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    Convert points to HEI

    I wanted to convert my point system to an HEI. I checked with MSD and they make a nice drop in unit, but it is pretty expensive. CAn anybody suggest a different route. CAn I use one off a plan Chevy truck? Which one? 1986 Malibu Skier 5.7L -Thanks Wes
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    problems starting and staying started

    1986 Malibu Skier 5.7 Mercruiser...still has points...Boat will start and run sometimes as normal. Other times it will crank and fire, but seems as if it is only burning what gas is in the carb and then dies. If you let it sit for a while, most of the time it will start and idle but not always...
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    new impeller and housing ruined

    1986 Malibu Skier w/ Mercruiser 5.7 260hp. Replaced impeller when boat overheated. The impeller was destroyed as was the housing. I fished all ( i think) of the pieces out of the hoses and heat exchanger and replaced impeller and housing. Took the boat to the lake, put it in the water and it...
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    new impeller and housing ruined

    1986 Malibu Skier w/ Mercruiser 5.7 260hp. Replaced impeller when boat overheated. The impeller was destroyed as was the housing. I fished all ( i think) of the pieces out of the hoses and heat exchanger and replaced impeller and housing. Took the boat to the lake, put it in the water and it...
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