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  1. ESGWheel

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    I found this thread. I got there via Google. And no you will not snap the belt.
  2. ESGWheel

    Need some info on adapting a Sierra A1 marine fuel line to a Carter mechanical fuel pump

    One option but a little more money but would a nice-looking install is to find your local hydraulic hose shop and have them, using your hose, make up a hose with the needed fitting. We have a local family-owned shop near our factory and these guys can make anything!
  3. ESGWheel

    Spark plugs and cap replacement interval

    Good point and I have been there too. Somewhat related, I can tell a story where I finally learned not to wear any metal during my knuckle busting days > my metal band watch (which I was very proud of and a gift from my GF) shorted across the batt pos post and the fender well. Needless to say...
  4. ESGWheel

    Spark plugs and cap replacement interval

    Not AI, old school. Customer would come in complaining about misfiring or hard to start on rainy days, we would run our hands around the wires looking for that tingle. With the high voltage igns that exist these days, you are right that I best remove that from my bag of ticks. Thanks!
  5. ESGWheel

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Dan, Overall, there are a number of steps for this process, one of which is flatness. In brief they are: Complete testing outlined above Disassemble Photos Clean, clean, clean while also protecting debris from contaminating Inspections for damage / veracity of components that include Flatness...
  6. ESGWheel

    1996 5.7 Gi Bogging on throttle

    If I may > what AD is suggesting it to measure the fuel pressure. You need to have a gauge like this one link. Do you have one? If not can possibly do a loaner from auto parts store. Only after validating there is an issue with pressure do you start to look for the reason why. Perhaps I...
  7. ESGWheel

    Is this water hookup for winterizing or for running out of the water?

    It’s typical when flushing at idle. Reason: motors really start generating heat under load, not idle. Unlike a close loop car system, the motor is getting a constant flush of probably 50 to 60 degree water (yes, I know not in the jacket but there is still a bleed into it). For my 5.0 I only get...
  8. ESGWheel

    Spark plugs and cap replacement interval

    Thanks for the update. And given your situation, and that corrosion happens even when sitting on a trailer, the annual inspection outlined in #7 is still my suggestion. :-)
  9. ESGWheel

    4.3 GL-D Electrical Issues

    Great news. And yes, a loose fuel filter could allow air to be sucked in and cause issues. So, no need for new thread for “no start” condition. How is are the wiring issues that started this thread working out? All set?
  10. ESGWheel

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    LM@O! Edit: and thanks for the chuckle! I needed it...
  11. ESGWheel

    Spark plugs and cap replacement interval

    While “it depends” as KD and Tango point out and there are structured service internals, etc., IMO the key to knowing when to replace is annual inspection. Think of it this way: you have not replaced the items and unsure when last replaced, so the only time you will know needs replacement is...
  12. ESGWheel

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Dan, Long post but please read thoroughly. Enthusiasm is great but let’s think thru a few things first and come up with a plan. Here are my suggestions and questions. Did you rerun the motor post confirming the FO and then pulling the plug wires one at a time? If not, please do as this will...
  13. ESGWheel

    4.3 GL-D Electrical Issues

    Well please check in here before taking it in. Some aspects you may not want to do like pulling the sterndrive but again this forum can help. Since new, suggest reading these two threads link and link.
  14. ESGWheel

    4.3 GL-D Electrical Issues

    Its always good to have friends that want to help but be careful…. This forum is the No. 1 site to help and provide appropriate guidance IMO and other’s (see posts 11 and 12 of this thread, link). Frankly, I would not be spending my time here if I thought it was a bunch of wannabes. Keep...
  15. ESGWheel

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Please pardon my LOL… I am delighted about your enthusiasm! It's refreshing. No issue running the motor, you have already been doing it, and a blown head gasket will not cause additional harm for such a short period of time (if continue to run it, say 10s of hrs, then can create problems), so...
  16. ESGWheel

    4.3 GL-D Electrical Issues

    Fuel injected do indeed have 2 pumps: a low pressure and a high pressure. Both assembled together as a fuel pump assembly. Here is a pic of one:
  17. ESGWheel

    Is this water hookup for winterizing or for running out of the water?

    Overkill. I have run for multiple hours over the years on the blue cap alone, no issue. Again, cannot run up to 2500 RPM and let it sit there... can burp it to 2500 or more but only a burp.
  18. ESGWheel

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    You got a great deal, congrats! Prior to pulling anything apart, AD had a great idea of checking the proper firing order and then from there, start it up at that 1000 RPM ‘idle’ and pull (one at a time and then put back) each spark plug wire from the plug. Pull it off completely not just a...
  19. ESGWheel

    4.3 GL-D Electrical Issues

    Wow this is a lot to unpack here. Taking some of the points in no particular order: Unless you can post a picture of it I do not know of any tank mounted fuel pump. There is one low pressure pump that is mounted on the engine. The pump does not turn on with “Key On”, only “Key to Start” and...
  20. ESGWheel

    Is this water hookup for winterizing or for running out of the water?

    Not all VPs have this blue cap flushing connection where you can run on a hose directly to it (no muffs) if you stay at idle or slightly above. I mention this so as you do inadvertently advise others about “ok to run” on a flushing connection. Here is a document I put together based on another...
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