So I snapped a crank in my 311 memorial day weekend !
11-07-2012, 11:06 AM
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If I was closer to a lab I would love to get that piece under an electron microscope. Something went wrong with this forging when it was in the mold. Could have been a bad metallurgical mix...maybe it was mishandled prior to annealing or some other process. I doubt seriously that this was due to abuse or extreme use/shock...properly forged pieces don't fail like this did. My take is this is a result of compromised QC at the mill.
TYPO. Castings are made in molds forgings are forged.
Or. Are you saying the ingot for the forging was cast improper?
11-07-2012, 11:10 AM
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Do you have external steering? I know my boat needs it and I'm a little slower than you.... The nice thing with the TRS boats is from what I've read they're better balanced. I went to Torch this year with some friends in their boat and I was shocked how many large offshore boats there was on that lake. Also there were a lot of really nice boats in TC over Cherry-fest. I need to get my boat up there this year. Portage is a fun lake but there really aren't a lot of fast boats down here. Most are just little boats with a big engine.
11-07-2012, 11:12 AM
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pgolder I think we are running almost exact speeds. I will let you know where I end up at when I get her dialed in next year. Those dyno numbers at the prop are awesome! Maybe our TRS drives and trannies aren't as parasitic as most think.
11-07-2012, 11:19 AM
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TC is fun thru Cherry Fest but after that Torch Lake is the place to be. Over the last couple years i've seen a growing group for formula guys up her every summer.
11-07-2012, 11:21 AM
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Okay, back on subject at hand. Any thoughts on color for intakes. I'm thinking of doing the reflective powder coat with gloss clear powder.
11-07-2012, 11:23 AM
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My trs boat is great fast fun great balance. My old formula had a bravo drive and 420hp and every 4-5 seasons I'd be buying a new drive. The trs is stronger hands down.
03-23-2013, 10:02 AM
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Engine Hatch won't clear !!!
I have removed the engine hatch to finish installing new valve covers/breathers, intakes and new carbs. My engine hatch is currently resting on the tops of the furthest outside manifold risers. Has anyone had any experience with this?
03-23-2013, 10:12 AM
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It appears like the hatch is designed to bear the weight of itself around the perimeter so just modifying the hinges is out of the question. I assume this is a TRS only issue....
03-26-2013, 08:14 AM
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Couldin't you add a filler strip around the perimeter of the inside of the hatch? Any room for the hinges to move up accordingly?
