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I am changing to a Pertronix pointless ignition on a Mercruiser 888 (Ford 302). I want to use one of the Petronix Flamethrower Coils also. Is there such a thing as a "marine coil", or will their standard coil be acceptable. I was going to buy the epoxy filled model versus the oil filled. Thanks...
My Mercruiser manual says to use an SAE 20W "MS" oil in for the tilt / trim pump. This is a 1975 888 model. I don't know what the MS means, unless it is an older classification of oil, before the SF, SJ, etc. Any help would be appreciated in selecting the correct tilt / trim oil. Thanks ...Rich
Looking for a pair of the metal Searay nameplates used on early and mid 1970's Searays. My 195 has a vinyl name on the hull, and want to change it to the metal ones. If you have them, or know where I can buy them, please let me know. Any junk Searay's around?? Thanks Rich
Just a general question on shifting noise when going into foward or reverse. How much clicking or engagement noise should the clutch dogs make if the shifting cables and shift interupter switch are adjusted and working properly? I've readjusted mine to factory specs, but I still hear and feel...
1976 888 Mercruiser I/O. Recently replaced water pump impeller and exhaust bellows. Upon reassembly of outdrive onto boat, I've noticed the following: 1) Engine off, boat out of water, in reverse gear - I can rotate prop in both directions by hand (it should be locked in one direction). It makes...
