Re: [OMC-Boats] OMC-Boats Digest, Vol 32, Issue 5

Thanks for suggested considerations, BC! I've opted to go with the
"performance spacer" route
http://marine-performance-parts.com/search.aspx?find=PS109-P as it's more
cost effective than a TBI system and may do the trick. I'll share results
with the forum.

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> 1. Re: Fuel pump for '67 Surfer (BC Howk)
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> From: BC Howk <bchowk@...>
> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Fuel pump for '67 Surfer
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John
Thanks for the tip on the fuel pump
I use a spacer with my Holley 4BBL, I installed it to solve some "fitment"
issues with the conversion but I think it does help in my application with
some extra volume and making my dual plane intake behave like a single
plane........My 2 cents for your application, I don't think it could hurt
anything :-)
Fuel injection would be very interesting and would LOVE to hear from anyone
who has seen it done on a boat and hear how it turned out.....couple things
that spring to my mind....

1. Placement of the O2 sensor, maybe it is not a big deal BUT I wonder since
there is water being pumped through the exhaust manifolds, will the sensor
work properly, or if you put it way forward will it give a skewed reading to
the computer based on the health of the 1 or 2 cylinder?
2. Marine application is a little different than cars when it comes to
tuning....cars shift and start then stop, with boats we tend to idle around
for long periods or throw the throttle down and stay at high RPM for some
time.......Point being that a the way cars adjust their timing or set up
their fuel table might not be ideal for your boat, so I would think
adjustability would be a fairly important...anyone have experience with
this?

Cheers,
B.C.

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