What’s it worth? 1990 242ss
09-02-2018 | 07:12 PM
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Remove your throttle linkage so you can do it all from the engine area, Pre set your light to what you want 32 - 34 rev it up get it done as fast as possible. Tighten up the distributor and re check, check idle and note for future.
My arms don't look long enough to change mine, did you remove the fuel filter/pump for access?
Where are you located?>
My arms don't look long enough to change mine, did you remove the fuel filter/pump for access?
Where are you located?>
09-02-2018 | 07:57 PM
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I was able to do it with the fuel filter there. Taking the pulley off made a decent amount of room but it’s still pretty tight in there. I did take off the top bar and the sliding doors under the hatch so I could lay down. I’m 6’4” so that doesn’t help. All in all I think it took me about 3 hours but I’ve never done it before
09-02-2018 | 08:06 PM
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Gary summed it up pretty well. I ran a v8-24 but it popped out. I run a v8-22 now because I have it. Would prefer a v8-24 or v8hp. But set your base timing as Gary suggests. I run 33° all in just to be safe. Detonation is not a good thing and anything over 34 your at risk.
09-03-2018 | 06:27 PM
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Another update. Took the boat out today. Went down an inlet that has a fast zone. Didn’t want to go too far on the first run. Went well. Made it home. Lol. Have to do plugs and wires and fine tune timing. Had a hard time getting on plane and couldn’t get rpms over 2800 but temp and oil pressure were great. Had a hard time seeing the timing mark but thought I had it at 10 but all in all had a great first trip!!!!! My wife and I went up and down the river for a couple hours. 45 minutes each way out to the ocean. Plugs and wires this week and find a better timing light for the final tune
