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    Scott06 replied to the thread No Spark, feels like I’ve tried everything..
    I would get a hold of a factory manual for your engine and there should be a troubleshooting guide - probably the pick up coil (inside...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988.
    yes they are hydraulic flat tappet. the lifters are accessed behind the two panels. You can pull the rocker cover and see if there is...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988.
    ok thanks. it seems to be coming from rear of engine. I would think its either in gimbal bearing , ujoints or something in flywheel...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988.
    still not sure if the drive is up or not.... if up just trim the drive down and run it at that speed first see if the noise goes away...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988.
    Read bondo post above if outdrive is all the way up and you run above idle speed the ujoints will make noise. before you spend too much...
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    Scott06 reacted to Bondo's post in the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988 with Like Like.
    Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,...... Is the drive on it,..?? If so, is the drive down,..?? Idle should be 650/ 700 rpms,.... If...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988.
    yes needs to idle a bit lower. Not sure if something is loose inside the flywheel cover or flywheel is loose (or the metal cover on...
  • Scott06
    Scott06 replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 1988.
    yes shift interrupt should not trip while out of the water and no load is on the prop. If it does usually indicative of worn shift cable...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread A-team HEI distributor upgrade shift interrupter wire connection.
    I belive they make marine rated or at least listed as marine...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Mercruiser 2.5 ticking sound.
    trying to read that sign in the rear view mirror...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Mercruiser 2.5 ticking sound.
    you could probably get an idea of the back lash in the timing gears by turning the crank back and forth and seeing the delay in either...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Help me choose a new prop for my Ski Ray inboard tournament boat.
    if it really has been on there for years some level of creativity/special words/brute force will be involved. The key may not be the...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread new engine overheats.
    Doubt the flow rate between bravo and alpha housings is different as it’s the same engine . Most likely related to hose locations and...
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    Scott06 replied to the thread Engine Swap.
    X2 drilling is the only way to really know
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    Scott06 replied to the thread new engine overheats.
    If you cant really leave your hand on them long then they are probably the correct temp. when the thermostat opens (should be if engine...
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