JHGates
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Considering purchasing a 1995 Sundancer 290, It is not fuel injected ........Is this a deal breaker ?:smt100
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techmitch
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- May 1, 2008
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- 1999 270 DA
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- Twin 4.3s W/Alpa I Gen II's
No!
GrandMaster
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- Mar 27, 2012
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- 1995 Sundancer 290
Generator, AC
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- Twin Mercruiser 4.3L
Definately not!
Ididntdoit
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+1 on carb'd - one less thing to go wrong......easy and cheap to diagnose, rebuild, or replace a carbureator - electronic FI has sensors, high pressure fuel pumps, injectors, computers, etc - that make problems harder and more expensive to diagnose/fix.....That said FI has been around (and reliable) for quite some time - generally a FI Boat will start easier, get better fuel economy, and stay in tune easier than a carb'd version.
MonacoMike
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Boat Guy
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I don't want to ruffle any feathers. But, when I was looking at boats, I was looking for either EFI or Diesel.
I think there's a lot of truth to carb'd engines being pretty simple and that's a plus.
Though, engines are engines and ask yourself if you would rather have your fuel injected in your car or a carburetor.
Personally I think the reliability of fuel injection has been proven and what I would put on my list if I was on the water.
That said, there are some great deals on carbureted boats. I think it's a budget decision....
Good luck with your purchase.
I think there's a lot of truth to carb'd engines being pretty simple and that's a plus.
Though, engines are engines and ask yourself if you would rather have your fuel injected in your car or a carburetor.
Personally I think the reliability of fuel injection has been proven and what I would put on my list if I was on the water.
That said, there are some great deals on carbureted boats. I think it's a budget decision....
Good luck with your purchase.
Alegria
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I felt exactly as you did on the EFI issue. But the right boat had carbs so that is what I went with. The carbs start right up when the boat is in use during the day. They don't turn over quickly after they have been sitting. I found a thread on here that basically explained how to start the carb 454 with mechanical fuel pumps.
Turn over the engine twice for about 5-10 secs. Advance the throttle once to fully place that fuel you just pumped into the system directly into the engine. Then turn it over again and she should start right up.
There is another thread about putting electric fuel pumps on the carbs and then you get near EFI starting
So for me after 7 seasons no issues with the carbs.
Turn over the engine twice for about 5-10 secs. Advance the throttle once to fully place that fuel you just pumped into the system directly into the engine. Then turn it over again and she should start right up.
There is another thread about putting electric fuel pumps on the carbs and then you get near EFI starting
So for me after 7 seasons no issues with the carbs.
GrandMaster
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- Mar 27, 2012
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- 1995 Sundancer 290
Generator, AC
- Engines
- Twin Mercruiser 4.3L
I have twin carb'd 4.3L's. My starting process is to turn the ignition "on", move the throttle full forward, back to neutral and then forward to maybe 15% throttle, turn the ignition to "start," and then pull the throttles back to neutral as soon as she fires.
Starts the 1st time 95% of the time. Regular use of a good fuel treatment and fuel system cleaner helps alot.
Because of no FI I know if I have an engine problem its basically 100% something mechanical and not some some haywire computer somewhere sending/receiving erronious signals.
Starts the 1st time 95% of the time. Regular use of a good fuel treatment and fuel system cleaner helps alot.
Because of no FI I know if I have an engine problem its basically 100% something mechanical and not some some haywire computer somewhere sending/receiving erronious signals.
