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 Author  Topic: PT 305 ENGINE PLUMBING
RANDY SMITH

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We are almost finished the center engine.

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Amot two stage thermostat starts to open at 160 fully open at 178

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Blue oil thermostat and heat exchanger.

We are going to start engine 3 on Saturday to test the gauge panel and take a water flow test on the salt water pump volume and pressure for the exhaust. Then we well install it the next week that will make 3 engines.


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Outstanding!

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amazing. good work

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Randy is the 305 the older model Higgins like our 242 with the 50 cal. turrets forward by the cockpit or are the turrets back like the 658?

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Great job by all those involved.


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Will Day

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C.J. - Looks like they are forward....

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RANDY SMITH

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YES THEY ARE FORWARD

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