302 SSH prototype at Grass Lake

[STEVE FRENCH]

We have several SOA races left....If I can find a boat I am going to test setup at 3/4 inch and 1 inch.....no tuck like I had at Nationals test session. I will need to get prop from Vic though....also...as far as a claiming rule goes...when you purchase motor you get rights to a prop...not a specific prop. We will figure something out to keep them in good shape. Keep the positive comments coming in...they really are a big help to Jeff Brewster and myself and the rest of the committee. 9US

I do have to first 302 Super stock hydro motor for sale.....has a lot of compression, started 2nd pull at Grass Lake. It is all sealed, ready to go racing. Do not have the spec prop for it....but can get ahold of it pretty quick. $2500 bucks, which is close to what I paid for it. Maybe somebody in the midwest wants it and can give us some more test data? I will take time payments if money is a problem. Dave

Still unsure of the CSH set up specs?.....Ask someone that alot of potential 302SSH folks have already supported,......He runs a stock gear foot in some of the worst conditions..... Billy Allen@ "A-TEAM"!.....Their engine has gott'a meet the specs right?.....Billy, Got time ta race or test a 2-blade at 3/4" at a couple of local races this Fall?........Here's a potential whole class-room ready ta start up, in true STOCK form, for you to possibly rub decks with in a few seasons>>>(those that wann'a step to OSY-400)........What'a ya say teach?.......
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[STEVE FRENCH]

Just got off the phone with Billy Allen (He's at lock Haven).......and need to apologize to the committee that is set'n this class up......Billy said he has "tried run'n higher with the STOCK foot and just can't"...(at the speeds he's run'n)...In race water he feels the 1 3/8" spec is safe start point...He did say that he is more that will'n ta test the wheel once their rig is back from Germany and start at 3/4" and see where he winds up lowering it to..........speed wise is only a guess till then.......
......Also talked to Jeff brewster in the same call..........So, I will step off my soap box and retreat back to the boat shop and start build'n a second trans adapter(The one I have now is at 102/202D heigth)...... for my #2 > 25SSH/25MOD boat (Tim Graminski's former 116N/Beazoat)........and start put'n funds aside for a motor........Can't commit right now cause I'm not sure what my final budget/fix'd-income will be once retired.....(Look'n at March 2013 retirement (32 years!)

Might be able to afford a prop and start test'n with my 202D with UIM stock foot till then........Being a CSH/102 power'd, that was converted/cut to 25SSH/25MOD, I can easily start at 3/4" and go lower..
Props avail?....will need a rear shear pin hole and use a 9/16 to 16MM sleeve ........Hope you decide to allow 9/16" prop shaft................

One final question.....If you find a bone stock 302...... can it be inspected and seal'd?.......It's gonn'a come up so had to ask......I had one that I sold to Jess Ward with just a rewerk'd foot.....(FYI-Jess)
Opps, One more......Could you send yer "Blue printed" powerhead to one of list'd dealers/inspectors for a new, out'a da box cyl+head (and any other tricks found) and have it seal'd and return with a NEW foot or housing..............(Cost?>>>> Head,Cyl,assembly, and seal......and foot)............

[STEVE FRENCH]

PS......Edit'd above post from talk with Billy Allen

PSS.......Archie called back later and said Christene Brewster ran Jeffs flamed Altralite with the 20 Sidewinder in 20SSH and was in the HUNT..........FIRST TIME IN THE BOAT!!!!!!!!!...............WAY TA GO Christene!!!!!!
Archie also said Jeff was one HUGE GRIN from ear ta ear!!!!!