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    Sticky: PM me and I'll be happy to give you some info....

    PM me and I'll be happy to give you some info. That way we can keep this thread true to Dick Austin's project.

    Gene
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    Sticky: Rich Your "Never give up" attitude should be...

    Rich

    Your "Never give up" attitude should be an inspiration to all of us who have watched this project from the beginning.
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    Sticky: Dick, I'm so sorry this happened, but you're not...

    Dick, I'm so sorry this happened, but you're not a quitter. I'm certain you'll find a fix!
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    Sticky: Just like the engine, the boat is beautiful!...

    Just like the engine, the boat is beautiful! Wasn't that boat originally trimmed in white?
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    Sticky: Back to dynos, Paul Christner called earlier this...

    Back to dynos, Paul Christner called earlier this afternoon stating QW performed 1200 dyno tests during it's hey-day. Paul is quite clear in his position a dyno operator must be well qualified or...
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    Sticky: Why are so many people anxious to have Dick blow...

    Why are so many people anxious to have Dick blow up this engine by running it on a dyno?

    The man put 2 years of blood sweat and tears into building this engine. It's not like he can go to the...
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    Sticky: First and foremost, there never was a Quincy...

    First and foremost, there never was a Quincy Looper this size to use as a comparison.

    To the best of my knowledge there was never a Quincy Looper built larger than 66 c.i. and I don't know if any...
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    Sticky: Congratulations Dick. I've got tears in my eyes...

    Congratulations Dick. I've got tears in my eyes because I'm so proud to call you a friend. I'm so in awe of what you have done! Be careful when you put her in the water.
    Couldn't help but note you...
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    Sticky: And he ain't too shabby when it comes to driving...

    And he ain't too shabby when it comes to driving either!

    He has proven that many times!

    Can anyone imagine what this project would cost if Dick hired all his pattern work and machine shop work...
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    Sticky: Looking good, I've got tears in my eyes! Great...

    Looking good, I've got tears in my eyes!

    Great picture of your Dad!
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    Sticky: Welcome to the past glory day of boat racing!

    Welcome to the past glory day of boat racing!
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    Sticky: Couldn't help but laugh at the one kid trying to...

    Couldn't help but laugh at the one kid trying to cover his ears. Too late!
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    Sticky: I was talking about the one on the hook

    I was talking about the one on the hook
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    Sticky: Dick This has been an amazing project since...

    Dick

    This has been an amazing project since the beginning.
    I agree with Wayne. This has been an education for all of us.

    RE: The small 6 in the background. Is it a Quincy or an Austin??
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    Sticky: Dick, Your Dad was a great guy. He will be...

    Dick,

    Your Dad was a great guy. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Rest assured, he is waiting for all of us at "Lake Paradise"!
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    Sticky: Absolutely beautiful! You stated the block...

    Absolutely beautiful!

    You stated the block weighed 23.8# after starting with a billet weighing 77.4#. That equals 53.6# of chips.

    That's a lot of beer cans!
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    Sticky: I've just gotta ask. Why single ignition on #1 &...

    I've just gotta ask. Why single ignition on #1 & #2 when the rest appear to be dual ignition?
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    Sticky: Wayne, You are absolutely correct; Richard,...

    Wayne,

    You are absolutely correct; Richard, Rich, Dick, Mr. Austin, (whatever people choose to call him) has warmed the hearts of all of us who were there when our sport was at it's heyday. This...
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    Sticky: J-Dub I don't think your runabout or any of the...

    J-Dub I don't think your runabout or any of the hydros Dick has on his trailer can do justice to this "Beast", but won't it be great to see and hear it run at a speed the boats available can...
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    Sticky: Sorry to hear you have had some health issues,...

    Sorry to hear you have had some health issues, but glad to hear your back making chips. Too bad you didn't save all the chips. The pile would have been impressive.

    I had forgotten you intended to...
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    Sticky: Glad to see your Dad is still keeping an eye on...

    Glad to see your Dad is still keeping an eye on you. I always enjoyed talking to him.
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    Sticky: The block is more than rigid enough. Three heads...

    The block is more than rigid enough. Three heads V one offers an easier solution to a single cylinder mishap. In addition the shorter 2 cylinder heads will be less likely to warp. Many of the early...
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    Sticky: It does look great doesn't it? But that's the...

    It does look great doesn't it? But that's the only way our friend Mr. Austin knows how to do anything as is evidenced by the trailer he hauls his 4(count them 4) fully rigged F- Hydros to classic...
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    Sticky: Dick, Do you remember who the boat with the...

    Dick,

    Do you remember who the boat with the high fairing belonged to. Also the picture didn't come through real clear on my computer. Is that Tim Chance eye balling it? If so, I guess we all were...
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    Sticky: Seeing the crank assy in the case, you certainly...

    Seeing the crank assy in the case, you certainly have a "tight" case. Should really add to the velocity of air flow.

    I was surprized at how much taller this engine will be than the 60-66 ci...
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    Sticky: How many boat nuts have noticed there have been...

    How many boat nuts have noticed there have been over 11,000 hits on this thread and nearly 100 posts.

    Obviously a lot of people are very interested in this project.

    Way to go Dick. Keep us...
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    Sticky: There's always the option of a second man in the...

    There's always the option of a second man in the boat adjusting the carbs while someone steers the boat. Not a viable option!

    When we were both 17 years old, Bill Seebold Jr. suggested that I...
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    Sticky: Perhaps you should give the foundry a plug. Those...

    Perhaps you should give the foundry a plug. Those are some beautiful castings!
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    Sticky: He does do good work doesn't he??

    He does do good work doesn't he??
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    Sticky: Wouldn't it be great to see/hear a full field of...

    Wouldn't it be great to see/hear a full field of six bangers singing together? Dick has 4 of them ready to run right now!

    You are correct, I picked up Roger's engine from Larry McAfee and brought...
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    Sticky: Charley, The secret to cranking a 6 banger is...

    Charley,

    The secret to cranking a 6 banger is to slowly feel a piston come to TDC, rewrap the slack in your rope and snap it sharply.

    If the timing is right, it will start first pull every time.
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    Sticky: Sounded pretty, but looked like you need a longer...

    Sounded pretty, but looked like you need a longer straightaway to catch those OMC's
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    Sticky: Tim, I had a "444" at my house for about 3...

    Tim,

    I had a "444" at my house for about 3 weeks earlier this year. You certainly do not need to take a back seat to anyone regarding the quality of your craftsmanship.

    No, I did not peek...
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    Sticky: Because the Looper design works even with the...

    Because the Looper design works even with the "restrictive" reed valve and because Dick Austin is a genius who enjoys doing things a little differently.

    I have nothing against Tim and his project....
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