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  1. nola mike

    Water inside Mercruiser gimbal housing

    Several potential spots, but first to check is your bellows. When was the last time they were changed? At this point your gimbal bearing looks rusty, so u joints are probably shot too. Also need to check your outdrive oil for water, input shaft seal may be gone, along with drive shaft damage...
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    No power under load

    Also, keep in mind that whoever is charging you for the diagnostics is screwing you because there isn't any competition. How much is an OBD2 scanner that can diagnose 90+% of codes? Why is that scanner <$75 but the extra 10% of proprietary manufacturer codes will cost $1000's for the factory...
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    Hard steering

    Whoops, that page is from a gen 1. Actually can't r remember if my '86 has them or not. Could probably drill and install a zerk on the Gen 1, since it originally came with one, not sure if that would be possible on a Gen 2?
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    Hard steering

    We're talking about the swivel pins presumably? I think of the hinge pins as up/down movement. No zerks on yours?
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    Vibration at low speed

    You don't want to know. Bad, bad things according to @Scott Danforth when I suggested that it might just make for a suuupper smooth luxo ride.
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    Vibration at low speed

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    Vibration at low speed

    Interesting. Noticed the same thing on mine as well, didn't think it would be an issue with the balance shaft.
  8. nola mike

    power to bildge pump

    Not to be a jerk, but punctuation would help your post a lot ... That said, nobody has any idea what we're working on. Skiff? Old timey paddle boat? In general, to test the switch, check for 12v on both sides of the switch. If you don't have 12v when the switch is on then that's your problem. As...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 No Spark issues

    I'd disconnect it at the coil, just to eliminate a wiring issue between the coil and dash Yes
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    1988 searay Seville cuddy cabin. Is it a good boat?

    If you don't want to restore it (and no way in hell I'd do it at this point in my life--partial resto was plenty for me), your best bet is to part it out. If you paid a couple of grand for the boat, you should be able to break even at least. Still work though. Regardless of your choice the next...
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    Mercruiser 350 heads

    Also, used heads can be found at your local pull a part for $20 or so.
  12. nola mike

    Mercruiser 3.0 No Spark issues

    Is there a flow chart for troubleshooting like for the TB systems (or points)? Any reason that you can't simulate a pulse from the dizzy pickup to the module to test?
  13. nola mike

    Mercruiser 140 Points to Delco EST results in low RPM at WOT

    "Base" is different than "initial". Only est had a base setting. At idle there is still advance. If they actually retarded the timing that much the engine would be significantly detuned (see the op's numbers) so we're now talking about a 110 hp motor or whatever
  14. nola mike

    Mercruiser 140 Points to Delco EST results in low RPM at WOT

    That's only 2' from original, still way different
  15. nola mike

    Mercruiser 140 Points to Delco EST results in low RPM at WOT

    That makes sense
  16. nola mike

    Mercruiser 140 Points to Delco EST results in low RPM at WOT

    What's the difference in the engines to account for that? Also looks like it would need 12' initial as OP said originally... Wonder if that would start/idle like crap.
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    Ford 302

    Parts and upgrades are much cheaper if you're not in a hurry
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    Ford 302

    That's only like ½ now with inflation
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    Mercruiser 140 Points to Delco EST results in low RPM at WOT

    My next step is checking for consistent spark at each cylinder. Timing light on each lead, make sure you're not dropping occasionally. Also, assuming you have good fuel/checked filters etc. Water/old fuel is always suspect. At some point I might go old school and put a vacuum gauge on there...
  20. nola mike

    Mercruiser 140 Points to Delco EST results in low RPM at WOT

    Always a good idea, but feel like this wouldn't be subtle on a 3.0. have you checked total timing with a light? 24' total sounds low (though I don't know the specs)
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