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I've been readcing the posts here for a while, but never really posted. I currently run a twin 23GDLT and a single 23GDLT on two different boats. Last year, I ended up replacing both motors on my twin for several reasons. The new motors run fine, but I am having some pretty serious issues with the idle and WOT settings. I can get them to run close, but can never seem to get them lined up right. Every time they get to where they need to be, I take the boat out and by the time I've run 20 minutes, the idle is off again. A local shop jacked with the governor one day trying to set the idle and it has never been right since. I took it to a different shop and they messed with it some, but could never get it correct. I'm located in the North Houston area and if anyone knows of a GOOD shop that IS familiar with the 23hp Vanguard motors, I would appreciate knowing who it is. Both shops claimed to be knowlegeable and were listed on Briggs site, but neither had a clue what they were doing.

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Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:36 am
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Coondik... He is the man !!!
He is located in Morgan City, La
4.5 hours away from you..



Hope this Helps...
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Tue Jan 12, 2010 3:50 pm
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thanks guys, but i am no longer doing any engine work.


Tue Jan 12, 2010 4:09 pm
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Alright, any other suggestions??? I've got a guy that I was referred to, but a few options would be nice just in case!


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Bart Brumfeld in Franklin. tried him yet?

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Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:20 am
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the guy that made this thread doesnt have modded engines.


Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:19 am
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I'm running completely stock motors. Still have 1+ year left on the warranties and don't want to take a chance. Don't plan to do anything to the motors anyhow cause they are too dang expensive to replace and/or repair.


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Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:34 pm
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Try Robert Silk at Crosby Lawn and Power in Crosby

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