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[NewBuoy]

Hi, I am in the process of buying a 1996 Fletcher Arrowstreak 17GTS with a Mercruiser Alpha One 3.0LX (Digital Electronic Ignition System) 135hp Stern Drive. Is there anything I should know about with regard to the engine? Common problems etc.? Thanks, NewBuoy.

 

[mcleaves]

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As with any engine it' all going to boil down to how well it was maintained. The 3.0's have been around forever. That particular setup with the digital ignition system I can't say though. Hopefully someone else will chime in

 

[NewBuoy]

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Thanks a million for your quick response.

 

[Rocky_Road]

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Hi, I am in the process of buying a 1996 Fletcher Arrowstreak 17GTS with a Mercruiser Alpha One 3.0LX (Digital Electronic Ignition System) 135hp Stern Drive. Is there anything I should know about with regard to the engine? Common problems etc.? Thanks, NewBuoy.

I own a 3.0L and can honestly say that I don't know of any weaknesses in this engine. They have been around forever (Noah used one in the Ark), and are rock solid! Parts are plentiful...both new and used.

I also still have one of the 470's...and the list of problems to watch out for runs several pages....

Happy boating!

 

[mcleaves]

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I should add I have a project boat that when I get started on it will house a Merc 3.0.

 

[ErieRon]

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I also still have one of the 470's...and the list of problems to watch out for runs several pages....

Hey now...Everyone knows Noah's Ark had twin 470's in it, and only God could sink it...

 

[Rocky_Road]

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Hey now...Everyone knows Noah's Ark had twin 470's in it, and only God could sink it...

And sink it did...!

Naw...I have a 'soft' spot in my heart fo my 470, and I'm keeping it for the day that I get the energy to fix it! In the meantime, you can send any contributions to:

Happy boating!

 

[NewBuoy]

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Say hello to the new owner of a 1996 Fletcher Arrowstreak 17GTS with a Mercruiser Alpha One 3.0LX (Digital Electronic Ignition System) 135hp Stern Drive!! Thanks a million for your help and advice - at least I now know to keep away from the 470's. Look out Noah, here I come. . .

 

[mcleaves]

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Say hello to the new owner of a 1996 Fletcher Arrowstreak 17GTS with a Mercruiser Alpha One 3.0LX (Digital Electronic Ignition System) 135hp Stern Drive!! Thanks a million for your help and advice - at least I now know to keep away from the 470's. Look out Noah, here I come. . .

Oh NO!!! You didn't actually BUY it did you?!?!


j/k... Congrat's!

 

[Bronc Rider]

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Hey now...Everyone knows Noah's Ark had twin 470's in it, and only God could sink it...

I bet god is the only one that could keep twin 470's reliable also.

 

[Gary H NC]

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Say hello to the new owner of a 1996 Fletcher Arrowstreak 17GTS with a Mercruiser Alpha One 3.0LX (Digital Electronic Ignition System) 135hp Stern Drive!! Thanks a million for your help and advice - at least I now know to keep away from the 470's. Look out Noah, here I come. . .

Congrats and welcome to the forums!
Now get some pictures of the new rig and post for us!

 

[JustJason]

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ughhh... man I wish I caught this one earlier. If you do infact have distributorless ignition you better pray you never have a problem with. Make sure you keep those battery terminals clean and tight!! Distributorless ignition was discontinued by Merc some years ago, if you ever have a problem with a coil or a pickup, all the parts are no longer available and you'll have to convert the entire ignition system over.

 

[Alumarine]

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ughhh... man I wish I caught this one earlier. If you do infact have distributorless ignition you better pray you never have a problem with. Make sure you keep those battery terminals clean and tight!! Distributorless ignition was discontinued by Merc some years ago, if you ever have a problem with a coil or a pickup, all the parts are no longer available and you'll have to convert the entire ignition system over.

Just curious. In case I ever come across one.

Is it possible to put a 3.0 points distributor and coil in one of these to get them going?

 

[JustJason]

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Is it possible to put a 3.0 points distributor and coil in one of these to get them going?

Yes, as long as you have the whole distributor and all related parts.

 

[Alpheus]

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I looked and looked in the Adults Only section and could not find definitive proof that the 470 was put on the ark. Didn't one of the moderators on here help Noah build the thing???

 

[Bondo]

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Is it possible to put a 3.0 points distributor and coil in one of these to get them going?
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Yes, as long as you have the whole distributor and all related parts.

Ayuh,... I'd be lookin' for something Newer than a Points distributer....
Just 'cause you're lookin' Used,.. Don't mean ya gotta go back to the begining of Time...

Just find a Complete igntion system, Not just a distributer...

Alpheus,....
Don ain't so old,... ole maybe...
JB is known as the Old Man here at iboats,.... Even though he ain't either.....

 

[ErieRon]

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It's in the Old Testament. "Grandparents Only" sticky...Exodus, I think...

C'mon now...I love mine. Just pulled it and am looking forward to fixing her up and getting her all purdy over the winter.

 

[cr2k]

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The 3.0s do have a little history of head gaskets and block cracking between 2 and 3. But if kept maintained and not overheated they are not a problem.