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    total advance on a Merc 228 hp 85 model

    I have a Tempest with a 228 hp chev 305 engine. I'm looking for the total advance and at what rpm?<br />It has a Mallory distributor with adjustable advance wieghts. It's misfiring @ rpm's above 3200 any help or info would be appreciated.<br />Thanks Scott
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    1985 merc 228 hp chev 305 ignition problems

    I have a Tempest w/ a 228 hp that has an ignition problem/s. I'm looking for the advance deg. @ what rpm for max advance? It has a Mallory distributor with adjustable advance wieghts. The coil now is losing the oil out of it? The boat is slugish out of the (hole) and can not reach WOT of 4300...
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    1985 merc 228 hp chev 305 ignition problems

    I have a Tempest w/ a 228 hp that has an ignition problem/s. I'm looking for the advance deg. @ what rpm for max advance? It has a Mallory distributor with adjustable advance wieghts. The coil now is losing the oil out of it? The boat is slugish out of the (hole) and can not reach WOT of 4300...
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    U joint bellows

    Hi all<br /><br />Quick question on my bellows. My manual says to install it with the up/ aft markings. Now is it aft as the rear of the boat?<br /><br />82 Tempest 228 hp Merc
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    I need specs for Merc distributor

    I have a 81 Tempest with a 228hp. The advance weights on the distributor have an adjustment limiter in side. My manual has no specs for this unit, and sorry I don't have the prduct code right now in front of me. I have never seen this type before. I'm wondering if there is a measurement that I...
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    Advance problem?

    I have a new to me 1981 20' Tempest with a 228 hp and a R model outdrive. It has a stainless 19" pitch prop. It comes out of the hole really poorly and will only get to 3450 rpm. The last owner told me that it worked well before with a skier and went arount 45 mph. He replaced the engine before...
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    used/ new ower unit will not shift well into reverse

    I have a 1981 228 hp apha 1 R model lower unit. My original unit tossed a forward gear so costs dictated that I buy a used similar lower end. I rebuilt the lower end with the best parts from both units. Now before I match the lower unit to the upper gear case I can shift forward-neutral-reverse...
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