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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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    Ethanol treatment

    Looking for advice on a treatment product to reduce ethanol...our gas price for anything that doesn't say may contain 10 percent is outrageous.
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    Oil filler cap filter

    My oil cap in valve cover has what appears to be filter material in it...it drips some oil ...not much but I did notice it...should that cap have a vent hose to flame arrester or shoukd I just clean it or replace it
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    Mc-1 upgrade....

    I want to upgrade my oudrive. Boat is a 1975 with a 302 v8. The outdrive now is mc-1. What is best and easiest direct replacement on a budget...
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    Ford 302 exhaist leak sound

    I have developed what sounds like an exhaust leak however only when boat is in the water...not on muffs. All the gaskets and elbow gaskets have been replaced..any ideas
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    Anchoring question

    I wasn't sure were to post this...my question is what size rope to anchor a 21 foot cruiser boat. My river anchor is about 40 pounds and I anchor in the river
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    Cooked my impeller

    I have a mid to late 70s mc-1 outdrive as I've been told. Any suggestions on the impeller kit part numbers
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    Coil ground

    I have a .6 ohm flame thrower canister type coil. My question is does it need to be grounded to engine by way of the bracket. My boat never had a bracket when I bought it but I know there is one for these coils
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    Engine wont shut off with key

    Recently had my starter fixed..installed new battery. Boat runs great and smooth now...will not shut off by turning key. Wiring is all the same nothing different. Any suggestion
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    Dual battery shut off wiring

    I want to install a shutoff and have 2 batteries hooked up. One starting and second for fishfinder and such. Not a clue how to wire it up
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    Ford 302 starter issue

    Good day...took boat out today and used the main engine for about 20 min...fished for hour or so and went to move...starter lagged as if battery was dead. I heard battery sound like it was sizzling...I unhooked the battery...I unhooked the starter lead and went to hook it back up...starter...
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    Oil pressure gauge

    Oil pressure was between 40 and 50..I turned around and looked again...it was at 0...running on muffs. Ford 302. Gauge has full volts when key on...oil sender has 9.3..Any suggestions
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    Ford 302 alternator proper amp size

    I believe my alt has died...or is very close...it's old and I want to replace it .not sure what to buy as in amperage...I have a petronix igniter 2 distributor and only run a fishfinder for the most part...I took it out today and it ran rough. I don't believe it's putting out enough juice. Not...
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    Ford 302 50 amp wiring

    One wire to battery and one to wiring harness?...I ask because I have a pic of what looks like one to starter solinoid
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    Ford 302 thermostat housing

    Alright...so I cannot find the proper stat housing anywere. I am going to have one made and wondering about the bypass outlet. If I have it put on to the new housing do I just run a hose of a port in the water pump
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