It's finally "DONE"

[MudPumper]

I recently pulled my pump and took it do Jack at MPD for some work in hopes to break the 68.9mph gps "wall" that my boat was hitting. I wasn't running a loader and the boat would run hard up to that numper and cavitate. The pump was rebuilt last year by somebody that was recommended to me by Teague. This guy used to have a shop but because of his regular job he closed it down but still did pumps on the side. To make a long story short, I got screwed. Many things were done incorrectly and half assed on my pump. Lesson learned. So Jack tells me my bowl is really restrictive due to it being an old style Dominator that wont work well with my application. I tell Jack, "Do what ever you think will benefit me I just want it to be right!" The bowl was opened up and detailed, he removed a lot of material to make it flow better. I don't have a before shot because I'm a jackass but here is an after shot.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3033Bowl_Detail1-med.JPG
He also detailed the MagBronze impeller. I never got pics of it out of the pump but here is before in the pump.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3033Imp_Before1-med.JPG
and after in the pump. It's hard to tell any change besides the color due to polishing but the surfaces are smoother and the edges are sharper.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3033Imp_After1-med.JPG
Next came the loader but first we had to get the old rock grate out that was stuck in. With the aid of a blow torch, hammers, punches, a floorjack and a bug ass screwdriver, Jack got the bolts out like nothing. I spent about 45 min trying to get them out on my own and Jack got it done in about 15.
Old grate
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3033Rock_Grate-med.JPG
Loader
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3033Loader1-med.JPG
Jack using the blow torch, bad pic but if you look closely you can see the blue flame through the intake opening
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3033JackTorch-med.JPG
Carressing it out
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3033RemovingGrate-med.JPG

[MudPumper]

To get ready for Freeboard, I had a list of things to do since the boat was all ripped apart. One was new Seat brackets. When I bought the boat the seats were held in by woodscrews through the top of the stringer and sat on the plywood bases. The system sucked and needed fixing.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3033OldSeat_Bracket-med.JPG
New Aluminum brackets. I drilled the plates and tapped them so the seat bases would bolt directly on. It works great.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3033NewSeatBracket-med.JPG
Next was a pressure regulator which I don't have pics of. But works wonderfully. And a lot of polishing since the motor was out and easy to get too.
After many hours of running here and there for parts and trying to get it all together in a few days to make Freeboard it all worked out. I got the pump back last Thursday and just got it done and tested today.
Motor ready to go in.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3033Engine_Ready-med.JPG
Dogs being good and staying out of my way
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3033Puppies-med.JPG

[HBjet]

Looks Good! Can't wait to see it in person and see how it runs.
HBjet

[MudPumper]

So I got it all done today and got it tested up at Castaic.
The boat has a 454 running 492 hp and 561lbs of torque. It would not go faster than 68.9 gps with droop, diverter, magbronze A imp, (was supposed to be an A/B credit that to the guy who Teague recommended) no shoe no rideplate. After Jack worked the bowl and impeller, cut the impeller down to an A/B and added the loader, the boat ran 76.4 gps today. Am I happy? Hell yeah!! Do I wish I would have taken the pump to Jack in the first place? Hell yeah!!! Am I ready for Freeboard? Hell yeah!!!
Can I get a Hell yeah???? :D :D
Mud (I just gained 7.5 mph by switching to MPD) Pumper

[Cs19]

Congrats mudpumper, thats excellent! :D

[HBjet]

Hell Yeah!

[hack job]

sounds like anther happy customer!;)
cant wait to see it in person:)

[Nubbs]

Originally posted by MudPumper
[B]
Can I get a Hell yeah???? :D :D
I'll give you a big " Oh Hell Yeah", Stone Cold style.:D
Nubbs

[AdrenelineOD]

Hell Yeah!

[wrightnow]

You sound like the rest of us, running around chasing parts to get ready for FB, congrads on your project and I will see you this weekend
BTW the seat brackets look great...lol
Mark

[cyclone]

Hell ya i want a ride in that boat of yours! congrats mudpumper. see you this weekend.

[roostwear]

Dammit! Hows anyone supposed to catch up if you guys keep going FASTER?:D

[HBjet]

Originally posted by roostwear
Dammit! Hows anyone supposed to catch up if you guys keep going FASTER?:D
Oh, don't even get me started... I'm at the bottom of the DNE HP Chart for this weekend. I have the oldest DNE motor in the group, and now its the lowest on power.... I need NOS.... Yeah, one of the big ones.... you know what, make it two. And Dave, I need it by tonight! (before I leave for FBC) haha!
HBjet

[MudPumper]

Originally posted by cyclone
Hell ya i want a ride in that boat of yours! congrats mudpumper. see you this weekend.
Not a problem Cyclone, but then you will have to give me a ride in yours:D :D :D

[Moose]

Herew ya go HBjet, just add the upgrade to duel carbs and your set:D
I have a Nos Cheater setup for sale. I paid over $850. for it and I will take $675 obo. for it. It has only had one bottle ran thru it. Here is a list for the setup.
Nos Cheater System (150-250hp) $469.95 ( Summit )
Nos Pressure Gauge $39.95 ( Summit )
Nos Low Pressure Switch $35.95 ( Summit )
Braided Lines/fitting $25 ( Finishline Racing Equipment )
2 Extra pills to run (100hp) $14 ( Tognottis )
MSD Timing Control $95.88 ( Summit )
(to retard or advance
timing from drivers seat)
Billit Aluminum Bottle Bracket/Carrier $170 ( SB Products )
Total $850.73
Fuel pressure gauge, regulator, carb rail NOT! included. You pay shipping.
(916) 688-5995 Norm http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/1088R0010056.JPG http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/1088R0010054.JPG http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/1088R0010053.JPG http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/1088R0010051.JPG http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/1088R0010049.JPG http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/1088R0010048.JPG

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

Looks good brotha;)
What were your before and after rpm's?
396

[MudPumper]

Before was 5200rpm and now is right around 5100. I think the drop is because of the loader. Jack said I may gain about 200rpm from having the impeller cut down but I might not see it with the loader. I don't have the dyno sheet handy but I think the motor made peak torque around 48 or 4900.

[likeFATHERlikeSON3]

if you dont mind me asking, how much did all this set you back? my pump needs a rebuild and i could really use the extra 7 mph:cool:

[Heatseeker]

Originally posted by likeFATHERlikeSON3
if you dont mind me asking, how much did all this set you back? my pump needs a rebuild and i could really use the extra 7 mph:cool:
LFLS3: you'd better find that 7 mph fast, you're gonna need it soon... :wink:
Mudpumper: Hell Yeah!!!

[likeFATHERlikeSON3]

Originally posted by Heatseeker
LFLS3: you'd better find that 7 mph fast, you're gonna need it soon... :wink:
Mudpumper: Hell Yeah!!!
youre telling me. I got the same if not more power in a tunnel hull and i barely pulled the crush by about 2mph:( something is screwed up though cause it is making all sorts of growling nosies. it should be faster. it rides a hell of a lot better though:cool:

[BigBoyToys]

Originally posted by MudPumper
So I got it all done today and got it tested up at Castaic.
The boat has a 454 running 492 hp and 561lbs of torque. It would not go faster than 68.9 gps with droop, diverter, magbronze A imp, (was supposed to be an A/B credit that to the guy who Teague recommended) no shoe no rideplate. After Jack worked the bowl and impeller, cut the impeller down to an A/B and added the loader, the boat ran 76.4 gps today. Am I happy? Hell yeah!! Do I wish I would have taken the pump to Jack in the first place? Hell yeah!!! Am I ready for Freeboard? Hell yeah!!!
Can I get a Hell yeah???? :D :D
Mud (I just gained 7.5 mph by switching to MPD) Pumper
Congrats!! Jack is THE man when it comes to pumps. Glad to see that you picked up the MPH you were looking for, but sorry that you had to go through what ya did to get it there. But that's life...We learn from mistakes.
Good luck with the boat and congrats again.:cool:

[BigBoyToys]

Originally posted by likeFATHERlikeSON3
if you dont mind me asking, how much did all this set you back? my pump needs a rebuild and i could really use the extra 7 mph:cool:
Yeah...ditto here. I could use a good pump overhaul but need to save the nickels and dimes. How many nickles and dimes I don't know.