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    1980 305 mercruiser inboard stalling at worse possible times

    I am out of ideas! Engine idles fine in neutral. When engaging into forward or reverse the engine stalls. Starts right back up. This is becoming a real problem because coming into docks and moorings and all tight situations the engine stalls at the worse possible time. I have twin engines and...
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    Engine stalling after idling

    twin 1980 305 mercruiser inboards. Port engine problems. After idling for 50 mins the engine stalls out. Interesting that it takes 50 mins for this to happen (has happened many times now). No issues with the starboard engine ever. Water temp, oil temp and voltage all fine when the stall happens...
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    Mercruiser 305 counterclockwise rotor

    Everything I read says the rotors turn clockwise... both of mine turn counter clockwise. Since my rotor turns counter clockwise am I right in assuming that the spark plug pattern I set up on my distributor cap is counterclockwise? Thanks
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    Tach issue on merc 305

    1980 305 Mercruiser When grey wire for tach is attached to neg side of ignition coil I get no spark. Help. Thanks
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    No Fuel at plugs

    1980 305 carborated mercruiser Carburator pumping fuel but plugs are dry. Thinking of pouring fuel down the throat to kick it over? Timing is correct. Any ideas? Thanks
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