I'm tracking down what I believe is a fault in my ignition system. The engine stopped producing full power on my last outing and fuel consumption was high for the power it was producing. I initially thought it was a carb issue and have cleaned the the carbs. Further investigation has revealed...
I'm in process of replacing all of the original fuel hoses '71 Thunderbolt 500.
I converted the connections over to brass barbs and SS clamps. I'm curious if I should replace the cylinder bleed hose and the main bearing balance tube(hose). These appear to be in good condition. I'm curious...
During a run the other day, I noticed my system voltage was running about 16V at at 5000 RPM. At 3000 RPM, it was indication 14V. I was uncomfortable with the 16V, so I calledit a day and motored in at reduced power. Reading the forum, it sounds like this is normal and caution should be used...
Re: '73 50 HP 500, general tuning and timing.
Re: '73 50 HP 500, general tuning and timing.
I've been poking around the engine. There are access holes to set screws. Imagine that!:D The pictures below have all of the ones I've located so far.
#1 and #2: Are these the idle set screws...
I have just gotten a long term project on the water. An 18.5' mahogany runabout that I have redesigned and built from the ground(water?) up. It's not done, but I was able to get it on the water for some "sea" trials.
Also a hole shot at this link, post #74...
Hi all,
I am trying to get a Beede tach to function with my '73 Thunderbolt 500. I am not getting it to register through the tach lead. I believe that the Beede tach needs at least an 8v signal to register. I would think that the signal strength at the switch box where the tan and blue wires...
