strega spilled its guts today at 6:30...
Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:15 am
...massive oil leak ... at the east end of the ramp. multiple gallons spilled out, oil from the air intake back to the tail on the bottom of the AC. Stevo was stoic .....more to come. 
Fri Sep 18, 2009 2:34 am
Done there, been that all over the bottom of the boat (even less fun to clean up than on the ramp) then the guessing game, '#6 rod?' 'nahh, #9' 'look, a rod cap hammered flat!' 
Fri Sep 18, 2009 4:33 am
The Inspector wrote:Done there, been that all over the bottom of the boat (even less fun to clean up than on the ramp) then the guessing game, '#6 rod?' 'nahh, #9' 'look, a rod cap hammered flat!'
What thunderboats did you crew on?
Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:42 am
U-4 SMYTHE the SMOOTER MOVER/ Miss BURIEN 1967-69. Now restored back to original as Miss BUDWEISER #2 @ the Hydroplane and raceboat museum in Kent, WA.
Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:44 am
Almost forgot, the guy I share a cubicle with @ work was on the SQUIRE SHOP during the 70's
Fri Sep 18, 2009 12:08 pm
Well, according to the news on AirshowBuzz.com it looks like they think it was just an oil line.
http://www.asb.tv/forums/index.php?show ... t&p=133134
Ryan
http://www.asb.tv/forums/index.php?show ... t&p=133134
Ryan
Strega
Sat Sep 19, 2009 2:04 am
Strega,
Was back up and running the pylons later yesterday afternoon. Finished 1st in the heat race.
Laterrrrr
Avn-tech
Was back up and running the pylons later yesterday afternoon. Finished 1st in the heat race.
Laterrrrr
Avn-tech
Sat Sep 19, 2009 6:31 am
Those were some serious glory days for the thunderboats, Inspector!
Sat Sep 19, 2009 7:56 am
Glad to hear Strega is back in the air.
2 weeks ago I ran my 6 litre hydro in a one way river race. I did 18 miles in 9 minutes. The only problem is its a 20 mile race.
I havent even bothered to pull the engine down considering the massive hole in the sump.
Last year I ran My unlimited in the same race but lost fuel pressure and could only manage 1000rpm. Still finished though averaging 55mph.
2 weeks ago I ran my 6 litre hydro in a one way river race. I did 18 miles in 9 minutes. The only problem is its a 20 mile race.
I havent even bothered to pull the engine down considering the massive hole in the sump.
Last year I ran My unlimited in the same race but lost fuel pressure and could only manage 1000rpm. Still finished though averaging 55mph.
Sat Sep 19, 2009 7:57 am
Glad to hear Strega is back in the air.
2 weeks ago I ran my 6 litre hydro in a one way river race. I did 18 miles in 9 minutes. The only problem is its a 20 mile race.
I havent even bothered to pull the engine down considering the massive hole in the sump.
Last year I ran My unlimited in the same race but lost fuel pressure and could only manage 1000rpm. Still finished though averaging 55mph.
2 weeks ago I ran my 6 litre hydro in a one way river race. I did 18 miles in 9 minutes. The only problem is its a 20 mile race.
I havent even bothered to pull the engine down considering the massive hole in the sump.
Last year I ran My unlimited in the same race but lost fuel pressure and could only manage 1000rpm. Still finished though averaging 55mph.
Sat Sep 19, 2009 7:45 pm
Randy,
YESSIR!! Tee shirts, fibre half helmets, cotton lifejackets and 6000 pounds of plywood and snarling fighter engine sitting over a 13 inch prop spinning 16000 RPMS, going 185 on the straights and slowing to about 85 to turn on a lake or river:shock:
Muncy, Musson, Slovak,Cantrell,Fageol, Alter, Brow, Russ Schlee and his plumbers friend-your head aching from memories yet?
YESSIR!! Tee shirts, fibre half helmets, cotton lifejackets and 6000 pounds of plywood and snarling fighter engine sitting over a 13 inch prop spinning 16000 RPMS, going 185 on the straights and slowing to about 85 to turn on a lake or river:shock:
Muncy, Musson, Slovak,Cantrell,Fageol, Alter, Brow, Russ Schlee and his plumbers friend-your head aching from memories yet?
Sat Sep 19, 2009 9:19 pm
strega won today (Sat) by a looooonnnng distance over Voodoo (unofficially). Rare Bear was fourth. Can't wait to Sunday's Gold!
Rich
Rich
Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:04 pm
ASB is reporting Steve got second due to a pylon cut.
Ryan
Ryan
yep...cut pylon 6
Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:06 pm
RyanShort1 wrote:ASB is reporting Steve got second due to a pylon cut.
Ryan
