Recent content by Nitro15

I suppose I'll just let it be, god knows how long it's been like that. I just find it odd that there's nowhere for it to go... Oh well!

After peeking around the engine bay one afternoon, I discovered a bracket that is attached to the cooling hose extender but not connected anywhere to provide support. I checked around to see if there was a stud on the engine block that it might screw onto but for the life of me cant figure out...

This thread was awesome, it was truly a pleasure to read through. I'm glad you were able to get the boat running for your dad & his family to enjoy! I can relate to this in so many ways albeit in a "roles reversed" situation. I bought my 215 EC last summer & my dad has been helping me fix her up...

Update: I reset the timing this past Saturday using the suggestions that all of you provided & wanted to give a huge thank you. It turned out be very straightforward & the engine definitely seems to be running a lot better. It now starts on the first or second try & operates a lot smoother at...

Hey Bill, yes you're correct. I was a bit confused at first because I expected the timing marks to be "fixed" while I searched for a moving indicator line/ indent. I didn't realize at first that the pointer in the photo that I uploaded was indeed the actual pointer lol I did make sure to put the...

Cool, will do! I have a new digital timing light w/ a tachometer coming in tomorrow.

Here's pictures of both the timing marks & pointer. Am I correct in assuming that's the "fixed" pointer circled in red? (The degree marks are to the left on the photo of the balancer, a bit hard to see. Also strange that the BTDC marks are to the right of 0?)

I got my information from Service Manual 17, see attached pictures.

I'm going to go with crazy lol on top of this, I have a leaking steering cooler that needs to be replaced by this weekend. That ought to be fun!

That is my initial thinking too... I'll definitely get a picture ASAP.

You know, I had actually been referencing that manual for quite some time until I noticed that it specified a different spark plug type/ gap (AC-MR43T, .035" gap vs AC-MR43LTS, .045" gap). And I believe my engine is the "MCM 5.7 Alpha" as opposed to the "MCM 5.7 Alpha Bravo"... Again, very...

You're right, I should've taken a picture of the balance & pointer. I'll get one & report back!

I've been trying to reset the ignition timing on my 1997 215 EC with the 5.7L 2 Barrel Carburetor. However, the service manual & engine cover show different values for the correct timing advancement. The service manuals says 8 degrees BTDC & the engine cover says 10 degrees BTDC (I've attached...

It's underneath the floor hatch, next to the fuel tank. Some models have a fill cap built into the floor (right before you step down into the cabin).

Here's a picture of my amp. It doesn't have terminals per say but rather a factory installed power/ ground harness from which you see the red & black wires. Would you suggest tapping into these for the stereo power & ground?