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Bill wrote:
https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=2723761937944551&_rdr Wow.Â* I don't see any value in owning one of those! |
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On Wed, 12 Aug 2020 04:15:44 -0000 (UTC), Bill
wrote: https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=2723761937944551&_rdr Smoky bugger! -- Freedom Isn't Free! |
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On Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:09:33 -0400, Alex wrote:
Bill wrote: https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=2723761937944551&_rdr Wow.Â* I don't see any value in owning one of those! I assume it is because you are not in the 3d world where clanged up stuff like this is popular but he does seem to be moving right along in a smoky sort of way. |
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On Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:32:52 -0400, Alex wrote:
wrote: On Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:09:33 -0400, Alex wrote: Bill wrote: https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=2723761937944551&_rdr Wow.Â* I don't see any value in owning one of those! I assume it is because you are not in the 3d world where clanged up stuff like this is popular but he does seem to be moving right along in a smoky sort of way. It's a very narrow boat for that speed and three guys who could shift the weight quickly.Â* The speed is impressive but very dangerous. Seeing that contraption running, it occurs to me danger is not their first concern. I guess there are rednecks everywhere. I am impressed with the ingenuity a bit. I assume this thing is raw water cooled so it might not last long but it is a cool ride while it lasts. It would be interesting to see how they are getting the water pump primed to get going. There is nowhere enough detail in that video. |
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On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 15:49:57 -0400, wrote:
On Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:32:52 -0400, Alex wrote: wrote: On Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:09:33 -0400, Alex wrote: Bill wrote: https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=2723761937944551&_rdr Wow.* I don't see any value in owning one of those! I assume it is because you are not in the 3d world where clanged up stuff like this is popular but he does seem to be moving right along in a smoky sort of way. It's a very narrow boat for that speed and three guys who could shift the weight quickly.* The speed is impressive but very dangerous. Seeing that contraption running, it occurs to me danger is not their first concern. I guess there are rednecks everywhere. I am impressed with the ingenuity a bit. I assume this thing is raw water cooled so it might not last long but it is a cool ride while it lasts. It would be interesting to see how they are getting the water pump primed to get going. There is nowhere enough detail in that video. === All of the raw water pumps that I'm familiar with are self priming, typically with flexible rubber/neoprene vanes and positive displacement. https://www.castlepumps.com/info-hub/flexible-impeller-pump-guide/ -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com |
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On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 23:27:17 -0400,
wrote: On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 15:49:57 -0400, wrote: On Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:32:52 -0400, Alex wrote: wrote: On Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:09:33 -0400, Alex wrote: Bill wrote: https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=2723761937944551&_rdr Wow.Â* I don't see any value in owning one of those! I assume it is because you are not in the 3d world where clanged up stuff like this is popular but he does seem to be moving right along in a smoky sort of way. It's a very narrow boat for that speed and three guys who could shift the weight quickly.Â* The speed is impressive but very dangerous. Seeing that contraption running, it occurs to me danger is not their first concern. I guess there are rednecks everywhere. I am impressed with the ingenuity a bit. I assume this thing is raw water cooled so it might not last long but it is a cool ride while it lasts. It would be interesting to see how they are getting the water pump primed to get going. There is nowhere enough detail in that video. === All of the raw water pumps that I'm familiar with are self priming, typically with flexible rubber/neoprene vanes and positive displacement. https://www.castlepumps.com/info-hub/flexible-impeller-pump-guide/ That is a marine water pump, This is an Izuzu Diesel. It assumes a radiator with water above the pump. |
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On Sat, 15 Aug 2020 14:55:49 -0400, wrote:
On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 23:27:17 -0400, wrote: On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 15:49:57 -0400, wrote: On Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:32:52 -0400, Alex wrote: wrote: On Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:09:33 -0400, Alex wrote: Bill wrote: https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=2723761937944551&_rdr Wow.* I don't see any value in owning one of those! I assume it is because you are not in the 3d world where clanged up stuff like this is popular but he does seem to be moving right along in a smoky sort of way. It's a very narrow boat for that speed and three guys who could shift the weight quickly.* The speed is impressive but very dangerous. Seeing that contraption running, it occurs to me danger is not their first concern. I guess there are rednecks everywhere. I am impressed with the ingenuity a bit. I assume this thing is raw water cooled so it might not last long but it is a cool ride while it lasts. It would be interesting to see how they are getting the water pump primed to get going. There is nowhere enough detail in that video. === All of the raw water pumps that I'm familiar with are self priming, typically with flexible rubber/neoprene vanes and positive displacement. https://www.castlepumps.com/info-hub/flexible-impeller-pump-guide/ That is a marine water pump, This is an Izuzu Diesel. It assumes a radiator with water above the pump. === Understood, but Isuzu diesels are frequently adapted for marine use so there must be some easy way of mounting an external water pump. https://www.isuzu.co.jp/world/product/marine/ -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com |
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#10
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On 8/15/20 12:55 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 23:27:17 -0400, wrote: On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 15:49:57 -0400, wrote: On Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:32:52 -0400, Alex wrote: wrote: On Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:09:33 -0400, Alex wrote: Bill wrote: https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=2723761937944551&_rdr Wow.* I don't see any value in owning one of those! I assume it is because you are not in the 3d world where clanged up stuff like this is popular but he does seem to be moving right along in a smoky sort of way. It's a very narrow boat for that speed and three guys who could shift the weight quickly.* The speed is impressive but very dangerous. Seeing that contraption running, it occurs to me danger is not their first concern. I guess there are rednecks everywhere. I am impressed with the ingenuity a bit. I assume this thing is raw water cooled so it might not last long but it is a cool ride while it lasts. It would be interesting to see how they are getting the water pump primed to get going. There is nowhere enough detail in that video. === All of the raw water pumps that I'm familiar with are self priming, typically with flexible rubber/neoprene vanes and positive displacement. https://www.castlepumps.com/info-hub/flexible-impeller-pump-guide/ That is a marine water pump, This is an Izuzu Diesel. It assumes a radiator with water above the pump. Does the radiator have a fan with a shroud and a shield. |
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