angler84
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- Aug 28, 2016
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1984 Angler sterndrive with 5.0 GM and OMC outdrive. New to forum. Bought last year, ran fine for 30 minutes, then stalling rough idle etc. Thought was bad fuel or low on fuel. Died, wouldn't start. Tried to restart off the water with water hook up. Burned up the starter. New marine starter. still wouldn't start. Would turn over but seemed like it wasn't getting any fuel. Flooded carb. Getting fuel! Read that sometimes ignition coil going bad and getting hot simulates running out of gas. New coil installed. Engine starts and runs but is very rough with no power. I think I may have damaged the points? Purchased electronic conversion kit #18-5299 from Sierra. I am about to install the electronic ignition, but it asks which direction the distributor turns. Clockwise or counter-clockwise? I have read that the GM's all are clockwise, but would like confirmation for the marine application. Not sure if this will fix my problem. Might also be a possible Ethanol fuel problem. I did top off the fuel tank with premium fuel and an ethanol treatment before putting the boat up. My questions; could I have damaged the points while continuing trying to start with a bad coil? Which direction does the distributor turn? Any good ways to treat for Ethanol to prevent issues down the road?
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