1973 AMF slickcraft SS-204

[horner]

I have a 1973 slickcraft ss-204, with a mercruiser 188hp v-8 (ford engine). The boat started sputtering the last time out; so I put new plugs in and changed the oil. But the boat still won't stay running. It is a older boat so it requires leaded gas, so I made sure to add a lead additive every time I gassed up; going by the additives directions. I used 87 octane also. What else can I do?

 

[Pirate Tom]

Re: 1973 AMF slickcraft SS-204

OK, well I'd check it like any car motor: timing, carb, fuel/water filter, air cleaner (backflame arrestor). what kind of motor is this?

 

[Dave Jarvis]

Re: 1973 AMF slickcraft SS-204

Ive heard nightmare stories about the gas being ditributed. It seems that the new additives have some sort of chemical that destroys boat tanks and fuel lines. I would check all filters and hoses. If you find any that are deteriorated replace them with alcohol resistant lines.

 

[water world]

Re: 1973 AMF slickcraft SS-204

check dist, points were bad about wearing lobes off. eheck advance weights aren't sticking