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by JohnO
Wed Aug 14, 2019 7:31 pm
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Fuel System Restoration: Tanks to Carbs...
Replies: 29
Views: 73885

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

It's been a ride. Multiple symptoms and fixes. My Dad was original owner back in 1984. He's 87 now and still around but in another state. His memory isn't quite there so the history of the boat is slipping away. We brought it over from Michigan to Illinois. It didn't have a lot of use or care in the...
by JohnO
Wed Aug 14, 2019 5:47 am
Forum: Boat and Hull
Topic: Fuel System Restoration: Tanks to Carbs...
Replies: 29
Views: 73885

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

I think there is a substantial part of this thread missing in the beginning. Anyone know where it’s at? Ready to jump overboard on a fuel line/filter issue!
by JohnO
Sat Jul 20, 2019 8:34 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: 318 ignition system
Replies: 46
Views: 121492

Re: 318 ignition system

Jason (or Carl) I could use the same help, I searched for the solution but couldn't, find it. I jumped the ignition wire from the ballast, 12V at the coil but still doesn't work. Lost my sniffer too so I'm assuming that wasn't the solution. Put red distributor, and jumped ignition wire to Positive c...
by JohnO
Mon Jul 08, 2019 5:40 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: 318 ignition system
Replies: 46
Views: 121492

Re: 318 ignition system

Thanks for the update. Much appreciated.
by JohnO
Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:57 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: 318 ignition system
Replies: 46
Views: 121492

Re: 318 ignition system

Another dumb question sorry, does the pertronix just plug into existing electronic ignition system, e.g. Uses same module, still need the dreaded ballast resistor? The catalog showed igniter 1, 2, and 3 options. Any advice on which one to choose?