After talking to a few other people it seems it doesnt matter where #1 is. Just put the distributor in at #1 TDC compression and wherever the rotor points, make that #1 and continue wiring it clockwise in the firing order. Thanks
Im helping a friend put his engines back together after doing the heads but he never marked the distributors when he took them out. I have the engines at #1 TDC on compression stroke but there are no numbers on the distributor caps so I need to know what position the rotor should be pointing for...
@SKybolt Thanks for the info. I figured that about those high hp models. Like anything else the more fuel you put to it, the shorter the life. Id prefer Cats but it seems like the 375hp 3208s would be way underpowered in this boat. I havent gotten inside to see and inspect the condition of the...
Hi theres an 88 460EC with 550hp 6V92s for sale near me. It needs some work as its been sitting for a few years but it has 1 recently rebuilt engine. Are genuine Detroit parts still available for these or everything is aftermarket? Also what else to look for like common leaks, rot, etc. I have...
Does anyone have any pics of upgraded cabin lights/reading lights? Im changing the 4 in my cabin to LED but im just undecided on which style I want. Also replacing the rear half of the headliner. Trying to decide on a color for that. 88 340EC. Post pics of what you did. Thanks!
Turn it on and get a multimeter and check the battery voltage at the battery terminals. Should be around 13V-14.5V with no load on the batterys. 12.5V or less if its not working.
Does anyone know where to get hatch handles, support rods and seals for the Taylor made hatches that came with the 340s? Taylor made says they're no longer available. Is there an aftermarket for these parts? I can only find the parts for the newer TM hatches. Thanks
6.5 BCG The engine is a 3 cylinder, the same engine that was in a 1986 Chevy Sprint. Engine parts can be purchased from Rockauto.com for a fraction of the price of Westerbeke.