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M
What do you see wrong with fuel consumption? It's tracking with MAP, Demand and RPMs
O.P. has never stayed stable on the throttle long...
Aug 5, 2026
M
Nope, not needed with this system, just like no knock sensors.
Only used on the new stuff that has VVT - variable valve timing.
Aug 5, 2026
M
This engine adjusts timing for each cylinder separately. And like I said #s look normal. You wouldn't check timing with a timing light...
Aug 5, 2026
M
Spark advance looks pretty good to me. But once again --- low cranking volts could affect this.
Did you mean ° degrees or % percent...
Aug 5, 2026
M
I really don't think you have a problem with lifters or cam timing. Your fuel trims look too good. But if I had some good O2 numbers I...
Aug 5, 2026
M
Didn't know you were on the other side of the pond!
I have NO idea how this might affect anything.
The only thing I know about prepping...
Aug 5, 2026
M
What should be 5-15%?
Aug 5, 2026
M
NO.
I keep saying these MAP readings are normal.
While I don't have any other 4.5 Diacom REC files to compare (I have always used Mercs...
Aug 5, 2026
M
Uhm, sorry to sound naive but have you checked the actual fuel quality and
actual octane content. Maybe a tank of high test ...
Aug 4, 2026
M
What was the alarm?
Aug 4, 2026
M
My bad! I missed that this ISN'T a cat engine.
Please disregard everything I said about PID, O2 and Misfires.
Aug 3, 2026
M
After 40 years of working on boats I don't trust those charts.
No mention of elevation.
No mention of ambient temperature
No mention of...
Aug 3, 2026
M
That chart is at idle. But you posted.
"Fuel pressure steady at 45psi - checked under load while on plane."
Under load should be about...
Aug 3, 2026
M
I looked at it but there is only about 6 minutes of data after engine reached completed warm up state and during that time and you were...
Aug 3, 2026
M
I took a second look and I'm not sure this was a warranty return. It was registered by the warranty department.
It was auctioned with a...
Aug 3, 2026