Tune up kit /distributor cap

[RWilson2526]

Trying to find points, distributor, rotor for my 3.0L 1987 . It is a prestolite distributor. It seems most online parts suppliers only seem to offer prestolite parts for v6 and V8 and not 4 cylinders? Am I missing something here? did find one place "classicboats.com" that had the cap. I know the boat is old but classic? I'm going to go local tomorrow am with an autoparts store that seems to have some experience with boats just wondering if anyone has any inside info that might help them get me the right parts.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Tune up kit /distributor cap

napa dealer. merc,omc, you did not say what brand motor.

 

[RWilson2526]

Re: Tune up kit /distributor cap

sorry...usually pretty good about including that....its a merc. Serial # B451218. Distributor model number is IBM 7026A 4L (it think it is an L). Anyway just seems like I have had no problem finding tons of info on parts for this engine so I find it strange that cant seem to find 4 cyl prestolite stuff.

 

[RWilson2526]

Re: Tune up kit /distributor cap

By the way T.D. my wife and I both graduated from UF - 1991 - Go Gators!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Tune up kit /distributor cap

i'm moving you to the i/o forum

 

[Don S]

Re: Tune up kit /distributor cap

Back in mid 90's Merc stopped selling the Delco distributors as replacements and went to the Prestolite distributor.
Here is part of the parts bulletin from Merc with the Merc numbers. The settings also changed, and here is a link to the service bulletin that covers the new settings (you want page 1) http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Bullet/95/95_11.pdf

 

[RWilson2526]

Re: Tune up kit /distributor cap

Thank you! Pretty easy to find when you have the part numbers! Is that something I should have been able to figure out for myself or is that guru level stuff?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Tune up kit /distributor cap

or is that guru level stuff?

Ayuh,............ Without a Doubt.........

Don is Our resident Guru....................................