Acme 542
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Category: Buy and Sell
Forum Name: Boat Parts Wanted
Forum Discription: Parts wanted only
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Printed Date: November-19-2024 at 6:43pm
Topic: Acme 542
Posted By: JEFF KOSTIS
Subject: Acme 542
Date Posted: June-04-2008 at 1:40am
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I am looking to see if I can find a Acme 542 to gain a bit more RPM and hole shot from my 76 Mustang. I currently have a 540 on it right now.
Thanks!! Jeff.. ------------- MUSTANG COUNTRY http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1074 - 1974 Mustang 17 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1093 - 1976 Mustang 17 |
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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: June-04-2008 at 1:59am
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I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE POSTING!
It is so good to see you on here! Thought your computer was broke. You need to take the time to check in with your friends. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: jsmith
Date Posted: June-04-2008 at 2:36am
| Deltaprop.com, if you click on the "current deals" icon on the top of the page there is a discount code for 15%off makes it about $360.00 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-04-2008 at 7:56am
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Jeff, Do you think the 542 will have any effect on your famous power turns?? Glad to see you are still around! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: June-04-2008 at 12:27pm
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Wow, a Jeff Kostis sighting!
Jeff, I think the 542 would give you more holeshot, but you should really be seeing more WOT RPM than you are with the 540. Is it still pinging a bit? I would have guessed you could turn that prop close to 5500 RPM, so if youre still only getting 5k, Id do a bit of digging before trying a new prop. I think the Acmes are the way to go for skiing props- but if youre after top speed, Id take a look at an OJ Legend. ------------- |
Posted By: JEFF KOSTIS
Date Posted: June-05-2008 at 1:20am
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WOW! All of my good buddies are "GRAND POOBAHS!" Great to see you guys are still around and thanks!!
Anyway, I turn the 540 at about 5k right now. Engine spec is not to exceed 5.3k ?? or something like that. I find also it is easier to control speed with a bunch of skiers behind. I just didnt want to sink tons into a new prop. Figured someone might have one thats kicking around. Jbear.....BEHAVE!!! Tim, yes I have not played with the high end skipping. Runs great otherwise and most dont barefoot at 52 mph!! And BTW, hoping to get it in the water this weekend. ------------- MUSTANG COUNTRY http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1074 - 1974 Mustang 17 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1093 - 1976 Mustang 17 |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: June-05-2008 at 2:17am
Jeff, in lieu of the 542 prop for some guaranteed additional hole shot, you might want to try a GT-40. I'm sorry, I'm as bad as Jbear. I want to ride in that boat some day. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
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