Need Help With 540 Merlin
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Need Help With 540 Merlin
I have a baja outlaw with a 540 merlin big block in it. Its solid roller, dart heads, dart intake, holley 850 double pumper, etc,etc. My problem is the boat is eating starters and gets hard to crank. I can initially start the boat and it will run great and I can shut it off and it will start right back up fine. But if I let it sit for an hour or 2 it doesnt want to crank, but turns over. In the process of trying to start it, the flywheel will kickback sometimes and break the starter teeth. If I let it sit overnight it will start fine though. Im stumped. Any help greatly appreciated!
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a low battery can cause the kickback,or to much ignition timing.if u are tearing up starters,its probibally a timing issue.