1989 omc 5.7 misfire above 2500rpm

Paul.v

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Jun 18, 2009
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Tried condenser, no change. Was a good suggestion though . Going to deal with distributor play, next
 

Paul.v

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:D:D:D Guys! I got a used distributor with no play... misfire is GONE GONE! Dwell stays at 28. Can’t believe how difficult this was to find. So happy! Thanks everyone for your input. Again old distributor had .010 of play on the shaft, not sloppy but was there. With other distributor, no play, no misfire😁😁😁 thanks!!!
 

Scott Danforth

Grumpy Vintage Moderator still playing with boats
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now you can rebuild the old distributor (its an oil-lite bronze bushing) and sell it as re-furbished and recoup your money.
 

Redrig

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nicely done !

makes me nervous about my dizzy - I have never checked for slop and its the original
 
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