Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted June 17, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted June 17, 2014 Enough said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GOODESkier Posted June 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2014 @Jody_Seal Was that an automotive "cheaper than the marine version starter"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted June 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2014 can I have that ready by next weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstateskier Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 could buff out!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted June 17, 2014 Author Baller_ Share Posted June 17, 2014 Automotive starter and HEI Distributor. Minor fuel leak at the filter canister and ........................................................................................................................... Boom! Automotive ignition/electronic and fuel delivery parts are not ignition protected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted June 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2014 That and Carbs - marine carbs have J tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted June 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2014 Malibu Euro F3 by the looks of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GAJ0004 Posted June 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2014 Yikes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gsm_peter Posted June 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2014 Oppps!!! No injuries hoppfully. Will insurance cover? What was the issue? Do not undestand j tubes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted June 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2014 @gsm_peter - bowl vents that dump overflow into the carb throat rather than letting it spill into the engine compartment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted June 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2014 Yup Oldjeep nailed it - if the vents don't turn over and face down the carb throat. There are some other things too - but this is the main BOOM factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GOODESkier Posted June 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2014 From what I asked and what @Jody_Seal confirmed. It was a starter and HEI Distributor that are not ignition protected. There is a reason that marine starter costs 3 times the automotive store one does.......... I saw this once on a lake as well. NOT WORTH SAVING MONEY to endanger your family and friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GOODESkier Posted June 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2014 By the way, the bunk carpet looks like it needs to be replaced.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted June 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2014 Guess it depends on where you buy them, but a marine 350 starter is more like $10 more. Awful price to pay for saving a couple bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted June 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2014 @goodeskier - ya not saying it was the carb - BUT this is one place where owners of older ski boats also try to save money. @oldjeep - I had my marine starter rebuilt for ~60 bucks - even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted June 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2014 @BraceMaker Brand new ones are around $60. DB Electrical - I get all my starters, alternators and winch motors there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted June 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 18, 2014 @BraceMaker Is the only difference in the carbs the j tube? If so, it's easy to use the j tube from the old carb in the automotive carb to convert it. I also wonder what parts on the starter are different. I've seen a plate in marine starters that might not be there in auto starters - could you transfer that? I've successfully used auto bendix drives to rebuild a marine starter. There was also some silicone seal that needed replacement on the marine starter. Using the right parts is always the best way. Doing the work right is also critical - no fuel leak, no fire. Sorry for the accident and I hope everyone is safe. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted June 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 18, 2014 The only real difference in marine starters and alternators are the spark shields (think a piece of steel window screen). Easy to tell a marine alternator just by looking at it, I don't think you can tell just by looking at a starter - except that a marine starter has J1711 stamped on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted June 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 18, 2014 Some other slight difference eleeski - non-corrosion parts and such. Think the shafts are sealed better on marine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Waternut Posted June 19, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 19, 2014 Marine carbs don't have the float sight holes either Makes finding the right float level a little harder but one less source for fuel to get out. I like having the insurance of a fuel vapor detector. Mine is the Xintex Fireboy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted June 19, 2014 Author Baller_ Share Posted June 19, 2014 Not all Marine Carbs have "J" tubes. Marine Carter/Eddlebrock AFB, Mercruiser Q-Jets have designs that do not have "J" tubes. I also caution those that have their Starters rebuilt to question the rebuilder and look into their integrity. About the only starters I will have rebuilt in my area are odd things like bottom mount 302 Right hand, Top mount SBC/BBC Right hand and old stuff like HM weirdo starter's. Their are a Very few exceptions that are available automotive that can be utilized under the engine box in a closed environment. For example GT-40 distributors are very expensive from PCM And may soon be NLA however the same unit can be had through NAPA and utilized as long as the Correct sealed Cap is utilized. Their are a lot of old boats still on the water finding their way into the hands of young enthusiasts that really have no clue . @Waternut: That is not true! 750-850 Marine Holley's have the site holes ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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