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I have a general question as to batteries on my 2011 330 Express Cruiser Yacht. It has a Dual 70 amp input Guest Isolator with 3 outputs. I run two main batteries for the engines, one for the generator and two aux/house batteries. Last year the top terminal of the isolator (main bat term) melted...
Need clarification on a timing question. The service manual for a OMC 4.3L V6 (1988 yr) with point ignition system states that the BTDC timing is set @ 1 degree for regular fuel and @ 6 degrees for premium. This is a long way apart. I have twins and can somewhat regulate what type of fuel I run...
I have just purchased a 1988 Thundercraft Temptation 265 with twin 4.3 litre, 205HP (high output) OMC V6's. It has the OMC (dogclutch) type sterndrives. My marine "guy" told me these motors take a R43T ACDelco Plug but the engines currently have R44T ACDelco plugs? He hasn't heard of these...
