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set point gap, check with dwell meter, then set timing, then re-set idle speed about as simple as it gets old school tune up circa 1966...
Sep 9, 2026
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Yes, I have the quadrajet. We had 3 years of trouble free use since I bought it. I put an impeller in it and battery and have had no...
Sep 8, 2026
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Here's what it looks like when you have it apart it is a bit tricky to get the air horn off and the choke linkage on the side properly...
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Here are the fuel pump specs from my OMC shop manual: 5.5-7 PSI Volume at cranking speed: 1 pint in 45 sec or less Vacuum at cranking...
Sep 8, 2026
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Yes
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Note, this was originally posted courtesy of Don S. Minor edits and pictures added by CaptJason A lot of you folks out there seem to be...
Sep 7, 2026
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So you are referring to a vacuum pull from the fuel pump? Not a vacuum from the carburetor?
Sep 7, 2026
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There is a spec for how much the pump can pull at cranking speed (approx 10” Hg vacuum) and for volume I’d have to look up the exact...
Sep 7, 2026
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There is also another test that can be done that measures restrictions in the fuel delivery system using the vacuum gauge. There is a...
Sep 7, 2026
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https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-to-testing-your-boats-fuel-system.278642/
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The anti siphon valve was working when I messed with the tank. I pulled out the board cover and used the sending unit hole to empty the...
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Fuel pump pressure, volume and vacuum Anti siphon valve & fuel pick up tube. All should be checked
Sep 7, 2026
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Compression has not been checked. My original issue was no spark. Even with the points being gapped. Found out thru testing it seems the...
Sep 7, 2026
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Put the boat on the water today and it is not fixed. Same issues as before. I will try to find some time for some more diag
Sep 6, 2026
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I was able to borrow an equus dwell meter from my dad. I installed new Sierra points and condenser, new standard motor products ignition...
Aug 24, 2026
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