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by Fastjeff
Mon Oct 05, 2015 5:23 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Big block 440s in a 32 express
Replies: 13
Views: 13517

Re: Big block 440s in a 32 express

Sounds like there's a LOT of pitch on that prop.

Jeff
by Fastjeff
Thu Oct 01, 2015 5:17 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: more steam questions
Replies: 9
Views: 24838

Re: more steam questions

My boat did that crapola for years without a problem--especially at this time of year (cooler water temps). I know it's a concern, but you temps are spot on.

Jeff
by Fastjeff
Thu Oct 01, 2015 5:13 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Big block 440s in a 32 express
Replies: 13
Views: 13517

Re: Big block 440s in a 32 express

That sucker should haul *ss!

Jeff
by Fastjeff
Wed Sep 30, 2015 5:48 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Shaft size for 360's?
Replies: 2
Views: 4225

Re: Shaft size for 360's?

They used 1 inch for 1:1 drives and 1 1/4 inch for 1.52:1 drives.

Jeff
by Fastjeff
Sat Sep 26, 2015 2:25 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Repower question:: Maestro?
Replies: 12
Views: 13848

Re: Repower question:: Maestro?

..."I am an admitted cheapskate "

Are we related? Good decision with gas pricing soon to return to high levels again. (You don't think this low priced gas will last, do yah?)

Jeff
by Fastjeff
Fri Sep 25, 2015 8:02 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Getting out of the engine compartment
Replies: 6
Views: 7555

Re: Getting out of the engine compartment

Slick! Bet you're also tired of stepping on the oil dipsticks?

Jeff

PS: I made a set of folding stairs that are attached to the floor with two screws (so I can remove them as necessary).
by Fastjeff
Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:59 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Cold engine fix
Replies: 6
Views: 7386

Re: Cold engine fix

That 3,000 rpms is a mite low. I'd check to see if the distributor advance is working correctly with a timing light that has an adjustable scale--you can buy one from Harbor Freight (or maybe borrow one from Auto Zone). To use it, run the engine up until the mark stops moving, then center it with th...
by Fastjeff
Thu Sep 24, 2015 5:46 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Fuel system upgrades
Replies: 44
Views: 85108

Re: Fuel system upgrades

That's my recommendation. I bought a used one of eBay and it was junk.

Jeff
by Fastjeff
Thu Sep 24, 2015 5:44 pm
Forum: Cabin and Interior
Topic: Interior Question.
Replies: 5
Views: 9726

Re: Interior Question.

All I got on them.

Jeff
by Fastjeff
Thu Sep 24, 2015 5:40 am
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: 1975 32' Express $4000 or trade
Replies: 6
Views: 8479

Re: 1975 32' Express $4000 or trade

I feel your pain. My 32 footer went for $4000.

Jeff