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  1. GN7 On the Dyno
    I know for flat tappet you break the cam in and immediately change the oil. What do you guys do for hydraulic roller?
  2. Jet Boats
    So guys, who's it gonna' be???:notsure: And who has been closest so far? :hmmm: I watched DeClark run a 5.35 @ 151 at Ming, and was also there when The Flying Dutchman ran a 5.41? at Parker. Has a jet even run into the 5.2s in the 1,000' yet? :confused:
  3. V-Drives
    Have a new 540 dart motor,roller rockers and cam .What is the best start up break in oil to run in a new build. Thanks JOHN SR
  4. Jet Boats
    Newbie here, Recently I had my .060 over 454 short block rebuilt/ new flat top pistons and rings ( not sure what kind of rings) with the original cam, for my 1970 Schuster Torino Tahiti. I've installed the hydraulic lifters in their original bores. I also had a valve job done for both heads...
  5. Jet Boats
    I'll be running a flat tappet cam in the 545 and would like to break the engine in (as well as tune and make a few pulls) on a dyno. I'm looking for a shop in/close to Orange County that can deal with the peculiarities of a jetboat engine on a dyno.
  6. PB Open Water
    Sweet Spring Break03/25/2015 0 Comments We’ve been making the most of spring break it has been delightful to spend time as a family and boat the days away. We are just your average hard working family and taking big vacations away from home are not always possible that’s why we love our boat...
  7. PB Open Water
    Take a Sunshine Break02/08/2015 0 Comments Today was a beautiful day on the lake we enjoyed a picnic lunch, soaking up some rays on deck and then an ice cream waterside. Sunny and 72 degrees what a treat! The Bekemeyer family boats about 40 weeks out of the year only missing for bad weather...
  8. GN7 On the Dyno
    At Straubs recommendation I have ordered some Brad Penn break in oil...any recommendation on an oil filter for a BBC for break in?
  9. Delta Lunch Bunch ( dlb )
    I have a new powerhead on the starboard side and I am going to the delta to put some hours tomorrow. I need to get at least one full tank thru it before I go to Desert Storm. I plan to be at Orwood around 8:30 and boating by 9:30. Anyone else going to be out?
  10. PB Open Water
    Hey just wanted to share this with you guys! Possibly might see your boat in here from last weekend in the channel. DJI Phantom Spring Break on Vimeo
  11. V-Drives
    be back soon...................
  12. Off the Water
    I was just reading a different thread regarding NetFlix and somebody mentioned jail breaking there apple TV. Has anybody else done this and what are peoples thoughts? I would love to get rid of my $140 a month cable bill and only pay for internet service.:happy: Can you watch all the regular TV...
  13. GN7 On the Dyno
    I am looking to buy a flattie. It has a chev 427 250 blower I dont know what else is in it. motor needs a new flywheel. What should I need to concern myself with? seller doesn't have the money to do a flywheel. should I buy or not???? thanks for all your help mark:captain:
  14. GN7 On the Dyno
    I am looking to buy a flattie. It has a chev 427 250 blower I dont know what else is in it. motor needs a new flywheel. What should I need to concern myself with? seller doesn't have the money to do a flywheel. should I buy or not???? thanks for all your help mark:captain:
  15. West Coast - South
    lookin to get a group of jets out there in march for spring break
  16. GN7 On the Dyno
    Pennzoil GT Performance Racing 25W50 - Cs 12/1 qt Is this stuff suitable to break in a new engine with a flat tappet cam? The zinc levels are supposed to be very high. TIA.
  17. GN7 On the Dyno
    Ok, I've done a few break ins on fresh engines (prob about 30 so far). I was told when I did my first one to fill the oil filter prior to installing (obviously), then, as told, I prime the motor until I register oil pressure and no more. I've always heard priming until you get oil out of the...
  18. GN7 On the Dyno
    Looking for some input on break in oil... IE Lukas break in oil...Building a new motor for my tugboat...
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