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    Yesterday, 02:49 PM
    SkiBoy replied to a thread Not starting in Service & Repair
    No ECM on my Outback. I think I will buy an electronic distributor and get some help installing it. Marine HEI Electronic Distributor 65K Coil -...
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    Yesterday, 08:09 AM
    SkiBoy replied to a thread Not starting in Service & Repair
    Went out to ski at 8 this morning, lost spark idling across the lake. Jiggled wires, touched all the connections and sensor spots unplugged the...
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    07-05-2025, 03:03 PM
    SkiBoy replied to a thread Not starting in Service & Repair
    Thanks for the info guys. I installed a new modulator, and she runs like a top. Second day out my fuel pressure dropped and she stumbled and...
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    06-30-2025, 07:22 PM
    SkiBoy replied to a thread Not starting in Service & Repair
    Pulled the rotor and there is all kinds of rust on the distributor. I hate chasing a problem by buying parts, but I think this could be it. Checked...
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    06-30-2025, 01:46 PM
    SkiBoy replied to a thread Not starting in Service & Repair
    Went another two weeks without an issue. This morning would mot spark. Fiddled with ignition, tightened battery and checked ground and it started....
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    06-27-2025, 07:35 AM
    SkiBoy replied to a thread Not starting in Service & Repair
    Still starting on first turn of the key. It may have been the ground connection the entire time. I am happy with the new plugs, coil and ignition. I...
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    06-15-2025, 12:12 PM
    SkiBoy replied to a thread Not starting in Service & Repair
    I checked the ground from the battery to the block. It was rusted heavily. I backed it out cleaned the threads put some dielectric grease on, and it...
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    06-14-2025, 07:28 AM
    SkiBoy replied to a thread Not starting in Service & Repair
    I am just assuming it's the same problem as last time. No spark getting to the plugs. Will try and figure it out this weekend.
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    06-13-2025, 06:36 PM
    SkiBoy replied to a thread Not starting in Service & Repair
    Checked all connections to the new switch. Will try to trace the battery wire tomorrow. Everything looks good and feels tight. If I ran a new wire,...
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    06-13-2025, 07:54 AM
    SkiBoy replied to a thread Not starting in Service & Repair
    No spark again this morning ran great started like it is injected for two weeks. Today no spark. It sat for two days, so I primed the carb with a...
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HO Syndicate A1
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Timbuktu (NY)
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99 Outback LS 800 hours
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skiing, world traveling (I have been to Timbuktu)

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