1988 Mercruiser 260 hp must have distrib cap broken off?

Brewha01

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Because the engine is running rough and popping after not being run all summer my mechanic wants to remove the distributor cap to check the rotor and also check out the carb as well for corroded jets etc. The cap screws are rusted and would have to be broken off and replacement would be a couple hours work. Should I have him bypass this for now and focus on the carb first?
 

Bt Doctur

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Re: 1988 Mercruiser 260 hp must have distrib cap broken off?

A lot safer to remove the dist, break away the plastic, heat/penetrating oil on the bolts.
And should he manage to destroy the body, pm me
 
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