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by JohnO
Tue Mar 16, 2021 6:45 pm
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: 1985 '28 Sedan Flybridge for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 8467

Re: 1985 '28 Sedan Flybridge for sale

Thanks Jeff! The older you get the higher it gets!
by JohnO
Sat Mar 13, 2021 5:27 pm
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: 1985 '28 Sedan Flybridge for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 8467

1985 '28 Sedan Flybridge for sale

Located on Lake Michigan in Waukegan IL. Stored inside right now. On Craigslist and posting to Facebook Marketplace soon. Would love for it to go to a Marinette enthusiast. It's been in the family since 1985 and a lot of good times. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/boa/d/waukegan-marinette-sedan-f...
by JohnO
Wed Oct 14, 2020 10:07 am
Forum: Through Hulls
Topic: Understanding the CAPAC
Replies: 48
Views: 112139

Re: Understanding the CAPAC

Having a bit of trouble understanding this post. Is low bad or is high bad or both? I have a 28 sedan and the meter shows it should be around .9 I am reading 1.2. The water on Lake Michigan is pretty cold right now and there is a lot of water current going on now in the harbor so the water isn't as ...
by JohnO
Tue Sep 03, 2019 9:18 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Fuel System Restoration: Tanks to Carbs...
Replies: 29
Views: 73885

Re: Fuel System Restoration: Tanks to Carbs...

I finally found adapters at a random NAPA store while on another mission. Still contemplating replacing whole fuel system(winter project) I did finally figure out my problem, distributor springs too tight (see 318 ignition post).
by JohnO
Tue Sep 03, 2019 6:59 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: 318 ignition system
Replies: 46
Views: 121492

Re: 318 ignition system

I don't want to jinx myself but I think I found the problem. Petronix distributor shipped with silver springs which was also acknowledged earlier in the forum. I wasn't getting any advance until 2200 rpm. I finally got some decent weather and was able to run again. Both engines crapped out this time...
by JohnO
Mon Aug 26, 2019 3:54 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: 318 ignition system
Replies: 46
Views: 121492

Re: 318 ignition system

Thanks guys. I agree Jeff! I actually replaced the plugs last weekend and was very careful. I'm going to try to take it out and see. Timed it by RPM's in the dock got it up to 1800 in gear runs like a champ. Didn't want to take it higher. Lake Michigan has been brutal on the west side. Looking for a...
by JohnO
Mon Aug 19, 2019 4:52 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: 318 ignition system
Replies: 46
Views: 121492

Re: 318 ignition system

Using flywheel marks showing basically same thing. (Only about 2 degrees difference).
by JohnO
Sun Aug 18, 2019 9:43 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: 318 ignition system
Replies: 46
Views: 121492

Re: 318 ignition system

I'm back! Jason helped me out with the installation of my pertronix distributors. His advice was right on because I have a starboard engine running right on. Now back to the port. I get to right around 1500 under load and the engine dies. Sometimes with back fire through the carbs. I have been chasi...
by JohnO
Sun Aug 18, 2019 8:55 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Fuel System Restoration: Tanks to Carbs...
Replies: 29
Views: 73885

Re: Fuel System Restoration: Tanks to Carbs...

My check valve was removed from the problem side. On advice of another mechanic, I'm going back to spark. Might be the way I installed my distributor. I'm going to continue on that thread. Hopefully someone has an answer because this is perplexing. (Again, my screw up but how else do you learn)?
by JohnO
Thu Aug 15, 2019 5:19 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Fuel System Restoration: Tanks to Carbs...
Replies: 29
Views: 73885

Re: Fuel System Restoration: Tanks to Carbs...

I still have the carter AFB’s has those filters but they have been removed.