pre ignition detonation

droptheline

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does pre ignition detenation sound like a standard car running in a high gear at low rpm? i have been having some issues i thought was due to improper propellar pitch but have been duing some investigating and think this might be the problem, gonna get a advance timing light and set the points. any one know the specs? thanks
 

JustJason

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Re: pre ignition detonation

I know the specs for the 07 3.0L Merc I just finished up. :)
 

Bondo

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Re: pre ignition detonation

my bad , 3.0 89 mercruiser

Ayuh,... The factory manual has the Info you're lookin' for,...
And,..
The factory Manuals are found up in the Adults Only section for you to download....
 

cooter2506

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Re: pre ignition detonation

It depends on you distributor. Is it Delco or prestolite
 

Rocky_Road

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Re: pre ignition detonation

my bad , 3.0 89 mercruiser

This is for the 3.0L...3.0LX is different:

AC plug...MR43T
Champion plug...RV8C
Plug gap...0.035"
Point gap...0.022"
Point dwell...28-34 degrees
Timing...6 degrees BTDC
Fuel pressure...3-6 psi
Oil pressure @2000 RPM...30-60 psi
Idle RPM in gear...650-700
WOT RPM...4200-4600
 
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