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  1. nola mike

    Wiring help/Electronic gauge

    Went ahead and bought this gauge mostly to replace my speedo with a GPS unit. I'd also very much like an accurate tach as well, as I have a new engine and am trying to dial in my carb and prop. This also comes with voltmeter, fuel gauge, oil pressure, and temp capabilities. Haven't taken it out...
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    1986 Alpha One has leaked oil since service....

    Look for "mityvac vacuum pump". That's a brand, so once you know what you're looking for you can probably find cheaper knock offs.
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    Carbed Mercruiser 260 5.7L Missing Above 4000 RPMs

    How is the 1409 jetted and set up?
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    Age old outdrive question

    I liked my 470. If the engine and especially the floor is in OK shape, the outdrive is not a big deal. Have you pulled the drive and pressure tested yet? Agreed not sure how that much lube is getting into your bilge.
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    1986 Alpha One has leaked oil since service....

    If then. They're a real PITA on the gen 1's.
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    Swap carby on Mercruiser 1986 inline 6 to holley carby

    There was no inline 6 in 1986... Anything's possible. But why do you want to switch, what are you switching from...
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    4.3l Merc cruiser

    Don't turn it by the crank bolt.
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    4.3l Merc cruiser

    Well... Many possible things to check. First, you need to assume that nothing has ever been done to the boat. There's a ton of maintenance that you should do before taking it on the water. As for not turning over--first thing I'd do is pull the plugs and see if you can turn it by hand (not using...
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    1989 vs 2008 4.3 differences

    I'll check out my setup when I get back to the boat, but also remembered that you need a new throttle bracket if you're going from a 2bbl carb to a 4 bbl
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    Does this oil look bad to you? (white smoke coming out of breather tube)

    That oil looks brand new. Water probably won't show on the dipstick. I'd run it a bit to see what happens. More smoke? Oil level gets higher? Noises? Smoke with increased temp can be a lot of things getting hot that shouldn't be
  11. nola mike

    Engine failure?

    Dunno if this has been suggested, but pull the plugs.
  12. nola mike

    Formula 26 PC - Not seized engine! Seized outdrive?

    Because that is literally why that bearing exists. Don't overthink it.
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    1989 vs 2008 4.3 differences

    Is this for the cannon plug connector and circuit breaker?
  14. nola mike

    Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 1 Project

    Not all the A1G1 drives need the rolling torque method when reassembling the bearing pack...If his is an '85 or so he may have the old style assembly.
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    What is this gel-like substance in my carb? Mercruiser 3.0L Alpha 1

    No, e10 has been fine for decades. My '86 says it's fine to use. Old gas will turn into varnish and gel up. Doesn't sound like you had it in there long enough, but that looks like the result.
  16. nola mike

    Base Timing Mode

    Tb iv doesn't use base timing mode. You probably have tb v given the year, but 🤷
  17. nola mike

    no spark Mercruiser 120

    Idk what the limit for continuity is on your meter. I wouldn't use it that way. Like I said, 200k sounds high. Swap in a good wire and plug if not a tester into your coil. It sounds like your points are closing and making a connection
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    no spark Mercruiser 120

    That does sound high. What's your reading at the coil neg with the points closed? Did you try putting a spark plug tester directly on the coil?
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    Formula 26 PC - Not seized engine! Seized outdrive?

    Like Rick said, don't do that Yes, you may have bent some shifting components getting it off. Yes/no Not normal. Should spin in both directions Yes, I blew an outdrive the way during my first season of boating. There's a pressure relief passage in the transom plate connecting it to the...
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    2008 3.0L AlphaOne no water to engine

    Leak test it before you take it back apart to see where that waters getting in
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