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by pistnbroke
Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:59 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: New Youtube Video - Bermuda RISR
Replies: 5
Views: 7128

Re: New Youtube Video - Bermuda RISR

Could the person making the video not have waited until they started the engines before filming ..??? they all look static to me

Ha ha
by pistnbroke
Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:09 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: sparky points ??
Replies: 6
Views: 6835

Re: sparky points ??

a modern rectangular capacitor of 0.22uf will go in the original location ..Maplin electronics shop
by pistnbroke
Sun Oct 18, 2009 11:26 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: sparky points ??
Replies: 6
Views: 6835

Re: sparky points ??

Condenser ...for the normal person the condenser stops the sparking at the points ...for the technical the condenser accelerates the collapse of the prinary magnetic field ,, for those who like to understand .... when the points open the primary current flows into the condenser charging it which all...
by pistnbroke
Sun Oct 11, 2009 10:26 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Olympic (large download)
Replies: 18
Views: 17583

Re: Olympic (large download)

copyright patent laws not here in Aus in the early days ...not enacted to get the coutry going ...people came over who worked for a successful english company and just started up with the same name ...We still got Woolworths but nothing to do with the american lot ..Grace Brothers etc etc Oh yes and...
by pistnbroke
Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:25 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Two seagulls stolen
Replies: 3
Views: 5287

Re: Two seagulls stolen

Which is a good reason always to have photos to post particularly of any identifying features ...
by pistnbroke
Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:46 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Pistnbroke arriving UK 28 OCt 1855 SQ318
Replies: 3
Views: 5166

Pistnbroke arriving UK 28 OCt 1855 SQ318

Well as we are all into pointless inaccurate posts best let you know the truth so you can all come and welcome me...ha ha Have inquired of the Australian Immigration and they say No Anoraks as its too hot here and at 20 million the country is full (being at least 25 times the size of the uk ) ...Ple...
by pistnbroke
Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:41 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Making a small prop
Replies: 1
Views: 3646

Re: Making a small prop

I dont think a 60w wiper motor is enough .....you get 75lb thrust per HP 746 w .....If you are interested look at www.boatdesign.net under An efficient electric boat ....
by pistnbroke
Sat Aug 29, 2009 8:38 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Why has Gary got a Honda?
Replies: 11
Views: 12121

Re: Why has Gary got a Honda?

Donated by Honda for promotonal purposes ......( and its easier to start ..time is money )
by pistnbroke
Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:40 pm
Forum: Boats Suitable For Seagulls
Topic: Kids boat for use with a Featherweight MKII
Replies: 67
Views: 88202

Re: Kids boat for use with a Featherweight MKII

tilt that mariner under a bit more to keep the nose down ..!!!!
by pistnbroke
Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:30 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Phosphoric Acid
Replies: 33
Views: 33133

Re: Phosphoric Acid

I dont think this is worthwhile as the acid does not penetrate scale rust very well at all.. Flooding the inside of the block with diesel would be a good idea particulary if you could incline the engine to let it soak
by pistnbroke
Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:12 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Aluminium Brazing or Repair.
Replies: 11
Views: 11727

Re: Aluminium Brazing or Repair.

yes its good stuff but the rule is to do it twice ..wire brush ..wet the surfaces and then wire brush again and finish off he job ..I use it for lugs broken off castings ... That one I woud drill a small hole from the outside and make it a bit funnel shaped ...brush ..wet ..brush whilst hot and fill...
by pistnbroke
Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:25 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Well this is better ...phpBB rules !!!
Replies: 21
Views: 18877

Well this is better ...phpBB rules !!!

This is much better John ...I remember getting kicked in the ass for suggesting you use a modern phpBB software
by pistnbroke
Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:08 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: modified exhaust
Replies: 7
Views: 8075

I remember a picture of a racing seagull on a hydroplane with a tuned pipe ...horisontal ..was that it ??
by pistnbroke
Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:34 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: New shed
Replies: 15
Views: 16252

here in australia the size of a shed is an important statement.... this one is 12x6 metres of coures with 3 m high doors ..drive through ..so you can drive the boat in for maintanence... www.freewebs.com/fucawi/photos/my-house/shed.jpg carnt seem to get this up automatically using img ...if you know...
by pistnbroke
Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Props
Replies: 2
Views: 3722

prop specifications are .. Diameter ..is the diameter of the circle the blade tips make when the prop rotates Pitch....Distance forward the prop moves in the water in one revolution ...though in practice this is usually about 80% due to slip. While diameter is easy to measure pitch is difficult as i...