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Re: Mercury MK40 H modified

Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 8:17 am
by sean-nós
Very nice :thumbsup: can't wait to hear her scream :D


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Re: Mercury MK40 H modified

Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:52 am
by Rapier
Wow, super job, really looks the business - Ivy Lake this spring? We'd better warn the county..

Re: Mercury MK40 H modified

Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 1:21 am
by grant
Love it Steve :thumbsup: well done :thumbsup:

Can you put "ME" at the TOP of the >> " People Who I would Sell This To" List please :woo:
Well done again :perfect:
Grant :pirate:

Re: Mercury MK40 H modified

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 12:44 am
by puddleduck
We need to make sure Steve runs at the end of the day so at least we've all had some water time before we get banned for life! can't wait - tee hee (I'm all giggly again!)

Re: Mercury MK40 H modified

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 12:14 pm
by Healey75
Hi People
I've just realised that this project started in 2009! :o So anyway, I'd just like to thank everyone who over the years has read the thread, encouraged me, made me laugh, answered emails etc and helped out in so many ways both practically, with knowledge and parts that has made this project possible.

Thanks everyone wherever you are... :D :thumbsup: :D :thumbsup:

Re: Mercury MK40 H modified

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:36 pm
by Alacrity
Have you pulled the string on it yet?

Re: Mercury MK40 H modified

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 6:59 pm
by Healey75
Pulled it over without fuel...that's noisy enough! It's all mounted and rigged on Colliwobble, just need to add water, fuel and ear plugs.

Normal water flush muffs won't fit due to the low water pick up, I'm going to see if I can rig something up in the next few days and get some fire in her.

Also waiting to see if it will be ok to run it at Ivy Lake

Re: Mercury MK40 H modified

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:37 am
by floater
Link to short video of motor run at Ivy Lake:-

http://youtu.be/_CUpQfJ7aGs

At this point only the bottom two cylinders were firing (patting top pipes to check) and the bulk of the noise is away from the camera. It was chuffing loud from the other side. :D

Very nice work by Healey 75 :thumbsup:

Re: Mercury MK40 H modified

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:49 am
by grant
I am sure there is another Vid on there Dave with it running on the 4 when it was first on Start up with both Carbs full :thumbsup:
It was a bit Dated that Old Camera though, treat yourself to a new one sport :giggle: ;)
I loved it yesterday by the way, thank you as always Chaps :console:

Re: Mercury MK40 H modified

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 12:24 pm
by floater
grant wrote:I am sure there is another Vid on there Dave with it running on the 4 when it was first on Start up with both Carbs full :thumbsup:
It was a bit Dated that Old Camera though, treat yourself to a new one sport :giggle: ;)
The camera is a lot more modern than the operator, who appears to have missed the moment all four pots ran, probably filled his bag due to the shock of the noise :shock: :oops: