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- Mon Jan 14, 2013 7:27 pm
- Forum: Airboat Tech
- Topic: Brazing Aluminum
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1523
Re: Brazing Aluminum
There's a way to gas weld aluminum with aluminum rods and using hydrogen as a fuel.not sure of the mechanics,saw it once at an airshow.you do need a pair of rose colored goggles though
- Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:00 pm
- Forum: Airboat Tech
- Topic: boat tuning/handling
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1997
Re: boat tuning/handling
When you adjust engine angle there's a happy place between on its nose and hopping.just because it hops doesn't mean its breaking free.where does the spray leave the side of your boat? Farthest back without hopping is best.have someone ride in front of you and see if its "rolling" the wate...
- Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:56 pm
- Forum: Airboat Tech
- Topic: boat tuning/handling
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1997
Re: boat tuning/handling
Have you tried adjusting the engine angle? Sounds like its on its nose.that will make it jump up quickly and steer funny."loose" is good,but most fiberglass boats aren't very loose.
- Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:00 am
- Forum: Aircraft Power Only
- Topic: O-470-11 starter and alt. brackets
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1336
Re: O-470-11 starter and alt. brackets
Innovated accessories in okechobee.
- Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:27 am
- Forum: Aircraft Power Only
- Topic: first run.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1689
Re: first run.
There's definitely nothing like one of those smoking oil belching monsters.the prop is definitely the difference.my big combee had a tank 220 and turned a 74x64 wood paddle.
- Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:39 am
- Forum: Aircraft Power Only
- Topic: first run.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1689
Re: first run.
My dad had an old gore with a 220 continental when i was growing up,and i had one for a little while .neither would run dry but they were both awesome boats.
- Sun Dec 30, 2012 7:55 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Power Only
- Topic: gpu conversion timing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 426
gpu conversion timing
What are people running timing at on 4 cyl pe-90 conversions? Mines; 0520 cyls,flat top pistons,h290 cam,dual mag,decked .125.
- Sat Dec 29, 2012 11:41 pm
- Forum: Airboat Tech
- Topic: Hancock Deckover
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2133
Re: Hancock Deckover
Keith builds a decent boat for a fair price.i have one.he uses 6061. 11x7 ? Whats the transom height? Mines 6". Its intended to a four cylinder
- Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:35 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Power Only
- Topic: lesson on 4 cyl aircraft or gpu's
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1757
Re: lesson on 4 cyl aircraft or gpu's
a pe-90 (large 4 cyl. gpu.)is 150 hp.wood prop sensenich recomends is 66x34.i ran one for 8 years,didn't burn oil till i let it get full of water and pit the cylinders.now i have one with 520 cyls.,and it turns a 68' 5 blade 8 degrees 3000.and burns no oil.if you want to know about a pe-60 (90hp),go...
- Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:30 am
- Forum: Gun Talk
- Topic: SUSPEND THE PURCHASE FROM THESE LOCATIONS.
- Replies: 77
- Views: 4647
Re: SUSPEND THE PURCHASE FROM THESE LOCATIONS.
New gun ban laws are the easy way out.put the blame on guns.mental health and responsibility are the real issues here.these tragedys have to stop for sure.the problem with banning "certain types" of guns is it still infringes on the 2nd amendment.its the right to bear arms.not the right to...
- Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:52 am
- Forum: Aircraft Power Only
- Topic: a little more power for 0360
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4587
Re: a little more power for 0360
Consider your hull.is your bottom true? That can make all the difference.hp is only part of speed
- Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:45 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Power Only
- Topic: a little more power for 0360
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4587
Re: a little more power for 0360
what is your reasoning for wanting more power?speed?how big is your boat ?would you be better to upgrade to a 6 cylinder?
- Mon Dec 17, 2012 2:19 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Power Only
- Topic: Intake getting hot!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1479
Re: Intake getting hot!
Probably.is it missing?pull the plug wire and see if it runs different
- Mon Dec 17, 2012 12:03 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Power Only
- Topic: a little more power for 0360
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4587
Re: a little more power for 0360
Pistons,cam,fuel injection,continental cylinders......no one thing is gonna be s home run.friend of mine is a 4 cal lycoming guy,and he swears the st valve willmake the same pwr as the angle valve
- Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:45 am
- Forum: Aircraft Power Only
- Topic: a little more power for 0360
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4587
Re: a little more power for 0360
Lots you can do.just how much $you can afford
- Fri Dec 14, 2012 6:22 am
- Forum: Gun Talk
- Topic: CMP M1 Garand
- Replies: 8
- Views: 980
Re: CMP M1 Garand
I have a national match m1. You won't shoot a 30-06 any nicer.
- Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:01 pm
- Forum: Airboat Talk
- Topic: Drink holders on the airboat??
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1634
Re: Drink holders on the airboat??
My opinion......bad idea.too easy for a drink to blow out and go through the prop
- Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:58 pm
- Forum: Airboat Tech
- Topic: Hull question
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2707
Re: Hull question
I apologize for giving incorrect Intel.i thought wardaddy built with 6061.another option is to buy a used aluminum hull and rehab it.they're rebuildable to an extent.and its actually economical compared to buying new.but if you look at any used boats,take someone who's knowledgeable about riveted hu...
- Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:05 am
- Forum: Airboat Tech
- Topic: maxcraft airboat
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6836
Re: maxcraft airboat
Can you post a pik of one? Never heard of it
- Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:57 am
- Forum: Airboat Tech
- Topic: Hull question
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2707
Re: Hull question
Actually wardaddy seems like a pretty reasonable bargain.its definitely cheaper than a Benny,or a don Davis.it's comparable to a scorpion.you might be thinking in comparison to fiberglass hulls.and aluminum hulls are not all equals.wardaddy,scorpion and several others are softer metal boats.they're ...
- Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:30 pm
- Forum: Airboat Talk
- Topic: 0300continental
- Replies: 9
- Views: 758
Re: 0300continental
1,800-2000 hrs. Im pretty sure.go-300 is 1,200 for sure.
- Fri Dec 07, 2012 7:07 pm
- Forum: Airboat Talk
- Topic: Airboat rigging in sw florida
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1150
Re: Airboat rigging in sw florida
He will do conduit.also butch may in Naples,Keith hancock Naples,several individuals also.
- Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:31 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Power Only
- Topic: top end or complete overhaul?? - 220 gpu
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1137
Re: top end or complete overhaul?? - 220 gpu
Definitely call Jc Stanley.he will fix you up.
- Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:22 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Power Only
- Topic: 220 gpu jugs
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1543
Re: 220 gpu jugs
Call Jc Stanley and ask him about 0-470 conversion parts.Itll be cheaper than what was quoted .and theres a hp increase and you get away from obsolete gpu parts and into cheaper aircraft stuff.
- Wed Dec 05, 2012 6:57 am
- Forum: Mini-Airboats
- Topic: New Build
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2841
Re: New Build
The $and grief you're gonna go thru to try to make that motorcycle engine work you could put into an 084 and be up and running much better.just an opinion.haven't ever seen any of those bike motor set ups turn out to be practical.