wet motor??

I assume what is meant is either air or water cooled...
or dry liners or cast bore??

At a guess

Well it's not good to mix electricity and water...

mo·tor (mō'tər)-A device that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy using an arrangement of coils and magnets that converts electric current into mechanical power.

en·gine (ĕn'jĭn)-A machine that converts energy into mechanical force or motion by internal-combustion.

LOL in UK we also call an engine the motor at times...we also call the whole car the motor too lOL "hows the motor going mate?" LOL

BUt a motor is only electrical if its called an "electric motor "

Funny you should mention water and electricity. That was the point I was asking. Which motor works better in water, as in boats?

what kinda drive system does it have? Outboard, inboard/outboard, sterndrive?

it depends on the application.There is a wide range of uses in the marine field..from the 1.2 horsepower,air-cooled...to the unlimited horsepower of off-shore application.
many boats use 2 cycle oil/mixed with gas engines.these are slowly being phased out in the United States and are being replaced with the more efficient and a great deal more enviroment friendly 4 strokes.
Lieutenant Minz:what type of boating do you do,and why do you ask?

bwildman: I am just an amateur fishing sportsman with outboard 2 cycle. It seems to flood alot. I was just wondering if there is a dry motor for this application?

Lieutenant Minz: what type and how long is your boat?Is it fiberglas or aluminum?

bwildman: Fiberglass, about 15 footer.

Lieutenant Minz: I see...what type of engine do you have on it now?..for example 20 hp Mercury...and what year is it?

what do you mean it floods? the boat fills with water?

Well, it's a '98 with a 2 cycle, I must admit I'm a bit of a dummy when it comes to motors. But the real question is do they make 'dry' motors for these sorts of small boats? Water seems to be getting into the motor somehow. Thanks for any advice :~)

In the UK...flooding ....is when too much fuel goes in and kills the engine, or wont let it start.


Ingress of water into engine is a bad thing full stop if that is what you mean

Stevie: it is here too,Steve.Over the years I've found you almost have to be a detective to understand what folks are saying.
Lt.Minz:all marine engines are water cooled.if theres water entering the engine compartment..there are several ways for this to happen.the overboard indicater hose(pisser) could be cracked and leaking,or you have a water jacket leak.
if watr in getting inside the engine internaly,you have either a blown head gasket or a cracked block.
As far as a "dry engine" I'm still not sure what you are referring to.you may consider a trip to your local marine service center.

what he said

bwildman: Thanks for that advice! I'm gonna go out there and check every hose!

When the IRL and Nascar seasons start?

I'm watching the first ARCA race in Daytona right now. Later tonight is the NASCAR Bud shootout at Daytona. In 8 days (Sunday) will be the first offical main NASCAR race. (Actually there is stuff happening all week at Daytona - watched many practices and such for the past couple of days.)

Actually there are 10 days of NASCAR related activities leadng up to next Sunday.

IRL - i don't know, i don't follow that. :-)

BIG BAD WOLF: And Im missing all of it :o(

I finally found a damp motor! I think that's really going to work:~)

Lieutenant Minz: good for you...now if I only knew what a "damp" motor was!

Silly, its a motor someone chucked a bucket of water over (sorry!)

harley: Or someone who took a pee on a dam. (Dam + p = damp)

Sorry also, could not resist - feel free to delete if needed.
*edited not by bwildman*

Well, a damp motor is a dry motor that got rained on and I think I got most of the water out:~)

any of you know what sort of annual cost for an american WRX is?

American cars suck!
German cars are far superior!

Bruno Jesus: It depends on what you like really.
American are muscle cars with lots of noise, german cars are more refined and faster :oD

Stevie:So they are better,and much safer they polute less too!

Bruno Jesus: GERMAN CARS ARE FAR SUPERIOR AND FUNCTIONAL!

Stevie:WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE CAR?NOT A DREAM SUPER CAR,ONE YOU COULD AFFORD!

ANTICHRIST: I already have it, I have 2 Impreza's, but would also like an EVO.

I used to fancy an M5 but out of my price range

SUBARU SUCKS?JAPANESE CARS ARE VERY UGLY...POOR IN DESIGN!

ANTICHRIST: ok....maybe you can tell us the best vehicle,without using inflammitory remarks.
I also like BMW's z4...but it doesnt hold a candle to Dodges Viper.

What about Porche carrera gt?
Now tha't a nice car!

I agree.

The new Audi RS4 is really fab. This is a car...

but the Z4 is great also...

The carrera are ok, 959 is a top notch motor, and the Audi RS's are cool motors :oD I aint keen on the BMW Z series :o(

ANTICHRIST: being the owner / chairman of a japanese performance car owners club...I think Ill disagree with your remark LOL

Stevie: ist´t the 959 the special carrera? From ´89, or something like that. speeds at 350 Km./h.

Andre Faria: Thats the one, I saw one momentarily near my home, it flew

really wide and diferent compared to usual 911. It removed the rounded back end. I loved it

Yes, It´s my favourite one as well.

Stevie:Japanese cars are all about performance...little style and less durability!

Bruno Jesus: just like supercars...but jap cars are family friendly LOL

http://www.scooby-sox.co.uk/gal/gal/Members%20Cars/CJ/supra1.jpg

WHAT CAR IS THAT?I DON'T LIKE IT...NO CHARACTER...
MY OPINION.

Its a 600bhp Toyota supra

Stevie:TOYOTA HAS GOOD MOTORS...BUT IT LACKS STYLE...THAT'S COMMON WITH ALL JAPANESE CARS...GOOD TECHNOLOGY LITTLE SOUL!

A jap car I like thats just mainly for the USA market..is the Mitsubishi Eclipse, nice convertable