Thanks, this is why I think my stats are buggered. One is worse than the other.
Same topic, On my 6-71s the t-stats open at 170 , what is the temperature we should expect them to close again? When I run at speed they open as...
Lights and such are usually Daisy chained from the switch. It sounds like you have a light that has overheated and the wire connection behind it...
I looked back at the the thread. I don't see any speed / RPM ratios posted. As an example, what is the speed at 1950rpm?
That really sounds like a tank vent issue.
Boomer..the problem is that in time you won't be happy with the speed so you're going to push them past 2000 rpm and now you're going beyond 80%...
That changes things. Any particular reason why you detuned them? Ralph might have insight but I suspect you may be having to adjust these props...
My 6-71s burn 16 gph aside turning 1950rpm , pushing 44K lbs. to 19knts J&T 'd to 450hp each. I think you are way under propped.
It's always the fortunate person who acquires a repowered boat like this. Provided its done correctly.
Is there a weight difference between the two motors? You really want the lighter one. Yes carbs do require maintenance so I would choose the efi...
Dave That must've been a lot of work to write that colorful script. My Tigers baseball hat is tipped to you. :)
