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   I have the Holley Throttle Body, with Protec ignition. I didn’t know this 2 weeks ago, so I appreciate the info I have learned from you all. 

My boat has been sitting for 2 years. Just got it from my brother, after he had a backfire and didn’t bother repairing the exhaust. 

My question- As I am getting things ready for the water, I thought I had a carburetor and I was going to rebuild it. But, this throttle body I have, which looks a lot like a carb, can it be rebuilt? Can I (should I) tear it apart and clean it up? It has rust on the butterflys /flaps, so I have tried to do research on Protec, but I’m not diagnosing a problem, just wanting to clean or rebuild it. 

Any advice is appreciated. I see the conversion carburetors & distributors, which I might have to do... but will try this first if it is worth my time. If you see this as a waste of my time, I appreciate your experience and advice :)

Thanks!

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Erikgundy98 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: February-09-2021 Location: Vancouver, wa Status: Offline Points: 62	Post Options Post Reply Quote Erikgundy98 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Protec Posted: March-11-2021 at 12:34am
	I have the Holley Throttle Body, with Protec ignition. I didn’t know this 2 weeks ago, so I appreciate the info I have learned from you all. My boat has been sitting for 2 years. Just got it from my brother, after he had a backfire and didn’t bother repairing the exhaust. My question- As I am getting things ready for the water, I thought I had a carburetor and I was going to rebuild it. But, this throttle body I have, which looks a lot like a carb, can it be rebuilt? Can I (should I) tear it apart and clean it up? It has rust on the butterflys /flaps, so I have tried to do research on Protec, but I’m not diagnosing a problem, just wanting to clean or rebuild it. Any advice is appreciated. I see the conversion carburetors & distributors, which I might have to do... but will try this first if it is worth my time. If you see this as a waste of my time, I appreciate your experience and advice :) Thanks!

Jonny Quest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-20-2013 Location: Utah--via Texas Status: Offline Points: 2973	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jonny Quest Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-11-2021 at 3:00pm
	If your ProTec and/or throttle-body electronic fuel injection need work, you may be out of luck. The parts for both units are "NLA" or No Longer Available. I had the same configuration on my 1994 Ski Nautique. The ProTec failed and the TBI had a bad injector. I ended up retro-fitting back to carb and distributor. The conversion wasn't overly difficult to do, but it took a couple of Saturdays for me to do it. Send me a P.M. and I can walk you through the process if you want. Another option is to remove the injectors and take them to an injector shop and see if they can do a clean / service. That may keep you running for a while. JQ
	Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum

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