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  1. alldodge

    What does this marking mean on this new to me outdrive?

    I wouldn't worry about trying to count teeth. The only way to get full ratio is the rear top cap must also be removed, then remove prop shafts to finish the count. Make the prop shaft and drive shaft. Rotate drive shaft 10 times and count prop shaft turns. Then divide by 10
  2. alldodge

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    Incorrect design makes boating even more fun o_O
  3. alldodge

    No ignition spark or fuel at the injectors into the throttle body when cranking. Please help. 4.3 ltr Mercruiser EFI

    Welcome Thanks for the motor serial number So the motor only cranks when the slave is jumped, and not when key is turned to start? When key ON there is no power to the ECM fuse? Turn key ON and see if you get 12V on each side of the fuel injectors
  4. alldodge

    Happy Birthday WIMUSKY!!!

    Happy BD
  5. alldodge

    Props?

    Welcome Moving you to prop area due to the question For us to help, need to know what is your current max WOT RPM? What speed are you seeing now?
  6. alldodge

    Houston….. We’ve had a problem…..

    Looks to be running real rich With zero compression might be a bent valve
  7. alldodge

    1997 7.4 mercruiser mpi blue water inboard

    All Merc twins use opposite rotating props and like VP it's easy to change. Most Merc's used Hurth/Velvet drives and it's simple to change the pump to have it rotate in different directions in FWD
  8. alldodge

    1997 7.4 mercruiser mpi blue water inboard

    Kenny, it's a 1997, they should both be LH rotation
  9. alldodge

    1997 7.4 mercruiser mpi blue water inboard

    Welcome I would do a rebuild of what you have. Look real close at the motor, it probably is a 7.4 mpi, but might be a 454 Mag mpi. If it's the Mag then it has 385hp with 502 heads
  10. alldodge

    50hp EFI diaphragm fuel pump pressure

    VST on Mercruiser is 4 to 7 low side. Just needs to be enough to keep the tank full, similar to carb bowl
  11. alldodge

    50hp EFI diaphragm fuel pump pressure

    Unable to say with 100% accuracy but finding it should be close to 42 psi
  12. alldodge

    Wiring help!

    Welcome Not sure you need a main breaker for house loads, you have a breaker/fuse panel which will protect them. Does not hurt anything if it's there Wiring looks good. The E-drive manual has a breaker between Bats 2 and 3 Main breaker should be 40amp. Size of wires is determined by how...
  13. alldodge

    It followed me home honey, can I keep it.... PLEASE.. PLEASE

    Good find, fist thing is rebuild the the drive cylinders
  14. alldodge

    Cummins Exchange offer with Atmus

    Have had Cummins stock for many years and it's done ok. Cummins now wants to shed it's 80sum% of Atmus stock. My thought is just hold what I have and do nothing. What do others think?
  15. alldodge

    Tires…

    Don't see any problem with same side or opposite
  16. alldodge

    ignition switch

    Not real familiar with Suzuki but with everything working but just won't crank, I would think those 2 brown wires are for neutral safety. Could probably connect them together for test, but lets test first Use a voltmeter and measure each wire for 12V when key is turned to start. If one goes...
  17. alldodge

    no electrical systems working

    Get a cheap voltmeter and attach the negative probe to a long piece of wire. Connect that wire to negative Bat terminal. Take meter and red probe and start tracing wires from starter to helm
  18. alldodge

    ignition switch

    Welcome Do think your talking about a lawn mower, could help us if you could tell us what are you working on. Merc, VP, other, which motor? Year can help but serial numbers in most cases are best
  19. alldodge

    2002 MerCruiser mx 6.2 mpi wont idle

    Welcome Could use motor serial number to make sure what you have Pulsing fuel pressure may be the regulator on the fuel rail Disconnecting temp sender will throw a code and can also supply more fuel. Sounds a bit like a vacuum leak, maybe the intake gasket Need to put a scanner on the motor...
  20. alldodge

    5.7 slave cylinder wiring

    You could wire up the newer style slave as in your pic
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