Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

Damo,
Good pickup , looks like a oil pump . Most water pumps have rubber impellers this one could be metal just like a Auto oil pump. If so you could use it for a dry sump setup.
Doc.

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Doc.

Hi Dave,
I would've bid on it myself if i new it was a oil ! TEMP gauge, ideal for the ARGO Z-drive. If you want to move it , i'm interested.
Doc.

Most of these were fixed ADVANCE on timing . Timing would be a critial factor using higher rev range.

New Old Stock 2" Stewart Warner Temp gauge $15 Buy Now item # 331251548249 EBAY N.S.W.

Dave, in the early 70's i can remember driving up to the Eildon boat ramp and going past on the right hand side boat storage or caravan park. There sat in its glory for many years your boat i believe. McEwans hardware in Melbourne were agents for Riviera boats . Doc.

Damo, It's all to do with Power to Weight ratio, [ cars or boats ] . The deck covering is to keep the water out. The deck frame is to take any weight. Plus the ply should bend without stress. The planks should be ply thickness or veneer. Doc.

Damo, Don't get caught with a "Thomas" [eddie] alloy rocket cover for your Holden 202 motor. There were alot of these made for 179 -186 heads which used the smaller steel rockers.The internal casting was alot thicker and if used on a 202 head with wide rockers , will stop the rocker and be...

Greg,
That list of names , sounds like the guys you and "Piano Man" met up with at the "Mardi Gras" some years back.
Doc.

Carbie wedges 94-97 "Robbie Marine" will cast you a set. I had 6 made up and Marz had 3 made up for "HUSTLER".