i’m not sure of the process being used
I was at the marina this afternoon and the Dredge and barge were jockeying around a bunch of pipe in the launch area
However this is going to play out it looks like it is about to begin
I saw a couple posts on the channel getting dredged starting early March with completion by early April
I hope this comes to fruition, has anyone heard anything different
Thanks
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I agree
Are there any live web cameras that you could get a read on near shore conditions I used to see a Weatherbug feed from Forest Lawn but that no longer seems to be up and running
I enjoy your reports back in the early 80’s John and Frances and I fished together a lot out of Braddocks Bay
I’m still at it though on a smaller scale your mention of them brought back great memories
Tight Lines
Not knowing the history of this boat
I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s not a 80 hp (that’s the decal on the cowling) Mercury also made 75 hp motors on this 3 cylinder platform best I can tell its of a 1982 vintage although the serial number has a 75 in it and I don’t get an exact match up when searching on the serial # online
As far as the ignition issue I described in my last post you’re correct I believe Mercury calls the control module the coils are wired to a Switch Box those wires all look okay
I did check them for rust and broken insulation etc.I checked the grounds for continuity
the anomaly I saw in the spark test tool on the Top cylinder is quite different from the middle and bottom cylinders and the fact I didn’t move the issue swapping coils makes me think the switch box is faulty I haven’t looked to see how much they are but I’m sure they’re not cheap
I hate just throwing parts at a problem not fully understanding the root cause
Im slowly learning the ins and outs of this motor
I really appreciate your knowledge as well as the other guys and your willingness to help me out
Thanks
Hi guys I hooked up a in-line spark tool
& set up my phone on a tripod so I could video in a dark garage
The Top Cylinder looked very different (weaker in my opinion)
than the middle and bottom
I then swapped the coils between the top and middle and repeated the test
this did NOT move the weaker signal to the middle cylinder
So at this point I would think I have an issue with the ignition control module
i tried to attach the videos but was unsuccessful so would I be on the right track replacing the module the coils are wired to or is there something else I can check at this point
Also if you have recommendations as to where your buying parts please send them along
The other issue I’ve run into is looking up this motor by its serial number it is Canadian built I’ll attach a photo of the serial number
The disconnect fitting is the up to date
I have not gotten into the fuel pump as of yet I wasn’t aware of a filter inside the pump itself I can’t imagine replacing the diaphragm in the pump can be too bad is the filter cleanable or replaceable
I guess I’ll have to familiarize myself with the pumps inter workings
Is there a way to check fuel pressure and what should it be or am I better off just rebuilding the pump
So my list grows
I’ll give playing with the throttle and choke a try next time out
check spark across all 3 cylinders
and if the issue persists I’ll take a look at the pump
Thanks for the help gentlemen I’ll keep you up to date
I just finished replacing the fuel lines from the quick connect to fuel pump and out to all 3 carbs
i have replaced the ignition wires (plug wires) checked the resistance of all 3 coils & through the plug wires everything is even across the 3 coils
I have to get an inline spark tester would be able to use it in the driveway
I really appreciate the help I’ll keep you posted