'82 Stringer 260 Facelift
07-05-2012, 07:51 AM
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I just stole that pic for facebook hahaha. I finally ran my boat yesterday. Ran for 3hrs and snapped my 3rd water pump belt as I was idling in. It never ends. Happy 4th Gater, hope she's running soon!
07-05-2012, 07:46 PM
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Here's a couple more motor pics. Exhaust gaskets should be here tomorrow. Plan on running her in the shop on Saturday. I'll try and post a video if I can figure out how. Getting amped to hear her run.
07-05-2012, 07:54 PM
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I'm trying to run both of mine this weekend but keep running into things that I forgot...like fuel pumps!!
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07-05-2012, 08:57 PM
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looking forward to the good news of a couple healthy sbc's!Gator, is the a 502? (Too lazy to go back and read) what are you expecting hp/speed wise? Looks great!
07-08-2012, 01:53 PM
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Hope it runs mid 50's! I know my baja will run right at 60 with my 330hp 454. So I bet with your slightly bigger hull and a few more hp, you can hang mid 50's. Granted I have either a bad gimbal bearing or u-joints so I'm not going anywhere...
07-08-2012, 08:48 PM
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I got the motor running today. Still have some tweaking to do. Jets are to big and other minor stuff. I couldn't mail the video for some reason. I did post one up on FB. John Sixpack OConnor if you want to hear it run. Check out my FB page.
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07-08-2012, 09:41 PM
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Sent friend request on FB...couldn't find the video...but I believe you any way!!
