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Forum: Engine / Drive Train 02-23-2013, 03:59 PM

Replies: 10 PSS shaft seal Views: 540 Posted By T-Rager My experience with PSS is the same as gotta_ski. ... My experience with PSS is the same as gotta_ski. I installed mine on my ProStar over 10 years ago. No drips, no problems, clean bilge.

Forum: Electrical 01-20-2013, 11:48 PM

Replies: 29 351W Alternator Part # Views: 936 Posted By T-Rager Here is a 100 Amp upgrade kit that should work... Here is a 100 Amp upgrade kit that should work for you. http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RF097009A

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 11-03-2012, 05:23 PM

Replies: 24 Need to adjust timing, but dist is seized to engine block. Views: 1,016 Posted By T-Rager I've encountered this problem many times over the... I've encountered this problem many times over the 50 years I've been working on cars, especially small-block Fords. I recommend using a rolling-head pry bar to apply a stout upward force on one side...

Forum: Off Topic Discussion 09-25-2012, 12:55 AM

Replies: 104 Fire the replacement NFL referees Views: 2,674 Posted By T-Rager I liked the call! I liked the call!

Forum: General / Other 09-04-2012, 03:43 PM

Replies: 30 Silentmaster Muffler Views: 1,880 Posted By T-Rager My 1990 ProStar has only the SilentMaster. There... My 1990 ProStar has only the SilentMaster. There are no other inline mufflers. By the way, I looked into buying a new SilentMaster several years ago and they are no longer available.

Forum: General Discussion 11-13-2011, 08:56 PM

Replies: 19 Cruising in your MC Views: 1,450 Posted By T-Rager Here is a recent photo of Mary Ann (Dawn Wells)... Here is a recent photo of Mary Ann (Dawn Wells) now. She was born in 1938. Happy Cruising.

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 09-24-2011, 04:58 PM

Replies: 61 Blown engine at 500 hours Views: 6,183 Posted By T-Rager I used to see a related phenomenon "back in the... I used to see a related phenomenon "back in the day." In the 60s and 70s, Ford V-8s had a serious problem that caused the oil pump to lock up and shear off the hexagonal oil-pump drive shaft, which...

Forum: General Discussion 06-24-2010, 03:27 AM

Replies: 35 got towed in yesterday Views: 2,882 Posted By T-Rager A treaty with local Indians allows them to gill... A treaty with local Indians allows them to gill net salmon on Lake Sammamish several days each year. During one of these times, I launched my ProStar 190 at 5:30 a.m. as it was just getting light. ...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 12-17-2009, 01:21 PM

Replies: 7 Mechanical Fuel Pump Problem....maybe. Convert to Electronic Fuel Pump Views: 3,481 Posted By T-Rager The fuel pressure is controlled by a spring... The fuel pressure is controlled by a spring pushing against a diaphragm inside the fuel pump housing. If the pump is the correct one for your application, I can not imagine how it could produce too...

Forum: Off Topic Discussion 10-22-2009, 02:11 PM

Replies: 14 Collegiate Waterski Nationals Views: 924 Posted By T-Rager The coverage seems to be lame. There is no... The coverage seems to be lame. There is no camera coverage of any of the events and the background music is very annoying. Two thumbs down. Sorry.

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 10-01-2009, 07:49 PM

Replies: 12 Stupid question about draining carburetor. Views: 1,312 Posted By T-Rager Just remove one of the lower fuel bowl bolts in... Just remove one of the lower fuel bowl bolts in each fuel bowel and the fuel will drain out. Be sure to have a container to capture the fuel. Once you have removed the carburetor from the intake...

Forum: General Discussion 09-30-2009, 10:27 PM

Replies: 26 Velvet Drive V.S. Powerslot Views: 1,971 Posted By T-Rager Yes, the OJ was the original prop. It was (and... Yes, the OJ was the original prop. It was (and is) in pristine condition. I've been staring at it here in my office for the last six years. By the way, as I understand it, the PowerSlot uses a...

Forum: General Discussion 09-30-2009, 08:50 PM

Replies: 26 Velvet Drive V.S. Powerslot Views: 1,971 Posted By T-Rager I have a 1990 ProStar with Ford 351 and 1:1... I have a 1990 ProStar with Ford 351 and 1:1 Velvet Drive. I upgraded the 13 x13 standard OJ prop to an Acme 541 and the difference in the hole shot was remarkable; the top speed remained unchanged. ...

Forum: General Discussion 09-29-2009, 05:30 PM

Replies: 15 Ran out of gas. Replace fuel pump? Views: 1,071 Posted By T-Rager Have you actually checked the fuel pressure at... Have you actually checked the fuel pressure at the fuel rail to validate that the fuel pump is the culprit? It would be a shame to replace the fuel pump if it has not failed. Tom

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 09-07-2009, 03:06 PM

Replies: 31 '89 Tristar dead in water - on labor day wknd!! Views: 4,572 Posted By T-Rager Jim, My 1990 PS190 came new with points. I... Jim, My 1990 PS190 came new with points. I converted to electronic ignition and MSD Blaster coil about 10 years ago – the results were very noticeable.

Forum: General Discussion 08-11-2009, 08:42 PM

Replies: 69 351w Head Gasket Replacement Views: 6,555 Posted By T-Rager The oil pump drive shaft is on the order of 5"... The oil pump drive shaft is on the order of 5" long. I'm doubtful that you could fish it out the oil drain hole. If you elect to leave it in the oil pan and install another shaft from the top,...

Forum: General Discussion 08-11-2009, 01:45 PM

Replies: 69 351w Head Gasket Replacement Views: 6,555 Posted By T-Rager Rusty, The "washer" in the picture is indeed a... Rusty, The "washer" in the picture is indeed a retainer that is designed to keep the oil-pump drive shaft from coming out of the oil pump drive gear when the distributor is removed. The retainer is...

Forum: Off Topic Discussion 08-03-2009, 05:41 PM

Replies: 55 What would you have done in this situation? (Rider Safety) Views: 3,754 Posted By T-Rager I contested a speeding ticket in court and had... I contested a speeding ticket in court and had devoted four hours to preparing my arguments. When I got to court, the judge said that unless I had specifically subpoenaed the officer, he will not...

Forum: General Discussion 08-02-2009, 04:22 PM

Replies: 11 Prop Comparison Views: 2,441 Posted By T-Rager Nice job, Brian. This is very useful information... Nice job, Brian. This is very useful information and I appreciate your efforts. I have been running the Acme 541 on my 1990 ProStar for the last 5 years and am pleased with it. However, now I...

Forum: MasterCraft In Your Area 04-17-2009, 12:38 AM

Replies: 51 Lake Sammamish, WA Views: 5,342 Posted By T-Rager I slalom on Lake Sam all year round. The course... I slalom on Lake Sam all year round. The course in on the north end of the lake next to Marymoor Park. From November until May you can ski pretty much any time on any day without seeing another...

Forum: Off Topic Discussion 03-30-2009, 03:04 PM

Replies: 231 In light of Earth Hour Views: 10,597 Posted By T-Rager Jorski, Well said and documented. Some advice... Jorski, Well said and documented. Some advice for you from Matthew 7:6. “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-12-2008, 05:08 PM

Replies: 4 Holley 4160 choke fast idle. Views: 5,803 Posted By T-Rager What Hunterb said in correct. Their is no fast... What Hunterb said in correct. Their is no fast idle mechanism on the marine 4160.

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-01-2008, 10:18 PM

Replies: 8 fuel filters Views: 465 Posted By T-Rager No, there is not a filter there – only a... No, there is not a filter there – only a strainer. If necessary, the strainer can be cleaned by removing it and blowing it with compressed air. If the filters in the water separator and the fuel...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-01-2008, 10:04 PM

Replies: 8 fuel filters Views: 465 Posted By T-Rager Without knowing what size and/or shape the filter... Without knowing what size and/or shape the filter that you received is, it is difficult to say for certain. However, I would think that it is a replacement for the filter in the base of your fuel...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-07-2008, 12:44 PM

Replies: 26 Identify Carb Views: 1,415 Posted By T-Rager The float level is adjusted by removing the fuel... The float level is adjusted by removing the fuel bowls and bending the needle-valve contact tab on the float to obtain the specified clearance between the top of the float body and the fuel bowl. ...

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