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MARK D WALICK
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Username: lesnlearned

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Posted on Saturday, May 26, 2018 - 12:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I've recently come into possession of a '39 falls flyer and am in need of an engine. I've found a correct phantom, but have been looking for a fireball (boat's namesake btw). I think the difference between these two models is cam and carbs, but am hoping to learn more about these two models. It's important to me to know about what's in my Woodies as their current caretaker, and their stories leading up to the restorations that happens next.

And if you happen to know of someone that has a pre-war fireball or phantom (v6), please also feel free to comment.
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Bruce Hall
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Posted on Saturday, May 26, 2018 - 01:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Mark, looks like the phantom series of gray engines were for the go fast recreational crowd and rated at 3600 rpm continuous where-as the fireball models were for the more serious race types with a ratings at 4000 continous rpm. Think fireball 140 and fireball 160. I think the Fireballs were painted red, Jim Staib will chime in I'm sure and clear this up.. Jim...??
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Jim Staib
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Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2018 - 09:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

First off they are straight sixes. According to the chart Fireballs were a higher speed version of the Phantoms and require better fuel. I do know Pre-War Grays have a different amount of head studs and are harder to find.
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MARK D WALICK
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Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2018 - 05:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yes, straight six! I'm stuck with V anything because of my Chris with her 283. Any idea on the number made, typical issues or mods frequently performed?

This is good information, thank you for taking the time to reply. Unwinding everything that could or would have been for this boat is probably my favorite part. So little information on her because the previous owner passed away. The hunt is just a little harder, but worth it.

Do you know anyone that has or might know of someone that has a fireball (I've seen one firing up in a video and it was indeed red)?
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MARK D WALICK
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Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2018 - 05:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Phantom 225

This is a motor I found, but isn't listed in the image you described.
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Jim Staib
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Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2018 - 05:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

That engine is a 1935. My chart only goes back to 1939. Hard to find. Parts are even harder to find.

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