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    Fuel starved?

    All, Got a new QJet carb in, and installed it, no problems except the fuel line from the pump to the new carb was a little too long so I had to remove the pump from the holder and it's "hanging" from the mandrel bent steel line (pump to carb) from the top, and supported from the fuel inlet hose...
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    Carb selection

    I'm looking at purchasing a reman carb, but don't know what CFM is on the boat now. What would be a prudent choice for a 350 Magnum with thru hull exhaust? The long block is only 2 years old and is a stock setup. Thanks!
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    Presto Gelcoat Rejuvenator

    Has anyone used it? I have an 87 Four Winns, I wet sanded it, used the 3M "set" with a porter cable buffer (compound first, polishing second, wax last) and it brought most the color back, and it's not absolutely horrible, but the red is fading quickly again... I just threw a coat of Nufinish on...
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    Blown Manifold gasket

    All, The boat was running better than it ever has and we were running at 4k RPM, and then a loud pop and a loud ticking noise from the starboard side of the motor. There were no obvious signs of a cracked metal or anything else, but there was significant exhaust fumes and pressured air coming...
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    No alarm??

    All, I finally got the boat started, timed, and set the carb. Now, the only problem is that the "low oil pressure / high temp" alarm isn't coming on if you just leave the key in the on position for 7 to 14 seconds (this is how it is supposed to be tested). The ONLY wires I messed with were to...
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    Fuel sending unit

    All, Diagnosed the fuel sending unit as bad. Any tips (other than "be careful" "take your time") on swapping the old and new one out? Thanks, Rob
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    Progress made

    All, I used the attached flowchart and sure enough when the white/grn line was grounded and the ignition on, the coil kicked a spark and according to that, I read I need a new ignition sensor in the distributor. 87 350 Magnum is what I have. My only concern, is my ignition sensor has a large...
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    No ignition

    Turn the key, no guage movement, nothing. No loose wires off the back of the switch panel, the fuse above the key (ignition fuse) is fine. I tried swapping them out, still nothing. Ideas? Bypasses?
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    Rotor / Timing

    All, Before removing the old rotor, I made a mark to show where it was pointing. The old rotor came off in pieces, and the new one doesn't point in the exact same spot. For comparison purposes, attached is a picture of where the old one was lined up, and where the new one is lined up. Seems...
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    Am I weak or stupid?

    All, I believe that the cap and rotor on my 87 Four Winns is the factory original. I can not for the life of me get the rotor off. I have tried prying, pulling, and cussing but nothing seems to work. Attached is a picture. Any ideas?
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    Guage 101 please

    All, My volt meter works sporadically, and the fuel meter died completely. I pulled the gauge cluster apart, and cleaned the terminals leading into these two gauges and applied dielectric grease. Still no guages. Volt, gas, trim, and temp all are next to eachother and seem to be wired in...
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    Q Jet vaccum line and 87 Mercruiser

    All, I've been having problems with my carb bogging down, running extremely rich and refusing to pull a 21 ft boat out of the hole. I was talking to someone I work with who said most likely a timing advance tube from the distributor to the carb wasn't holding a vaccum. Sure enough - I see a...
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    Shifter for Mercruiser

    All, Since your help with the tilt issue - I've got another one I'm ready to tackle. The shifter/throttle control (quicksilver) seems loose to the point of falling off. It functions fine but I don't think this will last long. It has the trim up/down, trailer button, and nuetral button...
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    Tilt/Trim Issue

    All, 1987 Four Winns Liberator with new transom and 350 Magnum. Alpha 1 drive. Overall mint condition except it sat in storage for three years while I was overseas. ISSUE #1 - The trim down works, but the up switch doesn't work. The trailer switch does work and raises the trim effectively...
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