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    Won’t start when warm

    This is the breaker. It trips at 74C 50Amp breaker (thermal) https://www.bluesea.com/products/2142/Medium_Duty_Push_Button_Reset_Only_Circuit_Breaker_-_50A
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    Won’t start when warm

    Vapor lock was suggested, but the lack of spark seems the thing because it won’t start with starter fluid. It just became a matter of “don’t shut it down until your ready to float for a while, then open the cover”. Also realizing just how poor the airflow is from the front and around the block...
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    Won’t start when warm

    I have my boat in the shop for a carb rebuild, but the mechanic is thinking it might be in the distributer system because mine won’t warm start even with starter-fluid. Other thing mentioned was the voltage in the start (12v) vs run(8v). I’m not sure what might cause the ignition to opt for...
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    Won’t start when warm

    Replaced the ignition coil & wire from IC to distributor cap. I thought it sounded better and didn’t seem to threaten konking out at idle. Wife did not think it sounded any different. Shut off the boat after a 400ppm cruise and … not able to restart after I returned it to the slip.
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    Won’t start when warm

    Ignition coil: E8TF - 12029 -BA Motorcraft 8Kc
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    Won’t start when warm

    PLD-PR-L10 (351CID, 240hp, Ford) Started the season by firing up great in the barn and starting cold. After running and (reaching 150C), or even just starting and shutting down, the engine won’t catch on re-start. It turns over fine, just won’t catch, even with starter fluid. Some max-throw...
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