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    Pertronix Hall effect distributor

    Anyone had any experience with these? I have a Mallory electronic distributor that failed and the pertronix is not much more than replacing the ignition module in the Mallory. Matt
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    Want to add manifolds into my closed cooling circuit on my 318's

    It will be time to replace exhaust in the next year or so on my 318's. Do you think the stock heat exchanger can handle adding the manifolds into the closed cooling loop? Thanks, Matt
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    Engine oil coolers

    How many of you guys run engine oil coolers on your 318's? Thanks, Matt
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    318 closed cooling temp

    What temp do you guys with typically see on your 318's with closed cooling? Matt
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    Twin 318s lose oil pressure

    Back again guys... I had very little time home this summer so I only took the boat out a handful of times... The last trip was to Catalina Island and she ran great until I arrived there. As I came off plane and down to idle at the harbor entrance the oil pressure alarm goes off on the starboard...
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    Valve train noise 318

    Hey guys, I have noticed on my starboard engine that when I first start it for the day you can hear a loud clacking from the valve train until it builds oil pressure. Any ideas? Thanks, Matt
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    318 wont start after a run

    Hey guys, My starboard 318 wont start after it has been shut down after Ive been out for a run. I have read previous post and tried putting in a new coil and ballast resistor but it did not resolve the issues. Any more suggestions? Thanks, Matt
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    Timing specs 318 chrysler

    Does anyone know the timing specs for a LM318 chrsyler? Thanks, Matt
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    Hole in intake manifold

    Blew a hole inthe pocket for the choke on the intake manifold on my starboard 1973 318 Chrysleron Monday. I run with edelbrock 1409's and no longer need to heat the choke soI was thinking of patching it with several layers of JB weld (good to 300degrees) and making a block off plate to go on top...
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    Fuel line

    I recently had someone doing some fiberglass repair on the steps from the cockpit into my cabin and the copper fuel line that is connected to the tank pick up and then T's off to the ball valves and engines had to be removed from its brackets. The guy left it hanging there and never put it back...
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    Temp/oil sending units

    Anyone have a good source for dual station oil pressure and temp sending units? I am having trouble finding the proper ohm range for my new gauges. Thanks, Matt
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    Water in new Manifolds

    Installed new manifolds, elbows and swivel risers on both of my 318's and after first staring up I removed the plugs in the exhaust side of the manifolds and found a small amount of water in all four manifolds. I left them out started the engines again and no water, then installed them ran the...
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    Mallory Distributor

    "In the process of rewiring my "In the process of rewiring my boat I some how lost the pig tail that connects my Mallory unilite distributor to the ballast resistor, coil and ground on my port 318... I have checked the Mallory catalog and cant find it and as a last resort will cut the other...
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    Ammeter 318 chrysler

    "I am currently rewiring the e "I am currently rewiring the entire boat and just installed a new DC panel that has an Ammeter for the house and a volt meter for three battery banks. I purchased all new gauges for the lower helm and fly bridge but did not purchase new ammeters. Are they really...
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    318 Starter

    "Picked up a slightly used ARC "Picked up a slightly used ARCO starter on ebay the other day and the pinion gear is stuck out and i cant get it to go back in. Hooked it up to my truck battery and ran it but it is stuck out. Any suggestions? Thanks, Matt"
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    2000 4hp 4 stroke merc

    "Picked up a 2000 4 stroke 4 h "Picked up a 2000 4 stroke 4 hp motor and its leaking engine oil from behind the prop and I popped the cowling and there is oil all over motor as well. The oil fill cap is tight and I really have not had a chance to look into this but do you guys have any ideas...
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    Ballast Resistor

    Does anyone know how many ohms Does anyone know how many ohms the ballast resistor should be for a 318? Matt
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    Priming 318

    "I am priming my rebuilt 318 w "I am priming my rebuilt 318 with a priming tool and a drill. I am getting good psi but no oil to the valve train which I think is normal. I am correct? Thanks, Matt"
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    Rebuilt 318 over a year ago not started yet

    I rebuilt my standard rotation I rebuilt my standard rotation 318 and installed it in March 07 and have not cranked it over yet. I travel 200 days a year and had bigger fish to fry until things slowed down recently. It’s fully assembled and has been primed just needs some wiring hooked up and...
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    318 chrysler alternators

    "I just purchased new internal "I just purchased new internally regulated alternators for my Chrysler 318's. Can someone tell me what kind of wiring changes are required for this upgrade? Thanks, Matt"
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