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    Getting To Plane

    Hey,<br /><br />I have a 1974 Bayliner Discovery with a Ford 302 5.0L V8 200HP & a Volvo Penta 270. My question is how fast should it plane with 4 adults in? This is my first boat to learn with so I destroy something nicer, so I unforuntly have nothing to judge against. I had a theory that...
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    Hot Exhaust Manifolds

    Hey<br /><br />I have a 72 Ford 305 5.0L with a Volvo Penta 270 & my exhaust manifolds seem pretty hot. I checked the water pump & it seems ok. I also installed a 150 degree t-stat. My temp guage goes erratic at some points as well. It will go from 140 or lower to 180 immediately. The temp...
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    No Spark...

    Hello,<br /><br />I have a 72ish ford 302 V-8 engine & can't get it to start up. So far I replaced the voltage regulator & starter silenoid. The plugs are 1 season old & the dist. looked good. The ohms read good in the coil but still no fire! I unhooked the wire from the the dist. that...
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    Compression test results. Your suggestions needed!

    Hey,<br /><br />I just performed a compression test on my boat's engine. The engine is a 1972 Ford 302ci. 5.0L 200HP model number AQ190A. The compression test results are listed below.<br /><br />Cyl. 1 - 144<br />Cyl. 2 - 125<br />Cyl. 3 - 072 - Leak down test results - 130<br />Cyl. 4 -...
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    Why won't it start???

    Hey all,<br /><br />This is my first time posting, so if I miss any crucial info, let me know. I purchased a cheap boat last spring to learn about them & to get ready for something nicer. My new problem is the engine won't turn over! This happened late last summer. I just brought it to a...
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