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JUST-IN-TIME
Senior Member
Username: justintime
Post Number: 3358
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 09:09 pm: | 
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Alright here they are
I'm working on a 88 bayliner
guy want a new electronic dizzy and needs a new carb because the throttle shaft is so worn out
what do i buy?
Volvo new carb
Rebuilt from sierra
Mallory dizzy
pertronix drop in
cost does not matter
has any body put a Mallory in?
scott_s
el_pescador
haffiman37
what would u do? |
Morten Ringvold
Senior Member
Username: haffiman37
Post Number: 2394
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 09:30 pm: |
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As a general 'rule' I preferred to put in the 'originals' as it made service and parts more easier for the customer in the future, but.
I would probably put in a Prestolite dizzy with Pertronix.
As for carb, I would find it more 'safe' to put in a rebuild that probably has 'fresh' gaskets etc, than an original Volvo that might have been on the shelf for a decade or more. |
JUST-IN-TIME
Senior Member
Username: justintime
Post Number: 3359
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 09:37 pm: |
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i have put in sierra carbs
only thing is they smell like varnished gas!
the dizzy is fine, he just wants to get rid of points |
El Pescador
Senior Member
Username: el_pescador
Post Number: 2753
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 10:05 pm: |
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I agree with Morten's opinion. Also, installing a Pertronix kit on a Prestolite takes just a few minutes, and the kits are reasonably priced. However, I would recommend that afterwards you take the dizzy to a shop so that they can check the advance curve. I have seen some of those dizzies having a curve waaaaay out of what it should be, and you don't want to end with and engine damaged due to detonation. |
JUST-IN-TIME
Senior Member
Username: justintime
Post Number: 3360
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 10:28 pm: |
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i was thinking of just buying the mallory one
any of u guys have used this? |
El Pescador
Senior Member
Username: el_pescador
Post Number: 2754
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 10:50 pm: |
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Not in my own boats, but I know they don't have a bad press and the price is reasonable. |
JUST-IN-TIME
Senior Member
Username: justintime
Post Number: 3362
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 10:58 pm: |
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cool
i will do a post after i fix the boat |
JUST-IN-TIME
Senior Member
Username: justintime
Post Number: 3363
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 10:59 pm: |
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thanx for ur guys help
i'm more of an outboard guru, because i work on more fishing boat over here |
