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LBC engines in marine application
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Perhaps a diesel taxi engine is the way to go. Didn't Austin make those?
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I have nothing against boats, I love them, especially the old classics from the 30s with the Chrysler Royal engines. Unless it's for an old classic British boat, why would you want to put a 30/40 year old British engine in a boat? They are very heavy! Use a late model engine for reliability, lightness and ease of parts access, such as Pep Boys, O Rileys, Auto Zone, etc, etc. Also modern engines will hold up longer during high RPMs, as boat engines tend to run. JMHO. PJ
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People People, listen to yourselves - who are you and what have you become?!
Over this past thread we have heard over and over again that it wouldn't be sensible, that it wouldn't be practical, that it might break down, that it could catch fire, that it would be underpowered, that the engines have unsatisfying additions like SU carbs and sparking fuel pumps and most importantly that it has never been done before.
Did I wake up and log into the KIA forum? Is this a discussion on the various merits of Civic versus Corolla? Did you have your Metamucil this morning? Shall we ask Basil for an "aches and pains" thread? (Oh yeah, we already have the Restoration & Car Care." & the Pub
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So, let's recap.
Wife says "It's not sensible" we respond, "Yes it is and proceed to offer ten (mostly fabricated) reasons why it is a sensible purchase.
Friends say, "It's not Practical." we insist it is reminding them that it is a hobby and hobbys shouldn't be practical.
People ask, "what if it breaks down" we remind them that it doesn't use gas in the garage - and repairing these engines is "real ownership" and that's why we have BCF.
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It might catch fire - well duh. (Isn't the risk of things blowing up half the fun, I mean aren't we all "guys" here (including the women I might add))
It's underpowered. - Yes but I LIKE driving on B roads and enjoying the scenery.
SU carbs/ sparking fuel pumps - among other things, if we didn't have those what we we do or talk about for those five hours a day.
And finally, It's never been done before. I mean, seriously, if that was the standard, George Lucas would never have tried to make car wiring out of combustible materials, Sir John Black would never have tried to make a sports car with a tractor engine, Cecil Kimber would never have tried to make a car with pre-rusted panels, Colin Chapman would have never continued to add lightness until the entire British Car Industry disappeared and Minis wouldn't be made in Germany.
Never been done before?
Never been done before!
How many projects have started with those words, "I wonder" and ended if not with suicide then with the words, "because I could."
Never been done before?!
IT'S WHAT WE DO!!!!!!!!
Over this past thread we have heard over and over again that it wouldn't be sensible, that it wouldn't be practical, that it might break down, that it could catch fire, that it would be underpowered, that the engines have unsatisfying additions like SU carbs and sparking fuel pumps and most importantly that it has never been done before.
Did I wake up and log into the KIA forum? Is this a discussion on the various merits of Civic versus Corolla? Did you have your Metamucil this morning? Shall we ask Basil for an "aches and pains" thread? (Oh yeah, we already have the Restoration & Car Care." & the Pub
So, let's recap.
Wife says "It's not sensible" we respond, "Yes it is and proceed to offer ten (mostly fabricated) reasons why it is a sensible purchase.
Friends say, "It's not Practical." we insist it is reminding them that it is a hobby and hobbys shouldn't be practical.
People ask, "what if it breaks down" we remind them that it doesn't use gas in the garage - and repairing these engines is "real ownership" and that's why we have BCF.
other responses
It might catch fire - well duh. (Isn't the risk of things blowing up half the fun, I mean aren't we all "guys" here (including the women I might add))
It's underpowered. - Yes but I LIKE driving on B roads and enjoying the scenery.
SU carbs/ sparking fuel pumps - among other things, if we didn't have those what we we do or talk about for those five hours a day.
And finally, It's never been done before. I mean, seriously, if that was the standard, George Lucas would never have tried to make car wiring out of combustible materials, Sir John Black would never have tried to make a sports car with a tractor engine, Cecil Kimber would never have tried to make a car with pre-rusted panels, Colin Chapman would have never continued to add lightness until the entire British Car Industry disappeared and Minis wouldn't be made in Germany.
Never been done before?
Never been done before!
How many projects have started with those words, "I wonder" and ended if not with suicide then with the words, "because I could."
Never been done before?!
IT'S WHAT WE DO!!!!!!!!
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Roger said:John-Peter, love your post, but George Lucas? How do Star Wars, Indiana Jones, etc., feature?
Joseph liked to be called George.
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I did what I needed to do. It's in print. Vent your carburettors inboard, use that old point-style SU pump out of your donor vehicle.....It's your boat.
It's also a whole lot different scenario than sticking a Datsun transmission into your LBC.
Even with modern bilge venting, level alarms, power plants, safety devices.....it's a regular occurrence in the local news to have stories (and often photos) of what happens when one part doesn't work right.
I just cannot imagine the fines when you pump bilges and afterwards remember it's an LBC in the bilge.....and now you're marking shoreline territory.
George. Must have been before the first cuppa coffee.
It's also a whole lot different scenario than sticking a Datsun transmission into your LBC.
Even with modern bilge venting, level alarms, power plants, safety devices.....it's a regular occurrence in the local news to have stories (and often photos) of what happens when one part doesn't work right.
I just cannot imagine the fines when you pump bilges and afterwards remember it's an LBC in the bilge.....and now you're marking shoreline territory.
George. Must have been before the first cuppa coffee.
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https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/education_safety/safety/boatwater/backyardboatbuilders.pdf
Pages 34 and 35 specifically. Where you would find, for sure, a starter that is approved may be difficult.
Having an electric fuel pump that only operates when the engine is running is odd.
How do you start it?
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Pages 34 and 35 specifically. Where you would find, for sure, a starter that is approved may be difficult.
Having an electric fuel pump that only operates when the engine is running is odd.
How do you start it?
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Roger said:
Why, to make sure the Captain went down with the ship?
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Or at least he would be unavailable for the inquest.
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JPSmit said:
The best battle speech and post ever! Dude, if I laughed any harder... Sounds like something I would say only better. Very well written. Oh, and the last line killed me, great climax and close.
Seriously