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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 07:32 PM
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Looks nice Ski. Thanks for taking the time to post all these pictures for us. :cheers:

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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 09:32 PM
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scorp the 1010s are for the smaller bore and are copper ring the marine gasket is a pre flattened steel wire supposedly stronger :cheers:
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 10:16 PM
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scorp the 1010s are for the smaller bore and are copper ring the marine gasket is a pre flattened steel wire supposedly stronger :cheers:
I believe ya, it just freaked me out when people told me my 1047s weren't gunna hold up. :( Prove em' wrong, PLEASE! It would save me some money. :)
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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 01:41 AM
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Just curious, but if you run in the low 11's or high 10's won't you need a cage to make more than one pass. I guess if you have a cage already then this is a silly question, but I don't remember you ever saying you did and your webpage doesn't show one. Oh by the way, that motor looks
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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 07:49 PM
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This obviously a hoax, they look too clean.. what is this Tool Time????

LOL- It looks great, darn you guys and your mods!!!!!!

Its tough to keep up with the Jones's

Someone banish me form the Forum please, PLEASE!!!!
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 07:14 AM
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Yeah i will need a cage :cry Another 50 lbs :rolleyes:

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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 08:16 AM
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Yeah i will need a cage :cry Another 50 lbs :rolleyes:
Don't worry, if you do go and juice it that should easily take care of that 50 pound problem. :D

Great threads on the buildup. :cheers: Looking forward to more... :thumbs:
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