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ESGWheel replied to the thread Compression test.

As the others indicated, you should be good to go and if you desire to investigate more, that can be done. However, I am concerned about...

Saturday at 11:32 AM
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2005 Mercruiser MPI 5.0L misfiring(?) when in gear, idles fine.

Based on the original symptoms after just putting on a new cap and rotor my thoughts were there could be an issue with distributor...
Jul 29, 2025
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2005 Mercruiser MPI 5.0L misfiring(?) when in gear, idles fine.

Post = put he photo on this website like u did the plugs... thx

Jul 28, 2025
ESGWheel reacted to searay250's post in the thread 2005 Mercruiser MPI 5.0L misfiring(?) when in gear, idles fine with Like.

Thank you! I will check the muffler, although a very preliminary check today with a stethoscope suggests that the noise is coming from...

Jul 28, 2025
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2005 Mercruiser MPI 5.0L misfiring(?) when in gear, idles fine.

Searay I have been offline for a while so just reading thru your success (congrats!) and next issues. A couple of things if you do not...

Jul 27, 2025
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2005 Mercruiser MPI 5.0L misfiring(?) when in gear, idles fine.

i forgot to mention that these types of dizzy caps usually have the cylinder no. stamped on it for each wire...

Jul 22, 2025
ESGWheel reacted to searay250's post in the thread 2005 Mercruiser MPI 5.0L misfiring(?) when in gear, idles fine with Like.

Ooops! Yes, good catch... I meant: 1) I feel like I have very fast consistent spark off the coil.... 2) Yeah when I sometimes DO get...

Jul 22, 2025
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2005 Mercruiser MPI 5.0L misfiring(?) when in gear, idles fine.

These sentences appear to be conflicting. Recall you need the snap, snap, snap rapid fire off the coil, less so off the spark plug wire...

Jul 22, 2025
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2005 Mercruiser MPI 5.0L misfiring(?) when in gear, idles fine.

I have not used that particular cap and rotor but its on my list to do so (I too have a 5.0 MPI but VP, same engine base). I see no...

Jul 22, 2025
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2005 Mercruiser MPI 5.0L misfiring(?) when in gear, idles fine.

I am not positive on your engine, but the coil may get power in two different ways: One while the starter is engaged (key in the start...
Jul 22, 2025
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2005 Mercruiser MPI 5.0L misfiring(?) when in gear, idles fine.

After some good sleep, well not really > I was bothered by not picking up on your unique wiring numbering, so perhaps a little of that...
Jul 22, 2025
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2005 Mercruiser MPI 5.0L misfiring(?) when in gear, idles fine.

Oh, the great news is the compression numbers! You have a solid engine but I am concerned about the black plugs that indicate its...

Jul 21, 2025
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2005 Mercruiser MPI 5.0L misfiring(?) when in gear, idles fine.

No you are correct. I missed that this was your unique wiring system. Yes, the front of the boat is front of vehicle. This just goes...

Jul 21, 2025
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2005 Mercruiser MPI 5.0L misfiring(?) when in gear, idles fine.

SeaRay, You’re welcome and I tend to be verbose as well, so we share that habit but it just saved you. Also, I sense that anxiety...
Jul 21, 2025
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2005 Mercruiser MPI 5.0L misfiring(?) when in gear, idles fine.

Searay, please pardon my jumping in late on this. First off, I really appreciated reading your complete and descriptive postings...

Jul 21, 2025

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