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We mainly use our boat in freshwater, but occasionally visit Destin, Florida (Salt water).
I am wondering what Anode kit to buy. I do know Magnesium is "freshwater only". I think that is what is on the sterndrive now because the parts are "pitted".
Does that mean Zinc or Aluminum is for salt...
I have a mercruiser alpha one impeller OL732338, I am trying to find a rebuild kit. I have never replaced the impellar since I have had the boat about 5 years. I have searched and searched but not sure which kit is the correct one.
Thank you,
Re: Mercury 3.0L Lost power and Shakes @ low RPM
Wel I figured out I was not in "base mode" I replaced the cap and rotor before in the early spring.
I finally figured out how to set it in base mode when I now realized my marks are severely rusted and I am not sure where TDZ is. The notches are...
Trying to figure out how to set the timing on a 3.0L V4. starting from scratch. How do you set it into "base mode" and the firing order I know is 1,3,4,2, but I also need to know where 2 degrees Above Top Dead Center is according to the timing mark and gauge behind the alternator. Can someone...
I recently had an apparent "timing" problem and when running at high RPM's blew out the number 2 plug and the number 1 was a little melted. I replaced the plugs, and checked the timing (2 ATDC) and set it. I recently replace the distributor and rotor and the plug wires are good.
It fired right...
I recently had an apparent "timing" problem and when running at high RPM'sblew out the number 2 plug and the number 1 was a little melted. I replaced the plugs, and checked the timing (2 ATDC) and set it. I recently replace the distributor and rotor and the plug wires are good.
It fired right up...
