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Re: Hi Guys
Hi Matt, Great pickup ! she looks like a early " Lewis " Dodge Q motor [big block] came out in small and big block. Notice ribs are close together [ a hint of being a race boat ] Twin post bollard and tapered nose plate on deck . timber water barrier in front of screen. [Lewis]. I've seen ...
- 26 Feb 2019, 15:09
- Forum: Restoration Help and Advice
- Topic: Skiff Identification Help
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8362
Re: Skiff Identification Help
Hi Duncan, She looks like she started off as a outboard racer , her past may be in that area of that boat racing. Is there any bearers in the boat ? not that i can see. Most inboards have them, Fiat motor typical high revving unit of the day used for racing but where its located may be too far forwa...
Re: B-PEE
Your manifold might have a fault from new , when these manifolds are poured , entry points each end of manifold at the same time, hot alloy runs to the centre. If it cools down flowing she might not bond as one at the centre. This creates a fault line and when started expands opposite centre exhaust...
- 26 Jul 2018, 08:38
- Forum: Do You Need This?
- Topic: Holden Grey Motor Distributor
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4489
Re: Holden Grey Motor Distributor
Mallory " DOUBLE LIFE " Distributor 3 lobe & 4 lobe have been around for long time. Chrysler 3 cy outboards used a Mallory 3 lobe dist.
- 15 Jul 2018, 12:04
- Forum: Main Room
- Topic: A Tasmanian experience
- Replies: 625
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Re: A Tasmanian experience
So it's true , you are "DOWN UNDER"
Doc.
Doc.
- 17 Jun 2018, 16:24
- Forum: Restoration Help and Advice
- Topic: Steering wheel
- Replies: 9
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Re: Steering wheel
Looks like a SAAS wooden wheel 1970s . Mustang wheel like Darrens is made by" Grant " wheels available around $300. Most of these wheels had a different boss kit to suit the type of car. Boss kit was extra $$$$. Doc.
- 22 Mar 2018, 16:39
- Forum: Do You Need This?
- Topic: 1956 lewis race/ski boat
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7958
Re: 1956 lewis race/ski boat
This is a Lewis , If you go to Aussieski Boat site and type in [ random "Bags"]
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Doc.
- 13 Mar 2018, 10:08
- Forum: Do You Need This?
- Topic: 17ft Wooden Boat
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5661
Re: 17ft Wooden Boat
Dave,
The hull looks similar to a" Lukey "marine clinker speed boat.
Doc.
The hull looks similar to a" Lukey "marine clinker speed boat.
Doc.
- 28 Feb 2018, 09:15
- Forum: Main Room
- Topic: Ballarat swap
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6552
Re: Ballarat swap
Racing propeller it has to be a "light" weight prop. "current" model too Ross. You didn't get any more "leeds" for props.
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Doc.
- 26 Jan 2018, 17:54
- Forum: Restoration Help and Advice
- Topic: stern drive info needed
- Replies: 2
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Re: stern drive info needed
I think you will find Condor is a Mercruiser.
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