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    On 10/20 I sent via emails 7 pics and making fin...

    On 10/20 I sent via emails 7 pics and making fin with location details did you get them?
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    Some help to facebook ...

    Some help to facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/218046784907797/
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    Sent you another PM this day

    Sent you another PM this day
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    Sent you a PM

    Sent you a PM
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    Referring to sponson fin in post #17 you said: ...

    Referring to sponson fin in post #17 you said:
    "here is the fin on the boat. it could definitely be moved, i see what you mean about the spray forcing one side up."


    Yes the fin can be moved...
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    There is a lot of upward force off that fin spray...

    There is a lot of upward force off that fin spray especially at speed that hits the rear chine and causes some CW boat rotation to dip the right side down influencing turning.

    The fin assembly...
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    Good idea to get used to the boat before serious...

    Good idea to get used to the boat before serious top speed runs.

    The fin where it presently is should not be a problem but it will not give clean water off fin blade in a turn. When used to boat...
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    Looks good after all those years. Next time out...

    Looks good after all those years. Next time out would like to see a fly by at max speed. Interesting sponson chine and bottom planking rear curve shape On the turn fin why builder tucked it in so...
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    Thanks I just replied to the owner of this site....

    Thanks I just replied to the owner of this site. Hope there is a resolve? :-)
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    Still getting blocked from hydroracer.net tried...

    Still getting blocked from hydroracer.net tried several browsers and different computers still the same message below:...
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    That's interesting to me it says site is blocked?...

    That's interesting to me it says site is blocked? I have been using HR or years with no issues until recent block, go figure? No changes to my computer. Same result with a different computer?
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    The Hydroracer.net site status

    Is that site operational, does not open for me?
    Maybe down for maintenance?
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    http://store.aeroliner-boats.com/Cone-nut-wrench-f...

    http://store.aeroliner-boats.com/Cone-nut-wrench-for-Mercury-Quicksilver-gearcases

    David Van Weele has this repo cone tool and steel pegs not included. These cones were a lot of times over...
  14. I know this is an old post but maybe it will get...

    I know this is an old post but maybe it will get picked up by the original poster? Maybe he already worked out the issues?

    Become a member of Johns Old Merc site
    ...
  15. Thread: 1961

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    All three posts are duplicates and end in June...

    All three posts are duplicates and end in June 1961 page 13, need to delete 2 and add the ones that continue with June page 14.
    Thanks for posting
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    Also true with the Merc 25ss with surface gap...

    Also true with the Merc 25ss with surface gap plugs poor plug for racing. We racers quickly found the projecting center cold Champ L61Y gapped plug with cut back ground electrode (Champ made them...
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    Looks improved. No lube, interesting. Yes...

    Looks improved. No lube, interesting.

    Yes there are flat hard seals behind those 2 plugs (like the red one that blew out) available at Frank Erion or Aeroliner (or some others) in resources above...
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    Very up on these Quicki Merc race engines and...

    Very up on these Quicki Merc race engines and their guts. Did a lot of testing, rebuilding and racing of these. Happy to help
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    The shear pin is held in by tightening the prop...

    The shear pin is held in by tightening the prop shaft nut the right amount that puts the shear pin in double shear. If tightening right, not to tight to bend the pin it will stay there. I use a...
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    What was the condition of the prop shaft that was...

    What was the condition of the prop shaft that was covered by the prop when you pulled the prop?

    If you do get serious and run it that old style long ear prop has to go, but worth a use just to get...
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    I believe the rear bolt spacing on your block is...

    I believe the rear bolt spacing on your block is the same as the Mark 20H if so here is a steering bar they are real nice

    https://btmco.com/product/1414-mercury-20-h-assembly/

    maybe others can...
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    A compression test with lots of oil in the...

    A compression test with lots of oil in the cylinders will mostly give a high unrealistic psi reading. I do a compression test with residual gas oil mix and get readings and then squirt some oil,...
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    From pics were those 2 different J6J and H10...

    From pics were those 2 different J6J and H10 plugs in the engine? Not sure where H10 heat range is relative to J6J which is hottest in the 3/8" reach design. If you plan on barrel running it get new...
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    Nice pics and great it fired right up. Did you...

    Nice pics and great it fired right up. Did you have the gear case in a water barrel to see if it pumps or just a dry start for now? Again you got a great deal!
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    Dean is correct on the gear case and tower that...

    Dean is correct on the gear case and tower that have worth. Also the prop is worth prob $50 and the transom clamp assembly has value if the forged alum design not the cast alum design. If you take...
  26. Thread: Toroidal props.

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    Interesting design and agree with Clay T on...

    Interesting design and agree with Clay T on fixing it when damaged
    In Capt Steve Video he defines propeller slip as propeller efficiency they are not the same. Efficiency compares engine applied...
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    Luc Welcome over to BRF and great to see you...

    Luc
    Welcome over to BRF and great to see you continue the B and Y80 project here and other related items. It is a shame that HR is going down and great stuff over there will be lost :-(

    March on ...
  28. Thread: Salton Sea 2022

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    Loose hay would blow away easier, the bales...

    Loose hay would blow away easier, the bales disturb and reduce wind effect near the ground to reduce dust. Plus the hay bales can be picked up easier than loose hay and used else were
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    Long skeg for sure with very high running prop on...

    Long skeg for sure with very high running prop on a tunnel + far engine set back and the little 1 cylinder engine it is a very maxed out set up.
  30. Thread: My Furnal Flyer

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    Dean If the ff 211.MOV and the other one are...

    Dean

    If the ff 211.MOV and the other one are in red on your screen then a left click should open. Look to the lower left on your screen for the MOV to verify then left click on that lower left...
  31. Would you please post issues 1977, 1978 and 1979...

    Would you please post issues 1977, 1978 and 1979 here like others in that decade in link below?

    http://www.boatracingfacts.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?217-APBA-PROPELLER-MAGAZINES

    Thank you
  32. For a 1997 15 hp I thought is was a 15 ci in...

    For a 1997 15 hp I thought is was a 15 ci in displacement, I thought the old ones were the 1950's era 15 cu in engines. Your 1997 engine is 2.38" bore x 1.8" stroke and the total displacement is 16...
  33. The Merc 15 cu in engines (KG4H) that were used...

    The Merc 15 cu in engines (KG4H) that were used to get 50+ had special streamlined quicksilver gear cases with 1:1 ratio and only forward gears and short exhaust mid sections, your service engine...
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    If your rig is light and can get aired out to...

    If your rig is light and can get aired out to reduce the water drag as much as practical the smaller dia higher pitch prop will give the best top end. If you go for fully ventilated with part of the...
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    Mike Great info. Total Tapped CR? Do you...

    Mike

    Great info.

    Total Tapped CR? Do you mean Total Trapped CR? Which I know as cylinder volume above the top of the exhaust port to TDC and is much lower than based on total cylinder volume...
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    Jeff Like I said not familiar with forged...

    Jeff

    Like I said not familiar with forged pistons or if the 0.005 clearance is what is required for your engine, with forged I have been told warm up is critical so they do not stick.

    Does...
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    Jeff What piston skirt to wall clearance and...

    Jeff

    What piston skirt to wall clearance and ring end gaps did you use for the Wiseco's? Are these cast or forged? High silicon?
    Not experienced with Wiseco's, don't have a dino and do not hog...
  38. Thread: Marchetti help

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    Where are the pics? Here are logos scroll down...

    Where are the pics?

    Here are logos scroll down in post to John Schubert TART

    http://www.boatracingfacts.com/forums/showthread.php?18887-Marchetti-Logo&highlight=Marchetti+logo
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    Great pics. That rocky shoreline looks rough to...

    Great pics. That rocky shoreline looks rough to launch from.
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    Also share them here

    Also share them here
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    What great pics and story of you time

    What great pics and story of you time
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    Welcome, Those are very cool racers. Tell us your...

    Welcome, Those are very cool racers. Tell us your stories and yes to the more pics.
  43. Thread: Marchetti Logo

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    Contact John here ...

    Contact John here

    https://hydroracer.net/forums/forum/main/general-hydroplane-runabout-discussion/472692-raceboat-other-racing-decals
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    George Never knew that, how tragic to loose...

    George

    Never knew that, how tragic to loose your Dad at such a young age and at a race meet that you were both competing.
    Hope to see you at up coming AOMCI meets.
    Peace to you

    Pete
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    How is this Swift coming along?

    How is this Swift coming along?
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    "------sounds like--------"? IMO mighty trusting....

    "------sounds like--------"? IMO mighty trusting. Has he done a lot of blind bores?
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    Jeff What are the accurate measurements for...

    Jeff

    What are the accurate measurements for bore out of round and taper of your block?

    Depending on your budget and willing to ship the block there is a machine shop here in Orlando that does...
  48. Bearing suppliers that have quality bearings not Chinese

    looking for 6202C3 15mm bore x 35 mm OD x 11 mm thick ball bearings for my Yamato Y80 gear case. They are readily available but not sure of quality since made all over the world. Any leads on...
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    Yep, here are the Foo Ling details Sheet 1...

    Yep, here are the Foo Ling details

    Sheet 1
    http://www.boatsport.org/PDF/fooling1watermark.pdf

    Sheet 2
    http://www.boatsport.org/PDF/fooling2watermark.pdf
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    I assume by after market you mean fiber reeds?...

    I assume by after market you mean fiber reeds? For your service engine the SS will do very well. Just make sure no pits or other bad spots on them. I am not familiar with the reed set up in your...
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