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    "Those who say it can't be done should stop...

    "Those who say it can't be done should stop bothering those that are doing it."

    What a joy to finally see those words in print! I have been aware of the painful frustrations caused by the...
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    I would like to add that angle of attack, is the...

    I would like to add that angle of attack, is the main factor in producing stall. A stall can occur at any speed, if the angle of attack is great enough to cause the fluid medium to separate from the...
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    zul8tr, EXCELLENT:D!! You hit the nail on the...

    zul8tr,
    EXCELLENT:D!! You hit the nail on the head. Very interesting and informative read.
    The links are great! They get very deep into related subjects. It looks like I'll have hours of...
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    JohnsonM50 That answer is in the direction that...

    JohnsonM50
    That answer is in the direction that I was looking for. Thanks Mike
    Ken:D
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    Thanks guys.:) Ken

    Thanks guys.:)
    Ken
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    Mark, I don't think you understand the question....

    Mark,
    I don't think you understand the question. I'm not asking about the relationship between thrust and pitch, or pitch and diameter, or how props react when placed on one or another boat, or...
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    Thrust factors

    In theory, what effect would a one inch decrease in diameter have on thrust, in conjunction with the RPM increase that would be produced, by a propeller moving through the water, if no other factors...
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    It looks like I may be doing my gearcase...

    It looks like I may be doing my gearcase conversation sooner than expected.
    I took my boat out this morning, testing a 3/4 inch lower, engine height change. After cruising it around a little bit to...
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    Jets

    Thanks Jeff. I'm familiar with adjustable jets. We use them in ultralight aircraft to maintain a proper mixture with altitude gain. It's best to use them in conjunction with an EGT gauge.
    I don't...
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    Re: Different size jets?

    Thanks for replying, Jeff and Sam. I had gotten some similar answers yesterday at forums.iboats.com. I thought re-jetting would be as simple as it was on motorcycles, mopeds and go-karts, which I've...
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    Different size jets?

    Are different size jets ( high & low speed orifices) available for type 1, single barrel, Evinrude carburetors? If so, where can I get them?
    I have a 1989 70hp Evenrude I would like to lean out a...
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