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snuff630

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Re: RPM Bouncing up and down and then boat shutting off....
« Reply #25 on: March 03, 2009, 07:00:32 PM »
Ok got it....I know what that is.  ;D 

GT, as for a water seperating fuel filter...i followed the gal lines and there is a fuel filter on them...looks like a siver easter egg, is that what you mean? Also, filters in the carb...where? I have reposted some pic's for arrows for my next question...is that this flap supposed to move?  I can't get it to budge....

Luckie...how do I set my timing at 36* and is the * degrees?  Should I just take it to someone to have the timing set...i don't know if I trust myself  :banghead:

Where can I get all new screws and bolts and stuff...I don't like looking at the rust?
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BOOST

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Re: RPM Bouncing up and down and then boat shutting off....
« Reply #26 on: March 03, 2009, 07:06:55 PM »
HOLLY MOLLY he needs help.

SoonerFan

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Re: RPM Bouncing up and down and then boat shutting off....
« Reply #27 on: March 03, 2009, 07:07:59 PM »
Snuff I feel your pain !!   :o
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Luckie Stiff

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Re: RPM Bouncing up and down and then boat shutting off....
« Reply #28 on: March 03, 2009, 07:15:13 PM »
Ok got it....I know what that is.  ;D 

GT, as for a water seperating fuel filter...i followed the gal lines and there is a fuel filter on them...looks like a siver easter egg, is that what you mean? Also, filters in the carb...where? I have reposted some pic's for arrows for my next question...is that this flap supposed to move?  I can't get it to budge....

Luckie...how do I set my timing at 36* and is the * degrees?  Should I just take it to someone to have the timing set...i don't know if I trust myself  :banghead:

Where can I get all new screws and bolts and stuff...I don't like looking at the rust?

1.The silver egg is a fuel filter, get a new one, make sure you get a good one, Fram at the least.
2. The filters in the carb would be where your fuel lines enter the carb, check 'em for clogs and whatnot, they're easy to get to, carefully remove the fuel lines and the fittings from the carb, put it all back like you found it.
3. The flap is the choke, it's good that it doesn't move.
4. Nuts bolts & misc, try Summit, Jegs or Holley directly
5. Timing, if you don't know how to do it, find someone that does, maybe BOOST can give you a hand?

Hope some of that helps.
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snuff630

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Re: RPM Bouncing up and down and then boat shutting off....
« Reply #29 on: March 03, 2009, 07:16:06 PM »
HAHAHA that's why my neighbor said not to touch ANYTHING without him here to watch me... HAHAHA!!!  :screwy: I swear to god, I learn fast, I just need some lessons Boost....  Either Saturday or Sunday I'm taking her out again.....
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snuff630

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Re: RPM Bouncing up and down and then boat shutting off....
« Reply #30 on: March 03, 2009, 07:18:26 PM »
Skipp,

THANK YOU!! Yes that all helps and I can do all of that.  So that flap is supposed to not move...GREAT news!! If you hadn't told me that, I would have made it move... HAHAHA  ;D
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Luckie Stiff

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Re: RPM Bouncing up and down and then boat shutting off....
« Reply #31 on: March 03, 2009, 07:22:02 PM »
well technically it is supposed to move, if you live in Montana and you're trying to drive your car on a cold day, for a boat in So Cal, So Az, you don't need to sweat it, it's probably wired open, just make sure it stays that way.
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snuff630

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Re: RPM Bouncing up and down and then boat shutting off....
« Reply #32 on: March 03, 2009, 07:24:55 PM »
Good to know Skip... I've been reading EVERY thread I can get too...I think my fiance is gonna kill me if I don't stop but I'm one of theose people who HAS to know how stuff works and I'm not satified until I learn and learn and learn.  Thats why my job WAS my hobby til I got the boat!  :screwy:
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crewchief22

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Re: RPM Bouncing up and down and then boat shutting off....
« Reply #33 on: March 03, 2009, 07:30:04 PM »
The short piece of rusted cable is holding the choke plate open (not a big concern unless you have a hard time starting when cold).

There could be small filters inside the fittings that are screwed into the float bowls (what the fuel line is screwed into).

To set the timing you will need a timing light.  You adjust the timing by turning the distributor (slightly) to change the advance/retard.  loosen the distributor hold down screw and get your timing light hooked up, have someone start the engine and hold the throttle at about 3000 rpm, while watching the timing mark adjust the distributor to get 36 degrees total advance (the reason you set it with rpm raised).  

As for the distributor being wrong for the application, I agree with Lucky Stiff about the distributor doesn't know what it's in (reguarding driveability), but I also agree with GT that with an enclosed engine compartment you need to have a coast guard approved distributor to limit the chance of fire.
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snuff630

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Re: RPM Bouncing up and down and then boat shutting off....
« Reply #34 on: March 03, 2009, 07:44:22 PM »
Crewchief, Great info!! I have a friend who I will ask to hel me check the timing... good to know about the dizzy.  It makes sense about the fire issue... I'm looking at a Summit Racing Equipment catalog right now... got any reccomendations on a good marine dizzy since my compartment is closed?
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Re: RPM Bouncing up and down and then boat shutting off....
« Reply #35 on: March 03, 2009, 07:53:50 PM »
got any reccomendations on a good marine dizzy since my compartment is closed?

This is a good dizzy for the price,


match it up with a good Mallory coil,

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=MAA-9-29717&N=700+400249+4294890813+4294752242+115&autoview=sku
new plug wires and new plugs, you'll be set

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=MAA-YLM567EV&N=700+400249+115&autoview=sku

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Re: RPM Bouncing up and down and then boat shutting off....
« Reply #36 on: March 03, 2009, 08:00:28 PM »
Since you are going out your way and asking for help lets tune that bad boy. Let me know when you are ready and we will get the family back in the water.

flytime

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Re: RPM Bouncing up and down and then boat shutting off....
« Reply #37 on: March 03, 2009, 08:04:35 PM »
Bring it to the next "Test and Tune/Tow" day at Elsinore. I am sure one of the gearheads here will help you out and get you running good.
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snuff630

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Re: RPM Bouncing up and down and then boat shutting off....
« Reply #38 on: March 03, 2009, 08:20:28 PM »
I'm definately up for the next test and tune/tow day at Elsinore!! When we planning to go? Boost, you gonna be there?  I live 10 minutes from the lake.  I'm trying to get back out there this weekend.  With the way it went last weekend, I was really let down so I have to get her wet again ...to get the good feeling ya know.  ;)  I'll probably be one of the boats that needs a tow!! 
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flytime

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Re: RPM Bouncing up and down and then boat shutting off....
« Reply #39 on: March 03, 2009, 08:40:07 PM »
I'm definately up for the next test and tune/tow day at Elsinore!! When we planning to go? Boost, you gonna be there?  I live 10 minutes from the lake.  I'm trying to get back out there this weekend.  With the way it went last weekend, I was really let down so I have to get her wet again ...to get the good feeling ya know.  ;)  I'll probably be one of the boats that needs a tow!! 

I was thinking about this weekend depending on the weather. Right now it looks like rain :mad: I know some others need to get out too. We will get it on the books soon.
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BOOST

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Re: RPM Bouncing up and down and then boat shutting off....
« Reply #40 on: March 03, 2009, 09:27:54 PM »
I'm definately up for the next test and tune/tow day at Elsinore!! When we planning to go? Boost, you gonna be there?  I live 10 minutes from the lake.  I'm trying to get back out there this weekend.  With the way it went last weekend, I was really let down so I have to get her wet again ...to get the good feeling ya know.  ;)  I'll probably be one of the boats that needs a tow!! 
RAIN this weekend :mad: check your pm

snuff630

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Re: RPM Bouncing up and down and then boat shutting off....
« Reply #41 on: March 03, 2009, 09:29:11 PM »
NO BUENO on the RAIN!!!  :mad: PM checked... Thanks Boost!
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