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    MerCruiser 898 Chevy 305 Hardstark issue

    I have a perTronics ignighter after motor swap very difficult to start when it does start it will cut off within a couple minutes very weak spark at coil have tried ground in the plate in the distributor no change I have 12 V going to the coil about nine while cranking any help would be greatly...
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    Pertronics igniters intermediate starting

    82 mercruiser 350 carberated repower new crate motor intermittent no start.seems to be ingnition related. I have 12 v to the coil at times and about 7 volts at another time it doesn't stay consistent I have ran out of ideas any help would be greatly appreciated
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    Mercruiser alpha 1 oil leak lower unit

    hole on front lower part of bullit leaking oil. Looks like weep hole I can't find any information on weep hole in this area any ideas.
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    MerCruiser 898 throttle cable mount

    hello I purchased a 20 ft boat with a disassembled 898 does anyone have clear a picture of where the throttle mount attaches . This is all I see but nowhere to attach. Am I missing another price to this?
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    fuel pump venting 82 mercruiser 298

    my old pump has a threaded vent tube on the pump with a viewing bulb replace if fuel is here.my carb only has this opening as far as i can see well this work to vent my pump with a clear hose and a nipple?
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    pertronix points conversion mercruiser 3.0 140 hp

    Do i need to use a different spark plug wires set after a points conversion the stock wires say for points.is there really any difference? I am not sure what wires to order i am working on a older mercruiser 3.0 140 hp serial #3245055 any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    mercruiser 3.0 exhaust flapper

    I have a couple questions here i have have a rattle i cant find even after a motor rebuild sounds like a loose lifter triple checked by 2 marine mechanics all seems ok first question.Is this where my shutters should be on top of this pipe?( image) my motor is in 77 Starcraft serial number...
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    mercruiser 3.0 timing gear replacment? how to .

    my cam gear is missing several teeth does anyone know how to remove and install a new gear set. i cant find much information one thread says pull the motor,for the crankshaft gear and pull the camshaft for the cam gear. is this true? or does anyone have a better way.i would really appreciate any...
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    STRANGE SOUND FROM 3.0 MERCRUISER

    i have a odd noise coming form my engine.i am familiar with with rod knock and lifter noise, pinging. this sounds like none of them.i well try to get a video of the sound once i put the valve cover back on i inspected the rockers i see no problems.i used a stethoscope can not pin down the...
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