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    Engine alarm only when on plane

    Being a later model, you may be hearing a manifold/riser temp sensor alarm. If the riser is clogging, the temp will go up with higher engine speed. Also, check the electrical plug connection to the temp sensors ( one in each riser). If it is loose, it may be sending the alarm due to vibration...
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    Great deal on a project.......... 390 ex

    Sheesh ... the two free '80s 270 Sundancers that I have looked at and decided would be too much work and cost .... were at least complete, just fully run-down.
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    Fuel pump operation & test firing - Initial condition survey

    Yes, sold the 268 two seasons ago.... get rid of the loan. Need to get back on the water .... I've been looking at the '80s 270 Sundancers, or perhaps a 268 (in some level of project mode) as a "inexpensive" way to get back into a cruiser and not keep writing checks when it's sitting next to...
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    Fuel pump operation & test firing - Initial condition survey

    Well, it was as bad as I figured it likely would be (but held hope that there was a minimum chance that it would not be). Total basket case. Ahhh well .... moving on and keeping the feelers out.
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    Fuel pump operation & test firing - Initial condition survey

    Yeah, the fuel alone is a good thought on an unknown engine. And, yes, certainly will disconnect the fuel pump inlet and clamp it. Thanks for your thoughts.
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    Fuel pump operation & test firing - Initial condition survey

    i'll be looking at a derelict (free) 83 270DA (single 330 7.4) this Saturday. As noted in a prior post, the boat has been out of the water for 3-years, came out for a riser (that's the story anyway). If the boat passes the initial visual and hull parts of the survey (we could be done in...
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    Mid '80s 270 Sundancers?

    Thanks for the link, I didn't find that in an initial search.
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    Mid '80s 270 Sundancers?

    Greetings. First post/reply In lieu of creating a new post with the same title: As the OP posted, I am also considering a mid '80s 270 Sundancer. We have been used to 28-ish foot Express cruisers form the 2000s, that we trailer (8'6"). Sold the last one two seasons ago (get rid of the loan)...
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