powerqrudy

Over the last 2 years the boat has lost some power. At WOT it will maybe turn 4200. I can sweat it use to hit 4700. Then Today after running it for a hour and a half just cruising and putzing around it took a bunch of cranks to get it to go.

The boat it is a 1986 POWERPLAY 23ft 350 cid 260 hp.

Idle maybe to low ?

the Fuel Pump is maybe original, I have not replaced it and I have owned it since 1986 ?

thanks guys,

Steve

firehawkcat

Engine maybe be getting tired if it is an 1986

Griff

On a 25 year old engine, it could be anything from a maintenance item/tune up to a complete rebuild.

powerqrudy

yea it might be time, But I am going with new cap, rotor, coil plugs and set timing before she gets riped out.

Thanks guys,

Steve

firehawkcat

Powerqrudy i would do the things in your last reply they dont cost alot and enjoy the boat this year and replace during the winter

powerqrudy

yea, i think that is the plan.

RT930turbo

It would also be worth running a compression test to see how healthy the internals are. If it's an '86, it's probably just getting tired.

powerqrudy

ok, i just got a set of NGK UR4 plugs and will put those in tomorrow. Also i am going to check timing and maybe turn up the idle tad.

Will report back.

Thanks,

tinman565

Change your filters too. Fuel and water seperator. Whens the last time it had a COMPLETE tune up ?

powerqrudy

Cap and Rotor 2 years ago.. but i maybee put 20 hours a year on it.

i will do the Filters also.