Sealing Bowl With Set Back? Ride Plate? Which Ign. Should I Run?

[ANY&ALL]

I HAVE A BERK WITH A SMALL SET BACK WITH AN ENCLOSER FIRST TIME PULLING THE BOWL A BEAD OF SILICONE IS WHAT SEALS IT. IS THERE AN EASY WAY TO DO THIS. CAULKING GUN JUST TUBE AND A FINGER DOES ANY BODY KNOW? DON'T WANT ANY LEAKS
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DO THEY MAKE ANYTHING SPECIAL TO SEAL IN PLACE DIVERTER CABLE AND REVERSE OR DOES IT HAVE TO LOOK LIKE THIS? TO NOT LEAK
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ON MY RIDE PLATE I HAVE THIS GTH HOLDER AND SHIMS WORKS FINE BUT WHEN YOUR CRUSING ALONG THE WATER HITS THOSE SHIMS AND THAT HOLDER AND THROWS WATER IN A V SHAPE STAIGHT UP I'VE SEEN THE ONES THAT ARE TURN BUCKLE STYLE OFF THE TOP OF THE BOWL FROM SOME OF THE PICS IN HERE DO THEY WORK ANY BETTER AND DO YOU STILL HAVE THAT WATER V SPRAY
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MY NEW MOTER IS A 454 .20 OVER 10.2 COM. 7 1/6 RODS STEEL CRANK 4 BOLT MAIN REC. PORT HEADS INTAKE PORTED TO GASKET SIZE EX. PORTED AND POLISHED 2.19 1.88 EX ROLLER ROCKERS HYD COMP CAM FOR A IMPELLER EXTREME MARINE ELEBR. PROFORER AIR GAP 850 DEMON
NEED SPARK TO 6 GRAND SHOULD I RUN HEI OR THIS MALORY DIST. AND CONTROLER BOX AND COIL
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[Duane HTP]

No, your cable seals don't have to look like that. The ones that come with a Place Diveter are a poor seal. We always put one of our own in with a diverter when we sell one. Or we sell the seals seperately, $7.44 ea. Here's an example of how we do it.
http://www.hi-techperformance.com/images/DCP_9843cr.jpg

[Any&All'sgirl]

THATS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT, CLEAN! WERE CAN I GET TWO OF THOSE. I NOTICE THAT ONE FOR THE STERING ROD BUT I DON'T HAVE THAT MUCH SPACE
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[MudPumper]

For sealing the bowl, use a caulking gun and put a steady bead around it. Then use a quarter or nickle to scrape off the excess. Leaves a nice finished look to it.

[Any&All'sgirl]

Thanks Very Much See I Knew There Were Some Creative People On These Boards Any Buddy Can Tell You To Use Your Finger But That Coin Trick Sounds Perfect I Could Do All This And Not Ask One ? But Then It Would Look Like Shit Thank You For The Tips Keep'in Coming

[ANY&ALL]

sorry went under wife name thanks again for the tips above

[olbiezer]

dude....if u can afford it get a msd solid state distributer. never did like the mallory light type dist. never seems to do well with high reving motors. besides msd dist is cool looking lol

[moneysucker]

You have everything but the billet MSD dist, That is all I will run. The silicone trick I have learned to keep the bead nice and smooth is Windex. I also recomend using the squeeze tubes not the gun type, You get a better bead then. Once you lay down the bead spray the bead and the surrounding area with a liberal amount of windex. Wipe silicone bead with your finger wiping excess from your finger regularly. The windex on the surrounding the bead will prevent the silicone from sticking there while wiping. You will end up with a clean silicons job. For the cable seals, You can get those from an electrical supply shop for around $2. If you print the pic you can show them what you are looking for but someone will come on and post what they are called exactly so you look like you know what you are talking about when you go to buy them. I never order them since I steal all the ones I need from my brothers tool box. Have fun. See you on the water.
Cy

[steelcomp]

No, your cable seals don't have to look like that. The ones that come with a Place Diveter are a poor seal. We always put one of our own in with a diverter when we sell one. Or we sell the seals seperately, $7.44 ea. Here's an example of how we do it.
http://www.hi-techperformance.com/images/DCP_9843cr.jpg
Funny...all I see here is cheap advertising! :rolleyes:

[olbiezer]

maybe a good way to advertise but the through hull fittings look good to me i bought one from a guy at bergerron and paid 25 bucks for it but it worked and i was happy with it. 7 dollars and change is cheep for a something that looks good and works.

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

maybe a good way to advertise but the through hull fittings look good to me i bought one from a guy at bergerron and paid 25 bucks for it but it worked and i was happy with it. 7 dollars and change is cheep for a something that looks good and works.
You shop at bergeron?? Are you in az?
396

[olbiezer]

no found the fitting on ebay and bought from him later on i am in mississippi ( ***boat meca) lol did just drive to phoenix to get a new boat though dam what a drive, u guys need to cut texas in half and make two states out of it.

[Squirtcha?]

no found the fitting on ebay and bought from him later on i am in mississippi ( ***boat meca) lol did just drive to phoenix to get a new boat though dam what a drive, u guys need to cut texas in half and make two states out of it.
olbiezer's new ride.
http://www.jetheaven.us/photopost/data/500/19olbiezer.jpg
Any&All,
I'd second going with the MSD distributor to complete the package. Personally I run the Mallory photo optic and it works fine for my needs. Then again I'm only turning 5800 rpm or so. I don't like the boxes because they can fail and leave ya stranded, but lots (most) of the guys run em and seem to like em fine. It's too bad that the marine box doesn't have a rev limiter on it though.
As for the cable packers, I bought mine from Graybar Electrical Supply here in Phoenix. Although, I'm guessing that you could find em at any electrical wholesaler.
Just drill a hole slightly smaller than the threaded end of the packer,I dabbed a small amount of silicone on the threads, but you probably wouldn't even have to do that, then screw it into the transom's glass/wood.
http://jetboat.homestead.com/cable_passthru_1.jpg

[HoffmanEagleMarine]

Hit the hardware store........Things might be cheaper for you! These are .500" electric cable seals from the electrical department.....Just our .03, Doug
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[ANY&ALL]

Thank u for your advice. Have one question on my thread, i asked about the bracket on my rideplate and i'm looking for the one that's on the back of ur boat (hoffman) if u can provide me with any info i would be grateful.

[HoffmanEagleMarine]

Thank u for your advice. Have one question on my thread, i asked about the bracket on my rideplate and i'm looking for the one that's on the back of ur boat (hoffman) if u can provide me with any info i would be grateful.
A&A, which bracket are you talking about? If it's the turn buckles, that bracket is custom cut. Just some .250" plate cut wide enough to clear the bowl............Doug

[ANY&ALL]

A&A, which bracket are you talking about? If it's the turn buckles, that bracket is custom cut. Just some .250" plate cut wide enough to clear the bowl............Doug
What i'd like to know is where do i get turnbuckles? Like yours.

[HoffmanEagleMarine]

What i'd like to know is where do i get turnbuckles? Like yours.
Call Rex or PM him on the board (Rexone), also Mike @ CP Performance or post a "reverse spam" for two turnbuckles. I'm sure someone has two of them laying around somewhere...??? Good Luck, Doug

[moneysucker]

I believe my brother has the whole set up for the ride plate that you are looking for, He will sell them for what he got them for, He is running what you have now. The turn buckles is what I have on my boat. You can adjust yours with shims but it takes a little more effort. Doug, I really like the billet plate the cable thru hulls are screwed into, That is trick. One day, I will see that boat in person. Tomorrow is my last day in modesto, Start a new job in Huntington Beach on monday. YAY!!!

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

Call Rex or PM him on the board (Rexone), also Mike @ CP Performance or post a "reverse spam" for two turnbuckles. I'm sure someone has two of them laying around somewhere...??? Good Luck, Doug
Bergeron engeneering in phx,az has them laying all over the place. They specialize in v-drives. Call them up and ask for phil or brian bergeron.They will ask you if you want them new or used;) 480-834-1531
396

[HoffmanEagleMarine]

I believe my brother has the whole set up for the ride plate that you are looking for, He will sell them for what he got them for, He is running what you have now. The turn buckles is what I have on my boat. You can adjust yours with shims but it takes a little more effort. Doug, I really like the billet plate the cable thru hulls are screwed into, That is trick. One day, I will see that boat in person. Tomorrow is my last day in modesto, Start a new job in Huntington Beach on monday. YAY!!!
Cy, We are finally going to make the May Ming race. Maybe we'll see you there or at the CBBB. We have reserved rooms for 5 days at the AVI. Will you guys be there? Let me know, Doug

[Duane HTP]

Funny...all I see here is cheap advertising! :rolleyes:
Sorry to offend you Steelcomp. Next time I'll do a little photo work and take the sticker off. It just happend to be a picture that was handy on my web site.

[Duane HTP]

A & A
BUT I DON'T HAVE THAT MUCH SPACE
There is enough room. The steering adapter in the picture will go right up aginst the bowl and still seal just fine. The hole will have to be oblonged just a little, but it will work and look clean.