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Forum: Engines 06-29-2020, 10:58 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
Sounds promising, good luck and keep us posted on...

Sounds promising, good luck and keep us posted on results.
Forum: Engines 06-21-2020, 11:38 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
Marine engines don’t have vacuum advance, it’s...

Marine engines don’t have vacuum advance, it’s either mechanical or in the case of the Thunderbolt V electronic advance.
Forum: Engines 06-21-2020, 05:52 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
See post 12 where he inquired about timing. ...

See post 12 where he inquired about timing.

I agree carb needs either adjustment or rebuild.
Forum: Engines 06-21-2020, 02:05 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
With the wire grounded you need to use a timing...

With the wire grounded you need to use a timing light to set base timing. Then tighten the distributor hold down bolt, remove the ground jumper and you’re done.
Forum: Engines 06-21-2020, 11:59 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
The purple/white wire is the timing wire that...

The purple/white wire is the timing wire that needs to be grounded to set base timing. Mercruiser manual #24 found under the Documents section of this site.
Forum: Engines 06-20-2020, 07:58 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
For the Thunderbolt V ignition yes you install a...

For the Thunderbolt V ignition yes you install a ground to set base timing. The procedure is in the engine manual which can be found under Documents of this site.
Forum: Engines 06-20-2020, 05:13 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
Looks like the coil is leaking oil, I’d replace...

Looks like the coil is leaking oil, I’d replace it.
Forum: Engines 06-19-2020, 01:48 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
The carb will have a part number stamped on it.

The carb will have a part number stamped on it.
Forum: Engines 06-16-2020, 06:38 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
My 1997 has a Thunderbolt V. Can you post a close...

My 1997 has a Thunderbolt V. Can you post a close up of the distributor?
Forum: Engines 06-16-2020, 03:53 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
No IAC on a carb.

No IAC on a carb.
Forum: Engines 06-15-2020, 02:55 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
That’s a Mercruiser 2bbl carb, part is marked on...

That’s a Mercruiser 2bbl carb, part is marked on it and that is what you’ll need to determine the rebuild kit. The electric choke already has its two wires on it. The extra purple and black are for...
Forum: Engines 06-14-2020, 04:16 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
Carburetor kits are available. Under...

Carburetor kits are available.

Under Documents of this site you can find the manuals for your engine and drive.
Forum: Engines 06-14-2020, 02:04 PM
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Posted By mmwjr
Welcome aboard! With the flame arrestor...

Welcome aboard!

With the flame arrestor removed and the engine warmed up shut it off and look in the carb to see if fuel is dripping in the ventures. May need a rebuild as it sounds like a...
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