First time running a rigger

[Bob Willner]

Find somebody with a flow meter and put on the needle,you will know quikly which way is lean or rich. I think the needle arm pulling towards the front of the boat made it lean,but don't quote me on that.

Thanks,

Bob.

 

[Terry Keeley]

Put a line on it and blow, you'll know right away!

Matter of fact an 'ol buddy named Gene Taylor used to set his needle this way. :lol:

 

[mprfrk440]

Put a line on it and blow, you'll know right away!
Matter of fact an 'ol buddy named Gene Taylor used to set his needle this way. :lol:

didn't think of that, thanks Terry.

What are the reasons for an engine not to get on the pipe?

Doug

 

[Terry Keeley]

Put a line on it and blow, you'll know right away!
Matter of fact an 'ol buddy named Gene Taylor used to set his needle this way. :lol:

didn't think of that, thanks Terry.

What are the reasons for an engine not to get on the pipe?

Doug

Ahhhh, let us count the ways... :lol:

Seriously, just being "over center" or trying to pull too much prop with too short a pipe with too heavy a boat with a too worn out motor with...

 

[mprfrk440]

Put a line on it and blow, you'll know right away!
Matter of fact an 'ol buddy named Gene Taylor used to set his needle this way. :lol:

didn't think of that, thanks Terry.

What are the reasons for an engine not to get on the pipe?

Doug

Ahhhh, let us count the ways... :lol:

Seriously, just being "over center" or trying to pull too much prop with too short a pipe with too heavy a boat with a too worn out motor with...

Yeah, that's what I thought. I will just get it out and play play play until I figure it out. Got a club race day coming up in two weeks so maybe some of the guys will be there to help me out.

Thanks for your help,

Doug

 

[Terry Keeley]

What kinda prop you got on on it? Pipe? How long?

 

[Blaise Recca]

Put a line on it and blow, you'll know right away!
Matter of fact an 'ol buddy named Gene Taylor used to set his needle this way. :lol:

didn't think of that, thanks Terry.

What are the reasons for an engine not to get on the pipe?

Doug

Ahhhh, let us count the ways... :lol:

Seriously, just being "over center" or trying to pull too much prop with too short a pipe with too heavy a boat with a too worn out motor with...

Yeah, that's what I thought. I will just get it out and play play play until I figure it out. Got a club race day coming up in two weeks so maybe some of the guys will be there to help me out.

Thanks for your help,

Doug

I'll be there for that session, bring the boat and we will figure it out.