I believe BMW knows little about any vehicle!!
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I believe BMW knows little about any vehicle!!
I just got a message from an old friend asking if I could find any photos' info and general history regarding his uncle, Jim Parker. I believe this is the same Parker who manufactured gearcases, mid...
Kimosabe was the masked man...
his sidekick, in non-politically correct terms, was known as "Tonto"
Wasabe is Japanese horseradish, and is now, by rule, an illegal additive, it's an oxygenator!
Horseradish!! don't even go there!!
you guys don't seem to remember when we had the wasabi conspiracy of '81!! when those guys added wasabi to alter the chemistry of the pepper entries!
I have heard terrible rumors that the NAPA (North American Pepper Association) was also considering, under probationary circumstances, allowing "Hot House" peppers!! What's next!!!??
How does a club go about securing funds for officially approved Pepper Association tasting equipment for our school that we are in the process of starting??
Red Line is a very popular choice, I have only heard good things about it!
Good Luck!
I was refering to pure petroleum oils, thanks for the clarification
Bunker
Here is a reply:
Back in the day, 1960's through 1980's, before synthetic oils and before looper engines, in our race engines, KG 4's, KG 7's, 9's Mk 30H and Mk 55h's we ran 2 quarts to five...
Ya, we can't let those guys have a voice!
Based upon the picture from the pits showing two 19-C boats, one De Silva C runabout and a Hill D runabout, the picture is from late 1976. The Du was new in '76 and won the '77 nationals at...
NO,
APBA will want to make it universal! it'll have to work on multiple classes!
I think the APBA will aprove a "Metric Crescent Wrench" one that a guy has spent a ton of dough to develop in his...
WOW!!! a good AXSH today would have won the CSH nationals then... Speeds are an issue
Bunker
Incredible shots!!!!!! I remember so many of the boats and late drivers, Bill Muncey, Rudy Ramos to mention a couple. I was there in '71 those were the glory days of OPC and of outboard racing. So...
Answers my curiosity, Thanks
Bunker
What's the objective here, what are you trying to achieve?
What if you were pull the plugs and let her spin over for about 20 revs? Might loosen her up a bit, or if the starter is fried, it simply wont turn over
Just a couple of thoughts
Good Luck!!
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Daren,
looks like Merc clamps too, the old model 80 clamp brackets only allowed an inch or so of jack up. You can go almost 2 inches with Merc barackets
Bunker
Wrong type of fuel line??
Pat Bowman had a hell of a time finding out why his EFI would starve for fuel periodicaly. Turned out that the wall strength of the fuel line was not strong enough!! When...
Bill, Sam,
I see no furhther need for expaination from Sam, The guy made his own choice, we as a site will be better served without people who pull or attempt to pull some of the things that John...
Jimbo's trademark, bubble shiels!
Note: Life jacket by Laura Hill!
Bunker
In the old days, we always used openfaced helmets in the stocks with out the visor, the visor seemed to block your vision somewhat while kneeling. I began racing in 1977 with an old "Bell Star"...
There is positively a pull start model 3 cyl OMC. For at least 25 years, that engine has been the engine of choice for the mexican "Pangeros" (Commercial and charter fishing boat skippers) The OMC...
Wouldn't the feul/air mixture become homogenous through the reed induction process? You mentioned "Strange set up for a 20h with "Normal" reed block, Isn't fuel/air mixture a function of the reed...
John
as a kid I was exposed to a LOT of things, My dad was very active with APBA and a good personal friend of Charlie Strang and Carl Kiekaefer, Ron was a very active racer, my grandfather was a...
There was never a day in my life that I didn't know who John Riner Woods, Saint Louis Missoura was. I never really knew how close John was to my family, specifically to my dad, Russ Hill, Jr. When...
As a kid I heard the Lawn-Boy story as one of irony!
I think what Ron meant was it1s rather ironic that a founder of the largest lawn mower manufacturer was now the number one share holder in a...
I know the top 3 or at least 1st and 3rd!! But I am really interested in the complete finishing order
Thanks!!
Bunker
There is a new post today titled something to the effect of "Small hatsu props" This seems to me to be JUST what you are looking for!!
Good Luck!!
Bunker
In the old days of the PArker enduro, the night before the race there was a Calcutta! What this really means a rip-roaring party where every entry is "Sold" to the highest bidder and the person who...
Well...
G'day! For starters, your height set up will be limited by the location of your water pick ups. So if there are no modifications done to the water pick up situation you will probably need...
I believe Orville is gone, are you dealing with Kurt? I am not sure of the spelling, it seems to me their last name is "Somerstedt"?
Check your official APBA magazine, all officers are listed! The current president for 2008-9 is Mark Weber
-Bunker
wow!!!!! that sh@* is un readable!!
Havasu began as a simple real estate swindle...
Unlike florida swampland, Havasu has become a fairly successfel town!
Val,
I noticed the third engine in the photo, I don't recall ever seeing a triple switzer, obviously they existed!! I saw a post somewhere, written by Bobby Switzer, claiming the triple gained 8 mph...
My understanding is that the Hills. Ron and Russ Sr. took delivery of the Desilva wing unfinished. Ron and my grandfather finished the wing with a few minor design mods and the rest is history! It...
Ron,
maybe we should make a plan to "hook up" @ 7ish sun nite at "El Nido?"
Here is a link to the villa I have:
[url]http://www.las-gaviotas.com/Hse_96PelicanosOeste.htm
Bunker
Dave...
Right near your hotel is a restaurant called "El NIdo" It is FANTASTIC!!!!!! Great Margaritas and excellent steaks, venison quail too all from their own ranch, We can all meet there for...
Well, maybe see everyone else then??
BUnker
What a plan...
I am going to be staying at a villa south of rosarito in the "Ls Gaviots" complex with my girlfriend Annette!
The plan is to have easter sunday brunch at "La Fonda" GREAT DEAL$13.95...
BK, Ron and everyone,
I remember that race well, my 1st in ASR!! Scott Davidson and Kieth Younger both jumped the gun, I was legal and won my 1st race!!
Hell yes that water is cold, later that...