Distributor problems 1974 merc l-6

country boy

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It looks like distributors are a hot topic lately so i will throw this one in there.I am in the process of replacing the trigger on my engine.and i found one on e-bay complete would it be advisable to change the whole unit or just replace the trigger & do i have to go through the timing process.any help would be appreciated.Thanks.
 

country boy

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Re: Distributor problems 1974 merc l-6

It looks like distributors are a hot topic lately so i will throw this one in there.I am in the process of replacing the trigger on my engine.and i found one on e-bay complete would it be advisable to change the whole unit or just replace the trigger & do i have to go through the timing process.any help would be appreciated.Thanks.

Waht i meant by found one comlpete is the distributor and wires,Anybody!
 

crem1

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Re: Distributor problems 1974 merc l-6

I would try just the trigger first to see if it works
 

country boy

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Re: Distributor problems 1974 merc l-6

Thanks for the input,thats is what i origianally intended to do then the lightbulb went off!!Two heads are better than 1.Thanks again
C.B.
 
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