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  1. alldodge

    2003 Mercruiser 4.3 TB-V No Spark

    Using a steel ruler and watching for a change IMO is not a good test. This is why in the troubleshooting guide it says the strike the Wht/Grn wire rapidly The TBV is fairly simple, for me it's either the sensor or the distributor isn't turning
  2. alldodge

    1993 OMC 5.8 EFI Idle problem, runs on throttle, too rich

    Great news, happy dance
  3. alldodge

    2003 Mercruiser 4.3 TB-V No Spark

    Your saying you ran thru the TBV troubleshooting guide and you get spark wht/grn? If correct did you install a new ignition sensor which had 3 wires and not the older 2 wire?
  4. alldodge

    trim sender (starboard) wires

    Trim gauge Brown/White other goes to ground. In many cases the ground comes from the trim pump which has a larger wire going to the block The trim limit connects to the trim pump Blue/White and Purple/White coming from the throttle handle. Both usually connect at the trim pump
  5. alldodge

    Gear case

    First gear pic (middle one) between 1 and 2 o'clock is the mark I was referring to
  6. alldodge

    '83 Bayliner Capri Resto on Vancouver Island, BC

    Big project
  7. alldodge

    Gear case

    The dogs look like they have been shifted slowly for some time The one gear has a mark in it but doesn't give me a worry of failure Some of the metal may be coming from the upper Is Merc gear lube being used?
  8. alldodge

    Dealing with bogging for too long and need help because I've done just about everything!

    I think your loosing fuel pressure. Could prove it by connecting a gauge on the rail. The electric fuel pump doesn't suck very well and having 2 filters may be part of the problem if filter media is less then 10 micron For testing, replace the antisiphon valve with a straight fitting. Did...
  9. alldodge

    8.1 GXI-J Cranks but No Start w/ Diacom Logs

    I don't see it, water pressure at 20 psi, oil pressure at 60 psi. Water is not going to get in the oil
  10. alldodge

    Alarm capacitor 4.3L

    I have not wired one this type but would guess cut the purple wire feeding the alarm and connect to 2 connects. The remaining contact gets grounded. 12V power is applied and after given amount of time the relay energizes and makes the connection
  11. alldodge

    Wiring question for 4.3l Merc

    TKS wiring block diagram As Bondo mentioned pump only gets power while cranking and it comes from the starter. After motor starts it comes from the OP switch
  12. alldodge

    2006 Volvo Penta 5.7 GI limited rpms

    That's like asking why person A like cabbage and person B does not. It's engineering thing and even I don't understand
  13. alldodge

    Wiring question for 4.3l Merc

    Need a serial number From what your explaining I might guess it has a TKS carb, but do verify
  14. alldodge

    Carb to MPI problem 2011 Merc 4.3

    No as yet, need testing if cap does not fix
  15. alldodge

    Alarm capacitor 4.3L

    Not a capacitor, look for time delay relay
  16. alldodge

    I'm stumped, overheated 4.3 MPI, water in oil, replaced heads, still water in the oil

    Reading 4.3 MPI head flatness is ok at .005 , not for me FelPro Marine is the only ones I use, but hey that's just me Intake Torque spec for intake is correct There are 2 different methods to torque heads but if your following manual 32 then all good When was last time Torque wrench was...
  17. alldodge

    loss of power over 3500 RPMS FYI

    Don't think it's a chain saw, but what motor you talking about?
  18. alldodge

    Carb to MPI problem 2011 Merc 4.3

    Changed the title to help others understand what happened Yes, Cap and rotor If no change check fuel pressure, should be 43 psi at the rail S?N doesn't come up (might not be registered) but it is in the last numbers of 4.3 MPI
  19. alldodge

    Upper shift cable?

    The Bravo drive should only be shifted with motor running.
  20. alldodge

    Fuel dumping in 5.0 cobra 1994 mechanical pump, not electric.

    Biggest problem is very few have manuals for the motor. In searching the web I find one site list Champion RS12YC at .045 , ebay list NGK V-power R , and a couple other types
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