Recent content by MADDMATT

I'm really liking my 10/16 hooker

That's good to hear, what was your engine size/ setup?

I took these pics at work today. I'm not here to bash thrust as I work in mfg. And I understand sometimes things happen...

What's your thought on the novi's

I only used them for about 40 min total and I was also breaking in my new engine so it's difficult to say. But with the little bit I used them I would say they would have worked very good. I'm hoping the novi's will perform...... They did not say anything about the future of the carbs but I...

Sorry I meant to say 48's

They found the same problem i did with the carbs on the shelf. So they offered me an exchange for carbs of my choice. So to me that's making good on their product. It is just a problem in the mfg. Not a problem with their carbs. I went with the novi 48's for the replacement .

I was surprised too !!, I just hope they stand behind there product as I have been having issues getting some of the things I ordered and having to beg for tracking numbers..

So I got my ski in the water Sunday for break in and light testing. The rear cylinder (pto side) seems to be jetted correctly but the front cylinder was dangerously lean. I did a full inspection of the fuel lines and the new one way valve and found nothing wrong. Also the fuel lines are direct...

Thank you btonns , I like the grease idea to help catch the chips... I've got a fair amount of NBU 12 and it's really sticky, that and some clean rags and I should be good.

Thank you all for your help, when I'm done I will do a pressure test..

I got those 62t cases off of ebay a couple of years ago they are new never been used, just missing the extra metal in the casting for a pulse fitting. I was told not to tee off of one, but I'm no expert..

That's good to hear DAG. Any expert tuners in the McHenry / fox lake area? I should get the carbs and other parts that I ordered next week. I plan on getting everything installed during next week and start breaking in the engine next weekend.

Thanks, I guess i will need to use some jb weld to give it some strength