Replacing my points distributor with a complete EST system on my 89 3.0L merc. Install is fairly straightforward except for one area I'm trying to understand.
The EST dist. requires a black wire to be hooked up to my shift interrupt switch. Is the original function of the interrupt to ground...
Only my second time replacing pump so not sure if I'm doing this right.
Went together well, I set my 3/8" drive torque wrench to 90 inch-lbs (10 Newton meters) but I can't get it to click. There's not much resistance and I'm not sure if I should keep going, I have almost 1/2" of thread past...
89 3.0L Mercruiser w/Alpha One
3 bladed alum Prop stamping says 48 78120 A40L 19P
I'm guessing 19 is the pitch, can anyone tell what is the dia?
*Nevermind, I found the info in an old post..... 14" x 19" pitch mercruiser part number. What a great forum. :-)
I have an approx. 16 gal , non-removable aluminum fuel tank in my 21 year old, 18 ft bowrider. My fuel filter is completely clogged with rust. I took the fuel sending unit off the top of the tank and the internal parts have completely disintegrated and lying at the bottom of the tank. I siphoned...
This is my first boat. I have a 1989 Invader V177 w/3.0L Merc S/N OB450801 that was purchased after being in storage for 15 years. It has 35 hours total, all of which was put on in '89. I have replaced many siezed, corroded parts and am ready to start it up for the first time but there is no...
