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    kghost replied to the thread MERCRUISER 3.0L BOGGING ISSUES.
    Below are images 1. Is this your distributor? If so it is called the DELCO EST Ignition. Now you know. 2. This image is the Advance...
    • 4 cyl Delco EST elctronic ignition.jpg
    • EST PARTS Identification.png
    • EST descrition of operation.png
    • 4 cyl EST timing advance info and graph.png
    • Timing addvance specification.png
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    kghost replied to the thread MERCRUISER 3.0L BOGGING ISSUES.
    Not worth guessing until he fills in all the blanks he missed in his post. 1. What year is your boat. 2. What is the serial number of...
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    kghost replied to the thread “Pre alpha” leak.
    15 psi is not the max. OMC developed their spec for a reason. The seals and such used in their drives whether outdrives or outboard...
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    kghost replied to the thread “Pre alpha” leak.
    I have both the Perfect seal and the permatex which is the same stuff and I call it goop. Fyi, I use 14-15 psi. There is no real...
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    kghost replied to the thread Thermostat parts.
    The plastic piece with slots channels water a specific way. Without it water flow may now flow correctly
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    kghost replied to the thread “Pre alpha” leak.
    I would suggest looking closely at the large thrust washer which contacts the Oring. Maybe there is a high spot or crud not allowing it...
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    kghost replied to the thread “Pre alpha” leak.
    The Merc Manuals say to use it. I did not just off the cuff decide to use it. A service manual should have pointed this out!
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    kghost replied to the thread “Pre alpha” leak.
    A little more goop vs less is not a bad thing when Orings are invloved. I use a LOT!
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    kghost replied to the thread Thermostat parts.
    That is exactly what it should be 110-120* with No thermostat. Please if you can, Post some photos of your housing including the...
  • kghost
    kghost replied to the thread “Pre alpha” leak.
    """Pulled carrier a second time cleaned and inspected bore, looked good.""" What exactly is LOOKED GOOD? I have had many drives apart...
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    kghost replied to the thread Thermostat parts.
    As far as part fitment goes, We are unable to see the condition of the housing. Is it full of rust scale? The cast iron could have...
  • kghost
    kghost replied to the thread Thermostat parts.
    FYI, There is a reason for a 140* thermostat to be used in a RAW water cooled Marine engine, It is to help keep the salt in salt water...
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    kghost replied to the thread Thermostat parts.
    Link for this web site for YOUR ENGINE 350 ci 260 HP1988-1995 SERIAL NUMBERS - GM-350-V8-19881995 (0b525982-thru-0f600999)...
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    kghost replied to the thread Thermostat parts.
    WRONG WRONG WRONG AUTO vs MARINE for many things are not the same. DO NOT EQUATE these two in the future you will end up with serious...
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    kghost replied to the thread Thermostat parts.
    Why a 160* thermostat? Most used are 140*
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