trickpaint
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need info on where to mount engine in tx-18 the boat i bought has never been rigged :smile12:
engine placement
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Blender Man
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Would'nt you have to know how much power the moter was going to make to decide were the block should be??? :smile15:
duanehydro
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I was gonna say "put it in the back" but I'm afraid I might be scrutinized for it... :smile12:
J C Gordon
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JDF I thought yall had tx-19's????? :smile12:
trickpaint
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mine is a bullet tx-18 w/ full set back pump, need starting point measurments to mount motor
trickpaint
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i know it goes in the back :smile15:
duanehydro
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:grin: :wink: I wish I could help...good luck might want to contact some of the more seasoned members here....trickpaint said:
trickpaint
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live around the corner from guuy who has one but cant catch him at home
PCKIRKLAND2000
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MEASURE FROM YOUR TRANSOM ONTOP OF YOUR STRINGER 24 -26 INCHES SHOULD BE THE DISTANCE TO YOUR REAR MOTOR PLATE FROM THE TRANSOM
PCKIRKLAND2000
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I DROP IN FROM TIME TO TIME JUST TO SEE WHAT IS GOING ON ...WHATS GOING ON HERE ANYWAY ?
Where is the clean out on the pump in relation to the transom? Inside or outside, mabe in the middle? How much power and does interior space or performance matter more to you? With a normal setback I suggest 10-12inch drive shaft. You will not need a place diverter and it wont stand straight up when you want to go straight forward. If you chose to use an H-joint to save your interior space, then plan on putting a place diverter on it. Or it will porpoise at low speeds. Good Luck and let me know if you need any help with setup.
trickpaint
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the clean out center is hangin 3.5 to 4 in. out of the back or the boat,if i can get two seats and a cooler i'm good,planning 468,reworked oval port heads w big valves,roller cam, tunnel ram w 2 600's,w a impeller.back edge of intake is 4 1/4 in. from transom,it's also set up for shoe.boat is 94 bullet(same as tx-18) hull has never been rigged. just need good starting point,figure i can always adjust by inch or so? :smile11:
Im with kirkland on the 24 to 26 inch from the rear plate to the transom but if you cant get it to carry the bow by wedging it up then you may have to move it back an inch at a time till you can get your ride plate and wedge where it needs to be especially with iron heads PM me with any questions