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    Hard plane after switch from points ignition

    I've always said best way to learn is when you break your own stuff. I just don't like the cost aspect of it aha.
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    Hard plane after switch from points ignition

    before this, i had never swapped a distributor. ive done it enough now that i did it on the water.
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    Towed some Folk

    i owe this guy more favours than i could ever pay back. was more than happy to help him out.
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    Hard plane after switch from points ignition

    Hopefully final update. Put the Sierra EST back in with a loaner (genuine Delco module) base timing at 12 degrees according to valve cover. hit around 24-25 degrees total timing. Boat seems to run as it should. Bad parts from factory really make things difficult. Thanks for everyone's...
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    Towed some Folk

    one of my buddies got lucky this weekend. i just happened to be out when his boat stopped pumping water. had to tow him off lake erie 9 miles from shore. took a while but it was a nice day out.
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    Towed some Folk

    when i towed a little boat in loaded with people from a small lake before a storm. they were almost too grateful. The kept getting in my way trying to help me load my boat onto the trailer. on one hand thank for showing appreciation. on the other hand, please get out of my way so i can load my...
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    Exhaust elbow gasket replacement 4.3L mercruiser

    This stuff?
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    Exhaust elbow gasket replacement 4.3L mercruiser

    Apologies in advance for the 3 threads in a matter of days. I noticed a small leak coming from between my exhaust manifold and my exhaust elbow. Ive done quite a bit of searching and cant get a set answer on what gasket to use and if it requires sealant or dry. Also how would i go about...
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    Towed some Folk

    luckily it was one of the very rare calm nights on Erie. otherwise there could have been a much different outcome. i now always have a VHF radio and a Kicker motor.
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    Towed some Folk

    I've been the poor soul needing rescue more times than i care to. got stuck 5 miles off shore on lake Erie around 9:30pm coast guard got me to land 3am Monday morning. That's one thing i don't ever need to experience again. have also been towed in by nearby fisherman once or twice, apologized...
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    4.3L mercruiser with points. Timing question.

    next learning is the exhaust. get to pull it apart to find my leak that started last night. this boat has been amazing since ive owned it but now its all catching up.
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    4.3L mercruiser with points. Timing question.

    it absolutely does. ive now invested a lot of time and money into swapping parts and water testing the boat. Sometimes its like that though. at the very least i have gained a fair bit of knowledge. which that part i will not complain about.
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    4.3L mercruiser with points. Timing question.

    going to leave the current setup in while i wait for my new module. i have a loaner Delco module in the EST. 12 degrees base timing puts me at 24 degrees total timing. the boat planes slower than it did which is obvious (24 degrees vs 32-36 degrees total). at about 3200-3400 rpm i start to...
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    4.3L mercruiser with points. Timing question.

    12⁰ base. 24⁰ total. Seems good to go with new module.. leaking water at my base riser gasket now though.
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    4.3L mercruiser with points. Timing question.

    0⁰ base timing with points distributor brings me to 25⁰ total. I plane as soon as i hit 3200rpm. 30mph at 3500 rpm. So time to swap in the EST with the verified good module and see what happens.
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    4.3L mercruiser with points. Timing question.

    Here is what my test papers say. Which checks out. I am headed to the lake now to grab the new module and play with the timing on the points distributor.
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    4.3L mercruiser with points. Timing question.

    i have not used a spark gap tester no. you are correct the delco is a different coil. i will see if i can find any specs on that.
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    4.3L mercruiser with points. Timing question.

    most of the testing is on the trailer. i had issues with the delco on the trailer and the water twice and the points once since putting it back in. i will be going to the lake this evening to grab a new delco module. i will lower the points total timing and test that before yanking it back...
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    4.3L mercruiser with points. Timing question.

    I will have to see what I cant find when im back at the boat.
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    4.3L mercruiser with points. Timing question.

    Hard to make out what this says.
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