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  1. LakeMichiganBoater

    Trim won't go all the way up

    That's what i figured, but the "up" (top button) is the one that does nothing. The "up/out" (middle button) brings it up to highest level for being in the water, but not trailer height.
  2. LakeMichiganBoater

    Trim won't go all the way up

    3 button on both helms. "Down/in" "up/out" and "up"
  3. LakeMichiganBoater

    Trim won't go all the way up

    I have a 1986 Carver Santa Cruz with a mercruiser 260 and alpha one outdrive. There are two helms and the issue is the same at both helms. The trim will go all the way down with the "down" button, nothing happens with the "up" button and it will go up to the highest trim for being in the...
  4. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    Is there any that are suggested? Points and capacitor were replaced also.
  5. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    Seems to be the same misfire feeling across the throttle range.
  6. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    Thermostat checked out, but I replaced it anyways... needed the new gasket. So idle is good now, points are set with dwell meter, timing is checked, coil replaced, plugs replaced, carb was rebuild, idle air jet adjusted using a vacuum gauge, fresh oil, fresh fuel filter and I am still getting...
  7. LakeMichiganBoater

    89 5.8L conversion to electronic ignition; anyone done it?

    Did you ever do this conversion? Did you change the coil? MOD EDIT: Please review the forum rules about posting to old threads.
  8. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    Thank you, i pulled and tested the thermostat and it checked out. Kinda an odd system compared to a car, had to pull out the manual to figure out the flow.
  9. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    Ok... new thought. Engine temp. My gauge has always shown 160 and never noticed any signs of overheating but... The largest hose from the front is always very hot and the other three are cool (on cold hose water). I removed the big one and ran the engine for a few seconds and cold water is...
  10. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    Ah... ok. It was set on muffs, warm, in neutral. I'll give that a try
  11. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    OK... dwell set to about 28 degrees, timing is 10 BTDC, coil replaced, belts replaced, and took it for a test drive. Not getting the stumbling at cruising speed, but still having the issue where is starts great on muffs, idle set at 800 rpm. I get it on the water, starts great right away...
  12. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    Sorry, that was confusing on my part. I had the port side manifold off for other reasons.
  13. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    Could be! Ill check it out. Had two other people helping me look too! I'm kicking myself if that's it.
  14. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    Here is the only pic i have right now. Still have had no luck locating it. I'll take more pictures next time I'm out at the boat.
  15. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

  16. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 Advice

    Alright... for the life of me i can't find the oil dipstick. I have the port side exhaust manifold off as all and I'm looking all over... what am i missing?
  17. LakeMichiganBoater

    Stumbling at Cruising Speed - OMC 5.8L

    OK. Got the dwell meter. What is the best method to set dwell? Can't really adjust the points with it running like other models, due to the distributor cap, unless I'm missing something
  18. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 (GM 350) Cracked Block?

    Will that require any new parts to go with the vortec? Or just bolt in?
  19. LakeMichiganBoater

    1986 Mercruiser 260 (GM 350) Cracked Block?

    Any popular vehicles that had this motor? What year range do i need to be looking for?
  20. LakeMichiganBoater

    Am I missing a filter/arrestor? 15hp Mercury Kicker motor

    Thanks... No way the mice took that. Odd that it ran fine last year... assumingly without it. I ordered a used one on ebay.
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