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Old 05-26-2019, 11:53 AM
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If you ever upgrade to electronic ignition please talk to us first.
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To Prevent Inadvertently Frying The Coil.......

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I did notice a couple things yesterday that I’ll mention even though I have no idea if they relate to this. I had the key turned on, without cranking the engine over yet that day, for probably 5 minutes and the coil (ignition/distributor?) was hot to touch.
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The only time the key is in the slot on my boat is when the engine is running or being cranked.

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YouTube- working on the carburetor

[YOUTUBE]Akvty8qAalo[/YOUTUBE]

[YOUTUBE]https://youtu.be/Akvty8qAalo[/YOUTUBE]



After I replaced the coil, I took off the carb and cleaned it out, replaced gaskets and put it back on. Thanks again guys!
Now I have new problems tho. Still the white smoke in the exhaust and a wire got so hot that it melted���� I have to work all week but when I get back to the boat this weekend I’ll show you which one it is��

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If you ever upgrade to electronic ignition please talk to us first.
I will talk to you before I do anything at all now😊✌🏼
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SR: Just a quick hint.
I watched the carb repair video. Get a piece of 2X4 an set the carb on it, hold the carb with one hand then tighten the screws with the other hand while you are standing over it. You will be able to get more torque and tighten the screws more evenly.
When you hold the carb in one hand and tighten with the other it is almost impossible to torque the screws evenly and increases the chance of a cross thread.

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