I have a 1984 OMC 5.7 with a 800 series outdrive. I purchased a Pertronix ignitor II electronic ignition to install instead of the points. I wanted to know if there is a way to identify what ESA module I have. From what I read the newer ESA modue doesn't require the diode and resistor fix. The...
I have a 1984 OMC stringer 800 that needs the ball gear replaced. did they make different types of these gears in 1984? When I was looking for this part they mentioned a bolt on type and a pressed on type. Looking at mine if it was a bolt on the nut is corroded beyond recognition. Please let me...
I have an OMC 5.7 800 series. The ESA module doesn't seem to be working. I did the troubleshooting test stated in the shop manual. My next step is verifying that the switch is truly connected, and that a previous owner didn't disconnect or bypass it. If so is there any proper way to eliminate...
I have a 1984 OMC 5.7 with an 800 Series out drive. The engine starts and runs great. The problem is after cruising around 20+ minutes, the engine will stall when you shift it back into gear (forward or reverse). Once the engine cools down it shifts without a problem. Is this a common problem...
I have a 1984 OMC 5.7L I/O in a Celebrity. The engine starts and runs great. After running around the bay for about 20 minutes it started to run rough and quit. Progressively getting worse that it wouldn't start. After the boat sat for an hour on the trailer it started and ran great. I checked...
