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Scott06 replied to the thread replace Mercruiser 2.5L 1989 with Mercruiser 3.0 1994.

would agree where does the still connected end go... being a pair like that my guess would be trim limit or sender. Sender ends up in...

Yesterday at 3:17 PM
Scott06 replied to the thread Mercruiser 120 poor starting.

compare spark gap test before and after setting with dwell meter. Dwell is what determines the amount of time the coil builds up spark...

Thursday at 6:40 AM
Scott06 replied to the thread Mercruiser 4.3L - Stumbles at 3000RPM.

To the above would also take a look at the ignition components cap rotor wires and what do the plugs look like? I would also be leaning...

Tuesday at 7:24 AM
Scott06 replied to the thread Stupid me, no oil.

Yes that rear seal was not leaking, you would have had a chit load of oil back there.

Monday at 5:44 PM
Scott06 replied to the thread What's behind this plug? 2001 4.3L.

If yours has a balance shaft could be that. Small plugs are for oil galleries

Monday at 3:31 PM
Scott06 replied to the thread What's behind this plug? 2001 4.3L.

camshaft galley is behind it.

Monday at 2:36 PM
Scott06 replied to the thread Alpha one paper gasket slppage.

that's fine pretty typical that I see that. not ideal but never caused me an issue. You may have some material on the inside

Monday at 2:16 PM
Scott06 replied to the thread Mercruiser 120 poor starting.

If you are talking about an IAC or idle air control valve there isn’t one on this carbed engine

Monday at 4:53 AM
Scott06 replied to the thread Mercruiser 120 poor starting.

True if points haven’t been cleaned and dwell set start there

Sunday at 9:49 AM
Scott06 replied to the thread Mercruiser 120 poor starting.

Not sure which style yours has but you can disconnect the wires to it and see if you have spark . It grounds the coil to momentarily...

Sunday at 9:44 AM
Scott06 replied to the thread Mercruiser 120 poor starting.

Have you ruled out the shift interrupt switch as possible spark killer?

Sunday at 9:17 AM
Scott06 replied to the thread Help me set up my new edelbrock 1409.

I've never hooked a vacuum gauge to my boat, car for sure) I do it mostly by ear. On my 5.0 w a 1409 I find it likes it about 1.75 turns out

May 2, 2025
Scott06 replied to the thread Over heat alarm.

Bravoitis where it comes through the transom? Pretty common issue , pretty common solution

May 1, 2025
Scott06 replied to the thread Crank driven vs block mounted raw water pump pros/cons.

Would think how close the bulkhead/ Engine compartment is to the front of the crank would dictate this. If belt driven it would be...

May 1, 2025
Scott06 replied to the thread Manifold Change.

Take the hose off the thermostat housing that brings water up from the outdrive. Should get 3-4 gpm. If not it’s from there back to...

May 1, 2025

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