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  1. Scott06

    Problems starting after fuel filter/water separator change

    Id defer to AD but would be thinking confirm injectors are opening does it cough if starting fluid is shot in there ?
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    salt water in single cylinder

    Would think the last one is related to detonation
  3. Scott06

    Problems starting after fuel filter/water separator change

    At this point no you have enough fuel pressure that is should start. So at this point find out why its not starting. could be lack of spark or something else hence why AD mentioned the scan tool.
  4. Scott06

    Problems starting after fuel filter/water separator change

    anti-siphon valve or clog in puck up tube, some have screes in them. I would check for spark first as there is fuel to the rail so would think either injectors are not opening or there is no spark. Simple spark gap tester off coil and at plugs to see if coil is firing and then if spark is...
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    I have to do a gimbal bearing and bellows etc, I have a question regarding the shift cable. Merc A1 G1 3.0

    yes in theory. I would inspect it carefully , assuming its in good shape reuse it. This is what I did when changing my bellows 3 years ago, shifted perfectly so I left it
  6. Scott06

    Problems starting after fuel filter/water separator change

    I think fuel pressure should be 40-43 psi not 30. I would assume it would still start with only 30 psi so this may not be the issue at the moment unless it is indicative of a suction side restriction
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    Mercruiser dies after getting on temp

    he is referring to the rotor inside the distributor. If it has cracks the spark energy can go to ground instead of through the cap/wires tot he plugs
  8. Scott06

    Mercruiser 470 oil pump

    it should i have also done it by running it on the starter with the plugs out.
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    Mercruiser dies after getting on temp

    when it dies are you missing spark or gas ? if you dump a little gas down carb can you keep it running ? do you loose spark - put timing light on coil wire see if its dropping off. On a points system there will be two paths supplying power to + side of coil- one is typically supplied off...
  10. Scott06

    Mercruiser 470 oil pump

    I would not put sealant that could get squeezed into the oil passages and potentially block flow ...
  11. Scott06

    Mercruiser dies after getting on temp

    you can ohm test the coil to see if it is off spec attched is a snip from specs on an aftermarket coil for your engine Would assume yours should be close. Also agree servicing the points and condenser is warranted, verify you have about 9 v to positive side of coil when key is in run as...
  12. Scott06

    Problems starting after fuel filter/water separator change

    if you take a rag and push the schrader in with a small screw driver - you can quickly see if there is air there or not. if its fuel or not under pressure no need to rig up a way to vent it.
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    I have to do a gimbal bearing and bellows etc, I have a question regarding the shift cable. Merc A1 G1 3.0

    Clicked the wrong one, didn’t think it was a hanging offense …sorry
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    I have to do a gimbal bearing and bellows etc, I have a question regarding the shift cable. Merc A1 G1 3.0

    I didn’t have to cut my cable , just took the end off the shift plate end pulled inner completely out the bellhousing with weed walker line attached. Then I could pull the outer casing off with the bellhousing. Was doing bellows at the time so bellhousing Was coming off. yes you could use...
  15. Scott06

    Throttle movement but no increase in engine rpms

    16" is the diameter limit for alphas
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    Throttle movement but no increase in engine rpms

    the revolution 4 xp is available in some 1/2" pitch increments , I believe also the ventera has some 1/2" increments . These are also getting to not be everyday props, I think out of their racing line
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    I have to do a gimbal bearing and bellows etc, I have a question regarding the shift cable. Merc A1 G1 3.0

    you have to remove the cable to get the outer sheath off anyways. it gets removed out the bellhousing end. I usually tie a weedwacker wire to it to fish in the new outer sheath. All this is outlined in the manual
  18. Scott06

    Throttle movement but no increase in engine rpms

    Either damaged or the aluminum prop didn’t have as much cup or bite I have found that the aluminum 4 blades do not have the grip that a good SS 4 blade does. I get just about the same WOT RPM with a 23" Spitfire Al 4 blade as I do a 21" Revolution 4 , lots of slip with the two 4 blade AL props...
  19. Scott06

    Alpha Gen 2 Stalls Going to Neutral (Shift Cable Replaced)

    would also pull the drive to make sure the shift swivel shaft and linakge in bellhousing is not corroded or packed with debris causing extra drag. I ran into this after i replace the bushing on the shaft in the bellhousing bushing wasn't seated fully causing some drag on the arm. extra drag...
  20. Scott06

    Throttle movement but no increase in engine rpms

    4300 is still low for that engine should be 4800 -5k at WOT. If you go in shallow water lift the drive up would think you can swap props in the water , done it many times. or do you have an extended swim deck covering the drive ? Just gotta be careful the thrust washer doesnt stick to the prop...
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