of interest in the Quincy Looper engines. I has a few pictures of a 44 "F" Quincy Looper and a "A" Looper that I finally put together. They have been laying around in boxes in...
  33. Replies
    0
    Views
    2,384

    Eastern Outboard Racing Club

    I found this article from a 1973 news paper. This was one of the many races we had during the season. This was at Smith Point Park. The water was always rough and of corse "salt water". Shown in the...
  34. Replies
    75
    Views
    38,484

    Purchased a 20 H conversion kit new some where in...

    Purchased a 20 H conversion kit new some where in 1969-1971, can't really be shure of the year? It came painted white..Bob N-96
  35. Replies
    14
    Views
    14,891

    There are two cleaners that remove most of the...

    There are two cleaners that remove most of the dirt and grime from old alky engines. Most of the alum. parts come out like new castings. One product is (Purple Power). I buy it in a 1 gal bottle and...
  36. Replies
    26
    Views
    23,607

    Looper

    Have a few 2 cylinder Looper's and may be bringing one out to Depue to sell. I had it sold to a collector of stock outboards but he changed his mind and just bought the Merc lower unit. All loopers...
  37. Mk 58

    The MK 58 was a 44 ci engine and the 4 ci over the origionl 40 was noticable. From what I was told by many old time racers and mechanics is the 44 ci engine just had a better balance, (right...
  38. Ignition

    Keep me informed if you have luck with the Energizer system. I guess it does grab some HP from the engine but do not know how much. Right now I am looking for reliablity in the system. The Magnito's...
  39. Mag Ignitions

    I am in Region 2 on Long Island. My son Don is in Wertern Pa. and races the D Mods. There are several races in Region 2 that we can race. I have 4 or 5 of these Merc Lightning Ignitions. They are not...
  40. Belt Tension pully

    I had a C alky merc that used a simple ball bearing mounted on a cam style sleeve that would ride on the outside of the belt. It can be adjusted by loosening the attach bolt and rotating the bearing....
  41. Merc Ignition

    Hear are two pictures of the D Mod with the Energizer Ignition
  42. Ignition

    No, just a small rope plate is needed. The magnets are in the distributor. It is the same size as a Magnito with out the points. There is a small CD pack and a coil which mounts seperately. It came...
  43. Belt snapping

    I just built a 44 Mod engine using a Merc 500 for a base engine. I tried the stock Merc Lightning Energizer ignition and have not snapped a built except for the first time I tried to start it. It was...
  44. Replies
    327
    Views
    392,217

    Sticky: Winona

    No Wayne never went to Winona. The only Nationals I went to were DePue several times and Hinton. I will have to dig through some of my old photo's and see what would be of interest on the site to...
  45. Replies
    327
    Views
    392,217

    Sticky: N-48

    Hi Wayne, great pictures as usual. The red DeSilva (N-48) belonged to the late Bob Hooghkirk. From thr picture I believe it was powered by a Crescent engine. Any pictures of N-96? Bob
  46. Replies
    20
    Views
    26,519

    Chrysler Racing Outboard

    I attached a photo of a Chrysler Race engine at one of our local Eastern Outboard Racing Club racen in the the early 1070's. Interesting engine..Bob N-96
  47. Replies
    3
    Views
    3,463

    Eorc

    Hi Guy, yes I remember you as a real little kid. Actually I think I saw you in Fl. in 1978 when we left out trailer at your house after Lakland and went to Disney for the week. Anyway I will try to...
  48. Replies
    4
    Views
    8,839

    Schmidt Looper

    Hi Mike, I see John's Boat in the picture. I did not think you ran back then, 1972. I reall don't remember that far back. I guess you did not run the looper. I have your Quincy and will try to take a...
  49. Replies
    4
    Views
    2,594

    140 Hp Omc

    Hi Dave, what are you doing with yourself latly, still interested in the race stuff? Nice to hear from the old club members. Saw Butch Langdon last week, he still looks good and still repairing...
  50. Thread: 1000 hydro

    by Bob Rusnak
    Replies
    12
    Views
    5,198

    Valleyfield

    Hi Jeff, yea Valleyfield, that was some regatta! Still like watching the Gran Prix Inboards, what a show they put on with those supercharged 454"s on alcohol!!!. Here are two pictures from the...
Results 1 to 50 of 67
Page 1 of 2 1 2