Recent content by CptCaveMan

This boat has the Thunderbolt V ignition system which has a ignition module and knock module mounted on the distributor. Has anyone known either of these to cause skipping, etc when they start going bad?

I dont believe the device on the bottom port side is for exhaust. It's only on the port side and not the starboard side

As far as the rough idle when cold I replaced the ignition coil and cleaned and gapped spark plugs about 1 week ago (Replaced with new plugs 6 months ago). Cleaned and tested distributor cap and plug wires. I've manually adjusted choke while running to see if it would smooth out. Nothing has...

Can anyone identify what this is inside the yellow circle? Its only on the port side and seems to be located directly below where the macerator seacock is located in the bildge.

Today I pressure tested my closed cooling systems on both engines and noticed a very slight pressure leak on both engines. No external leaks present anywhere but when I put my ear to the exhaust elbows I could hear a very faint hissing noise in 3 of the four elbows. I just replaced the separator...

Thanks for the input everyone. Im going to try each of your ideas to see if it corrects the problem and will report back. Also, any idea how I can find the exact service repair manual for my engine? The serial number is K189594. For all I know I've been using the wrong manual for my engine.

Hello, I recently bought a 1997 330DA last June with approx 650 hrs on each of the engines and have been going through a 1000 page engine manual taking a crash course on boat mechanics. I'm currently experiencing an issue with starboard engine. Engine starts easily, however, idles/runs very...