1988 Mercruiser Timing Help

xxsoloxx98

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i have 1988 mercruiser 3.0 with alpha one i did the complete engine rebuild replaced the carb but its not running right i think it is out of time i do not have the manual for this year and not sure where the timing is suposed to be can anyone help please it would be greatfully appreciated
 

saaabe

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Re: 1988 Mercruiser Timing Help

check youtube look for mercruiser 3.0l timing it will help you there....
 

dubs283

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Re: 1988 Mercruiser Timing Help

the timing spec should be on the valve cover tag or tag on the flame arrestor cover
 

Pete104

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Re: 1988 Mercruiser Timing Help

dubs, your kinda correct. If I remember that's 1 of them that say "special procedure" or "refer to S/M". I'm gonna go look in merc info!
 
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