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    How do I remove a distributor rotor on 5.7 Mercruiser motor

    I want to remove the distributor sensor on a 5.7 Mercruiser. I have tested it and it showed it is open. No resistance. The engine starts and dies in 10 -60seconds. I can't remove the rotor. Please help! Ted
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    5.7 Engine runs good and dies after one minute

    I have replaced the ignition coil and rebuilt the carb. The engine starts better and runs strong until it sounds like the ign. is turned on and off a few times and then dies. The owner told me that the eng. died at the lake while he was towing someone back to shore. He said the alarm sounded and...
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    Mercruiser 5.7 engine dies

    I have a Bayliner with a Mercruiser 5.7 motor. It it died on the lake and would occaisionally run for less than a minute. I followed the diagnostic chart and it said I needed a coil. I installed a new Mercruiser coil. It starts easier but I have to turn the kill switch off then on and it will...
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    Mercruiser starts and dies

    I have a Bayliner with a Mercruiser 5.7 motor. It it died on the lake and would occaisionally run for less than a minute. I followed the diagnostic chart and it said I needed a coil. I installed a new Mercruiser coil. It starts easier but I have to turn the kill switch off then on and it will...
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    Mercruiser 5.7 engine died

    Newbie needs answers please! My neighbor asked me to look at his boat. He said it died on the lake. It is a Capri 2050SS with a Mercruiser 5.7 (looks like a small block Chevy. I will have more info. on it when he gets back home. I have tested voltage at the + terminal and have aprox. 12V. The...
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