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    Stupid Question from New Member

    1966 sterndrive will require pics to properly diagnose the issue Is the engine/drive painted green or black?
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    fyi this boat isnt a sinker, unknown operation of stereo/din
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    hey man, as long as the tunes are solid people can listen to their sweet jams as the boat sinks
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    Not getting Spark on '86 3.0l Alpha 1

    ive never tested for voltage/load with a dvm on a points ignition i own a merc o tronic analog dwell meter that has never failed me best guess is with key on and points closed use a stick (wood or plastic) to manually open/close the points. should see spark between the contacts if all is...
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    this thing read at 4800 rpm trimmed out wot
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    keep in mind i have about two-three hours intimacy with this boat, guessing 20 minute tops boat ride in it
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    Not getting Spark on '86 3.0l Alpha 1

    Check the capacitor, should spike continuously with your dvm set to ohms for testing This test is performed on the bench, unloaded
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    Stupid Question from New Member

    is this an mcm model sterndrive or an outboard?
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    Merc 4.3 mechanical fuel pump oil leak

    maybe try some gasket sealer? the permatex aviation weird smell stuff seems to work on par with perfect seal
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    8.7 Volts at the Coil

    You told us earlier
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    Agreed, video will help too Been so busy keeping the customers boating my free time is spent moving fast or not dealing with boats at all If I get antsy sitting here I'll head to the shop and snap a couple pics I do like the thought of folks imagining the view in their minds but that only...
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    4.3 mercruiser alpha 1

    Perhaps But, keep posting pictures and descriptions of vain attempts to unseize the engine. It may help I'd have stopped pretending a while ago but someone here may have the right solution save from purchasing a rebuilt long block
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    Pontoon navigation lights wiring.

    It does if it has illumination when turned on, hence my description of the ground circuit for the load
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    This isn't a repair issue, I have full knowledge of any issues present with the mcm package My plan is to remove the engine/running gear from the boat, snag a couple other neat parts and ditch the boat Figured original forum was better suited than a repair forum.
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