Marinette Boat Forum

:D Well after two hours idling at the dock I took her out for the last run of the season :) No misses- no stumbling- no bogging down. It just purred and jumped up on plane like it was designed to do. 8-) I believe it was the faulty Sierra distributor caps. Thats my story and I am sticking to it. :x ...

BigM Bill, YUP :!: I have heard some shut the fuel off to the engine and just before it starts to stumble they spray the fogging oil into the carb. :o I am not that quick anymore so I just spray it in till it stalls. :lol: I believe the theory is that you wont leave any fuel in the carb to gum up th...

Hello All,
This is a very good point as to why everyone should have a complete signature in their posts
bill

Scott,
You bet I will take my problem over yours.
Its defiantly good to have knowledgeable friends..(thanks Ron)
Well at least your still a young man.
Mine is coming out and on the hard tomorrow.
Good luck with your project.
Keep us informed
bill

OKay BigM The new caps and rotor arrived last night :D and I just finished up installing them. :) The engines started right up. :o I ordered on line from AUTO ZONE.. These caps are made in the US and have aluminum contacts in the caps. :roll: The rotors have bronze contacts. :? Wells AL950 cap and A...

Thanks Joe
http://www.sailmakerssupply.com/prod_detail_list/20
bill

Sounds like you are doing a labor of love on this old Lady
Keep up the good work and you will be cruising real soon.
bill

Thanks Scott,
I have ordered the Wells AL950 caps and AL937 Rotors should be here in a couple of days.
I plan on pulling the boat Tuesday
It would be nice to try it out before the long winter nap.
We will see.
bill

Looking for info on where to buy prestolite advance springs for 318. Couldn't find in the search. Thanks, Wayne BigM look at http://www.hurrikain.com :roll: A bit pricey at $75.00 a package. :shock: I sent mine to Lake-land Automotive in Port Clinton OH and had Bruce rebuild mine. He went over them...

Eric
Thanks for the info. I did check Amazon the had no stock. on the Wells. I am done with Sierra after both caps gave me a problem.
Napa has Mallory for $46 bucks
I set the air gap at .009" on the new pick up coil.
This has been a real trip
bill