If I'm getting spark on the spark tester points shouldn't be an issue correct?
As for water in the cylinders I don't know to check for that. Thanks Scott
Ok. I'm finally back. Here is the situation. I have changed all of the following:
New battery
New Starter Solenoid
New Starter
New Spark plugs
New carburetor
New Distributor Cap
New Rotor
New coil pack
I did all of this primarily because it is a 20 year old boat and it sat for over three...
The plugs were out. When I last shut it down over three years ago, I drained the block as I always have at the end of the season so I'm hoping and praying for no block damage. I see none externally but who knows on the inside. The head gasket was replaced the same year I last ran it and only has...
Ok. I popped the drain plug and have water in my oil. Not sure where to go with this. I can refill it with fresh oil and do a compression check. Any other advice?
Just to clarify. I had already taken the plugs out and tried to turn the motor by hand using the alternator pulley method but that didn't work. I was concerned about trying it with the starter for fear of potentially breaking a piston arm or damaging valves when several others started talking...
Got it. That tells me for sure I need to pull the drive as you all already indicated. I'll pull it tomorrow and see and let everyone know how it turns out. Thanks again for all the help.
Thanks to all for the advice. I read somewhere else that I should drain the oil and fill it with kerosene or diesel and let it sit for a prolonged time. Not sure about that unless any of you agree with that. Otherwise, I guess I'm pulling the drive tomorrow. I guess I just thought that the...
Here are the full details. The boat was parked covered in my driveway for around three years. Just before storage, I had the lower unit rebuilt due to prop collision with rocks because the tilt was not operating properly. Prior to covering up, I did drain the block. As part of the process of...
I'm trying to revive my 3.0 Mercruiser that's been in long-term storage for about 3 years. Initially, it would turn over but not fire. Now, It seems to seize when attempting to start. I have sprayed Seafoam in the cylinders. I feel like I need to try to hand-turn the engine but don't know the...
Hey guys. I have had three different sources confirm that the #1 tower contact on the Mercruiser distributor cap is at the 4:00 position as you're looking at the cap from the starboard side and everyone agrees that the firing order is 1-3-4-2 as does the label on my spark arrestor cover so I'm...
