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The dynamics of inflatable boats have made tremendous strides since they were first introduced to the market. The most important issue with them is that they should remain inflated while in use. This over rides all other considerations. Manufacturers are well aware of this, and as a result have introduced various valves which can be relied upon to keep the boat inflated even with the worst water scenario.

One of the simplest and cheapest types of valves (and which may perhaps still exist on the lowest priced models of inflatable boats) is the simple blow up valve, a rubber/plastic funnel shape with a cap on top. Once the boat is inflated, the funnel is pushed down and becomes recessed. There are two basic problems with this type of valve. The first is that it is difficult to use in the inflation process; the second is that it is equally difficult to put the cap on without air escaping.

It is an important point to note. When choosing an inflatable boat - give priority consideration to the type of valves it has. Make sure they will do the job they are supposed to do.

A few of the most common types of valves found today are:

Boston Valves: These are one-way valves which have two parts. The top part is used to inflate the boat, letting the air in but not letting it out. They are popular because they have proved themselves to be effective. They can be inflated with a pump like Coleman's Large Small Action Quick Pump, or with a bit of innovation, a vacuum cleaner

Halkey Roberts Valves: This company specializes in various types of valves. The one in use with inflatable is a twist type valve with mechanical sealing. A double seal protects the fill and deflate process. The valve is made from acetal and aluminum.

Push Push Valves: These always retain their shape because they do not absorb humidity, and therefore they do not leak. Valves made from nylon can absorb humidity and therefore leakage is possible as their shape may become distorted. The Push Push valve is round and lies flat. It has a double silicone seal.

Leafield Valves: This company is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of air valves for the industries using them, including inflatable boats. They can be recognized by their number description like AC, C7, A10 etc.

Achilles Valves: Made for and by the manufacturer of Achilles Boats

Avon Valves: Also made for and by the manufacturer of Avon Boats

Zodiac Valves: Made for Zodiac Inflatables.

The other point to note about the way inflatables boats are built today is the number of chambers (air compartments) they contain. This makes sense, for if one fails for any reason, there remain more to keep the boat afloat.

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Ever Thought of Trying Drag Car Racing?

Do you find yourself obsessively watching car racing on TV or driving to the local racetrack? Do you love tinkering with cars out in the garage, getting oil on your hands? Does the sound of a super-charged engine get your blood pumping?

Well, maybe you are the kind of person who would love to get into the hobby sport of Drag Racing. Here is some insight.

Drag car racer, Lorne Walters, worked on his drag car for over two years, making it one of the fastest cars on the strip. He even competes against cars that have a higher rated horsepower than his 1984 drag racing street car that he picked up for next-to-nothing. He collected inexpensive, used parts for it for over a year, until he finally bolted it all together and cranked the ignition.

Since then, he has put a couple of seasons of driving and fine-tuning under his belt. He explained that it is not major changes that produce big leaps in performance but many little changes over time that makes the difference between winning and losing a race.

Removing the muffler increased his engine's horsepower. Removing over three hundred pounds of non-essentials made the car lighter. Removing the belt-driven fan and replacing it with a battery-powered fan reduced the load on the engine. Changing from street tires to tires that get sticky when you lay rubber and heat them up increased his car's traction. All of these changes increased his car's speed.

When you are counting your racing time in tenths of a second, every little change brings you closer to winning.

One of Lorne's motto's to live by is, You can't learn it if you don't do it. If you want to become a better and more successful Drag Race driver, you can't just read about it or watch it, you must do it! The more you do it, and apply what you learn from the experience, the better you become.

You may not consider everything you just read to be crucial information about drag car racing. But don't be surprised if you find yourself recalling and using this very information in the next few days.

Before he ever thought of driving his own car though, Lorne joined a pit crew for a stock car driver, which allowed him to network with other enthusiasts and also get into the thick of it. Once he got bitten by the race car fever, getting behind the wheel became a driving obsession.

Consistency is also one of the major keys to winning. In Drag Racing, it isn't always the fastest car that wins, but also the one who stays consistent in doing the little things right. Good race timing scores must be repeated often.

Lorne also learned quickly that when you are on the strip, ready to go, you don't hang around waiting to be told to go. Waiting for the tree of lights to reach green-for-go cost him 1.2 seconds. Which meant that his competitor, who exploded his engine's horsepower into forward motion just prior to green, left the gate just as the tree hit green and was way out ahead of him. There is always a lag time before the car will actually burst forward.

When Lorne started out with his own car, tagging along with a successful racer who knew the circuit and all the ropes placed him car lengths beyond his competition. He also gained much of his knowledge by asking lots of questions, searching the Internet for free information, and by hands-on experience.

Drag Racing is no longer a hobby to Lorne, it is a passion a passion that pushes him from race to race throughout the season.

Maybe this could be your passion, and like Lorne, you may get some or even your entire car sponsored by local businesses.

Not sure if you would like it? Some drivers are allowed to take passengers during certain parts of the day. Why not get to know one and go for a trial spin?

Happy super-charging!

This article's coverage of the information is as complete as it can be today. But you should always leave open the possibility that future research could uncover new facts.

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I have a chevy 406... Everything is the same as last year but I got a new 400 block. Everything else was replaced by the same parts numbers. The only other thing that is different is the front and rear main caps. When I started the engine it had 20 lbs of oil pressure and yes I replaced the gauge and oil pump and still have the same results. It takes forever for the oil to get to the scavage behind the intake. I'm using Valvoline VR1 straight 50 racing oil. Any help sure would be appreciated.

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