I actually like the dowel idea, know a couple charter boat guys that use it. Keep in mind a belly tank gets smaller towards the bottom. 1000 idle speed is a little high. I may be wrong, but I thought 700-800 was about right.
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1979 Marine Trader 44, twin Ford Lehman 120s
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