Marinette Boat Forum

Jim... I just purchased 2 of the PD DUI distributors. They are the same for both motors. I think they are $385 each. Part number M70820 for small block Mopar. Only available direct from Performance Distributors.

Looks like an older thread, but if anyone has replacement window track material please let me know. I have the plastic track in our 32 sedan FB. It looks like all of it could stand to be replaced.

Great tip. I will investigate a proper charger. The ones I used said they were safe for marine, but you never know. Any specific brand recommendations?

So here’s what I found. Both batteries had low voltage. There’s no battery charging system on this boat, so I put some tenders on it just to keep them up. I charged them up and I can’t make the engine in question quit now. I also replaced the dist cap just for good measure. I checked the firing orde...

Is there a recommendation for a specific replacement alternator brand and model for the 318? I have a lot of conflicting recommendations for this.

Also, is there a reasoning behind the preference for the single wire type?

Thanks for the welcome and for the advice. I will start here and update with the progress.

I recently bought an 83 32’ sedan flybridge with twin 318’s. The starboard engine seems to run nicely. However, the port dies at idle constantly. I’m not an expert on the marine 318 (although I’ve had one in my vehicle in the past), but I’m sure I will be one in no time. There are a lot of funny thi...