Mercruiser 3 lt seized?

[logan944t]

Re: Mercruiser 3 lt seized?

Im looking to order parts and the metal plate on the engine says --"D710908".

When I try to look for that number say under "solenoids" nothing comes close. What did I miss?


This boat is a 92 and the PO mentioned something about replaceing the plugs, points, cap and rotor. I dont see points. I see something that looks close to the old style HEI 2 blade black thing under the dist cap. Is it electronic from the factory or did someone switch it?

 

[Darren J]

Re: Mercruiser 3 lt seized?

You have electronic ignition from the factory. There are no points.

 

[logan944t]

Re: Mercruiser 3 lt seized?

Just got access to Seloc online. Holy crap! I cant recommend it enough. It has more info than the manuals I have for my cars.

 

[tschmidty]

Re: Mercruiser 3 lt seized?

Just as a note, the manual for your engine and drive can be downloaded from under the Adults Only sticky thread.

 

[logan944t]

Re: Mercruiser 3 lt seized?

I would now check that the engine turns freely, most likely with a spanner on the crankshaft with the spark plugs out, and then I might try running it with a hose connected to the water inlet.

Got the engine to turn over a few times with the starter ( clamped off fuel line, plugs out -- so no way to start) and I would like to try to start it.

With no sterndrive attached -- the water inlet is located on the port side of the ...... mating surface between the sterndrive and gimbal? Jam the hose in the inlet --turn on the water---wait for the water to come back out ( just under the pivot pint?) and then start the engine?