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by BlueSkye
Wed Oct 19, 2022 6:45 am
Forum: Electrical and Electronics
Topic: Chrysler 318/360 oil pressure switches
Replies: 12
Views: 18517

Re: Chrysler 318/360 oil pressure switches

Do you have a mechanical fuel pump or an electric one? I don't see it on the wiring diagram, so probably a mechanical one at least originally. I had some failures of my original (1970s) mechanical fuel pumps and replaced them with Carter electric pumps. I put a two spade oil switch in line with the ...
by BlueSkye
Sun Oct 16, 2022 4:52 pm
Forum: Rudders
Topic: Bent Rudder shafts?
Replies: 21
Views: 45025

Re: Bent Rudder shafts?

Joel,

It was ten years ago, but I think it was about $400 for the pair.
by BlueSkye
Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:29 pm
Forum: Rudders
Topic: Bent Rudder shafts?
Replies: 21
Views: 45025

Re: Bent Rudder shafts?

Mine were straight until I hit a submerged pier. Then only one was straight.

I had a machine shop duplicate the straight one in Stainless. Both still straight.
by BlueSkye
Mon Sep 19, 2022 1:27 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Starboard wont go over 2000rpm under load.
Replies: 14
Views: 31462

Re: Starboard wont go over 2000rpm under load.

Noticed "changed carb" in the initial post. Kind of obvious, but did anything change in the linkage to the throttle cable? I mean is the carb mechanically full open when the throttle lever at the helm is full open?
by BlueSkye
Wed Aug 31, 2022 5:06 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: 318 tuning problem uneven plug fouling
Replies: 4
Views: 10584

Re: 318 tuning problem uneven plug fouling

It worked.

This was a rough modification with a hacksaw. I'll get the Edelbrock version with proper smooth sides. $27. My son says smooth is good.
by BlueSkye
Mon Aug 29, 2022 11:05 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: 318 tuning problem uneven plug fouling
Replies: 4
Views: 10584

Re: 318 tuning problem uneven plug fouling

Hopefully I am making progress. I cruised yesterday for several hours. Started with all clean plugs. I advanced the port engine timing to a little beyond the normal range, both initial and mechanical advance. On the Starboard engine I took the carb spacer out and cut away the dividers between the fo...
by BlueSkye
Sun Aug 28, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: I Need a LH 16 x 16 bronze prop
Replies: 2
Views: 3690

Re: I Need a LH 16 x 16 bronze prop

I bought my spares on Ebay. Not exactly cheap, but there's always a lot of props on there. I'd take any used one to the prop shop for a once over.
by BlueSkye
Sat Aug 27, 2022 3:16 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Fuel filler hose removal
Replies: 9
Views: 14263

Re: Fuel filler hose removal

Also, there is an access hole cut into the interior wall, I assume made by the previous owner. It's covered with a stainless plate. Four screws. Looks fine.
by BlueSkye
Sat Aug 27, 2022 3:10 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Fuel filler hose removal
Replies: 9
Views: 14263

Re: Fuel filler hose removal

Have you tried a heat gun on the hose?
by BlueSkye
Sat Aug 27, 2022 8:16 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: 318 tuning problem uneven plug fouling
Replies: 4
Views: 10584

Re: 318 tuning problem uneven plug fouling

No. The trans is on a bell housing directly behind the engine.