Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - Engine running rough.... Here we go again !

bigdog · 07-24-2010, 10:48 AM

To Local Realtor

Have never changed ignition wires since I owned boat. Boat is 15 yrs old, I have owned for 4 yrs. not sure of what was done by previous owner(s) ?

Boat actually has low hrs. Only 200 +/- on meter.

Did perform the gas check for water in gas, but couold not see any visible signs being present.

Got an estimate for new Ignition wire set from marina, OEM for $65.

Can I use a standard automotive set of ignition wires from NAPA or similiar
to fit my Merc 4.3LX. It's basically a Chevy 220HP ?
Think wires are either 7 or 8MM Dia. ?

Just thinking it would probably be a lot cheaper buying from automotive parts store than marina.

Thoughts anyone?

Thanks,
BD

07-24-2010, 10:48 AM	#43
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,444 Thanks: 339 Thanked 118 Times in 95 Posts	Engine running rough.... Here we go again ! To Local Realtor Have never changed ignition wires since I owned boat. Boat is 15 yrs old, I have owned for 4 yrs. not sure of what was done by previous owner(s) ? Boat actually has low hrs. Only 200 +/- on meter. Did perform the gas check for water in gas, but couold not see any visible signs being present. Got an estimate for new Ignition wire set from marina, OEM for $65. Can I use a standard automotive set of ignition wires from NAPA or similiar to fit my Merc 4.3LX. It's basically a Chevy 220HP ? Think wires are either 7 or 8MM Dia. ? Just thinking it would probably be a lot cheaper buying from automotive parts store than marina. Thoughts anyone? Thanks, BD