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    84 270 Crusader Engine Noise

    I just got an 84 Cruisers Avanti Vee with twin 270's. The port side is fine. The starboard runs but has engine noise. Doesnt sound like a knock but doesnt sound like a tick either. Hour meter says 370. I would like to try to isolate the problem. Seems to run well thru all RPM's. Whats a good...
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    Alpha One goes up but not down

    Moved the boat today and drive will go up but not down. Raised the drive to check the intakes on it and now it wont go down. didnt have time to mess with it but looking for advice. when i hit trim switch up the pump runs even though it is all the way up but when i push switch down. nothing. any...
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    260 Merc Points Conversion

    I replaced my points with a Seirra Ignitor points conversion. Once boat warms up the spark intensity breaks down. If i jump 12 volts to positive side of coil it comes back and runs fine. As per directions the Ignitor is wired directly to 12 volt source. Do i need to run 12 volts to positive side...
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    clogged distributor vents?

    Vents in mallory distributor clogged? Was told this could be reason for condensation in cap. Where are they located? Didn't know they were even vented. Thanks
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    80 merc 260 water in distributor

    run boat for 15 minutes at cruising speed and she starts to studder then bogs down and stalls. wants to restart but wont. found water in cap. clean out and sprayed with wd40 wiped out again and starts. runs for 10 mins and does same thing. replaced gasket and it happens again. its a mallory...
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    Osco CVCR818 manifolds

    I want to replace the manifolds on my 260 Merc. the ones that are on it are Osco CVCR818's. Can i replace with a different model Osco or Sierra 1953 model? They are less expensive and more widely available. i have 3" Osco CRR-1 risers w/10 deg. angle. Thanks in advance for any info
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    winterizeing in the water

    i am planning on keeping the boat in the water and of course the cold air is coming to the northeast and im late winterizing. what is the proper procedure for doing it in the water? the boat is a 1980 wellcraft sportsman. raw water cooled 260 merc. alpha one drive. 4 brl carb and points...
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    battery isolator for 260 mercruiser

    i have an 80 wellcraft sportsman 248. mercruiser 260 and alpha one drive. points ignition and 4brl carb. i am in the process of replacing the alternator, starter slave solenoid, and 50 amp circuit breaker. they all had problems with corrosion and wiring. the wiring harness on the engine has been...
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    starter solenoid on 260 mercruiser

    where is the proper location of the starter slave solenoid on a 260 mercruiser with points ignition. i am replacing the one on my boat and the current one is just hanging by the wires on the back of the engine by the starter. thanks eric
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    Starting and charging probs with 260 mercruiser

    im having a couple of problems with my 260 merc. it has a 4 brl carb. points ignition. i changed the points, set the dwell and timing to the proper specs. when it is cold it starts easier but once it warms up it cranks alot longer then will finally kick over. what is the proper voltage at the...
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    260 Mercruiser Timing

    I have a 260 Mercruiser. 4 brl carb. Points distributor. What is the proper dwell and timing? also is there a procedure for setting them? Thanks eric
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