Name that motor

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Just brought in a 1976 BAM, Browning 18 ft with a murc IO 888.
Everyone I have talked to sais it has a ford 302, but when I try to buy parts at the parts store they say it does not have points in a 1976 ford?
The coil blew up and The one that the boat shop said goes on that motor will not fit into the sleeve that the old one came out of?
Any Ideas on how to tell what the motor is? All it says on the valve cover is 188 HP.
 

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Re: Name that motor

Everyone I have talked to sais it has a ford 302, but when I try to buy parts at the parts store they say it does not have points in a 1976 ford?
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You have an 888 Mercruiser with188 hp, using a Ford 302 Long Block. Try buying points for Mercruiser 888, and you will have a lot better chance of finding them. The ignition system is NOT the same as automotive, neither is the fuel system, starter or alternator.
Not sure what sleeve you are talking about for the coil, but try removing the bracket from the engine and loosening the long screw and see if it fits.
 
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Re: Name that motor

I'm sure the sleeve he is talking about is the metal clamp that holds the coil on the 888/233. It bolts to the top of the intake manifold. Any standard marine coil should bolt up just fine, you may have to loosen the bracket "sleeve" up all the way. Engine is a Ford 302.
 
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Re: Name that motor

Ok
It is a 1976 BAM browning 17.6ft with a merc 888 ford 302.
I went to the parts house here with this info and they said i need to know what distributer it has went back home and looked for a part number or any ID from the out drive to the motor can't find a serial of id plate any where Just want a tune up kit any ideas?
 
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