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  1. llerrad

    Plugs and heat range

    Merc. 888, ford 302, ser. # 3689967, 1974-77, autolite dist. new points new cap etc. compression all cyl. 110-115, plugs champion RF10C or AC C83T, per book, removed old plugs soft back coating all round on every plug all the same no build up of crud. This plug seems to be a very cold plug but...
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    Lifter noise

    Wellcraft, 454's, runing at 3,400 rpm engins warm to normal temp, oil pres. good. then one eng. beings to develope left engine only odd exhaust sound, popping, rpm stay the same oil press. same. idle back engins the one eng. loud lifter rap. keep at lower rpm 3-5 min. rap goes away. Run fast...
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    302 V8, rough idle

    Merc, 188 V8, 302 1970's. New plugs, cap, rotor, wires good , new fuel filt. will idle at 650rpm, but slight rough idle, thoughts on adust idle screws Holley 2bl carb. thoughts on adjust of timming to factory spec or just under spec. to smooth out.
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    Where is part number on Dist.?

    Merc, 302, 188, Ford V8, want to put ele. ing. on can't find the number on the distrubutor to tell which kit I will need. can someone guide me here.
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    1980,s 305V8

    305 distributor need wire diagram on how to wire up with resistor. Point settings etc. thanks.
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    Engine swap, 302 OMC for 302 Merc, block only???

    Have 1973, Merc. 188, 302 V8, have got 302 V8 OMC 1985 complete set up. I want to tear down the OMC for the engine only to rebuild and replace with the components from my Merc 188 set up. Can it be a straight exchange engine for engine?
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    chalky finish how to get the gloss back on gel coat

    Would like best solution to get the wet look or the high gloss back on older boat with calcium chalk on finish. Have tried finishing compounds but cannot get that wet look. Older boat has good gel coat base so need tips on wet sanding, need to know how, by hand? or can one use sander? what type...
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    Change 140 merc to V8. 305

    Searay 20ft bowrider, Alpha 1, will the original transom and gimbal ring parts work for change out to V8 305 from the original 4 cyl 140. Will exhaust Y pipe fit up. I understand the leg will need to be changed. Second question: when using alignment tool what is it you are bringing in to...
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    Any One Install Holley Throttle Body to Carb'ed Engin?

    Would like to hear from anyone that has installed the Holley throttle body kit. How easy was it and how well is it working. Any problems setting up the enigne after kit installed? Is is working better than the carb'ed engine?
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    Exhaust shuttle valve help 3 pc. pipe. merc

    74, merc three piece exhaust pipe V8, anyone got the secret to remove the three socket head cap screws without removing engine?<br />Special mod. wrench or point of access. one bolt tucked in behind bell housing.
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    Flapper valve

    1974, merc, 302 V8, 188, MR out drive.<br />Removed leg for total rebuild, found rubber covered plate in exhaust port looks like the front half of the sole on your shoe. Question is are there two, one for each side of the v8 or is there one main at the join of the Y pipe. Will I need to remove...
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    Need specs dwell etc. for eng.

    140, 4 cyl merc eng. with pre-alpha leg. Anyone have the secs for: points gap. dwell, and timmin?
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    Engine will surge at low idle

    302 Ford, with points, Holley 2bl carb.<br />Low idle 600-650 engine will throb or surge (pulse). Would like to smooth it out. Where to attach vacum gauge.
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    Hot Riser

    Ford 302 188 Pre Alfa drive. New impeller last season, facing engine left riser keeps cool on idle right riser gets very warm or hot to touch when rpm is up around 2500 right riser cools down. Is this due to direction of water circulation or might there be a problem?
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    Steam from 454 exhaust

    Wellcraft with Crusader 454, right engine shows steam from exhaust. There seems to be less water from the exhaust port than from the left engine. New water impeller. Need to know where to check next. Does this system have flapper valves? This is in fresh water.
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    302 engine specs need information.

    1972 Ford 302 Holley carb. 188 merc drive<br />Need web site or specs for tune up such as timming, point gap, carb adj. for idle etc. <br />Can anyone help with this.
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    Need to fine good used parts location for......

    Anyone have a source on good older parts for Merc outdrive units. Need complete transom plate, gimble ring and housing for pre-alph merc I/O 188 with Ford 302.<br />Would like to find bone yard not looking for pound of flesh.
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    Shifter kill switch

    Merc 188 I/O had Alpha lower unit work done and replaced. Then engine would not start in neutral but would start in gear, shut off engine then it would start in neutal put into gear and when put back into neutal engine shut off and wouldn't start again unless put into gear??? Micro switch on cam...
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    What size block is this

    Have 1972 Merc 188 I/O was wondering is this a Ford 289 or 302? and what is the best ignition conversion kit to use (going from points to electronic)
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    Whine from lower unit

    Merc 188 V8 engine with pre Alpha lower unit. When do you know the gimble brg needs to be replaced? Lower unit has developed a high pitch whine at full speed. Shifting and throttle all smooth, gear case oil no water. Do we need to worry what tell you a gimble is bad.
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