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Hey -
I had my 1980 Merc 350 (260) run low on oil until it knocked for about 30 seconds. I added oil once I heard the sound. The oil helped quiet the knock but did not solve it completely.
The motor starts and will sound normal under 1500 RMP but then knocks.
Tomorrow morning I will check...
Is there any information posted or known about member traits?
What percentage are women...if any...
And other info that could make posting biased -
I'd say there are
2% Women Members
Anyone else have a prediction?
1980 21 Ft Four Winds
Mercruiser 260 (Chev 350) Pertronix Ignition Alpha 1 Carter Thermoquad Carb
My engine will no longer idle below 1000 RPM.
On the 4th of July the motor Hydrolocked. (Water entered the cylinders thru the exhaust) I was able to remove the plugs and turn the water out...
Does anyone know where I could buy just the caps/plugs for fat sacs. I have lost a few. And a search of the web shows a lot of parts but mostly quick connects.
I have a few different sacs but the caps are all interchangeable.
Thanks
I am having issues with my new electronic ignition.
I have a 1981 Mercruiser 260. (Chevy 350)
I recently installed a Pertronix Ignitor-1 module and the recommended flamethrower coil.
With the Pertronix ignition the boat only seems to have 3/4 power. Not enough to plane out. The weird...
