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    I would try increasing the pitch of the prop an...

    I would try increasing the pitch of the prop an inch or so. Your RPMs went up cause you raised the engine - but your speed did not pick up much because the pitch was the same. Your probably as high...
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    It was very calm that day - no wind. Boat is...

    It was very calm that day - no wind.

    Boat is riding ..ok..needs some tuning.

    Thanks
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    Doing some testing....

    Doing some testing....
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    #63 is restored

    Boat has been restored as of last summer. Still working out the bugs for this season.
  5. The driver was Joe Hill.

    The driver was Joe Hill.
  6. Gotcha - Thanks for the tip. I wont be running...

    Gotcha - Thanks for the tip.

    I wont be running power trim this year, so I wont have a problem with slack due to trimming the engine.

    Side to side (turning) cable slack will be taken up at the...
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    Stock gear ratio is 2.3:1. Thanks

    Stock gear ratio is 2.3:1.

    Thanks
  8. Got My Steering Bars Installed

    I made up some cardboard templates for the mounting plates, and took them down to my fab shop along with my current steering bar.

    Told them to cut it in half and weld the ends to the mounting...
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    1970 Mercury 80hp Short Shaft Gear Ratio

    Does anyone know what gear ratio these motors came with from the factory?

    The engine serial code is 2881276.

    Thanks
  10. Cool - thanks largecar.

    Cool - thanks largecar.
  11. Auglaize99, This is a great thread! I...

    Auglaize99,

    This is a great thread!

    I noticed that you have several pics with my boat in it - its the red #63 tunnel hull.

    I wasn't the driver back then, but I now own the boat and I'm...
  12. How do you install a steering bar on a 70 merc 80hp

    I have a 1970 80hp short shaft Mercury and I need to install a steering bar for my drum steering system.

    Does anyone make a steering bar for this motor?

    I know it has to be installed using the...
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    Restoration has......

    ...started on the E & T:cool:

    Hey Guys Been a while.

    Hope all is well.

    Well....I found a nice short shaft 80hp Merc (4 cylinder), and my good friend Craig has started the restoration.

    46...
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    Hey Beale, Bill has seen the boat - he went...

    Hey Beale,

    Bill has seen the boat - he went down to Abell and looked at it while it was still in the weeds.

    Yep - thats body filler on the deck - easiest way (20 + years ago) to smooth out the...
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    Hey Bill! You know, that c channel is only...

    Hey Bill!

    You know, that c channel is only about 1/4 inch wide - just enough to accept the hull lip and the paper thin deck material (Mylar?).

    If 1/4 inch thick oakum or plywood is used for...
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    Here are some additional deck and transom shots...

    Here are some additional deck and transom shots and a couple from under the front deck.

    How did you bend the "C" channel around the corners and keep it nice and smooth (no wrinkles)?
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    Still looking for a motor. Bill doesnt really...

    Still looking for a motor.

    Bill doesnt really have time to restore the boat anytime soon.

    Im researching how to do this myself.

    It doesnt seem too hard, but I wouldnt be ale to make the deck...
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    I will give you a call tonight. Would like to...

    I will give you a call tonight.

    Would like to discuss a few details.

    Thanks
    Rick
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    Ok - set back removal was just a thought. You...

    Ok - set back removal was just a thought.

    You were saying to bring it down and that you wanted to build it into a sit down 13 footer.........


    Rick
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    Bill......

    ....... is that you??

    I remember when we spoke you said you had been down to see the boat.

    Bring it down? I could use some help getting it back on the water :cool:

    Thanks for setting the...
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    Originl boat.....

    ....Joe Hill Driving:cool:
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    Im willing......

    ....to do what it takes to get it right.....need some help getting it right.:cool:

    Would LOVE to run SAFELY with the other E&Ts for sure!

    Been looking for a motor like the one pictured for the...
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    E&t tunnel hull rescued from the weeds.......

    Hey Bill,

    I pulled my E&T from the out of the weeds!

    It needs a good restoration!

    Do you know anyone near the Baltimore area that could take on the job?

    I found a nice 95 hp short shaft...
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    Sweet! I want to get mine back on the water.

    Sweet!

    I want to get mine back on the water.
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    Restoration

    Boat needs a new deck and transom.
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    I guess Im not the only one that doesn't sleep at...

    I guess Im not the only one that doesn't sleep at night -LOL.

    Leonardtown sounds awesome.

    So was that 13 footer a pickle fork or flat nose?

    Ill check out the pics you mentioned - is that a...
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    Hey Beale!!

    [QUOTE=Beale Tilton;144182]Suggest you contact Bill Edwards the E of E&T in California, Md. He has restored several E&Ts in the last couple of years which are being campaigned in the Vintage shows....
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    1970 E&T Tunnel Hull

    I need to get my boat restored.
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    The Uncropped Pic!

    Beale,

    He's is the "uncropped" pic from the museum.:cool:

    There are a couple of more boats in the pic - can you identify them as well?

    Theres a black pickle fork boat # X 1, and another blue...
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    Yep - The original motor on my tunnel was the 72...

    Yep - The original motor on my tunnel was the 72 model with blue stripes - so like Beale said it was a fishin motor with the stock lower unit for the Sport E class.

    Wonder how much pitch Joe was...
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    Sam, I think I found a pic of that red stripe...

    Sam,

    I think I found a pic of that red stripe motor you were talking about.......from www.oldmercs.com.
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    Ok. Do you remember what kind of speeds Joe...

    Ok.

    Do you remember what kind of speeds Joe was getting?

    I hit 68 mph with a 13 3/4 x 23 pitch mercury quicksilver prop - stock merc 115 lower unit.

    I was only doin maybe about 50 mph when...
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    Hello Sam! Did the motor you are referring to...

    Hello Sam!

    Did the motor you are referring to look like the motor on the #63 boat in the post that I am qouting (above) - the pic is four or five replies back on this thread.

    Its an oddball...
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    I dont even know of any available speed parts for...

    I dont even know of any available speed parts for those old 3 cylinder 72 Mercs??

    It looks like Joe was running a short shaft engine - but I cant say I have ever even seen a short shaft 3 cylinder...
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    Hey Beale! Joe ran OMC power on his first boat...

    Hey Beale!

    Joe ran OMC power on his first boat - this must be the hump deck with Merc power.

    Im sure pics or plans of the lower unit would be a long shot - maybe Robert from the museum will run...
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    E&T Tunnel New Pic!

    Beale!

    Robert Hurry from the museum sent me a new pic of the old hump deck.

    Not sure where the pic was taken though.

    Sure wish I had a shot of his lower unit and prop.:cool:

    Rick
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    1970 e&t

    Beal!

    I got a video of the hump deck posted on you tube.:D

    http://youtu.be/TfHgv3LxmVs

    Link is also posted in the Splash Section.


    Rick
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    Some Unpublished Pics - E & T Tunnel

    Under restoration......then running.
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    I think he may have donated the Herring somewhere...

    I think he may have donated the Herring somewhere somhow for breast cancer - he said he was going to paint it pink.:cool:
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    Hello Beale, I think you mentioned that Bill...

    Hello Beale,

    I think you mentioned that Bill has Rays boats - thanks.

    What met was ...... this is where "I" hooked up with "you and Ray".

    For sure you and Ray knew each other for years -...
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    Beale - What Happened to Rays Boats?

    Beale,

    Do you know what happened to Rays boats n motas?

    He was restoring the Herring and had just found the E & T.

    Rick
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    SHow Sum Pics!

    Hey Britcher,

    This is an old thread that I revived for Beale TIlton. I have the red boat pictured at the beginning of this thread.

    If you have any tunnel pics lets see them!

    Racing...
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    Beale - This is the old thread

    This is the old thread where me you and Ray hooked up.

    Rick
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    All, Spoke with Al Stoker :D of Johns Custom...

    All,

    Spoke with Al Stoker :D of Johns Custom Marine in CA yesterday.

    He said that mount bolt shouldnt be breaking and to make sure the yoke surfaces are square.

    Other serious problems:
    ...
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    I will pull a cover on the lower mount and check...

    I will pull a cover on the lower mount and check to see whats there.

    I dont have a wing style steering bar (single cable).

    I have dual cable steering.
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    Hello. Im not sure. Never had the lower...

    Hello.

    Im not sure.

    Never had the lower mount covers off.

    I think all the OMC GT and XP models come stock with solid upper and lower mounts.

    Anyone out there got any other ideas (racing...
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    Hello Ron, Thanks for the heads up. Solid...

    Hello Ron,

    Thanks for the heads up.

    Solid mounts seem impossible to find!

    The only thing available has been the rubber mount.

    It came stock with a solid metal mount.
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    Solid motor mounts Evinrude 200 XP

    Hello All,

    Does anyone know where I can find a solid upper motor mount for the 1989 Evinrude 200 XP?:eek:

    I Googled it with no results.

    Please advise.

    Thanks!
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    Jeff, Thanks for the reply. I am using the...

    Jeff,

    Thanks for the reply.

    I am using the VRO pump. Just had it replaced this year.
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    OVERHEATED 2000 Rude XP

    Hello Folks!

    I own a 1989 200 Evinrude XP which overheated briefly.

    As soon as the alarm went off I shut the motor down. I checked the Bobs nosecone to make sure it was clear.

    After a...
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