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    spark advance on a 86 350 with thunderbolt ignition

    Having some power issues on a 1986 searay with a 350 4bbl carb engine. Tonight i was checking timing. Base timing is set to 8 deg when running the engine at 2000 rpm's i aimed the timing light and i had to adjust the dial to 30 to get the mark lined up with 0 deg on the timing tab. According to...
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    5.7 over heats at idle?

    have an 86 searay 268 weekender with a 350. Got the boat out of winter storage last night.At an idle the boat temp goes up to 220 deg. If i take the engine up to 1500 rpm's the temp drops right down to 145 deg.I'm thinking the impellor in the out drive is shot
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    what makes a tbi from a truck different then a marine setup?

    Just curious.I've worked on gm engines for the last 20 years.If u look at a tbi system on a truck the injectors are sealed and if there ever going to leak are going to leak into the intake. The dist has a vent hole in the bottom plate with a screen over it.They use 14 psi of fuel pressure. I...
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    power steering rack movement??

    I have a 86 searay 268 weekender with a mercruiser 350 engine with power steering.When the drive is straight the rack is against the transom as i start turning the wheel the rack starts to move towards the engine. It moves about 1.5 inches and stops cause the power steering hoses are hitting the...
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    mercruiser trim sending unit parts?

    My trim sending unit doesn't work. I took the sending unit apart. The wires are in great shape and all the contacts are in great shape. The center peice that goes into the hinge bolt broke. Does anyone know of a place that sells just that center plastic peice with the circuit board on top? By...
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    mercruiser 350 4bbl won't go above 4000 rpm,s

    I have a 1986 mercruiser 260 hp 350 4bbl carbed engine. engine was rebuilt last year.complete tuneup done, carb rebuilt, ignition coil replaced.engine uses a electrical fuel pump.has thunderbolt ignition.currently running a 15 3/4 X 15 stainless steele 3 blade prop. If i floor it from a stand...
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    finally found a grill that i liked

    Picked this 315 sq inch grill from west marine for 192.00
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    eagle cuda 250 and anchor alarm

    I have a eagle cuda 250 gps that has an anchor alarm. Well i tried the anchor alarm setting it works but it no way loud enough to hear it if i'm in the cabin. Hell i have to be within a foot of it just to hear it. It there a way i can hook it up to a bigger speaker?
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    operation of electric fuel pump?

    I have a 1986 350 mercruiser engine with a 4bbl carb. Last year i replaced the engine with a newer one that didn't have a mechanical fuel pump. So i bought a marine electrical fuel pump rated for a max pressure of 7psi.Currently don't have a fuel regulator installed. I run a c thru fuel filter...
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    lmf-200 and getting voltage to display

    i installed the lmf-200 and the fuel flow sensor on a 86 268 searay.Is it possible to get it to display the battery voltage?
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    filling in ols screw holes on transom

    installing a new depth finder. should i use marine tex to fill in the old screw holes?
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    couple of pics from Havre de Grace firework show

    Well worth the trip
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    installing thru hull fitting for raw water wash down pump?

    Is it better to install the fitting thru the transom just below the water line or on the side of the hull? Also what should i use to seal the fitting 4200 or 5200? The fitting will be attached to a brass valve since i do 98% of my boating in freashwater
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    has anyone used one of these generators?

    http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96838 Looking at this unit to power the boats electrical demands when on the hook for long periods of time. It will fit on my swim platform when in use. When not in use it will be stored in the midberth compartment. Mainly need it...
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    rogue harbor boat ramp

    Does anyone now if after launching from rogue harbor public boat launch maryland are you allowed to keep your truck and trailer overnight in the parking lot?
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    what diameter for anchor line

    Have a 268 weekender 27 feet long and roughly 8000 lbs when in the water.I need to replace my anchor line for the front bow. Currently it's 1/2 diameter 3 braided rope. Would like to replace with some chain then rope type setup
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    do this fuel burn numbers sound right

    Had the boat to maryland this weekend. Topped off the fuel tank and installed the lowrance fuel flow setup. The boat is a 1986 268 searay weekender. It was pretty well loaded with gear and people probably real close to 8000lbs.At wot 4400 rpm's the fuel gallons per hour was showing 15.89. At...
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    lowrance lmf-200 with a ep-60r fuel sensor

    Just picked this up.Started to look thru the install procedure and already i'm confused...lol I got the ep-60r fuel sensor,lmf-200 display gauge,2 network T's, 1 terminator and 1 power supply cable.The power cable will screw in to one of the T's at the top (power cable has a female plug. The...
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    anyone going to be on the chesapeak bay for the fireworks?

    Were planning on getting down there july the 3rd and staying till atleast the 5th. Staying on the boat of course to help curb expenses
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    repowering from a 350 to 454

    What is still usable from the 350 engine? I know the carb and intake manifolds are different along with the water pump.Can i reuse my brackets, power steering pump, alt, dist and rest of ignition system. Also will the throttle cables and linkage be usable yet?
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