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Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-17-2012, 12:39 AM

Replies: 15 magor issues... HELP! Views: 1,305 Posted By Matt L. What ignition are you running? Most EI... What ignition are you running? Most EI conversions will act like that if you have low voltage (less than 9.5v) at the coil. I had 7.5 at the coil due to corrosion induced resistance at multiple...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-31-2012, 01:43 AM

Replies: 9 Carb Wizard Needed Views: 425 Posted By Matt L. Edelbrock There all fixed! Matt Edelbrock There all fixed! Matt

Forum: General Discussion 07-12-2012, 01:26 AM

Replies: 65 Maristar 240 SC Project Boat Selling Price? Views: 3,927 Posted By Matt L. Sadly, I have to agree. 240SC is an awesome... Sadly, I have to agree. 240SC is an awesome boat, but that would be a lot of $$$s and time to get it on the water! Good Luck! Matt

Forum: Electrical 07-10-2012, 10:54 PM

Replies: 10 Converted to Electronic Ignition, Do I Still need Ballast Resistor? Views: 1,238 Posted By Matt L. I'd have to look at mine. I seem to remember... I'd have to look at mine. I seem to remember connecting a couple of those together. The Pertronix instructions seemed to have addressed that. Later, Matt

Forum: General Discussion 07-10-2012, 10:50 PM

Replies: 65 Maristar 240 SC Project Boat Selling Price? Views: 3,927 Posted By Matt L. If I recall properly it is a velvet drive 1.5:1... If I recall properly it is a velvet drive 1.5:1 transmission. Again, he can't prove squat about that drive train so the assumption is that it is just a core for rebuilding.

Forum: Electrical 07-10-2012, 10:35 AM

Replies: 10 Converted to Electronic Ignition, Do I Still need Ballast Resistor? Views: 1,238 Posted By Matt L. ditto, no ballast resistor. ditto, no ballast resistor.

Forum: General Discussion 07-10-2012, 10:34 AM

Replies: 65 Maristar 240 SC Project Boat Selling Price? Views: 3,927 Posted By Matt L. http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn236/lfootmatt... http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn236/lfootmatt/Illusion%20XS%20Tower/dadscam08-09155.jpg:D PS hows all of the acrylic parts. Remember, there are no factory parts available for this boat. ...

Forum: General / Other 07-10-2012, 10:30 AM

Replies: 30 Maristar 240 Owner's Views: 1,579 Posted By Matt L. FYI, Indmar will run the number for you if you... FYI, Indmar will run the number for you if you can find the Indmar engine ID tag. Then just call them. They should be able to look it up, that is if it is still an indmar engine. Later, Matt

Forum: General Discussion 07-10-2012, 10:25 AM

Replies: 65 Maristar 240 SC Project Boat Selling Price? Views: 3,927 Posted By Matt L. RK, I don't your skill level, but you've got a... RK, I don't your skill level, but you've got a lot of work ahead of you. An engine that is apart that you have never heard run, compression tested, checked over, and had an oil analysis run on it...

Forum: General Discussion 07-08-2012, 11:32 AM

Replies: 14 finally Views: 1,231 Posted By Matt L. For the money you spent I'd say yep, and you'll... For the money you spent I'd say yep, and you'll put it just exactly where I want it! And if I don't like it you'll move it! Later, Matt

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-07-2012, 01:34 AM

Replies: 9 well pertronix ignitor II conversion lasted 4 boat trips.back to points i go Views: 498 Posted By Matt L. Their tech support was really great to me when I... Their tech support was really great to me when I was having ignition problems. None were their fault. I was only getting 7.5 volts to the coil due to corrosion on the old wiring. Likely out until...

Forum: Electrical 07-04-2012, 12:58 PM

Replies: 6 Please name this part Views: 484 Posted By Matt L. Looked for my old pics without success, but that... Looked for my old pics without success, but that looks like the starter relay to me. Good luck! The wiring gremlins sidelined me for a very long time! matt

Forum: General Discussion 07-04-2012, 12:28 PM

Replies: 13 The next generation! SURPRISE Views: 1,660 Posted By Matt L. Wow!!! Wow!!!

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-03-2012, 01:27 AM

Replies: 4 Fuel will not stay in the bowls fo the carb? Views: 197 Posted By Matt L. Just rebuild the Edelbrock. Heck, I replaced my... Just rebuild the Edelbrock. Heck, I replaced my Holly with an Edelbrock and she has never run better. Edelbrocks are easier to rebuild that Holly'stoo, IMHO. Good Luck! Matt

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-01-2012, 11:45 AM

Replies: 15 No idea where the water is coming from Views: 935 Posted By Matt L. I'd say it is the shaft seal leaking. likely... I'd say it is the shaft seal leaking. likely need to repack and set the gland nut to the proper drip rate. You may just need to snug it down a bit to get the packing to bite back down and seal it...

Forum: Electrical 07-01-2012, 11:38 AM

Replies: 25 Battery drains instantly Views: 1,633 Posted By Matt L. Start by using the search function. There have... Start by using the search function. There have been a bunch of threads posting up a basic wiring diagram, PCM I think, but it gets you in the ball park. Checked to see if your main breaker on the...

Forum: Electrical 07-01-2012, 11:23 AM

Replies: 16 Electronic Ignition Conversion Question? Views: 1,140 Posted By Matt L. Tockit, Quit over thinking this one, Drop in... Tockit, Quit over thinking this one, Drop in the Pertronix and forget about. This was without a doubt the best cheap upgrade ever for those who have done it. Mine has been running flawlessly...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-01-2012, 11:15 AM

Replies: 1 fuel problem Views: 286 Posted By Matt L. If that stuff was that bad then you had better... If that stuff was that bad then you had better pull your fuel tank sending unit and check the screen in the pickup, there should be a little ball check valve in the pickup that gets gummed up too. ...

Forum: Electrical 06-30-2012, 01:05 AM

Replies: 3 Dual Batteries on Maristar 225 Views: 325 Posted By Matt L. I did the dual batter thing a couple of years... I did the dual batter thing a couple of years ago. I did the setup with the automatic switching relay and added in a total disconnect switch. http://genuinedealz.com/ is the only place to order...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 06-26-2012, 09:57 AM

Replies: 4 Oil Change in 93 Maristar 225 with 454 Views: 259 Posted By Matt L. I'd get the oil drain hose kit. My 240SC with... I'd get the oil drain hose kit. My 240SC with the HO 454 has one. Too easy to change the oil that way. PITA to instal I bet. Later, Matt

Forum: General / Other 06-26-2012, 09:52 AM

Replies: 30 Maristar 240 Owner's Views: 1,579 Posted By Matt L. I did post some pics with my rewire thread(s). ... I did post some pics with my rewire thread(s). I see "AZ" in the registration numbers. Where did you get it? Been boating 10 years now with our 240 out here and never saw that one. Local dealer...

Forum: General / Other 06-26-2012, 01:07 AM

Replies: 30 Maristar 240 Owner's Views: 1,579 Posted By Matt L. 1990 240SC with the HO454 I'll do what I can. I... 1990 240SC with the HO454 I'll do what I can. I re-wired everything from the batts to the distributor. I'll track down my hand drawn wiring diagrams and scan them in. I can take pics too if you...

Forum: Engine / Drive Train 06-13-2012, 11:11 PM

Replies: 13 Boat giving me trouble Views: 1,127 Posted By Matt L. Sounds like you are heat soaking. If you have a... Sounds like you are heat soaking. If you have a carb the fuel in the carb bowls will boil causing all kinds of hard starting. Does it blow black smoke after starting? That's a big sing of...

Forum: Electrical 06-11-2012, 10:50 PM

Replies: 7 distributor replacement Views: 557 Posted By Matt L. Pertronix technical/customer support is awesome. ... Pertronix technical/customer support is awesome. I had as series of terrible ignition problems. Returned my Ignitor II for testing. they checked is out very quickly and returned it no charge. ...

Forum: Electrical 06-10-2012, 12:07 PM

Replies: 4 Voltage problem Views: 299 Posted By Matt L. I would think that is normal since your ignition... I would think that is normal since your ignition system should start to pull some current as the coil(s) charge up. You might look for corrosion at all of your contact points between the battery...

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