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    It seems not unfortunately. I ended up buying a...

    It seems not unfortunately. I ended up buying a refurbished one and sent the old one back in as a core. Pulling apart all the bearings, retaining rings, etc, to do a proper rehab seemed more trouble...
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    Raw Water Pump Rehab

    I'm almost done winterizing my '89 Supra Mariah, and I currently have the raw water pump back in my garage. When I opened it up, I noticed some rust inside the flywheel portion of the pump. I also...
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    Have you checked to see if power is actually...

    Have you checked to see if power is actually being sent to the started with a multimeter? Have someone try and start the motor while you have the meter hooked up to the cables going into the starter....
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    I too am interested in replacing my fuel gauge....

    I too am interested in replacing my fuel gauge. Mine works, but I am not confident in its accuracy. It fluctuates a LOT with waves and seems to always read 1/4 - 1/8 of a tank lower than actual once...
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    They are all the same "size", but you'll need to...

    They are all the same "size", but you'll need to pick the right amperage. There was a user on here a while ago that completely redid their dash and replaced all the circuit breakers/switches with...
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    Contact Vince at Skidim.com He will get you...

    Contact Vince at Skidim.com

    He will get you sorted out.
  7. This is the product I used to replace the window...

    This is the product I used to replace the window vent handle. It works. However, be prepared to drill out the aluminum (thankfully) rivets that affix the original bracket to the window frame. Note...
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    I'm located in northwest arkansas. Now that I'm...

    I'm located in northwest arkansas. Now that I'm thinking about it, the choke plate never opens or closes - it more or less just stays in the same position. Now this is worrying me a bit because the...
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    Yea I just found the gap spec. Mine is close...

    Yea I just found the gap spec. Mine is close enough that I doubt it is really the issue - especially with a brand new coil installed.

    I'm wondering if I am simply not starting the engine...
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    I actually just replaced the coil, but it was...

    I actually just replaced the coil, but it was more or less a stock replacement coil for the 351 Ford. What gap did you set the plugs to? I set all of them to 0.035" I believe. Most of the gaps were a...
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    Timing or Carb Issue

    1989 Supra Mariah with the Ford pcm 351. Electronic ignition (installed by others). Rebuilt motor with about 360 hours on it.

    I've figured out my no spark issue during ignition. However, I still...
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    So Vince with skidim came in for the win...

    So Vince with skidim came in for the win (hopefully). The solution is to run a hot wire from the ignition terminal on the starter relay (should be the only empty terminal) to the hot side of the...
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    So I was wrong in my earlier response. It...

    So I was wrong in my earlier response. It actually has the petronix electronic ignition installed.
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    I have an 89 Mariah with rotten stringers as...

    I have an 89 Mariah with rotten stringers as well. I plan on drilling a couple holes along the stringers and injecting Mineax Wood Hardener into it as a "band aid" type repair to get me through the...
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    It also does it in neutral reverse as well. The...

    It also does it in neutral reverse as well. The common component according to the Trans manual is the control valve unless both the forward and reverse clutch plates are warped. Any thoughts?
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    Thanks for the link - some good information in...

    Thanks for the link - some good information in there for sure.

    In regards to the transmission, the PCM manual states that a blockage in the control valve may be the culprit for my excessive prop...
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    351 Ford pcm with points. Located in northwest...

    351 Ford pcm with points. Located in northwest arkansas

    Edit: I should point out that someone has messed with the main wiring harness as evidenced by it being wrapped in electrical tape....
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    Starting Issue - 1989 Supra Mariah

    So I have a new to me boat with 360 hrs on the original motor. The seller advised me of a weird startup issue with it, but played it off as normal.

    Here's the issue (if it really is one): Both the...
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    Does anyone know how much water needs to collect...

    Does anyone know how much water needs to collect in the bilge before the pump automatically activates? I have an '89 supra Mariah that I just purchased. The pump works on manual.
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