Forum: Engines
03-25-2012, 07:48 AM
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Hi All
Just a quick update to say that I am...
Hi All
Just a quick update to say that I am pretty close to having this thing purring like a kitten. (FINALLY)
In the past little while, I have pulled the carby again, had to open the...
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Forum: Engines
02-25-2012, 10:03 PM
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Forum: Engines
02-25-2012, 12:08 PM
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Forum: Engines
02-22-2012, 07:12 PM
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Forum: Engines
02-21-2012, 07:14 AM
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UPDATE
Ran Dan's test today
Engine off-...
UPDATE
Ran Dan's test today
Engine off- 12.2V
Engine Idling- 13.9V
2000RPM- 14.2V
Above readings would suggest to me that the alternator should be ok, but let me know if you think otherwise....
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Forum: Engines
02-18-2012, 08:43 PM
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Thanks for the advice.
So if engine off/...
Thanks for the advice.
So if engine off/ running battery test checks out ok, should there be any need to try another alternator? If I can get my hands on one I will probably try anyway, but if I...
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Forum: Engines
02-17-2012, 12:19 AM
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Forum: Engines
02-15-2012, 07:11 PM
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Forum: Engines
02-15-2012, 11:46 AM
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Thanks for that Dan.
I have seen similar...
Thanks for that Dan.
I have seen similar instructions in my manual, but not with a picture of where the Knock sensor is located.
I had assumed it would be on the port side, near the oil...
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Forum: Engines
02-14-2012, 08:39 PM
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I assume the graph shows Crankshaft degrees...
I assume the graph shows Crankshaft degrees (degrees advance).
Is there any way to test the ICM, or am I doomed to buy another one and hope for the best?
I am pretty sure there is no knock...
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Forum: Engines
02-13-2012, 08:56 PM
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1753
Dan- Motor has Thunderbolt 5 ignition,...
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Dan- Motor has Thunderbolt 5 ignition, so has sensor wheel and ignition sensor in distributor, not weights and springs.
I agree that I am getting too much fuel at idle, but not sure what...
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Forum: Engines
02-11-2012, 07:40 AM
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Ok, took for a run, boat ran smooth and...
Ok, took for a run, boat ran smooth and definitely didnt put out as much black smoke on idle. Checked vacuum, 18", which would be due to shop turning AF mix screws to only 1/2 turn out, and...
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Forum: Engines
02-10-2012, 11:08 PM
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Another thing I should ask is about the power...
Another thing I should ask is about the power valve.
In cars, it is recommended to use a power valve half the idle manifold vacuum, and is usually close enough.
However, the marine Carbs use...
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Forum: Engines
02-10-2012, 10:09 PM
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Forum: Engines
02-09-2012, 11:34 PM
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UPdate
Shop didnt find anything wrong, spark...
UPdate
Shop didnt find anything wrong, spark apparently strong and regular to all plugs, though Im a little unsure if they actually checked this properly.
Timing checked and was ok.
All...
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Forum: Engines
02-04-2012, 09:17 PM
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Canuck- choke is off all the way
1RR- it is...
Canuck- choke is off all the way
1RR- it is running rich, black plugs, smell of fuel, as though they are only being ignited occasionally or partly.
Boat is going into the shop tomorow so they...
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Forum: Engines
02-04-2012, 04:18 AM
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Thanks again for responses
I use either 91...
Thanks again for responses
I use either 91 or 95 octane fuel with no ethanol.
I have been setting the timing myself since I got the boat, and am sure that the mark I am setting it to is the 10...
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Forum: Engines
02-02-2012, 09:32 PM
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Thanks for the replies.
Dan- Boat is...
Thanks for the replies.
Dan- Boat is running, so I am suggesting cylinders are maybe getting a weak spark (and an intermittent strong spark). This is why I was wondering what symptoms of bad...
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Forum: Engines
02-02-2012, 09:05 AM
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