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    Replacing thunderbolt IV with mallor igntion.

    I've been having alot of problems with my thunderbolt IV. The repair manuals or posts online were of no help, it constantly burns up coils and wires. I'm done throwing parts at it so I purchased this kit http://bpi.ebasicpower.com/p/MAL9-26000 Do I need to install a resistor to drop the...
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    Ignition system eating wires/coils.

    93' 350 Mag alpha one gen 2, thunderbolt IV I believe. Started 2 years ago, thought I kept blowing coils on new wires. I'd replace the coil and it would fire right up. Happened again last season, this time I tried changing just the coil wire and it fired right up. Fast forward to last weekend...
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    I guess I'll start off the Memorial Day weekend funnies...

    I didn't get the first two times he tried tried to cross the sandbar, but I got the following 3-4 times :) I know there is a lot of video, but you really won't believe how many times he keeps trying to cross over ankle deep bar. They live among us! And please excuse the laughing, I had a few...
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    Can't....take it......any......longer.....AAARRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!!!!

    Re: Can't....take it......any......longer.....AAARRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!!!! Hate to do this to you guys, but it was beautiful yesterday...A little chilly ~65*..no swimming, but plenty of beer and babes :)
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    Where can I find a reserve boat hoist hook to mount on my existing one on the inside?

    Re: Where can I find a reserve boat hoist hook to mount on my existing one on the ins Does the lift look something like this? I used to use a lift similar to it for my 14' whaler..it had a proper bow lift eye though. You are not supposed to lift the boat from the eye that is under the bow...
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    Replacing carpet with non-slip paint..which one to use?

    Re: Replacing carpet with non-slip paint..which one to use? I attached the only other photo I have. Usable deck space upto the cuddy is a whopping 4-5 ft with the rear seats in. The gunwales never get touched expcept for storage and are kinda inset. However as you see the boards next to the...
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    Replacing carpet with non-slip paint..which one to use?

    http://www.iboats.com/Topside-Boat-Paint/dm/*******.058931007--**********.582601899--view_id.246647 I want to get rid of the carpeting in my boat as all it does is hold moisture and being original 93' it doesn't look great anymore. Which product is recommended? And is there a step by step...
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    Power steering belt squells when wheel is in certain position.

    93' 350 mag alpha 1 My power steering belt is tight, pump at proper fluid level. When the steering wheel is in certain positions ~2-3oclock and ~10-11oclock I can hear and smell the power steering pump belt burning, If I move the steering wheel a little more to the right or left it stops...
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    Have spark from coil, not from distriubtor...

    Of course the screws on the distributor cap are rusted to hell...... question, could the module inside the distributor be the cause of this problem or is it more likely its the distributor itself? So ready to buy a mallory ignition system.
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    Is there such a thing as not enough spark?

    93' Merc 350 mag w/thunderbolt IV ignition Is there a way to test if I'm getting enough spark? Boat wouldn't start today yet ran fine 3 weeks ago. Did some work on the trim system, then went to go for a ride and it would fire. I made the mistake of spraying some carb cleaner in the carb with...
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    Jet ski to the bahamas....

    http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/community-lounge-introductions-general-discussion/232631-well-i-did-follow-through-my.html Saw it on another forum....crazy.
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    Hardin marine gauges...decent?

    Need a new trim gauge, figure I might as well replace all of em while I'm at it (mine are looking tired). Hardin marine gauges appear to be the most affordable. Is there a reason? Any other gauge recommendations? I need, tach, speedo, voltmeter, oil pres, fuel, trim. Can get all those from...
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    Alpha one trim system...gets stuck up after sitting up for a few hours

    Well, don't know why it's doing it but on my alpha one gen II trim system after I'm sitting at the sand bar for a while (trimmed all the way up) and I goto leave the drive refuses to trim down. I have to get someone to stand and jump on the drive to get it to go down. Once I get it down though...
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    Whining feedback through speakers when blower is running...

    Recently added an amp to my stereo system and am getting a whining sound when the blower is running..weird thing is the amp and blower run off different batteries, and there is no noise with just the engine running (alternator whine)...blower is hooked up to the factory wiring harness and the...
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