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    1979 3.0L OMC coil

    so with the Delco I cannot just rotate the unit to set the advance? also cannot get the UC12X anywhere in Europe
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    1979 3.0L OMC coil

    Would this work as a substitute? https://www.ebay.it/itm/170625630589 I need something quick, so I'd rather order something from Europe rather than the US. would those still require the external ballast resistor? thanks
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    1979 3.0L OMC coil

    Even if I decide to go with the Delco?
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    1979 3.0L OMC coil

    Unfortunately, I can't go to the part store as there are none around me, especially none with good knowledge of old American engines (I live in Italy). The internet is my part store :) I have a copy of the service manual, but I can't find any tech info regarding the coil. I don't have to go...
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    1979 3.0L OMC coil

    Hi, I need to replace the coil on my engine. The one currently installed is a random coil salvaged from a random engine. What is the correct coil? I believe I have a Delco cap. One more thing: I want to switch to electronic ignition is this the right kit...
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    Engine Swap 1979OMC with 3.0L Quicksilver

    ok got it! thanks everyone
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    Engine Swap 1979OMC with 3.0L Quicksilver

    Excuse my ignorance, but what does 2-piece rear main mean?
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    Engine Swap 1979OMC with 3.0L Quicksilver

    ok, so the quicksilver is out of the question; what about this? https://www.marineparts.eu/ma-engines/mo-sterndrive-engines/mosi-new-engines/gm-3-0l-3-0lx-new-base-engine-recgm181/
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    Engine Swap 1979OMC with 3.0L Quicksilver

    What do you mean by "bringing my set up to the original spec"? having the engine completely rebuilt?
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    Engine Swap 1979OMC with 3.0L Quicksilver

    So, aside from the engines they came with in the '70s, is there no new(ish) engine compatible with the Stringer 400? Does a new engine necessarily mean a new sterndrive?
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    Engine Swap 1979OMC with 3.0L Quicksilver

    I have an old wooden boat with a 1979 OMC 3.0L and an equally old OMC Stringer 400. In recent years, both the engine and the sterndrive have given me a ton of issues, and it is becoming exceedingly difficult and expensive to find replacement parts where I live (Italy). I'm usually able to find...
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    OMC 140 3.0l drive compatibility

    I don't have a trim gauge; the 400 can only work trimmed all the way down. I only bring it up when I need to take the boat out of the water. I have an ammeter, oil pressure, temp, fuel, rev counter.
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    OMC 140 3.0l drive compatibility

    Is there no way to keep the original gauges? It is an old wooden boat, and I would like to keep it as close to original as possible, at least on the surface. New gauges would stick out like a sore thumb.
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    OMC 140 3.0l drive compatibility

    Yeah I figured that, I got quoted a minimum of €25k for a completely new set up. I have been able to find used Merc engines and drives for between 5 and 10k but will still need to redo the transom
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    OMC 140 3.0l drive compatibility

    That is okay. I’d rather do that than keep spending 500$+shipping+import taxes for junkyard quality parts that last one or two seasons before giving up the ghost. But before pulling the trigger on such a project I want to be sure the engine and drive are compatible
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