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  1. jimmbo

    Need thoughts from the car gurus

    I had one for 14 yrs, never had any issues with it, except for Timing Chain replacement because of the Combustion Products from the DI and Extended Oil Change Interval, but that was Warranty after 8 yrs of use. Never had to clean the Valves, though I figured they were coking up. I had bought a...
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    Need thoughts from the car gurus

    There is one Aerosol from CRC that does a decent job, but it will set several CEL codes while doing so. Often though, the only way is to pull the Intake off and Walnut Husk Blast the Intake Valves
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    Need thoughts from the car gurus

    Some engines makers have solved the Intake Valve Deposits by returning to regular Port Injection under many Operating Conditions, allowing Gasoline wash the intake Valve.
  4. jimmbo

    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    That, can explain a lot of the problem. If it were an actual Book, it would belong in the Outhouse, and not for reading. In the section regarding the Link and Sync, While some of the Basics are correct, it is making references and showing images of what to adjust on other motors, which aren't...
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    That would be one of the Adjustments for the Spark to Carb Sync. I thought you said you were using a Service Manual?
  6. jimmbo

    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    If I had your motor, I would have no hesitation setting the Timing at 28, I would also make sure I wasn't over propping it. If you're worried set it at 26, as 24 will drop your HP quite a bit For the first 75% of the Throttle Lever Movement, the Carbs remain Closed, they really only start...
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    Which piece did you replace? #67? Are use using #40 as the Throttle Lever? It is only for warm up, and doesn't have full range
  8. jimmbo

    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    So which control box are you using? Photo If the Books says 28 degrees use 28. The timing is already retarded from what they used in the early 70s. You will have to redo the Link and Sync after. Are the Carbs fully closed at Idle? If it has trouble returning to Idle after giving it 'Juice'...
  9. jimmbo

    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    At this time Forget about the Cable. Get the Engine set up and running correctly. Once that is all fixed, and the Idle Speed is Correct, Adjust the Cable Length as needed. Now inside the Control Box, is there more than One Mounting Spot for the Cable End? Also, is there a chance you have the...
  10. jimmbo

    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    Put the control lever in neutral, that should have the Cable at Idle, place the Throttle Linkage against the Idle Stop, adjust the Cable Length, until it is the length needed to fit on the Linkage, then a bit more to push the Linkage against the Idle Stop slightly. Might have been a bit easier...
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    So the Cable Length needs adjusting. In one of the Pictures you can see the Threaded brass of the Cable, there is an adjustable Trunnion there to adjust the Cable Length. It is generally used to put a bit of Preload on the Throttle Linkage to keep the linkage against the Idle Stop. In this case...
  12. jimmbo

    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    First of all what Engine? Second, what are you using for a Service Manual? Third, what have you fiddled with so far? Forth, When you say you can't get the Throttle Valves Horizontal, was that with or without the New Throttle Cable connected?
  13. jimmbo

    Reenforce glass hull under the waterline? - 1967 StarCraft

    Well those breaks will certainly affect the Hulls Integrity, effectively being a Hinge Point
  14. jimmbo

    Reenforce glass hull under the waterline? - 1967 StarCraft

    These areas look more like sections than continuous Stringers
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    Reenforce glass hull under the waterline? - 1967 StarCraft

    It is a fairly Flat Bottomed Boat
  16. jimmbo

    Reenforce glass hull under the waterline? - 1967 StarCraft

    Interesting pic of the Stringers. Are the Stringers each one long continuous board, or are they several short pieces?
  17. jimmbo

    1997 Mercury Optimax won't get on plane or stay running after first run.

    Welcome to iboats Since that is a DI, engine and there is a Computer Controlling it, I recommend you take it to a Mercury Dealer. Throwing parts at is going to get expensive. From what you wrote, it runs fine on the Initial Run, from a Cold Start. Might be a Heat Soak issue on some of the...
  18. jimmbo

    Starts smooth, then rough, dies

    Welcome to iboats Carbed or FI?
  19. jimmbo

    Old Johnson Powershift II 85hp

    If you are referring to the Choke Solenoid, it is a two stage Solenoid, hence the two Inputs
  20. jimmbo

    Need Help Identifying a 6hp Johnson

    There are a lot of errors in his ramblings. Dates and Lineages are often incorrect
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