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by screwit
06 Sep 2011, 21:04
Forum: Restoration Help and Advice
Topic: Ski Pole - Height
Replies: 5
Views: 4529

Re: Ski Pole - Height

Bob you should sit in the rear seat, the rope normally just clips the rear seat passengers head. around 600mm of the deck I would gess.
Ross
by screwit
29 Aug 2011, 07:52
Forum: Restoration Help and Advice
Topic: Running Temp? / Grey Motor
Replies: 14
Views: 9446

Re: Running Temp? / Grey Motor

Thommo, the problem with this pump is lube between the gears, the metal gears will have constant contact with each other and water is not a lubricant, They will wear on gear tooth surfaces and body surfaces of the housing without lubrication, the other thing with both types of pumps is that they are...
by screwit
28 Aug 2011, 20:39
Forum: Restoration Help and Advice
Topic: Running Temp? / Grey Motor
Replies: 14
Views: 9446

Re: Running Temp? / Grey Motor

Thommo, the gear pump you have to my understanding is for oil base fluid- cutting oil for lathe or machine type use. I may be wrong but there would be no lube in the pump if used with straight water, that why the pumps used in boats have rubber impeller in them.
Ross
by screwit
24 Aug 2011, 19:18
Forum: Do You Need This?
Topic: 1950's lewis
Replies: 6
Views: 3683

Re: 1950's lewis

The photes show the motor up close to the deck, must be shelow like one or two planks to normal.
Ross
by screwit
20 Aug 2011, 21:36
Forum: Do You Need This?
Topic: marinised 318 in cranbourne
Replies: 2
Views: 2315

Re: marinised 318 in cranbourne

Was this the motor out of borsch boat in mount Waverly
on ebay 6---7 weeks ago????
Ross
by screwit
18 Aug 2011, 20:48
Forum: Main Room
Topic: Eppalock
Replies: 2
Views: 2606

Re: Eppalock

The .time trials have been called off, dont know why yet, pity, I was looking forward to it.
Ross
by screwit
07 Aug 2011, 20:19
Forum: Get Togethers and Events
Topic: Pyke's Reservoir wet together
Replies: 29
Views: 19777

Re: Pyke's Reservoir wet together

Not sure if we will be back from Sale in time for the outing. If we get home sat Ill drag the boat out.
Ross
by screwit
07 Aug 2011, 20:03
Forum: Main Room
Topic: Eppalock
Replies: 2
Views: 2606

Eppalock

August 28, Vic Kilo's are on at VSBC , this should be a great day for any one thats likes fast boats with some very fast boats on the water.
Ross
by screwit
19 Jul 2011, 00:30
Forum: Do You Need This?
Topic: Barn find Lewis racing skiff, offers over $2000
Replies: 7
Views: 4839

Re: Barn find Lewis racing skiff, offers over $2000

Best way is to have the sale listed on main site but no contact. details or phone number and have all details on members page or just dont give. the contact details but list price. That way they must contact a member for details. Ross
by screwit
11 Jul 2011, 18:57
Forum: Get Togethers and Events
Topic: Forster Boat Racers reunion
Replies: 29
Views: 19376

Re: Forster Boat Racers reunion

Great u-tube clip of Bewitched, if there is any more footage of the weekend please put it up, Its good full motivation!!!!
Ross

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