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I initially checked the coil voltage and checked for spark on each cylinder as everything pointed to a ignition issue There is no ballast resistor But at least by replacing the ignition parts I know for sure the spark is good etc I doubt the timing has moved as surely I would still get a pop...

I have no electrical connection to the carb And it sounds like it always did when turning over so I'm assuming it has compression but I'm no expert but I will try putting a few drops of oil in the cylinders just to be sure I have tried everything And the battery is good I have even had my 100amp...

Ok time for a update I have been on the boat today fitted new coil, points, condenser, and a new set of plugs Tested for spark all ok so far But still nothing not even a pop or splutter Tried easy start again and made sure fuel was getting to the carb I'm stumped .? So now two things spring to...

Thanks for that I have ordered the right condenser I have also ordered these points I only ordered because they looked the same and I had no part number I may order some more intermotor ones just to be sure I will order the fan belt tonight Hopefully this will sort out my issue Thanks for all...

Thanks for all the advice it's much appreciated I have ordered all the bits New condenser, points, coil. Hopefully they are the correct ones I also need to replace the fan belt but I'm not sure what one to order ? Any ideas? Sorry it's not that clear. Oh and the distributor had a red cap.

Just got back from the boat Anyone have any idea what parts I need ?

Hi Thanks for that reply yes it is points and condenser I have been using one of those plug on type things that light up to show I'm getting a spark I did also remove the plugs to check and there is a spark there but with my limited knowledge i dont know if this is a strong spark or not ? I...

I hope someone on hear can help me I posted last year about my river boat with a Ford taunus engine With some helpful advice on hear the boat is now done and the engine has been running like a dream Well until now ... I recently went out on a trip on the river with no problems whatsoever After...

I have managed to get a brass 3/4 screw fitting to fit my tank with a reducer to take it down to the 8mm needed When I fit this what should I use to seal the thread? Is normal plumbing ptfe tape suitable to use with petrol ?

Maybe the picture is deceiving I have estimated that the bottle I used holds just over 30L Next time I'm in the workshop I will fill it with water and check ? For a vent I will just tap in a hose tail in the top of the tank maybe in the lower part of the filling tube and this will be piped to a...

Just one last thought I have the option of attaching a fitting to the threaded hole where the original valve was in the end of the tank this would now be at the half way point as the tank is mounted on its side and obviously still with a short dip tube to reach the bottom of the tank Is there...

My petrol tank is taking shape the filler tube is welded on and the flange for the sender guage I'm just having trouble finding how to fit a fuel take off tube ? I was thinking of using some 8mm brass plumbing fittings with some 8mm microbore copper tube it can't find a connector to go trough...

You could be right but it's not easy in a boat the engine is only around 10 inch from the bottom of the bilge The bottom tank is on about the same level as the pump and the top of the tank will be about 8inch lower than the carb I will be fitting a fuel shutoff valve on the top of the fuel...

The tank will sit around the same level as the engine in a adjacent compartment, the tank I'm building from scratch so I will be looking for some fittings to create the top fitting and dip tube ? (And fuel tap) I have also ordered a sender unit for the tank. And loads of room around the engine...

Yes my last post was about carb / idle problems I ended up stripping the carb with the help of some online information some of the parts had a powdery substance blocking them so it's now all cleaned and waiting to go back on so it's just fingers crossed it's going to be ok but I have been...

i have a ford taunus engine I think it's a 1500cc fitted in a boat I'm looking for some information on the fuel system as I'm currently in the process of building a new petrol tank The engine has a manual fuel pump on the side of the block and the fuel tank will be mounted at around the same...

Thanks to everyone for all the helpful information, the engine is raw water cooled I know this is not the best thing but maybe later I will change this or maybe even swap the engine but all the time I can keep it running I will live with it As for the copper fuel pipe should I change this for a...

I found a pipe in the bottom of the engine bay that fits between the little box on the side of the block and the side of the air intake on top of the carb. There are some numbers on the top of the head (7E10) And (T9) on the side of the block by the distributor I defiantly think it's a...

Thank for the information so it's a watermota not a taunus like I was told ? I haven't got a picture of the carb but this exploded view I found online is the same I will get some more pics at the weekend It hasn't got a electrical cut off the engine revs high for a short while then cuts out I...