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Old 08-03-2006, 09:29 AM   #1
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Thumbs up First launch of Bluebird
Having bought Bluebird last summer I had to strip the engines down.
Finally got my engines back together after a full overhaul, running nicely now

Just had my first seatrail with her, loved every minute of it!!!
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Old 08-03-2006, 09:31 AM   #2
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Beautiful weather in Malta.
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Old 08-03-2006, 09:31 AM   #3
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Running in.
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Old 08-03-2006, 09:33 AM   #4
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Wonder what the running costs are on that in the background.
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Old 08-03-2006, 09:35 AM   #5
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What the engines looked like when I got her.
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Old 08-03-2006, 09:36 AM   #6
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After a eXtreme makeover.
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Old 08-03-2006, 09:37 AM   #7
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So now I just have to do the rest of her before summer
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Old 08-03-2006, 09:40 AM   #8
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Nice job!

keep an eye on them belts/pulleys, once the toothed pulleys get a little corrosion, the belt life is short.

I think the failing of the 151/171 is when the water pump leaks, it corrodes the pulleys, then the belt fails.
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Old 08-03-2006, 05:22 PM   #9
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Thanks I'm keeping a close eyes on those pullies, and also the saltwater side of the cooling system wich is pretty crap designed. Good strong motors though.
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