Robert Laughton
New member
Hello,
I have a 1975 Fairline Mirage 29 with twin Ford 302 175HP engines and electric shift outdrives.
Last season the engine started breaking down above 2500 RPM. I have all new filters, cleaned carbs, new points, clear fuel lines, plugs and wires.
Timing is right, and dwell too (at idle at least).
There is wobble in the distributor shaft, so was wondering if this might be throwing off the timing.
I was considering rebuilding the original distributor if I can find the parts, or swapping to electronic.
I see marine parts places want far more money than for a road car engine. I can't imagine there's any difference - is there?
I aslo see Petronix recommends a new coil as well.
Any comments on how I should procede?
Thanks,
Rob
I have a 1975 Fairline Mirage 29 with twin Ford 302 175HP engines and electric shift outdrives.
Last season the engine started breaking down above 2500 RPM. I have all new filters, cleaned carbs, new points, clear fuel lines, plugs and wires.
Timing is right, and dwell too (at idle at least).
There is wobble in the distributor shaft, so was wondering if this might be throwing off the timing.
I was considering rebuilding the original distributor if I can find the parts, or swapping to electronic.
I see marine parts places want far more money than for a road car engine. I can't imagine there's any difference - is there?
I aslo see Petronix recommends a new coil as well.
Any comments on how I should procede?
Thanks,
Rob