whyblock
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I got the 312ci 215 hp Interceptor started today. New boat to me, I installed new plugs, plug wires, distributor cap. I cleaned the Carter YH’s as best I could without removing them. Fuel was leaking out the rear carb so I checked the floats and they were set below spec. I set them 1/16 above spec and this stopped the leaking out the rear carb. Spec is 9/16 for the front and 1/16 for the rear.
I used up 2 gallons of premium with CD2 added before I ran out. She is running a little rough and smoky. Black powder soot in the pipes, maybe running too rich. Maybe need a new coil too. Old one looks like it’s 53 years old.
I installed two new 142 degree thermostats. Found these at Napa. They are part # PCM RP026002E. These fit just fine after grinding the flange diameter to fit. They didn’t open with using up two gallons of fuel. I’m using a fake-o-lake plunger. Do these really work? I wonder if my impeller is working. Any easy way to tell?
The boat is a 57 Century Arabian. It’s in great shape, shinny varnish and solid bottom. If I can get the Interceptor running smooth I should be able to launch soon. It’s great to hear an old boat, she sounds really cool.
I used up 2 gallons of premium with CD2 added before I ran out. She is running a little rough and smoky. Black powder soot in the pipes, maybe running too rich. Maybe need a new coil too. Old one looks like it’s 53 years old.
I installed two new 142 degree thermostats. Found these at Napa. They are part # PCM RP026002E. These fit just fine after grinding the flange diameter to fit. They didn’t open with using up two gallons of fuel. I’m using a fake-o-lake plunger. Do these really work? I wonder if my impeller is working. Any easy way to tell?
The boat is a 57 Century Arabian. It’s in great shape, shinny varnish and solid bottom. If I can get the Interceptor running smooth I should be able to launch soon. It’s great to hear an old boat, she sounds really cool.