PCM Pro-Boss GT40 MP EFI - Rusty Distributor
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Printed Date: October-08-2024 at 7:21pm
Topic: PCM Pro-Boss GT40 MP EFI - Rusty Distributor
Posted By: PT Skier
Subject: PCM Pro-Boss GT40 MP EFI - Rusty Distributor
Date Posted: September-15-2013 at 7:18pm
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Hello guys, So following the tuning up of my engine(PCM Pro-Boss GT-40 EFI from a '95 Ski Nautique) were I replaced spark plugs, s.p. wires, distributor cap and rotor (see this http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31451&title=pcm-proboss-gt40-rpm-failures" rel="nofollow - topic here ), when I removed the distributor cap, this is what I found:   Can I have your thoughts on this? Is this a problem? What do you recommend? Should I start thinking on a new distributor? |
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Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: September-15-2013 at 9:40pm
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If it ain't broke don't fix it, same with the exhaust manifolds. ------------- |
Posted By: PT Skier
Date Posted: September-16-2013 at 6:43am
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Does that mean that I shouldn't try to clean it either? I was a little surprised to see rust inside the distributor. ------------- Ski Nautique 196 OB (1995) PCM Pro-Boss GT-40 Multiport EFI 5.8L 310hp 750 hours |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: September-16-2013 at 8:59pm
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I would take it apart & clean out the crud. It would be best to get information on gap adjustments before you take it apart. Maybe in a PCM manual somewhere. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: PT Skier
Date Posted: September-17-2013 at 3:19am
Hmmm, that sounds scary  It seems the type of thing I will not be able to perform by myself... I'll try to do some research on that before I move on. I don't recall the Service Manual having that information. Do you have any idea of what might be the consequences of leave it like that? Hollywood motto "If it ain't broke don't fix it" may prove wise on this. ------------- Ski Nautique 196 OB (1995) PCM Pro-Boss GT-40 Multiport EFI 5.8L 310hp 750 hours |
SNobsessed wrote:Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: September-17-2013 at 6:09am
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Definitely do the manifolds before this, they can actually do engine damage if leaking significantly. I just opened up (for the very first time) a distributor from 1998. It looked like yours and the rotor was also rusted on. It finally came off in 3 pieces. ------------- |
Posted By: PT Skier
Date Posted: September-18-2013 at 10:55am
You had to replace it for a new one? ------------- Ski Nautique 196 OB (1995) PCM Pro-Boss GT-40 Multiport EFI 5.8L 310hp 750 hours |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: September-18-2013 at 1:12pm
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I was only replacing the cap and rotor. The rotor was rusted on and it broke apart. ------------- |