The 666 on your Sid is no big stretch: Check out this 13' Andrews with a 2.5 Merc! It has yet to be lake tested, but may be the worlds most powerful kneeler ever built.... The unmistakeable work of Dixon Smith. How'd you like to pull the trigger on that???
Anyway, the 666 is expected to make similar power/RPM to my OMC 850/FE engines. The first prop to be tested will be a DeWald 4-blade cleaver 8" Dia. X 13" Pitch. Adjustments will be made from there.
Tim
BTW: Last night at 8PM the driveshaft was fitted and the boat cleaned just in time for Suter's.
That rig is ridiculous, haha, and yes, that would be a wild wild ride. But I am happy with my 66ci racer for now. The baddest I will go on the Sid is one day having a D or F Looper on it.
Great work Tim. If I got one I would want twin turbos and nox to make it into a good mod engine. It is an outstanding build.
Alan
Hey Tim, would love to see more pictures of Dixon's rig...better yet, where can I see it run!
The Suter show was excellent as usual, and the 666 got plenty of attention. There were many racers in attendance. Pleasant surprise: Upon return, the 666 was de-rigged, then weighed in at 166.5 Lbs. Weight reduction should bring the total to 165 including the switch box and spark coil - better than expected.
Dixon Smith visited for the first time and was stunned with the collection and pristine show motors. He plans to run the Andrews-Merc tomorrow. Images and video are sure to follow. He is asking for help from the audience: Does anybody know anything about George Andrews and the boats he built?
Many thanks for all of you watching: This thread captured the imaginations of many, with over 14,000 views in 70 days. An average of 200 per day - Wow! Though a short break will be taken, more will be posted when the powerhead is finished. Stay tuned1
Tim
Tim:
Congrats on both building such a jewel of a motor, and for the excellence of your photography that allowed so many people to enjoy its progress.
Now, if only we could hear it run!
Jeff
There are currently 4 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 4 guests)
Bookmarks