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    Merc 260 Alpha 1 Carb - New, Rebuild, or Reman?

    Gents I have a 1985 Wellcraft Nova XL, 5.7 L, Mercruiser 260 Alpha 1 The carb is a Rochester Q-jet number 1347-8292 Early last season it was running poorly with hesitation and lagging throttle response. Then it scared the hell out of me when twice it dumped fuel all over the intake manifold...
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    1985 Nova 23 XL - looking for info

    Back in the 80's, did Wellcraft supply owners manuals or other documentation with their new boats? If so, I would like to obtain one for my 1985 Nova 23 XL. Curious about specs, load capacities, recommended maintenance, options that were available, etc that might be in original documentation.
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    Gradual loss of power at WOT

    '85 Wellcraft Nova XL / 5.7L Chevy / Alpha 1.<br /><br />Did head job last Nov (due to burnt valves on two cyls with low compression) then winterized. Took it out for first time in April to finish timing it (total advance timing is set at 32 deg at 3700 RPM.) and it runs like a champ. That is...
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    Total Advance Ignition Timing

    I have a 1985 Wellcraft 23 Nova XL with M260. It's a Chevy 350 cid (5.7L) 260 HP (w/Rochester quadrajet). Owned it less than a year - my first IO. <br /><br />Three questions:<br />1. Books says initial timing should be set at 8 degrees BTDC. I didn't see any mention of Total Advance in the...
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    1985 Merc 260 Intermittent start problem

    Engine starts and runs for a minute or two then just quits. It may or may not start after that. When it wont start, the symptoms are when key at ON position, the gauges are dead and the oil pressure warning horn doesn't activate. In the START position the engine wont crank. All other...
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