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    Ignition/plugs

    I just installed a pertronix 2 ignition in my boat about 1 month ago and was wondering if adjusting a bigger gap will give a bigger spark? Would a bigger gap than recommended with a stock ignition help reap the benefits of a hotter ignition? Has anyone else done this with good results?
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    Trim slow

    Wondering if anyone has any suggestions to what causes my trim to go down slow but it goes up just great? I checked the fluid level and it is full. I guess I am asking what are the common remedies for slow trim? thanks
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    How cold is cold

    When do all of you winterize your boats? I like to do some late season pike fishing and here in Michigan it can get cold at night during october. I do not have a warm garage to store my boat in. My question is how cold does it actually have to get outside for any water to freeze inside of the block?
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    If you need a starter

    I just got a replacement starter from www.dbelectrical.com for my 2.5L 120hp. It is a permanent magnet and much smaller and LIGHTER. It works great and got it on ebay for 78 bucks. IT is 99 bucks on their website. Just thought I'd throw this in since everyone elso I called wanted 140 bucks for a...
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    Running a cracked block

    My friend has a 1986 3.0L chevy block which is cracked right below the exuast manifold and he runs the boat regularly. He put JB weld over the crack and it doesn't leak water. My question is, is it ok to run a block like this if the block is not leaking? I thought a block was pretty much junk if...
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    Timing?? Help!

    I have a 2.5L 120hp (1978)and I just replaced a bad starter and upgraded to a pertronix 2 ignition. The motor turns over good now and I have excellent spark now, but it will not start. It sounds like my timing is off since it will backfire sometimes while I try to fire it. My question is when I...
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    Pertronix ignition

    Has anyone used a pertronix ignitor 2 kit with their 2.5/3.0L? wondering how hard they are to wire and if they are worth the eighty bucks. The ignitor 2 is supposed to keep the dwell set perfect at all times throughout the rpm. anyone using one?
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    Help for newbie? 1978 Glastron 120hp

    Hello everyone, I am looking to redue the upolstry in my boat and also paint. The paint that is on it is a green flake. I am wondering where are some good websites for ordering material such as marine grade vinyl and paint at decent prices. Also, is the flake paint much harder to paint than...
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    Starter weak?

    My starter even with a new battery seems to be weak. It rolls over the engine ok, enough to start it, but it just sounds like it is running off of a half dead battery when it rolls over the engine. Is it just me thinking it is weak or should it sound strong with a fully charged battery? Would a...
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    I'm stumpted, any help??

    I have a 1978 2.5L 4cyl which I put a new head gasket on. After i ran the boat it ran fine, but the next day was the problem. I ran the battery down by leaving on the key overnight and had to take it out to charge it. When I put it back in I put the cables on the wrong terminals for a few...
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