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Forum: Performance 01-12-2008, 10:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,421
Posted By bigshrimpin
Probably stuck rings (65 and 80) and a bad...

Probably stuck rings (65 and 80) and a bad powerpack or stator . . . it's a good negotiating point. I'm rebuilding one now . . . pretty cool motors.
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Forum: General 01-12-2008, 10:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,332
Posted By bigshrimpin
Yeah . . . I like simplicity of Yabb too, but the...

Yeah . . . I like simplicity of Yabb too, but the board we were using was broke and there was a Lazy site admin (me) who didn't do crap except pay the $6.95/month. Everyday at 7 - 8am EST (4am - 5am...
Forum: Performance 01-12-2008, 01:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,421
Posted By bigshrimpin
That motor has lower compression b/c of the...

That motor has lower compression b/c of the relief holes . . . so don't be alarmed when you see 100psi or less in all 6 cylinders. As long it's even . . . then your good.
Forum: General 01-07-2008, 12:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 265
Posted By bigshrimpin
MJ - Still the same problem

This forum requires that you wait 60 seconds between sending private messages. Please try again in 3095283579 seconds.
Forum: Performance 01-07-2008, 12:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,027
Posted By bigshrimpin
Maybe Spares can shed some light on the 30K...

Maybe Spares can shed some light on the 30K computer. I think that price is in fact what it cost dealers to become certified to service verado motors. I don't take my boat to any dealers . . . but...
Forum: General 01-06-2008, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 461
Posted By bigshrimpin
I hear you . . . This is a political issue and...

I hear you . . . This is a political issue and there's nothing wrong with that. Before the last few years people could discuss things and it didn't matter so much what political affiliation you...
Forum: General 01-06-2008, 02:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,301
Posted By bigshrimpin
MJ - Keep up the good work!! I'll see if I can...

MJ - Keep up the good work!! I'll see if I can find a solution to that problem . . . with my luck it probably involves deleting my account. Only a minor inconvenience . . . Just need to tell...
Forum: General 01-06-2008, 01:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 461
Posted By bigshrimpin
Ferm - This is some scary stuff. I can't wait...

Ferm - This is some scary stuff. I can't wait until I have a certified state appointed *** wiper charging me $300 to flush my own toilet. These regs are getting out of control!!

My...
Forum: Repairs 01-06-2008, 11:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,006
Posted By bigshrimpin
probably would have been cheaper to do that and...

probably would have been cheaper to do that and pay for his hotel, rental car and a hooker :)
Forum: General 01-06-2008, 11:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 461
Posted By bigshrimpin
I think this just applies to new motors and...

I think this just applies to new motors and boats.

CA has a dozen or so lakes like tahoe where you cannot use a carb or efi two stroke . . . outboards must be DFI or Four stroke.

I'm ready...
Forum: General 01-06-2008, 10:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,301
Posted By bigshrimpin
Nice work MJ!!

hey MJ - I gots a problem when I try to reply to a pm

"This forum requires that you wait 60 seconds between sending private messages. Please try again in 3095332776 seconds."

what's up with...
Forum: General 12-30-2007, 06:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 988
Posted By bigshrimpin
Re: Need some advice...

Sept - April. I did all the work at my friends place that is an hour drive each way, so I only got to work on it a few weekends a month. My friend built one before for his seacraft and was building...
Forum: General 12-30-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 988
Posted By bigshrimpin
Re: Need some advice...

Nimble - I did the conversion on my seacraft a year ago. If you are handy with tools you could easily build the plug and bolt on a bracket yourself.


Part 1:...
Forum: General 12-30-2007, 04:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 381
Posted By bigshrimpin
Skools . . . This one is for you.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Twin-Omc-sea-drive-275hp-V-8_W0QQitemZ120202924003QQihZ002QQcategoryZ111126QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: General 12-25-2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,405
Posted By bigshrimpin
Re: Cadillac Fleetwood or Buick Roadmaster

Here's a Carpice Towing!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=imR8vEGVOsE
Forum: General 12-25-2007, 03:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 527
Posted By bigshrimpin
Re: So what did  you get??

Congrats MJ!! Those are some nice gifts :) Pull Vista off your laptop . . . we've been doing some testing at work and in general Vista slows performance down on average 3x's over the same tasks on XP...
Forum: Off Topic 12-25-2007, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 292
Posted By bigshrimpin
Awesome Pres Video!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6Z1tevub9I
Forum: General 12-25-2007, 12:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,405
Posted By bigshrimpin
Re: Cadillac Fleetwood or Buick Roadmaster

Ferm - I was just looking up the wheelbase. That 7ft bed comanche has one long wheelbase.

Wheelbase 113"(6'Bed) 120"(7'Bed)

Jeep Grand Cherokee is only 109.5" and 105.9" depending on the...
Forum: General 12-25-2007, 08:45 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,845
Posted By bigshrimpin
Re: New Setting

That sux MJ!! Keep up the good work. Who would have guessed that there'd be a file limit that small.
Forum: General 12-24-2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,405
Posted By bigshrimpin
Re: Cadillac Fleetwood or Buick Roadmaster

Ferm - I got a 1992 4.0L H.O. with a set of hellwig helper springs.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album07/P1010010_Medium_001.jpg...
Forum: General 12-23-2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,405
Posted By bigshrimpin
Re: Cadillac Fleetwood or Buick Roadmaster

Thanks MJ and Reel - I appreciate your help!! I've got zero complaints about the ability of my little 2wd Jeep Comanche pulling the boat out of any of the steep ramps . . . sometimes it's a...
Forum: General 12-23-2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,405
Posted By bigshrimpin
Re: Cadillac Fleetwood or Buick Roadmaster

MJ - What year? . . . Did you have the tow package? Which rear end did you have? Just trying to gather info . . . and make a good decision.




1991: Roadmaster, Caprice and Custom Cruiser...
Forum: General 12-23-2007, 12:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,405
Posted By bigshrimpin
Re: Cadillac Fleetwood or Buick Roadmaster

Apparently the Ford Crown Vic was Trailer boats "Tow Vehicle of the Year" in 1993.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album07/seacraft_Mountian.jpg
Forum: General 12-23-2007, 12:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,405
Posted By bigshrimpin
Re: Cadillac Fleetwood or Buick Roadmaster

Reel - What year was your Caprice wagon? Did it have the tow package v92 (tranny cooler, suspension, etc.) ?

Unless I fish in the river . . . 12 miles away, then I gotta drive 60 miles to the...
Forum: General 12-23-2007, 06:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,405
Posted By bigshrimpin
Re: Cadillac Fleetwood or Buick Roadmaster

mj - Both vehicles 94 - 96 with the tow package have posi traction rear ends and the 5.7L LT1 corvette motor (260hp and 330 ft of torque). Do you still think I'm going to be better off with a jeep?
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