6BTA exhaust question
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Bruce,
Nice installation! I will use some of your technique, but my problem is the space between the end of the turbo and the new Cabrera engine boxes. Don't want to hack away at them if possible. I can hear Spanish cursing from here. The exact dimension is not yet known but it is about 5" total.
Also what do you think of this talk of running 6BTA's without mufflers? It would simplify matters but I'm worried about noise. If I opt for the straight pipes and since I have to buy the pipe anyway what about 6" over 5" out the stern? Damn, I am being a nuisance about this but only want to do it once.
Thanks
Mikey
Nice installation! I will use some of your technique, but my problem is the space between the end of the turbo and the new Cabrera engine boxes. Don't want to hack away at them if possible. I can hear Spanish cursing from here. The exact dimension is not yet known but it is about 5" total.
Also what do you think of this talk of running 6BTA's without mufflers? It would simplify matters but I'm worried about noise. If I opt for the straight pipes and since I have to buy the pipe anyway what about 6" over 5" out the stern? Damn, I am being a nuisance about this but only want to do it once.
Thanks
Mikey
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3/18/1963 - -31-327 factory hardtop express, the only one left.
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
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Mikey, yes, a friend of mine with 6BT's in a 36 Trojan turned one turbo over - but he has lot's of room in his engine room. Don't remember which brand the flaps were. I'll look at the bag the next time I go to the boat, probably tomorrow evening. Spent all day with her. Changed fuel filters this morning, then hauled for a pressure wash and to clean the props. Been too long since I did this, never had that many barnacles before. I test ran Saturday, only got 15.7 Knots, 2500 RPM. After grinding all the shellfish off today, I got 25.7 knots at 2800 rpm. I'm happy.
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Mike,
I havn't had a problem with that in marine applications.
You might try taking some 30 grit paper and rough up the surface where the hose goes on and use ABA clamps.
I always wipe the hose and surface with denatured alcohol when assembling.
Last resort would be to use some permatex red aviation gasket glue.
I havn't had a problem with that in marine applications.
You might try taking some 30 grit paper and rough up the surface where the hose goes on and use ABA clamps.
I always wipe the hose and surface with denatured alcohol when assembling.
Last resort would be to use some permatex red aviation gasket glue.
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