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new to the carver rivera single engine
- Roland
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new to the carver rivera single engine
first the engine is 350 hp is that enough power to get her on a plane ????
she will only do 3000 rpm at wot and some times backfire when at that rpm
anyone know what the wot rpm should be ????? posting.php?mode=post&f=2#
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Re: new to the carver rivera single engine
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Re: new to the carver rivera single engine
Fred
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Re: new to the carver rivera single engine
I agree with the guys; you should be getting higher rpm than that. Start with the basics and get an ignition tune up, it should be done regardless of whether it's the cause of the problem or not unless you have proof it's been done recently. This will eliminate the ignition system being the culprit and will give you a record of when if was last done moving forward. If this doesn't solve the problem, start diagnosing the fuel system.
With any new boat purchase, one should consider other critical items such as impellers, fluids, belts, etc. These are all perishables that need to be replaced as part of a regular maintenance schedule.
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Re: new to the carver rivera single engine
Good luck getting her up to snuff.
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- buster53
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Re: new to the carver rivera single engine
What does the bottom look like?
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Re: new to the carver rivera single engine
Like others have said, time to go through the tune-up. Make SURE you check the mechanical advance on the distributors. If it's an 85 and still have points, you might consider getting an electronic distributor from Delco or Presolite and you'll know the advance works fine and won't need to mess with the points ever again.
Also go though the fuel system and check or change all the filters. You may have one mounted right on the carb, at the fuel inlet.
- Roland
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- Location: Florida
Re: new to the carver rivera single engine
thank you guy for the advice
will the bottom was just done
I did order a distribution kit with a new cap, rotor, condenser, and points
I did have the carb rebuilt, but not sure the fuel filter was changed
should changing the spark plugs be part of the new kit also and is there any way to check the plug wires ???
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Re: new to the carver rivera single engine
If you are keeping your old distributors and using the electronic kit, you still need to check the advance weights, pins, and springs.
Fred
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1987 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar Kevlar 46' with triple blown 572 ci
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