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    Ford 302 timing

    Slightly confused on this timing curve. Could someone please explain it
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    Ford 302 coil voltage

    I have full 12 volts when key on position. None when off and very sporadic when engine running. I will add a vidio when I run boat. Any ideas
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    Fuel pressure gauge

    Is this normal
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    Winter fishing

    I am curious to the potential damage if I take my boat to ocean and it's min 10 outside. My brain says it's a bad idea. Any input...302 inboard
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    Repair manual ford 302

    Looking to find appropriate repair manual for early ford 302. Boat is a 1975. Has anyone got suggestions. I've checked ebay and found only gm
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    Rochester 2gv

    I haven't the foggiest as to were the float keeper went and as to why the accelerator pump boot is ripped. It seem to have went together fine when I put top back on.
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    Pertronix question.

    Ford 302. Pertronix igniter 2. Billet dizzy for the 302. Plug and play so they say. Issue is it came with silver springs. Here is a pic of the different curves. I'm thinking it should have black. I dunno
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    Fuel tank sealant

    Looking for advice on what thread sealant to use on my gas tanks fittings.
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    Spark plug heat range

    I'm curious on the heat range on spark plugs. How does one know if the plugs they are using are appropriate or should be changed
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    42 amp alt ford 302 engine

    What do we make of this issue
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    Heat exchanger rad cap pressure

    My rad cap is leaking a tiny bit and want to replace. What is appropriate for a ford 302 closed cooling system. 14psi?
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    Ford 302 with mc-1 outdrive

    Took boat out today and as I was heading back to launch...everything going smooth at about 3000 rpm and all of a sudden it seemed like it popped out of gear...stopped boat . After seeing nothing visual I tried taking off again and it ran like normal...no.issue...at dock checked prop...looks the...
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    Coil sparking

    I have a canister style coil and I took off the coil wire so I could bump engine over with out it starting and it was sparking between the posts. Normal or no
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    Winterizing 4.3

    Posting for a friend how has a 4.3 raw water cooled in his boat. Lives on vamcouver island wich doesn't get to super cold winters. Now the question is...drain the risers and manifolds and then run 5 gallons of winterproof -50 antifreeze through. Or sufficient enough running the antifreeze...
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    Ford 302 pinging

    Had boat out today and everything running great. Cruising at about 3/4 throttle and about 3500 rpm. I went to full throttle and heard a slight pinging. Backed off throttle a touch and it went away. Again wide open and same sound. Doesn't do it at any other rpm or from stop to plane. Also has...
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    Prop size info

    I have asked questions regarding my prop size before. Boat is 23 foot campion cuddy. New engine. Mc-1 outdrive. Prop size now is 14.5x19p. Little slow on the get on plane for me. Wot is about 3800-4000. I've been given a 13x19p. Any suggestions. My thought is put it on and go for a rip
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    Ford 302 alternator issue

    Good day...my alternator does not register any voltage and I get low voltage warnings on my finder. Now if I rev the engine up and or at cruise speed it kicks on. Any ideas why.
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    Automatic trim tabs

    I'm wondering on these types of trim tabs that supposedly auto adjust and wondering if It's worth it for me to put some in my 23 foot cruiser
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    Main engine for trolling

    Good day. I have a ford 302 with flat tappet. It was said to not prolong idle from the builder. I was out fishing in the ocean and the tide was ripping and it was windy and my kicker could barely keep up. Any thoughts about using the main as do or donts
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    Vaccume gauge info

    My vaccume gauge reads about 17 inches at idle...doesn't bounce around...now when I'm cruising at about 3000 rpm it's at a steady 10...sound about right?
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