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    Mercruiser start issue

    I have an issue with start...all of a sudden it wouldn't start and when I turn key to start the oil pressure and temp gage pin full...no dashlights...everything else works
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    Electrical issues

    I have developed an issue that has fried 2 starter soliniods...first time it was no start and the gouges jumped to full on...and same again...what could cause this
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    Heat exchanger leak

    I have developed a leak at the neck of me hx. It doesn't matter what cap. I have called out to have it replaced with a new one. Now would this issue cause air to get into the system as I think it would.
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    Ford 302

    I'm thinking of changing intake and carb to 4 barrel...pros and.cons...aside from fuel mileage.
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    Ford 302 spark plugs

    The plugs that came with the boat are autolite 123. Is this the appropriate plug or shoukd I change them. Carborated...petronix ignition...
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    2001 t9.9 4 stroke

    Engine runs all day long....once it's warmed up. Problem I am having is to get it warmed up I need to cover up and let go of the breather pipe to carb. Filter is new...oil..spark plugs...primer bulb isn't soft it seems to stay full...filter full of gas
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    Ford 302...21 foot fiberglass with cuddy

    I have recently installed a new engine and took it out...wot is about 3500 rpm and slow out of the hole to get on plane...my prop is a 14x19p 3 blade aluminum...it was suggested I drop pitch...16 was the suggested. Any thoughts or is that right
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    Starter solinoid

    Everything installed on new build. Went to do the initial break in on ford 302 and my starter is now grinding and won't kick out. It gets stuck. The engine fired right away but because of the racket I stopped. Perhaps shim it out? When the engine was still hanging I spun it by hand with starter...
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    Ford 302 petronix igniter 2 distributor

    Good day. I have finally received my dizzy. The engine from the machine shop is on tdc. I have backed it so the pointer is at 10 bdtc. My question is were should the rotor be pointing when distributer is in all the way. It is down all the way and it is aiming towards the left side of carb...
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    Water coming into bilge

    I replaced the bellows and also redid the y pipe. I put boat in water and there is a steady stream coming from just above the top y pipe bolt. Any suggestions
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    Ford 302 flywheel direction

    I have since installing new engine if the flywheel was installed the same way it came off. I haven't started it yet as no distributor. I was told by my help that it really doesn't matter. It went on easy so my question now is...does it matter...and if so now what or how to tell without ripping...
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    Ford 302 exhaust elbow

    My engine isn't ready to use. I have not hooked up my exhaust manifolds or elbows. Y pipe has new flappers. Is it possible to use boat with the kicker or will my boat sink
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    2001 yamaha 9.9

    Winterized kicker and had good tell tale. Just installed it back on boat and no tell tale...I can blow through the hoses except the top hose port. Also curious if I should get the wash fitting on the side. Will that push more water then using muffs. Not sure how it does not pump now
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    Mc-1 wont go all the way

    I've been fighting this leg for couple hours now. New engine installed...all mounts the same. I tried engine alignment tool however I don't think it's going all the way in.
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    Timing cover

    Good day. First issue with newford302 engine. The new timing cover does not have 2 bolt holes for alt bracket. It's already installed as well as the pulleys and water pump. Is there a bracket for alt that will bolt onto water pump and timing cover.
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    Ford 302 thermostat

    Good day. I am wondering on what to use for my thermostat. Boat has closed cooling. Any suggestions or a part number so I can get the right one
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    Temp sending unit

    I have bought a new unit however it is physically different . I am having trouble finding one that looks the same. The new one is what came up at parts store. Will it work?
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    Mercruiser bellows

    It's bellows time. What is the easiest order for install. The drive is mc-1 I believe we figured out in another post
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    Alignment tools

    I have bought this and I'm not to sure what's what here. No directions came with it
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    Closed cooling diagram

    I'm trying to find a picture of flow for my boat. 70's 302
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