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  1. nola mike

    2003 25 hp merc 2 stroke impeller replacement

    Thanks. Not sure why the advance wouldn't work (might be off with 1 spark/rotation instead of every other?). So yeah, seemed like the number of sparks kind of ran into each other, the light was constantly firing almost when the engine was idling, and much worse at higher speeds. So the timing...
  2. nola mike

    2003 25 hp merc 2 stroke impeller replacement

    The mark stayed at 8' or something on the flywheel, and didn't move w engine revs or by advancing the light. Very odd.
  3. nola mike

    2003 25 hp merc 2 stroke impeller replacement

    I'm not able to find that in there That's what I'd think. However the timing mark remained static no matter what I did with the advance on the light (2 different lights). Bought a new one that's supposed to work with a2 stroke, but I can't see how it would be different. Going to have another...
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    Alpha one gen II growling noise when turning

    Unless you have a tight fit in the coupler and the bar is perfectly true, this test doesn't mean much imo. Checking the runout using an alignment tool or maybe a driveshaft would be better, although I can see a couple of issues that way as well. Best method is probably get alignment right...
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    Running boat on land with no prop?

    Well, if op has been running in a trough for 50 minutes, his impeller should be cooked and overheating by now, right?
  6. nola mike

    Alpha One II grinds in reverse

    edit: missed a few replies
  7. nola mike

    4.3L Mercruiser Milkshake

    Yeah, I meant in a Merc application. I'm sure we can agree that the 470 was special.
  8. nola mike

    4.3L Mercruiser Milkshake

    Did Ford make an inline?
  9. nola mike

    Water in the bilge

    Taking the drive off is regular maintenance, should be done yearly.
  10. nola mike

    Custom "Princess" Bow Cushion

    I tried about 6 shops and none would touch them without an old seat to go off of. Ended up making some of mine, finding someone on nextdoor to do a couple and buying a few premade. I used veada for the premade and the materials (so I knew it would match), but it doesn't look like they sell...
  11. nola mike

    4.3L Mercruiser Milkshake

    Yoke length was different on the inline mc-1s and earlier iirc. 84 should be an alpha and the vee engines were always the same. Either way the yoke can be swapped easily. @Bondo can confirm
  12. nola mike

    Hole shot, or up easy?

    idle you are at displacement speed. burning very little fuel Jeez Scott, if you want to save gas, buy a rowboat 😄
  13. nola mike

    4.3L Mercruiser Milkshake

    Is that just rusted through?
  14. nola mike

    4.3L Mercruiser Milkshake

    If it includes the pertronix kit then yes.
  15. nola mike

    Mercruiser 260 Backfire Through Exhaust

    Do you know if the heads are even bad? Could pick up a set at the junk yard for $50.
  16. nola mike

    Mercruiser 5.7 carbureted wont start when warm

    🤦
  17. nola mike

    Boat turns over but will not start

    Not sure why people think that ethanol makes gas bad. It doesn't. ANY gas that sits oxidizes and loses the most volatile components through evaporation. Pretty sure there were plenty of cars and boats that didn't start prior to the 90's.
  18. nola mike

    Overheating issue.

    How did you verify this?
  19. nola mike

    Struggling with Gauge Temp

    Also have you checked the temps with something aside from your gauge?
  20. nola mike

    Mercruiser 260 Backfire Through Exhaust

    He's got it in both banks though
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