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Old 06-02-2009, 07:00 AM
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This is what I found so far, timing less than 10* intake gaskets at coolant passages blown, 4 plug wires burned from previous exaust leak 8 fouled plugs, msd dist wires spade connectors( not sealed) corroded. dist cap all 9 terminals green and pitted so bad that they are flaking,
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Old 06-02-2009, 08:53 AM
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If you dont mind me asking, what cam is in that motor?
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Old 06-03-2009, 09:32 PM
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Here are videos of the boat from the previous owner

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/n...nt=Boat014.flv

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/n...t=MOV04786.flv

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/n...t=MOV04785.flv

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/n...t=MOV04788.flv
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Old 06-04-2009, 06:47 AM
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finished engine work last night, started less than 1 full turn, idles at 1k. also found 3 melted plugs, took bore scope and checked pistons OK, going to switch all connectors over to weather packs. will have blower intake surfaced and ready for winter rebuild.
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Old 06-07-2009, 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Sport 280
Man, poor ujoints, running that fast with drive trimmed that high!!!!!! not smart.
Holly crap I never cought that the first time I watched the video. What a dummy
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