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Well thank you for getting carried away because now we are both a step ahead! I am going to shop around and see if I can find a parts binnacle like you did, seems like a good idea in case I lose any other parts! The thing was connected and apparently fell out somewhere when I was bringing it...

I was looking for an overall model # but it seems like it isn't clearly marked or the label is gone. Found casting # 380 37607 which is a cam part # inside the unit. Thanks for the link!

Reason being I am trying to source the special little pin and tiny clip (pictured) that the cable end needs for it to work again.

Yeah, mine turns clockwise looking at idler pulley, counterclockwise from flywheel. I'll probably pull the carb over the winter to assess everything with it. And thanks for the part numbers! Wonder what the deal is with the 188hp rating.. Seems they usually round off 100+ HP numbers to nearest...

Well I learned something today, thanks for the explanation! I didn't realize that's how the throttle worked on those, that totally makes sense though and can imagine the sound must be totally worth it when those end carbs open up. Look, sound, and feel are far more important than just slip...

Hello, was wondering if anyone can better identify this "Mer Control" control box. Looking for maybe a more specific name, model, whatever you know about it. It is off a 1974 Starcraft Chieftain but may not be original equipment. Single lever control for single engine Mercruiser 188. Casting...

Great point there, I have done this on vehicles with small alternators that have to run a winch and it makes a huge difference. I'm sure you know this but your typical small 12v incandescent bulb (like in a brake light) uses a boat load of amps for the amount of light it puts out! The LED's...

It's ridiculous how much basic building materials go for these days isn't it!? The last couple years have been an insane price hike with so many things... That panel looks like a nice one. Sea Choice seems like a good, quality brand in my experience. Thinking you got it covered just in time bc...

Test ran the Mercruiser yesterday with it's newly painted oil pan and stuff. First time letting it run over 5 minutes or so. Ran it about 25 and kept feeling around the block and whatnot, no hot spots that I noticed anywhere. Used a piece of aluminum angle as a stethoscope to listen to the valve...

That's awesome that you converted it back! The tripower setup looks so cool on there.. Heard the old 2 barrels had better mixing than the 4's at the time and that's why they ran it like that but don't really know for sure. Now I know this is a boating forum- but did you stick with the old 4 on...

Hopefully I will be able to get this thing apart, greased, and reassembled so it can be mounted on the console. Has a two wire pigtail that I'm thinking is a starter lockout for when it's in gear.

That is a gorgeous car! AND it's a convertible... I'm jealous. That color looks awesome on it, reminds me of the one from Bandits! I've wanted one ever since I saw that movie. And is that a 6 pack you got on there!? Thanks for sharing some pictures. Rust quickly kills all the cool cars around...

Good eye! I found the firing order to be the same, clockwise rotation motor, counterclockwise rotor rotation, and 1,5,4,2,6,3,7,8 when I was doing the new distributor. So is 170hp what a stock 1970's 2 barrel marine holley 302 would probably have?

Thanks, me too! The console was partially made this weekend and I just couldn't stand to cut up the stenciled crate panel more than I already did so decided the plotter will just be mounted on the dash on its swivel just like the last boat. That's better for sharing the use of it with the...

Got a little more done on the console this weekend. Epoxied the planks together, cut guage holes, 1st coats of Spar varnish.

That's a great idea! And good to know they stamp the pistons like that sometimes. I'll see if I can find the cheapo bore scope I bought a while back and take a look. Would love to know if this thing was bored out or not. What year GTO btw? Love those cars, especially the signature grille...

You're right, it does look pretty dark. I'm thinking it's pretty likely someone blew the engine previously and just swapped in a (possibly rebuilt) replacement motor.

I really want to just mount it flush but I use my plotter and sonar so much, closely maneuvering around rocks and barely submerged wrecks. I've found myself switching to the standing position a lot and tilting the plotter way up so think the tilt is a necessity. But it sure would look a whole...

Yes, it will be against the wall but will likely be spaced out slightly bc the wall has an overhang at the top. I'm planning on doing the steering like you're saying but even though I like the look of your layout idea more I think I might have to keep the gauges all together in the OG cluster...