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    1979 3.0L OMC coil

    so with the Delco I cannot just rotate the unit to set the advance? also cannot get the UC12X anywhere in Europe
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    1979 3.0L OMC coil

    Would this work as a substitute? https://www.ebay.it/itm/170625630589 I need something quick, so I'd rather order something from Europe rather than the US. would those still require the external ballast resistor? thanks
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    1979 3.0L OMC coil

    Even if I decide to go with the Delco?
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    1979 3.0L OMC coil

    Unfortunately, I can't go to the part store as there are none around me, especially none with good knowledge of old American engines (I live in Italy). The internet is my part store :) I have a copy of the service manual, but I can't find any tech info regarding the coil. I don't have to go...
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    1979 3.0L OMC coil

    Hi, I need to replace the coil on my engine. The one currently installed is a random coil salvaged from a random engine. What is the correct coil? I believe I have a Delco cap. One more thing: I want to switch to electronic ignition is this the right kit...
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    Engine Swap 1979OMC with 3.0L Quicksilver

    ok got it! thanks everyone
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    Engine Swap 1979OMC with 3.0L Quicksilver

    Excuse my ignorance, but what does 2-piece rear main mean?
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    Engine Swap 1979OMC with 3.0L Quicksilver

    ok, so the quicksilver is out of the question; what about this? https://www.marineparts.eu/ma-engines/mo-sterndrive-engines/mosi-new-engines/gm-3-0l-3-0lx-new-base-engine-recgm181/
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    Engine Swap 1979OMC with 3.0L Quicksilver

    What do you mean by "bringing my set up to the original spec"? having the engine completely rebuilt?
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    Engine Swap 1979OMC with 3.0L Quicksilver

    So, aside from the engines they came with in the '70s, is there no new(ish) engine compatible with the Stringer 400? Does a new engine necessarily mean a new sterndrive?
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    Engine Swap 1979OMC with 3.0L Quicksilver

    I have an old wooden boat with a 1979 OMC 3.0L and an equally old OMC Stringer 400. In recent years, both the engine and the sterndrive have given me a ton of issues, and it is becoming exceedingly difficult and expensive to find replacement parts where I live (Italy). I'm usually able to find...
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    OMC 140 3.0l drive compatibility

    I don't have a trim gauge; the 400 can only work trimmed all the way down. I only bring it up when I need to take the boat out of the water. I have an ammeter, oil pressure, temp, fuel, rev counter.
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    OMC 140 3.0l drive compatibility

    Is there no way to keep the original gauges? It is an old wooden boat, and I would like to keep it as close to original as possible, at least on the surface. New gauges would stick out like a sore thumb.
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    OMC 140 3.0l drive compatibility

    Yeah I figured that, I got quoted a minimum of €25k for a completely new set up. I have been able to find used Merc engines and drives for between 5 and 10k but will still need to redo the transom
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    OMC 140 3.0l drive compatibility

    That is okay. I’d rather do that than keep spending 500$+shipping+import taxes for junkyard quality parts that last one or two seasons before giving up the ghost. But before pulling the trigger on such a project I want to be sure the engine and drive are compatible
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    OMC 140 3.0l drive compatibility

    Hi, I have an old 1979 OMC 140 hp 3.0L on my boat; aside from the carburetor needing to be rebuilt the engine it's in ok shape. What it is not is the Stringer 400 drive that has been the bane of my existence. I live in Europe where parts are almost nonexistent forcing me to buy highly used parts...
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