Is a 3-step bad?

[MR DERBY CITY]

I use a limiter in the water for protection . I have never had an issue in over 30 years . On the other hand Buddy Morrison swears that they are NOT a good idea to use in the water…..I have a feeling that your limiter is wired in with the line loc …That is a VERY bad idea …. When you release the line loc button you have no protection coming out of the water …..perhaps this is when you damage your parts ????

[pmrphil]

I'd mention to Scott about breaking studs when still using a girdle - something is NOT correct. I have only seen that happen when using an incorrect (wrong) girdle for the stud spacing or, as was said, a geometry issue. Scott's a smart guy, give him a yell. Tell him I said "Hi".

[JP1738]

Originally Posted by pmrphil

I'd mention to Scott about breaking studs when still using a girdle - something is NOT correct. I have only seen that happen when using an incorrect (wrong) girdle for the stud spacing or, as was said, a geometry issue. Scott's a smart guy, give him a yell. Tell him I said "Hi".

He's well aware of the issue, I show up at his shop to buy whatever needs replacing when it happens. He has said I should really consider going to a shaft rocker as the hp I'm making and rpms I turn are not really friendly to a conventional headed 383 with Brodix Trac 1 heads. I think I'm going to save that money for now and spend it when I can get my hands on a decent set of 18 degree stuff. I'd like to go full shaft at that point.