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  1. Scott06

    Eliminate thunderbolt system ?

    Of course find a points distributor that is marine rated and fits your engine. Toss TB distributor and module take 12 v wire off positive terminal of coil put appropriate resistance in to feed coil during run You will need to pick up 12 v off the starter slave solenoid or starter to supply full...
  2. Scott06

    Surging / losing rpm

    I think you need to put a 0 in front of your serial number here is a parts break down fir it https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercury_marine_parts/sn/M001615 i would suspect this is electrical loose or dirty connection. Do you loose your dash power when this happens ? thoughts are look at...
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    Mercruiser 5.7 won’t make power

    I would think rpm should drop, but you should also see the timing be fixed on the timing light. Otherwise i think it would be moving around some. you do see a fair number of posts on having trouble getting into base mode, which is why i suggested just set the total advance at 30-32 at 3 k or so...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 diagnosis / serial number decode

    Agree on merc manuals Also check out tech documents and videos at mikes carbs he has rebuild videos of Rochester 2 jets and mercarbs
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    Mercruiser 5.7 won’t make power

    Id start with the timing verify it is going into base mode set the initial timing, take it out of base make sure you are getting 30-32 at 3 k rpm or so. Based on comments here I think you didn't have it in base mode and likely are missing some advance. If you cant get it in base mode rev it to...
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    Computer/Diagnostic/Starting Help Needed for 2000 Kawasaki 1100DI

    Why not use the same place you used before ? OBD diagnostics and boats unlimited are two names that come up often you’d have to contact them for pricing or look on their website Here’s one that mentions Kawasaki http://fichtemmrepair.com/#contact
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    Mercruiser 3.0 diagnosis / serial number decode

    I get my carb kits here- https://www.carburetor-parts.com/
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    Mercruiser 3.0 diagnosis / serial number decode

    Yes pumping throttle sets the choke and should spit some gas in thru accelerator pump to richen mixture
  9. Scott06

    Mercruiser 3.0 diagnosis / serial number decode

    You have to set it by pumping the throttle otherwise it stay in the open position Also no fuel comes out the accelerator pump nozzles unless you pump the throttle. This just over comes the momentary loss of vacuum across boosters when throttle is opening by squirting gas in. if you can get it...
  10. Scott06

    Mercruiser 3.0 diagnosis / serial number decode

    disconnect it and test 5 ohms is a lot of resistance but could ground out the ignition
  11. Scott06

    Mercruiser 3.0 diagnosis / serial number decode

    If on starting fluid you don't get it to cough I'd say you don't have spark or timing is off or no compression If you have decent spark you can keep it running by dribbling gas down the carb. Just gotta be careful in case of a back fire.....
  12. Scott06

    Mercruiser 5.7 won’t make power

    So you originally had the Merc Thunderbolt V on this , didn't get the performance you were expecting and swapped in a Delco EST ( normally both are very good systems). On the Delco EST you are on your third ignition module? I have seen postings here that the aftermarket modules cause issues like...
  13. Scott06

    Volvo 4.3 Tinking Sound

    Could be a loose coupler or flywheel bolt maybe a loose flywheel cover or motor mount
  14. Scott06

    Mercruiser 3.0 diagnosis / serial number decode

    Usually mounted on the engine itself small 1/2 qt translucent bottle. I didn't see one in your picture of your engine. Most Gen one drives (88 vintage) do not have one. Just open the drain and then vent plugs, when empty fill from bottom, when full put vent plug back in before removing's lube...
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    Computer/Diagnostic/Starting Help Needed for 2000 Kawasaki 1100DI

    I have heard of stators doing funny things like this - maybe you can research how to test the stator and go from there. If you can find a factory manual likely will show how to do so. Likewise sending the EMM out to be checked might be an easy way to rule that out shouldn't cost much or take...
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    Computer/Diagnostic/Starting Help Needed for 2000 Kawasaki 1100DI

    Yes especially if all you have to do is reset the throttle position sensor like I did.... unfortunately there is no other way on more modern engines if you need to check fault codes. On my seadoo it looses the throttle position zero point over time so the fuel mapping is off. I was fouling...
  17. Scott06

    Mercruiser 5.7 won’t make power

    Both the TB and Delco he references using don't have to have a knock sensor disconnected , just need to be put in base mode to set initial timing
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    Mercruiser 4.3 EFI Serpentine Belt Replacement

    I don't think it does make a difference buying parts should be 100% interchange. I would strongly urge that for things like water pump impellers and bellows that you use OEM merc items, very common them on this forum that the OEM items last longer. Overall the SEI is a common lower cost (vs OEM...
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    Mercruiser 4.3 EFI Serpentine Belt Replacement

    https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercury_marine_parts/sn/0L316021/4231077LS/5388_180 #14 there are several belts listed depending on configuration. Alternatively take your belt off and go to decent autoparts store Yes you have a Alpha one gen 2 drive not a bravo 2. Your drive has been...
  20. Scott06

    Mercruiser 5.7 won’t make power

    Agreed but he also said he replaced the TB ignition with a delco est to no avail so would assume two different systems would not not advance... To OP- might be worth verifying balancer hasn't slipped verify indicated TDC is actually tdc ...
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