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As I look to replace the carb, looks like Rochester / Sierra have a new designed carb with a rear port. Not sure what or how this would work on mine. Is it a vacuum type line?
Picking up money from the marine shop Monday and I’ll order a new carb.
Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Took the carb off again and purchased a holly in line regulator as suggested. Re-checked the float and needle. They put the 3 piece in with spring. The only thing we noticed was the power valve was sticking? Bottom of the bowl. Re-installed and tested. Ran...
I want to clarify what I cleaned on the thunderbolt. It was the piece held behind the distributor, ignition control modul . Put new heat transfer compound on as to help the hopeful intermittent spark issue. Not sure if it affects the fuel flow or not.
Hello everyone. New to the forum, appreciate any input. I’m pulling my hair out.
94 bayliner 2452 5.0 with thunderbolt ignition. Purchased boat and took it to a shop. They said it ran fine but needed a new fuel pump due to throwing fuel in carb. I agreed.
Took the boat home and got it running...
