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  1. nola mike

    I need help, boat runs rough and stalls. I pumped new gas and lots more.. I need help

    Also, in general your timing is just set at idle. Only reason to check at 2800 is if you think your module isn't advancing and is faulty. Probably not necessary in your case.
  2. nola mike

    I need help, boat runs rough and stalls. I pumped new gas and lots more.. I need help

    I was reading his post as being that the float *measurement* was too low, float itself is sitting too high in the bowl.
  3. nola mike

    I need help, boat runs rough and stalls. I pumped new gas and lots more.. I need help

    Did you check timing? It will affect everything... Low vacuum can be due to timing being off or engine running rich. Like AD said, look for fuel dripping down your venturis. Jet size shouldn't affect idle.
  4. nola mike

    Replacing clutch on my mini...

    As an aside, haven't looked into why you can't resurface a dm clutch? Guessing either it can't mount correctly with all the extra stuff on it, or that the springs make it do bad things when spinning
  5. nola mike

    Replacing clutch on my mini...

    That's where I ended up getting it. Valeo store about ½ cost of fcpeuro, and $35 less than rock auto ($220/free shipping). Still comes up as not compatible with my car though. Fcp is good quality and lifetime warranty on everything they sell, but you pay for it (fcp sells the same p/n valeo...
  6. nola mike

    Replacing clutch on my mini...

    Went up to the local Indy shop and shot the sh!t for an hour with the mechanic (he has an e46 like my old one). Take homes: 1. Sell the mini. N18 engine not much better than the n14. 2. Except on the n14, he says don't bother with preemptive tonight chain replacement. He said you'll hear the...
  7. nola mike

    Replacing clutch on my mini...

    You have a non-turbo *automatic*?! Flywheel apparently can't be resurfaced. I think I'm going to roll the dice on the flywheel and RMS. I'm going to swing by the local mini mechanic and see what he says. I'll replace it if it looks scored at all, though that will cost me a week. Luckily I have...
  8. nola mike

    Replacing clutch on my mini...

    Finally getting ready to tackle the clutch on my '14 mini Cooper JCW. Failed after 80k miles, which apparently isn't unusual. Guessing they use the tears of mini owners as the friction material. Would like to have all parts on hand, and trying to figure out what to do while I'm in there...
  9. nola mike

    Baltimore bridge hit by ship, collapsed

    Did you move?
  10. nola mike

    Starter angxt (?) ?

    Check to see that you're using the correct bolts. At least on some 4.3s there's a horrible mishmash of metric/SAE (on the same damn block). Just close enough to strip out if you're using the wrong type.
  11. nola mike

    Very Low Compessions on Mercruiser 5.0 MPI Engine. with Exhaust Manifold, Thermostat Housing Removed.

    I'd pull the valve covers and turn the engine, see if the valves are moving. Could for sure be rusted open.
  12. nola mike

    Easiest engine drop in replacement for 1986 MCM 470

    Yes
  13. nola mike

    Easiest engine drop in replacement for 1986 MCM 470

    U-joint shaft is the same as well. Op, *definitely* get a bobtail from a wrecked boat. Even a donor with a cracked block. The 4.3 blocks are easy to find, but all the stupid little parts that you'll need will either bankrupt you or slow you down and frustrate you.
  14. nola mike

    1973 mercruiser 120 HP no spark

    Did you install that resistor wire?
  15. nola mike

    06 mercruiser 4.3 no power to guages

    Purple wire feeds the gauges and supplies ignition. If it runs (and also turns off, thanks TKS), your problem is probably there. Gauges are often (always?) daisy chained, so if the first gauge isn't powered, none of them will be.
  16. nola mike

    DIY - Canvas Enclosure

    Your fabric-ing skills are so impressive. It would be interesting to see how many hours it takes you. Do you need supports or does it snap to existing structure?
  17. nola mike

    Closed Cooling System Part # 860234A1

    Another poster having a conversation with himself. I'm amused.
  18. nola mike

    Gear lube poured out of gimbal bellows (Alpha 1 Gen 2)

    Rumor has it that you can drive a new seal farther down the shaft past the groove, though I haven't tried it. Guessing it could also be speedi sleeved.
  19. nola mike

    Boat Seat Replacement

    Look at replacement pontoon boat cushions. Although TBH, the cooler looks to be the least of your concerns there...
  20. nola mike

    Johnson electric start 9.9 2 stroke 1984 make key start

    Waiting for them to start arguing. This is the best dead thread revival ever.
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