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  1. craig newton

    Need help identifying engine

    1984 Mercruiser 5.7L 260HP 350CI Sterndrive Alpha One Gen One. The only tag I've found is from a Quicksilver re-power several years ago. Makes it difficult ordering parts. I brushed off some coorosion today and found the block is stamped between the intake manifold and the fly wheel housing with...
  2. craig newton

    Starter starts something spinning in the back of engine only, nothing in the front.

    appreciate that info.
  3. craig newton

    Starter starts something spinning in the back of engine only, nothing in the front.

    That's correct but prior to that, the entire ignition was turning in the console as I turned the key. I imagine something broke off internally. My next project. Thank you nola mike.
  4. craig newton

    Starter starts something spinning in the back of engine only, nothing in the front.

    Hey Lou C: I appreciate you responding. Those two bolts have taken up almost two days of my time and so far I've removed one. Had to grind down a 14mm box end to fit between the bolt and the fly wheel cover. Fortunately, I'm retired. I'm going to take your advice regarding which starter to...
  5. craig newton

    Starter starts something spinning in the back of engine only, nothing in the front.

    84 Mercruiser 5.7L, 260 sterndrive, alpha one gen one. Last time out was beginning of March with no issues, ran fine. Expecting the grandkids in a few weeks so I filled up a large tote with water today, lowered the out-drive and went to start it to be sure it was still running fine. The starter...
  6. craig newton

    Swapped Thunderbolt IV for Delco EST

    Thank you everyone. I did in fact install the distributor 180 degrees off.
  7. craig newton

    Swapped Thunderbolt IV for Delco EST

    I replaced my thunderbolt IV ignition system with a Delco EST due to a lack of spark. With the tach and the shift interrupter switch disconnected for the first start up attempt it showed the no spark problem was fixed as there were bursts of flames shooting out of my Rochester 4 barrel carb...
  8. craig newton

    Did my new coil die after one hour use.

    I don't know where or even what the amplifier is. Can you tell me if it is in this picture
  9. craig newton

    Did my new coil die after one hour use.

    I don't know. Would I find the module or points depending on which one I have under the rotor? Cranking it over with a test light on the + side of the coil, the light flashes on and off. Would it do that if the module was bad?
  10. craig newton

    Did my new coil die after one hour use.

    I have a 1984 Mercruiser 5.7L stern drive. My distributor cap contacts were green and corroded. Rotor contact looked just as bad and was seized to the shaft which was rusted. I had to cut it off. Before installing a new one, I emery clothed all the rust off the shaft. The nuts on the pos. and...
  11. craig newton

    Fuel burn with 5.7 LX mercruiser, 24' Boat

    If that is the 260 hp engine and all stock at 3000 rpm it burns 8.7 gallons per hour. At 3500 rpm it burns 9.8 gallons per hour. It burns 21.0 gallons per hour at WOT which is approx 4800 rpm. https://www.boat-fuel-economy.com/outboard-fuel-consumption-us-gallons
  12. craig newton

    part # ?

    I appreciate you taking the time to help me achris. I guess it's ala $$ carte.
  13. craig newton

    part # ?

    I'm sorry Ser: 0T969461
  14. craig newton

    part # ?

    From the plate on the transom bracket: Serial 0T9694161 2004 50ELPTEFI The gearcase is the standard size
  15. craig newton

    part # ?

    Trying to find a water pump kit (impeller and gaskets) for my outboard and no one recognizes the serial number. It's 2004 mercury 50hp four-stroke) elpt efi. Anyone here know?
  16. craig newton

    Replace or Repair, where to start?

    It's on! Running and shifting great.
  17. craig newton

    Replace or Repair, where to start?

    I finally get it! Thank you, will try again
  18. craig newton

    Replace or Repair, where to start?

  19. craig newton

    Replace or Repair, where to start?

    sorry I forgot the pic
  20. craig newton

    Replace or Repair, where to start?

    nola, I put the copper tube in and it seemed to fit pretty snug. Is the arrow in this pic pointing at the water cover? If so do you think it should be replaced?
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