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I have a 1990 Mercruiser 3.0 L with A Alpha One Stern Drive.

My problem is that when the motor starts up, it runs great for about 30
minutes then it starts to backfire and acts like it is running out of gas.
I
have checked the Carb and it is getting gas. I have replaced the Fuel
Pump,
Carburetor Needle vale, and Alternator. I was out in it yesterday trying
it
out again after doing the replacements and Guess what it started doing the
something. I was checking everything out and touched the underside of the
Distributor where the module sits and it was so hot it almost burned my
fingers. I was wondering it this is normal or is the module heating and
breaking down and causing the problems I am having. Could anyone tell me
what to look at or what to check out to fix this problem?

I think you answered your own question - the module shouldn't
run to hot to touch.

It doesn't cost much to replace - just replace it. It would seem
that is the problem - in particular with the time factor.

Good luck.

Later,

Tom