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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 September 2007, 19:45
Replies: 158
Views: 35,588
Posted By codprawn
Thanks - the quest for the perfect prop...

Thanks - the quest for the perfect prop continues!!!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 September 2007, 18:44
Replies: 158
Views: 35,588
Posted By codprawn
What pitch are you running? I have a 4 blade prop...

What pitch are you running? I have a 4 blade prop which is pretty good but seems to peter out at higher speeds - I thought more blades were better at lower speeds???
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 September 2007, 14:08
Replies: 158
Views: 35,588
Posted By codprawn
That's pretty fast for a heavy boat with a deep v...

That's pretty fast for a heavy boat with a deep v hull.

What prop are you using?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 September 2007, 14:08
Replies: 158
Views: 35,588
Posted By codprawn
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 July 2007, 00:26
Replies: 158
Views: 35,588
Posted By codprawn
No I am not old skool - the engines are!!! There...

No I am not old skool - the engines are!!! There is little really new out there. Take away all the electronics and the engines haven't changed much. 4 valves per cylinder - variable valve timing -...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 July 2007, 13:42
Replies: 158
Views: 35,588
Posted By codprawn
Besides which it's not just piston rings you need...

Besides which it's not just piston rings you need to think of - there are lots of other moving parts - gears for example need to bed in properly and not be subjected to too high a load at first. And...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 July 2007, 13:40
Replies: 158
Views: 35,588
Posted By codprawn
Sorry but I think it's a load of crap for any...

Sorry but I think it's a load of crap for any engine you want to last a long time.

Dragsters use this method of running in - they start up from cold and hammer it almost straight away. Cold...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 July 2007, 02:14
Replies: 158
Views: 35,588
Posted By codprawn
Well I have been known to run an engine for quite...

Well I have been known to run an engine for quite a while - 220,000 miles is my record so far and the engine was still fine!!! I have never blown an engine yet(touch wood) - I always run them in for...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 July 2007, 20:26
Replies: 158
Views: 35,588
Posted By codprawn
Great idea!!! Sounds like a nice outfit you...

Great idea!!!

Sounds like a nice outfit you have - remember when running in your engines a bit of caution doesn't go amiss - running in for 2x as long as the makers say never hurt anyone and may...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 December 2006, 17:13
Replies: 158
Views: 35,588
Posted By codprawn
Kero isn't exactly easy to ignite either -...

Kero isn't exactly easy to ignite either - especially on a cold day!!!
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