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    Carb Adjustment And Compression Problem

    I have a 1977 Mercruiser 120hp with a 2bbl rochester carb. At the base of the carb. are two adj. screws. I know one is the idle adj., and I assume the other is idle mixture. First question....... is the forward screw idle, and aft screw mixture, or vise versa. Second question is what should...
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    Coil, Resistor Wire Problem

    I have a 1977 120hp Mercruiser. Problem is the coil gets incredibly HOT. I've replaced the resistor wire and coil (along with ign. parts i.e. plugs, points, etc.). I've doublechecked all my wiring throughout engine and control panel accouding to wiring schematics in 140hp service manual...
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    Ignition Coil Problem

    While my 16ft runabout is running the ignition coil gets so hot you can't even touch it. Then if you shut off the engine, it won't start again. I've replace coil, distributor cap, points, plug wires, and the external resistor wire that connects to positive side of coil. Sometimes, I have a...
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    Ignition Coil Problem

    While my 16ft runabout is running the ignition coil gets so hot you can't even touch it. Then if you shut off the engine, it won't start again. I've replace coil, distributor cap, points, plug wires, and the external resistor wire that connects to positive side of coil. Sometimes, I have a...
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