1985 2001 with 454 - dead

Ian wrote: [QUOTE=JoeinNY] Only modification was the tower. Thanks!

Really? I would have guessed the interior was redone in a non original style and that the exterior stripe had been painted and somewhat custom graphics applied? Maybe im off

Ian wrote: JoeinNY wrote: [QUOTE=Ian] [QUOTE=JoeinNY] Only modification was the tower. Thanks! Really? I would have guessed the interior was redone in a non original style and that the exterior stripe had been painted and somewhat custom graphics applied? Maybe im off

The exterior just has a vinyl wrap. Easy to remove.

I forgot about the interior. I haven't seen the boat in so long that I forgot about that.

I'm not concerned with the value, as I'm not looking to sell, just looking at a starting point for negotiating with the service

Imho on that boat -2k plus or minus

Probably should be taking a test run before doing any price negotiations,if you haven't already

They just called and said it needs a new distributor. Where can I get a good, marine grade distributor for the 454?

I'm about to start googling, because they're telling me they can't find one.

Poster112 wrote: I loved the DUI distributor on my 351W, but hey are pricey! DUI Marine Dist.

Will that work on my pre 1990 454? I'm told it needs the vacuum hookup for the timing advance.

not sure. good luck with your search!

Time to find a new shop. Why did they tell you that you need a vacuum advance one, and what's wrong with the current one

This one fits, but its $320: https://www.jegs.com/i/DUI/314/M12720BK/10002/-1
The one I posted earlier was for EFI engines.

I would find out what the issue is before I dropped any money on a new one.

A distributor shop can put different springs in to limit advance, or just install a stop for that matter.

Would be cheaper than a new dizzy.

JoeinNY wrote: Ian wrote: scootdogydog wrote: Time to find a new shop. Why did they tell you that you need a vacuum advance one, and what's wrong with the current one They're saying it's advancing the timing too far at high RPM and they are concerned with detonation To be clear on this no marine distributors have vacuum advance and the shop should know that

Correct. The distributor that was on there is not marine. I did not know that before. I'm putting a proper one on. No vacuum advance.

Wonder what else on the engine is non-marine. I don't think this is going to be the end of this story.

I would for sure be telling them they can keep the engine I didn't order at this point. You're paying them for someone that isn't even right that you didn't want in the first place.

I agree, and why are you out shopping for parts for this goon garage??? I don't get it... Anyway, you've heard plenty of suggestions and reasons not to take this bacerd build and you continue on.. Invoice discussion ????

I had a similar thing happen many years ago on a car. Went into an chain transmission shop to have a seal replaced, they insisted to replace them all as opposed to the one that was leaking. In the end they ended destroying the complete transaxle. Got a lawyer, he told me to get it out of there. Towed it to a dealer, parts in boxes,8k in today’s money later I had my car back. Took them to court, they did not want to settle and I won. Judge asked the trans shop mechanic how they learned to fix them he said they watched videos. Dealer mechanic said they spent a week at a company training center taking them apart and putting them back together. Just a FYI

Can a mod please delete this thread? Or censor all references to Tommy's?

We came to an agreement that I was comfortable with, and I'd like the shop's name redacted, as I have no intention to participate in a smear campaign.

Thanks!