Correct, Sam. Got the photos mixed up.
Jeff
PS: Are you going to the Pottstown AOMC show in February? I plan to be there and would like to meet you at last.
Correct, Sam. Got the photos mixed up.
Jeff
PS: Are you going to the Pottstown AOMC show in February? I plan to be there and would like to meet you at last.
Probably not this year unless there is going to be something there I know about in advance.
Since 1925, about 150 different racing outboards have been made.
um, i need the first plate different than shown, best to correct #2 port for maximum Bang.
Part one of "Secrets of the OMC Mod 50" : http://www.boatracingfacts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2052
I think Fred is correct
Since 1925, about 150 different racing outboards have been made.
Actually, the top outlet pulse order benefit was consequential.
Fighting elusive tuning issues with early "down" outlet exhaust systems, I decided to change to "up" outlet as an experiment to dump exhaust into clean air. This change also made engine rigging easy because the "up" pipe did not require a special steering bar.
Initial complaints of burns caused by incidental contact the "up" pipe on restarts, concern about potential contamination by foreign objects, tall & won't fit in the trailer, etc. These issues were quickly forgotten as the top outlet system tuned easily and seemed to run more consistently than the down versions. Note: It's my guess that water vapor ingestion may have caused tuning inconsistencies.
Anyway, Anthony is correct that an expansion chamber can ultimately produce more power, but this power comes at the expense of weight and complexity. Pound for pound, dollar for dollar, and horsepower for horsepower, there is no better OMC triple exhaust available than my top outlet fabricated steel system. Also to my knowledge not a single megaphone has been dropped in the lake.
Seeing as they've won numerous national & regional titles and set a competition record, it's become the standard for the SE/850cc class. Good enough there are a few copies built by capable craftsmen. Indeed, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!
Tim
OK 49.9 racers,
There was enough interest that the project is going forward. The pattern is at the foundry and will be back next week for finer tuning. You'll see an update mid-February.
Tim
haaa tim,,, have to argue with you on your the best exhaust system out there ,, deff prettiest,,,, mine seem to be working pritty good,,,, was 4 mph over the 1 mile record in feh,,, crappy water prevented us raceing,,,,.... just giveiing ya grief,,,,cheyney
on going project this season,,, a bounce pipe that actually works on the 49.9er,,,, iam very very close,,, and it works with multiple port designe..... shall see..
Hey Cheney,
Yeah, yeah; I agree the expansion chamber will make more ultimate power, but at the expense of complexity and weight (especially if triple sliders). Simple and light is good. Would love to see a photo of your record engine up close.........
Meanwhile, many thanks to Burt Hoefs for the Nydahl loaner! Note the cleaned up duct (boss moved external). A few more hours work to go. Should be ready to take orders early March.
Tim
does this plate work good? Its a little different from the others I have seen on here. Can it be bolted to a stock block? I bought this a while back but, I haven't had time to mess with it yet it yet.
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