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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
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I'd go with the Marina's OEM wire set. Automotive sets are going to be custom length for a Automotive application. The Marine sets are custom length for the Marine application. With Auto wires you will be either too long or too short to properly "dress" the wires in the Marine looms.
On another note and with all due respect, you've been chasing this problem for a year now. I fully understand the "do it yourself" method but if you don't have the real life experience and knowledge to properly diagnose and repair this problem wouldn't it make sense to find a very good marine mechanic that has factory training from your engines manufacturer and have it repaired correctly once and for all? A factory trained guy that does it for a living will probably have an inventory of the proper parts and the proper test equipment and be able get you on the water without further problems. He will (should) also guarantee his work!
The boating season is too short to waste it asking questions on the internet. People here are trying to be helpful but sometimes you need to hear the problem, see the problem or feel the problem in person to know what it really is, suggestions that amount to throwing parts at a problem until something sticks aren't doing you any good. You have a problem that has been difficult to properly diagnose and fix. Internal combustion engines rely on "Fuel, Compression and Ignition" you can change, change,change until you stumble on the problem by accident or you can pay the man once and be back boating and enjoying the lake.
Just my $.02 Good luck with fixing your problems.
Charlie