Timing my mags

[Boogie89]

Who can get my mags right on my 0470? The boat runs great but when I shut it down it’s desieling and I have to wait about 30 minutes to crank it again. I’m running av gas to

 

[Slidin Gator]

Who can get my mags right on my 0470? The boat runs great but when I shut it down it’s desieling and I have to wait about 30 minutes to crank it again. I’m running av gas to

They don't diesel for long if you cut the fuel or choke them out, what carb (or??) are you running? Do you know how much advance your mags are set at now? What is your start sequence, and do you know if your start mag is snapping?

Where are you at?

 

[Boogie89]

They don't diesel for long if you cut the fuel or choke them out, what carb (or??) are you running? Do you know how much advance your mags are set at now? What is your start sequence, and do you know if your start mag is snapping?

Where are you at?

I have no idea on any of that this is the first aircraft engine I’ve ever had im in Kenansville

 

[John Fenner]

What RPM is it idling at?

 

[Slidin Gator]

I have no idea on any of that this is the first aircraft engine I’ve ever had im in Kenansville

Go to the Airboat Directory on this board.

Southern Airboat Directory

Gary Barber and Jurnigan Engines are two options reasonably nearby.

 

[Boogie89]

What RPM is it idling at?

500

 

[John Fenner]

500

Hmm, that seems low enough, carburetor type? Sounds like a lean issue, not many Continentals diesel.

 

[John Fenner]

Just to add, the dog pins for the impulse couplers could be worn.