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Recent content by pug288

  1. pug288

    checkmate convicor 242

    Thanks. We started riding horses and don't use the boat anymore.
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    checkmate convicor 242

    1996 454 40 over Roller rocker cam $15000 oboo 270-871-7537 Suttontruckin@gmail.com I don't know how to post pictures call or text and I'll send one.
  3. pug288

    best parts for tune up?

    thanks I was going to go full msd but I just decided to go to Napa since you said that about msd.
  4. pug288

    best parts for tune up?

    Going to replace plugs, cap, and coil whats the best to use on a 454.
  5. pug288

    Comment by 'pug288' in media 'September 2003'

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  6. pug288

    why do I have to pump it?

    I put size 37 accerator jet in. That is two sizes bigger. It run good on a test run but will know when I get a boat load of people.
  7. pug288

    why do I have to pump it?

    No back firing at all. It seems there is a dead spot when I take off real slow at about 3500 to 4000 rpm. I will check the vac. line next time I climb in it.
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    why do I have to pump it?

    Ok I have look at carb. and I have figured out I don't have an idea what I am doing. I have called everyone I know and all have been a no show to help or have been just to busy. I've got one more guy that might look at it. My question is if I can't get any body to look at it, if I buy...
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    why do I have to pump it?

    thanks Been like this since I got the boat. Put new fuel lines on and new fuel filter.
  10. pug288

    why do I have to pump it?

    I got a 454 bored 60 over it's running a 850 holly. When I am getting the boat out of the water to get on plane if I pump the thottle it jumps out of the water. If I don't pump it takes twice as long. When I run wide open if I pump I will gain around 5 mph or more. What do I need to check...
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    pug288's Convincor pic's

    still here I have been busy lately, but I am still around. Where do you usually boat at. I am on Ky and barkley Lake.
  12. pug288

    want to make a rooster tail.

    I seen a boat on the lake that was making a rooster tail and was wanting to be able to make the same. The boat that was making a the rooster was a 35 foot Donzi so it was an inboard. Any one know what might be going on with the Donzi. I don't think it was over trimed.
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    pug288's Convincor pic's

    Thanks everybody we really enjoy it. I am going to go some where and boat other then my home lake this summer I will be in touch with you all.
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    pug288's Convincor pic's

    We boat on Barkley and Ky lake. The guy I bought it from had it painted and there is alot of detail in it. If you see it in person there is flaming skulls in the paint. This is my first big boat and we are really enjoying it.
  15. pug288

    need gimbal ring

    Called them I decided to put new parts back in rather then go used and rebuilt.
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