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Forum: Engines 06-02-2019, 09:08 PM
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Posted By jrsick
Yep, new starter. Turns the engine 3 times...

Yep, new starter. Turns the engine 3 times faster than the old one. I think slow starter was part of the problem also.
Forum: Engines 06-02-2019, 06:00 PM
Replies: 12
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Posted By jrsick
Problem solved, issue was likely fouled plugs. ...

Problem solved, issue was likely fouled plugs.
I took a look at the number one plug, it smelled like gas and was black and wet.
I decided to replace the plugs since I was going to remove them...
Forum: Engines 05-29-2019, 10:43 PM
Replies: 12
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Posted By jrsick
I did replace the distributor cap and rotor...

I did replace the distributor cap and rotor recently. If no fire with the new starter then I will need to check timing. The #1 cylinder is easiest to reach on my 5.0, so if the timing is off I...
Forum: Engines 05-28-2019, 10:24 PM
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Posted By jrsick
Here is pic of my handy HEI tester showing spark:

Here is pic of my handy HEI tester showing spark:
Forum: Engines 05-28-2019, 10:06 PM
Replies: 12
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Posted By jrsick
Thank you for the responses, I appreciate your...

Thank you for the responses, I appreciate your inputs.
I hear you on the kill switch. I'm going to the boat Thursday and will pull the black/yellow wire from the kill switch to eliminate it as a...
Forum: Engines 05-27-2019, 10:47 PM
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Posted By jrsick
Engine Cranks but No Start

2006 Mercruiser 5.0 Alpha 1, carb.
I'm getting good spark, I've tested with an HEI plug tester.
Carb is squirting fuel from the discharge ports when I pump the throttle. I've also added a...
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