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    Carbureted 5.7 merc, no fire

    alldodge had the correct answer. After further investigation and some assistance from someone who knows more of what they are doing, we determined that it was flooding. We were able to get started only by opening throttle wide open to get more air. Once excess fuel burned off she ran just...
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    Carbureted 5.7 merc, no fire

    Yeah I'm getting no fire at all. We initially thought it was Coil because all ran just fine until shut down. Since then I've changed almost all ignition components. Appreciate the flow chart and feedback..i will hit that list tomorrow evening and report back
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    Carbureted 5.7 merc, no fire

    Tested spark at Coil, distributor and wires. Forgot to pull and check each plug for spark but will do that tomorrow evening. Plugs are brand new and gapped at .035. Can see fuel going into carb and also tried ether. Still no fire. Any thoughts on timing maybe?
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    Carbureted 5.7 merc, no fire

    Hello all. Have a 1993 carburated 5.7 with thunderbolt 4 ignition that is in a searay 220 br. Last weekend had it out and ran great. Shut off at the dock waiting to trailer and then would not start. Worked on for a while out of water, still no start. Changed Coil, cap/Rotor, pickup sensor...
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