True North
Member
- Sep 11, 2012
- 165
- Boat Info
- 2005 SR 260DA
350 MAG MPI
Bravo 3
- Engines
- (1) 350 MAG MPI w/Bravo III
91 7.4L with Thunderbolt Ignition system, approx 300 hours.
I did NOT replace distributor or plug wires at the beginning of the season, only plugs (with proper gap).
Boat runs great, even when lowest achievable RPM for trolling, doesn't skip a beat.
Ever since I got it (end of season last year), it has been a hard starter, even when warm. I have to run the starter for 15-20 seconds to get it to fire. It is easy to flood if I give it any gas other than the initial squirt in the beginning. Many times it takes multiple attempts with turning the key in the start function for longer than I should, just to get it to fire.
Is this "normal" for these older big block motors?
If I replaced the distributor, plug wires, etc. would it be better?
Ingition coil?
Anything else that could improve this symptomatic issue? Like I said, boat runs great, it's just a hard starter. Thanks in advance.
I did NOT replace distributor or plug wires at the beginning of the season, only plugs (with proper gap).
Boat runs great, even when lowest achievable RPM for trolling, doesn't skip a beat.
Ever since I got it (end of season last year), it has been a hard starter, even when warm. I have to run the starter for 15-20 seconds to get it to fire. It is easy to flood if I give it any gas other than the initial squirt in the beginning. Many times it takes multiple attempts with turning the key in the start function for longer than I should, just to get it to fire.
Is this "normal" for these older big block motors?
If I replaced the distributor, plug wires, etc. would it be better?
Ingition coil?
Anything else that could improve this symptomatic issue? Like I said, boat runs great, it's just a hard starter. Thanks in advance.