Crusader 350 edelbrock carbs

[Jrpinoy]

I get spark good compression fuel no fire I replaced fuel water sep new oil and filter and new plugs I had syphoned all the old gas as much as I can and put about 20 gall of new in each tank and still no fire

[George290]

Are you sure you're getting fuel?  Draining the tank and changing the fuel water separator's, would contribute to a loss of prime in the fuel system and may need a little help getting primed.  Did you fill new separator's with fuel when installing?  One of these issues will create a problem with prime alone, let alone both.  Also you mention you changed plugs.  Did you replace plug wires in correct order?  When the engine ran prior to service, look at what you changed to isolate the culprit.

[Jrpinoy]

Yes it was bad gas looked like varnish real amber color no octain to fire I syphoned all fuel from the supply to engine but tempted to lift deck and clean tank

[George290]

Sounds like your carbs might be gummed up with that varnish too.  I am pulling the deck up this weekend to check on a possible leak from the port side fuel fill.  I also need to check out the port sending unit, as my gauge is not working. 

[Jrpinoy]

Yes just pulled carbs cleaned them gummy varnish and lifted deck that deck is heavy on the 290 but that's how I'm going to get the rest of the fuel out. Good luck with yours

[George290]

Yes I pulled my deck off too, and it is a heavy SOB!  replaced the fuel fill hose which was leaking. I cleaned up the sending unit terminals while I was there and tightened up all the clamps.  I definitely don't want to lift up that deck again anytime soon!   

[Jrpinoy]

Yup I didn't even bother screwing it back down just so heavy it's not going anywhere
I am going to have the carbs rebuilt cleaning it wasn't enough still won't fire right
I love the 290 did allot of work to her can't give up you know

[George290]

I agree, its a great boat.  I have also done a ton of work and I'm finally getting ready to launch this Sunday!  Can't wait. 

[Jrpinoy]

Nice good luck. How does she handle seas.   I have the 1988 Xf with tower got a great deal so I had to get it wish I could put her in this month looks like mid June then sea trials