not getting rpms
 

Had New 454 Ho's 420 Hp Engines Installed In My 42" Wellcraft And Not Getting The Rpms I Should. Was Running 51 Gps Mph At 4800 Rpms On Old Motors. New Motors Running Only 3500 Rpms Top End. Could Fuel Pumps Be A Problem. Noticed Mechanic Installed 2 New Electric Fuel Pumps. What Should I Be Running For Gpm Pumps And Presure For 454 Ho's. Everything Is New Out Of The Crate Not Rebuilds

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I had one engine do that last year. The ignition module was bad,not advancing the timing. You should have full advance around 32-3500rpm, I think.Sounds like timing. Put a timing light on it. I dont think fuel would limit rpm like you describe. Does it pop or mis or just run out of steam at 3500?

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runs smooth just run out of steam no popping or missing. I'VE BEEN READING ALOT ABOUT ADVANCE TIMING ON OS BUT DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHECK IT. THE ONLY THING I KNOW IS HOW TO SET UP REGULAR TIMING.

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I had the same problem with a pair of 502"s The owner before had put two new electric pumps on and also fuel filters between the tank and pumps. I could only get 3800 out of them, moved the filters to between the pump and carbs, now no problem. It worked for me.

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What HP were the old motors and what props are you running?