Recent content by Jk100585

Thanks roonie. I decided to replace almost all of the components in the ignition system for peace of mind. Since I had to replace the timer base, I went ahead and replaced the stator, power packs, and coils. I got it all put back together and Same. Problem. I finally thought to look at the...

Does anyone have insight as to what could’ve happened to spark after I installed the tach?

I've had my eyes on several. However, I have strict orders from the admiral to "Get rid of some of this crap in the yard before you buy any more boat stuff. You have too many projects". I must adhere to these rules until further action can be taken in that regard. I speak pack rat fluently...

Compression values: #2 - 135psi #1 - 123psi #4 - 120psi #3 - 125psi This was done cold with all spark plugs removed after the spark issue showed up. I never did recheck after replacing the head gaskets when it was still sparking right. I'm installing the new timer base tonight. Since it...

Does this sound like a part that was failing or could i have done something to damage the timer base?

Still waiting on the new timer base to arrive from crowley marine.. 3 weeks and it hasn't shipped. In the meantime, any comments/suggestions from the peanut gallery?

Thanks racerone. Compression results: #2 - 135psi #1 - 123psi #4 - 120psi #3 - 125psi The overheat horn works but I didn't want to remove the temp switches to test since I already re-assembled the heads. After I got your response, I decided to go ahead and hook up the tach so I could...

My engine is having trouble idling when the warm up lever is lowered to the run position. Not all of the info below is relevant (to my knowledge) to the issue I'm currently having but I figured I would give a detailed background for the sake of being thorough. I recently purchased a 1980...