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    Starts but will only run for a short time....

    1977 mercruiser 898 just replaced all ignition components;cap,rotor,points,coil etc., reset timing,it will fire right up but will only stay running a minute or two then dies triedto adjust the idle on the holley 4 barrel but it doesn't seem to make any difference. i'm suspicious that it is a...
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    engine turns over but won't fire

    I have a 1977 mercruiser 898 with mallory distributor. just installed pertronix ignitor ran a couple of times now i get nothing, engine turns over fine, i'm pretty sure i'm getting spark at the coil however i'm unsure on how to test the coil and distributor to be certain they are operating...
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