Have a 1989 OMC Cobra 2.3l (Ford), Mallory points distributor. The engine starts pretty easy when cold or warmed up. Problem is inability to get over 4000RPM out of it. Ignition parts replacedverified: plugs, coil, external resistor wire ohms correct per OMC manual, Rochy 2GC rebuilt last summer, new fuel pump, fuel lines all clear and filters replaced (can and sintered carb filter), throttle cable adjusted per manual and does go from closed to full throttle position. Dwell angle 35 +/- 1 degree, timing at 8 deg BTDC (per mechanic recommendation due to ethanol 89 octane gas. Purged fuel tank and filled with fresh 91 oct gas. Timing marks line up for TDC on #1.
The manual diagram of the distributor indicates #1 cylinder post should be toward front of engine. Mine is offset approximately 20 degrees or so. If the distributor had been removed, is it feasible that the lack of power could be from reinstalling it a tooth or more off so it is rotated away from the diagram depiction?
Any other ideas
The manual diagram of the distributor indicates #1 cylinder post should be toward front of engine. Mine is offset approximately 20 degrees or so. If the distributor had been removed, is it feasible that the lack of power could be from reinstalling it a tooth or more off so it is rotated away from the diagram depiction?
Any other ideas
