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    It's waaay too quiet around here....

    I'm thinking about switching oils, spark plugs, wires, and outdrive oil. What do ya'll suggest ??





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    Great subject. Depends on which engine and outdrive of course, and you have opened a subject that will be "actively" discussed and debated. You will get lots of advice on what others think you "need to use". But mainly I say use the best quality oil that meets the requirements for your motor and change it regularly. There is a great site just for oils run by guys who really know their stuff, called bobistheoilguy.com. I valued their opinion pretty heavily.

    I am happy with using Redline synthetics in my cars and will use a synth in my boat too. I am going to switch over to Torco in the boat since it has some additives that help my older engine design.

    For drive oil (I have an ancient drive with a clutch dog), I am going with the Redline Shockproof Gear Oil. But your choice should be based on your needs since several drives call out for specific spec oils. I did all kinds of searches and then talked to the engineers at Redline, Torco, and several others before I made my choices.

    Lastly, if you end up ordering some specialty oil, make sure you can get it from a local source or order it by the case so you aren't waiting for UPS truck when you need an unexpected oil change.

    Good luck on your quest
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    here are some short videos...

    a little video clip of our boat idling over to the boat launch so you can hear it.
    http://www.youtube.com/v/GSx8zAmi3R0

    Eaton outdrive rotating 101
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auaFB...yer_detailpage

    thread on our boat
    http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthread.php?t=61975


    Video of the boat on the trailer

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9qXz4CJS8U

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    I think you should get some of those Johnny Cash "ring 'o fire" spark plugs. I hear they'll make you so fast you'll get thrown into Folsom prison.

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    What you do is drill and tap a hole in the engine block just above the oil pan. Put a spark plug in there. Now splice together two plug leads from one of the regular spark plugs (don't worry, there's plenty of juice to fire two plugs). Connect the extra lead to the block spark plug which will now burn off any gas that gets into the crankcase and will prevent oil dilution.
    Lake St. Clair, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Oakland

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    Or, if you think you can handle the extra speed drill and tap for 8 plugs, just below the bottom of the stroke for each piston. Wire them in so they fire on the upstroke of the piston (look at a firing order for your engine - you should be able to figure it out) and they'll DOUBLE YOUR POWER!!!

    Of course, before you do this you'd better install external steering.

    You won't find this in any of the hot-rodding books because the pros don't want to let all their secrets out. Just by telling you this, I'm sure the black helicopters are being readied to take me out, just as soon as their tech guys trace my IP address. That's why I've got so much travel scheduled lately. Can't be too careful with this sort of explosive information!
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    And a bunch of other stuff

    "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough" - Mario Andretti

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil S View Post
    I'm thinking about switching oils, spark plugs, wires, and outdrive oil. What do ya'll suggest ??





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    I don't think any of that will do you any good until you find the magic prop.
    Don
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    And a bunch of other stuff

    "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough" - Mario Andretti

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    And honestly, why would you go through all that trouble when you could gain an easy 8 to 10mph by applying SpeedWax to your hull? If you order in the next ten minutes, it's free. You just pay the $79.95 S+H fee!
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    Quote Originally Posted by cutwater View Post
    And honestly, why would you go through all that trouble when you could gain an easy 8 to 10mph by applying SpeedWax to your hull? If you order in the next ten minutes, it's free. You just pay the $79.95 S+H fee!
    2 bottles please, 8 to 10mph will make me top dog in the 2011 fastest classic thread.............

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    I'm thinking a little more trailer talk is in order. Can't get enough of that.

    And Mike, if you need a photo guy for the GPS reading, let me know.

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    I was totally oblivious to the sarcasm.... I see it now...nice.

    (but you have to give me some credit for trying to help)
    Bob

    Covington, Washington
    1966 Donzi 16' Hull #16-226



    here are some short videos...

    a little video clip of our boat idling over to the boat launch so you can hear it.
    http://www.youtube.com/v/GSx8zAmi3R0

    Eaton outdrive rotating 101
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auaFB...yer_detailpage

    thread on our boat
    http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthread.php?t=61975


    Video of the boat on the trailer

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9qXz4CJS8U

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobinCovington View Post
    I was totally oblivious to the sarcasm.... I see it now...nice.

    (but you have to give me some credit for trying to help)
    Then "bobistheoilguy.com" is for real?
    Lake St. Clair, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Oakland

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    yes...the name sounds like something I made up, but I promise it is a real site. I will try to look for sarcasm before I respond next time.

    (I'm an Oregon Duck, so I was having a tough time last night)
    Bob

    Covington, Washington
    1966 Donzi 16' Hull #16-226



    here are some short videos...

    a little video clip of our boat idling over to the boat launch so you can hear it.
    http://www.youtube.com/v/GSx8zAmi3R0

    Eaton outdrive rotating 101
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auaFB...yer_detailpage

    thread on our boat
    http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthread.php?t=61975


    Video of the boat on the trailer

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9qXz4CJS8U

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil S View Post
    I'm thinking about switching oils, spark plugs, wires, and outdrive oil. What do ya'll suggest ??

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    Quote Originally Posted by zelatore View Post
    I don't think any of that will do you any good until you find the magic prop.
    Quote Originally Posted by cutwater View Post
    And honestly, why would you go through all that trouble when you could gain an easy 8 to 10mph by applying SpeedWax to your hull? If you order in the next ten minutes, it's free. You just pay the $79.95 S+H fee!
    LOL!!!! How'd I miss this?!

    Don't forget you can drill holes in the bottom of a traditional deep-v and get the aeration and speed of a stepped hull. The larger the holes the better. It has been shown they are most effective when drilled underway. Deeper water works best.
    "I don't have time to get into it, but he went through a lot." -Pulp Fiction

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    I don't know why you guys are trying to lead him astray with all the stupid ideas that won't work

    Spark plugs in the oil pan...REALLY

    If you are looking for more speed....simple...

    Install a water injection unit just like they use in turbo'd engines

    but instead of water or alcohol use a 55% solution of nitro glycerin

    you will really get a bang for your buck....Ed

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobinCovington View Post
    yes...the name sounds like something I made up, but I promise it is a real site. I will try to look for sarcasm before I respond next time.

    (I'm an Oregon Duck, so I was having a tough time last night)
    By the way, I haven't read this thread closely enough to know if there was a real discussion going on amidst the rest. If there is, feel free to continue it and sorry for the hijack.

    If not, I have an aerodynamic bow rail for sale that adds 4 mph...
    "I don't have time to get into it, but he went through a lot." -Pulp Fiction

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