Re: [OMC-Boats] 1969 buick v6 omc coil

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---- bchowk@... wrote:
> Have you tried adjusting the float on the carb? Beyond that I think you could get a standard length of fuel line at any auto parts stor and a cheap bender to bend up a new one sans kinks....or get a stainless fle line (also just about anywhere) with some AN fittings you will need some adapters but any parts guy can help you out
>
> Good luck
> B.C.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: <wheresjerry@...>
>
> Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:25:33
> To: <omc-boats@...>
> Subject: [OMC-Boats] 1969 buick v6 omc coil
>
>
>
> Ok, to be more specific, I have been having an issue of when my boat is wide
> open, it starts to sputter and seems to be gas starved. What I have done so
> far is:
>
> 1-Replace gas line.
> 2-Install fuel separating filter.
> 3-Install new fuel pump.
> 4-Install new gas line from pump to carb.**
> Mechanic put a small, but noticeable kink in metal fuel line. It
> appears that it could be restricting.
> 5-Changed plugs and wires.
> 6-Cleaned carb.
>
> All of this was done in order to stop fuel starvation issue, but to no
> avail. :(
>
> This is the 2nd season out on the water, and I need to get to the bottom of
> this before I spend more money on my mechanic.
>
> I'd like to change out the kinked fuel line to a flexible line to avoid
> kinking, where can I find one? Also, could my coil be shitting out at high
> rpm, causing rpm loss, which would cause the mechanical pump to fluctuate
> starving motor for fuel?
>
> I have posted questions in the past about this, but figured that a list as
> to what has been done might help solving this issue. My mechanic also
> suggested it could be from a check valve in the gas tank?
>
> Any help would be grateful in solving this issue!
>
>
>
>
> karl/wheresjerry banach
> 105 browns pasture rd
> strafford, nh 03884
>
>
>
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> > 1. Re: 1969 buick v6 omc coil ? (Lee Shuster)
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> > Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:05:25 -0600
> > From: Lee Shuster <lee.k.shuster@...>
> > Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] 1969 buick v6 omc coil ?
> > To: "Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's"
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> > Karl,
> >
> > How have you tested the coil or determined that you need a new one? They
> > rarely fail, so I'm curious as to why you think you need a replacement?
> > What resistance have you measured on the Primary side? What voltage are
> > you seeing on the Secondary side? Have you checked the ballast resistor
> > and it's connections? This might help :
> > http://autorepair.about.com/od/troubleshooting/ss/coiltest-manual.htm
> >
> > Your 155 OMC Buick-Jeep 3.7L V6 Ignition Coil is a "universal" style
> > canister-style, that uses an external ballast resistor. In other words it
> > is not unique to the Buick V6 and it is not an electrical part that is
> > "marine" rated for instrinsically safe operation. While it is called-out
> > as a 12-Volt coil in application, the ballast resistor only allows 12V to
> > flow during start-up cranking. Once the engine is running the ballast
> > resistor reduces the voltage to the coil by approximately half. So in
> > actual running operation the coil does it's job on only 6 to 8 volts,
> > adding further confusion. Some 12-volt coils are sold with their own
> > internal ballast resistor, so unless you want to bypass your existing
> > EXTERNAL ballast resistor, don't get one of those. Keywords for your
> > search: 12-volt, external ballast resistor, oil-filled, canister-style
> > automotive ignition coil.
> >
> > If you want a "drop-in" stock replacement, just get a generic 12-Volt
> > (using external ballast resistor) cannister style coil, with a similar
> > diameter to the one you have. It the new one is slightly smaller diameter
> > you can shim it to the clamping bracket holds it securely. Sometimes
> > replacement coils might be a little taller, so make sure you measure the
> > existing space for height and diameter. You can find these coils just
> > about anywhere, ranging from $20.00 to $50.00 dollars depending on whose
> > name is on them , how they are externally dressed, and who's marketing
> > them up. You can pay a little more if you want a higher ourput spark
> > voltage, but I wouldn't go there unless you are considering replacement of
> > the stock points with an electronic ignition system. In other words, you
> > are only complicating your search by barking up the Buick or Jeep 225 V6
> > (3.7L) tree.
> >
> > While you're at it, don't forget that the best coil in the world won't be
> > worth much unless you replace the the HT (High Tension) secondary wires
> > running to the distributor and from the distributor to the spark plugs,
> > including the distributor cap. You can get the wire in bulk and cut to fit
> > or buy a V6 or V8 set and route the wires as neatly as you can. The Buick
> > distributor is in a rather odd place compare d to most GM V engines, so
> > the distances the HT wires have to travel are a little different. The
> > DISTRIBUTOR cap is something that is unique to the 225 Buick V6 (3.7L) and
> > that should be available at your local NAPA store. In other words. do NOT
> > substitute any other GM V6 distributor or cap for the 150-155 hp OMC -
> > Buick- Jeep 1964 - 1972 225 (3.7L) odd-fire V6.
> >
> > You can read more than you ever wanted to know about the world's first
> > mass-produced V6 at:
> > http://hhscott.com/evinrude/buick_v6.htm
> >
> > Lee Shuster
> > Utah
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________________
> > From: omc-boats-bounces@...
> > [omc-boats-bounces@...] On Behalf Of wheresjerry@...
> > [wheresjerry@...]
> > Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 5:38 AM
> > To: omc-boats@...
> > Subject: [OMC-Boats] 1969 buick v6 omc coil ?
> >
> > Any one assist me in locating a ignition coil for my OMC Buick v-6 155 hp
> > sterndrive....I have been searching all the usual places NAPA, Advanced
> > Auto, etc....it seems all pages do not carry a Buick v6 engine, and I do
> > not want to purchase a wrong coil....most are listed as v-8's and inline
> > 6's...no v6.
> > thanks!!!
> >
> >
> > karl/wheresjerry banach
> > 105 browns pasture rd
> > strafford, nh 03884
> >
> >
> > is on them
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