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justintime

justintime

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Alright here they are
I'm

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?
 
"As a general 'rule' I

"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."
 
"i have put in sierra carbs
o

"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"
 
"I agree with Morten's opi

"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."
 
"thanx for ur guys help

i&#

"thanx for ur guys help

i'm more of an outboard guru, because i work on more fishing boat over here"
 
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