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    Mercruiser EST retrofit.

    Many people have tried the EST ignition to retrofit points style ignitions on older Merc gm V8's. Some without success. Are there other issues to consider? Assuming install, and timing is done correctly. AS posted in another thread Volvo uses them on non computer gm v8's. Whats the difference?
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    Deep V I/O

    1980 Wellcraft 220XL. 21' and change. Deep V 22* to 24*ish. Nearly 5000# on the water with fuel and people and gear. Mercruiser alpha I, 1.47 ratio, 350 V8 pushing near 300 HP. Current prop is a turning point hustler 19" Al. Bought this prop as an inexpensive starting point. It is actually a...
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    Prop for Nova 210

    What props are you guys running on your 210's? I currently have a turning point hustler 19" Al. 4400 rpm 50 mph.gps. My gm 355 is at about 300 hp. This actually a real nice AL. prop. Hooks up nicely and the prop calc. gives it a 7% slip. But it does not respond well to trim. Pops right up on...
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    Raising X on alpha 1

    I would like to raise the X dimension on my alpha one 260 1 inch. For those who may have done this,will this require a complete fill of the existing cutout first, or can the 1 inch and bolt holes be filled and and then adjust the cut. Will be using epoxy not poly.
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    iboats forum loading slow on my system.

    I'm sure this is problem on my computer but I can't seem to correct it. iboats forum is loading very slow. The parts and accessories pages load fine. All other web pages load fine. I have deleted all cookies, shut down Norton,shutdown firewall, deleted temp files all to no joy. Restarted...
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    Brake controller mounting

    Hi all, I need to mount an electric brake controller in my 2006 F150. Short of modifying the dash I'm not not having much luck coming up with a good location. It's a prodigy controller and I would like easy access to it from the drivers seat. Any F150 owners out there with a slick solution? Thanks.
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    Delco EST...no advance

    I was bench running my rebuilt merc 260 today to run in the new cam. As part of the rebuild I installed a new Delco EST distibutor. After the engine was good and warm...140? per the temp gauge I attempted to set the timing. Did this per EST procedures...while engine is running connect timing...
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    Mercruiser dipstick tube

    Mercruiser 1980 260. #5569077. Port side dipstick. I converted to center rise exhaust manifolds and vortec heads. In the process I broke the dipstick tube off at the block. I can purchase the replacement tube #3272539, which is part of a two piece dipstick tube and was used with the log style...
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    Mercruiser engine bed

    MC1 260. When installing this setup how do you establish the height of the stringers for the motor mounts? Reading the installation manual does not really give this info.Installation manual. Pages 13 & 24 refer to boat construction. Thanks
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    EST coil location

    Where does the factory mount the EST coil on a V8 ? I'm swaping out the mallory ignition for the EST on a 1980 mercruiser 260. I have a stamped throttle bracket ( 805359T) and it looks like it will bolt up there. Thanks
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    Gimbal housing water tube

    I picked up a used replacement for my gimble housing and the water tube on the newer housing comes thru in a different direction. Question is, is there a benefit to one over the other ? 260 raw water cooled. See photo Thanks
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    Swap Q-jet to weber on Merc 260

    Total refit of a Mercruiser 260 (1980) sn 5569077. In particular I need to adapt to an Edelbrock 1409 weber Carb from a Q-jet. I am using a 861678A1 fuel pump. Looking at the Merc parts list for a 1987 260,(references weber carb) which lists two part numbers for the fuel line from pump to carb...
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    sparkplug for vortec head V8

    Which sparkplug is recommended for the carburated 350 V8 with vortec heads? I just went through my 1980 mercruiser motor and changed to the 906 vortec heads. It will more than likely get a delco EST ignition as well. Comp cam #12-232-3 .030 over ~ 9.2-1 comp ratio. 600 cfm 4bbl. Thanks for looking.
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    Ignition retrofit

    I am completely refitting a mercruiser 1980 260. serial#5569077. Distributor is in poor shape and I am replacing entire system. Updating to vortec heads as well. Looking for prefered ignition replacement... Delco EST. Mallory, pertronix...or other? Thanks
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    1973 V4 water ingestion ?

    1973 115 V4 crossflow On the water yesterday running like a champ @ 5000 rpm....then rapid fire knocking and the motor died. Probably had about 35 minutes of running time (on and off) including a 5 mile ski prior to failure. Tried to restart and motor was seized. Pulled plugs and # 3 electrode...
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    Motor mount stringers

    '80 Wellcraft Nova 21 is getting the gut and redo. Getting ready to start building stringers and such. Whats the preferred method for building the motor mounts. Dimensional lumber or laminated ply? They used dimensional lumber from the factory. Motor is a Mercruiser 350 V8. Example Thanks
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    Sterndrive transom replacement

    New project...Journey II is underway. I removed flooring to access fuel tank for inspection and as always happens with 26 year old boats I found a few things needing attention. She's going to get new stringers and a transom. Actually things were not real bad but "while I'm there" I might as well...
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    Lake Cumberland level

    You guys see this http://my.earthlink.net/article/nat?guid=20070122/45b444d0_3ca6_1552620070122-1777355300
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    Wood flour

    Is there ther anything special about the wood flour that all the fiberglass vendors sell? I have access to all the sawdust I want. Thanks
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    Merc I drive parts compatibility

    1980 mercruiser 260 SN 5569077. Merc I drive SN 6190872. I have a bellhousing with thread problems for the starboard pivot pin. Apparently the pin worked loose and elongated the the theaded hole in the bellhousing to the point the pivot pin will not tighten down. Question is what bellhousings...
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