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    eLove the neat work and thought involved. My question is why is the adapter plate so thick? I don't know if I'm missing a good reason since in my mind lowering the heavy powerhead an inch or two would be a good thing. Or is that height necessary for clearance on the bottom carb to the swivel pin? Can't tell from pics.

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    Thanks for your kind thoughts, Sam. I've worked diligently to design and build elegant, functional mods - something that might have been designed in the empire room.

    Otherwise, you guessed right. The adapter pattern is thick clear the bottom carb over the clamps & swivel because: 1) The tower is a drop-down design for the OMC loop triple with it's angle-up carb position. 2) The Mercury bottom cylinder to powerhead flange dimension is shorter than the OMC and the very low 666 bottom carb means you need to raise the powerhead even on a conventional Merc tower. 3) The pattern was made 3/8" taller than needed assure more than sufficient material for machining.

    If the 66 Merc was legal in Mod, I'd build a custom tower. My hydro uses a transom sized for the 45SS For the once/twice each year it runs, height is no issue.

    Is there any chance you'll make Suter's? You would absoultely love it!

    Tim

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    Default Fueling done!

    With all components in hand, another 2+ hours were consumed in careful layout of the hose runs and primer. It's hard to believe, but you're looking at over 10' of hose: 5/16" for primary feed, 3/16" for carb feeds, and 3/32" for the primer injector system. This was needed to work around the vertical throttle linkage and assure kink-free fuel delivery.

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    What an elegant solution for feeding 6 carbs with 3 pumps!

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    Tim;
    What about setting it up to run Fuel and put it on an 1100cc Runabout ?????

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    Default 1100cc two person runabout

    Quote Originally Posted by Mad Cat View Post
    Tim;
    What about setting it up to run Fuel and put it on an 1100cc Runabout ?????
    You betcha! A new runabout build has been comissioned this winter. Next spring I'll test the engine on gas, then try alcohol. A dear friend (and only 138 pounds) has offered to ride.

    Tim

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    Default Linkage & spacer

    Here is the completed reversing throttle system. Packaging was tricky, but the finished piece works nice.

    Also, the spacer casting arrived yesterday. It will be machined and installed this weekend. Only six days to go, gotta slave this weekend!

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    Tim;


    Can't wait to see/hear that thing run on a runabout ! Hope your "DeckRider" knows what he is getting into ! :-)

    John Biagio (Mad Cat)

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    Default Experience counts

    Quote Originally Posted by Mad Cat View Post
    Tim;


    Can't wait to see/hear that thing run on a runabout ! Hope your "DeckRider" knows what he is getting into ! :-)

    John Biagio (Mad Cat)

    It's sure to be sweet. That deck rider is Rich Welch. He has numerous Mod titles and the agility or a cat.........

    Tim

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    Default Spacer in aluminum

    With the intricate throttle linkage out of the way, shop activity turned toward the spacer and steering bar. More complicated than it looks, the spacer was completed, and mockup assembled. Next the flywheel and roping plates will be turned and the shop cleaned for powerhead assembly.

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