OMC 727 race motor

[RogerH]

I'm getting closer to having this done. Need to make a starboard side exhaust filler block and wire up/debug the ignition. The motor is a Wilbur Weeks prepared block (160cu.in. not 149.9) with the RS intake/carbs/exhaust and a set of dual plugs heads by WW. Need to strip/paint the Molinari and then hit the Vintage events.

Does any one know how I might contact Wilbur Weeks to discuss this motor / heads with him. Freddie Webb told me he thought he resided in Florida. I'd like to contact him or have him contact me.

The post on this thread have been very interesting - thanks to everyone.
Roger Hinsdale
hinsdale@bellsouth.net 423-452-0428
Spring City, TN

[Freddie Webb]

Roger, I have his number. The motor looks awesome!!! Great Job.

[looseunit225]

that looks sweet!

whats that power head sitting on the wooden crate in the back ground?

[Powerabout]

I think that is the powerhead he has built for it?

[looseunit225]

damn thats neat!

[Freddie Webb]

Roger, prop nut, splined washer, and thrust washer will go out Friday.

[RogerH]

The block assembly behind the picture is the motor that goes in the case. I'm just finishing up the starboard filler block and then it's together. I'm going to put the entire boat together for a local show and then get busy on the paint stripping / re-painting. The 149.9 RS block with the harmonic balancer crank is upstairs. Freddie tells me that Wilbur Weeks wasn't a fan of the balancer, so didn't use them. I'll post better pictures of the boat & motor after I get it back together next week.

[looseunit225]

Hey guys just thought i would let you know ACE Racing completed the bridge to bridge 1 UP ski race in a time of 41:44 comming first in MOC with the next boat 3 minutes behind ACE
ACE also got 8th out right in the race and beat all except 2 unlimited boats!

Not bad for a little white Labsport with a single rig!

[LIQUID NIRVANA]

Hey guys just thought i would let you know ACE Racing completed the bridge to bridge 1 UP ski race in a time of 41:44 comming first in MOC with the next boat 3 minutes behind ACE
ACE also got 8th out right in the race and beat all except 2 unlimited boats!

Not bad for a little white Labsport with a single rig!

Superb, Fantastic & Well Done. Now all I want to see is BRP build a "Green" version of that engine & release it to the general population. Then the "Feathers will fly" Game Over. In fact a multi engine version could shake up "Unlimited" in Australian Ski Racing

Ken

[looseunit225]

well to be seriously honest with you The engine thats on the back of ACE wouldnt really be that bad to the enviroment you would be supprised it would nearly pass if not would pass Australian standards