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  1. alldodge

    Idles, no power

    There are some you tube vids that has the sound of a rod knocking Again, if you have good compression then it's not a valve
  2. alldodge

    2002 Chaparral 286 SSI

    Post a pic of the shifter
  3. alldodge

    Idles, no power

    If it's banging like a hammer then most likely it spun a rod bearing What does this mean? reseated all Could do a compression test to find out if it might be a valve issue
  4. alldodge

    Oil pressure drop

    Don't post in FAQ area, I moved you Folks need to know which 5.0 you have (been making them for a lot of years), serial numbers are best
  5. alldodge

    2003 FW freedom 180 3.0 recent first start since October 2022.

    For clarification VP GL motor that a Merc carb was installed? Don't see an issue with it so long as it fits Did it run fine last season? No need to tune in water until it's running fine on a hose The popping as it warms up motor might need timing checked, cross tracking inside the distributor...
  6. alldodge

    Random no crank on 5.0

    Look at your switch and see the amount of contacts 3, 4 or 5 and if its screws of wires that come out of the switch The search "mercruiser key switch" and find one that is the same as yours
  7. alldodge

    Random no crank on 5.0

    No, I said it does not have a slave like, I said The older ones looked like this You have 3 relays on top, pic post 18 One of the 3 relays on top "IS" the slave relay The other 2 are main power and fuel pump
  8. alldodge

    2004 Mercruiser 3.0 Aplha One won’t start

    Do you have a voltmeter and did you see if your getting 12V to the coil with key ON (motor off) and while cranking?
  9. alldodge

    Mercruiser 2011 3.0 TKS issue

    If it's just the float level is set to high then a change will fix the issue If you open the carb to check float level and find some crud, then rebuild, otherwise maybe not unless there are other issues
  10. alldodge

    No compression with rocker arms torqued

    Don't have a clear understanding of the status or the motor. Old cam may have had issues and heads may have been redone, and if so measure valve steam height to see if it's within spec. If valve is to high due to incorrect seat install, seat and valve ground below spec the height will be to high
  11. alldodge

    Random no crank on 5.0

    Yes it could be the key switch, Pre 2000 use to last forever, new ones not so mush. Only 2 ways to know if it's bad, replace and see if it never does it again, or use a meter when it's not starting and measure voltages
  12. alldodge

    Need lower unit 2004 mercury 115 OB

    Look yours up and find out if it's available https://www.mercruiserparts.com/all-mercury-mariner
  13. alldodge

    Merc 5.7 hydraulic lifter enigma

    I'm no expert but there might not be a real problem. The lifter is working because no sign of valve not opening/closing correctly. One or more push rods not getting same amount of oil may not be an issue so long as it gets some. Gets some more from other rockers splashing oil on it
  14. alldodge

    2000 Mercruiser 5.0 Thunderbolt 5 Ignition idle issue.

    Only if it's adjusted to far, if set correctly there will be no issue It's a metal coil spring sort of thing. When temps get colder the metal shrinks pulling the choke closed. The colder it gets the more it shrinks. Same thing happens in reverse when temps get warmer.
  15. alldodge

    1988 4.3 omc wont start

    Don't know off hand but post a pic, we be able to find something that will work
  16. alldodge

    Merc 5.7 hydraulic lifter enigma

    Remove lifter and rebuild it, otherwise replace it
  17. alldodge

    1988 4.3 omc wont start

    ok, but float level may not be adjusted right or was changed in shipping Look for dripping when shut off
  18. alldodge

    Mercruiser 2011 3.0 TKS issue

    Going to get in a bad place real fast doing multi post If you post is in the wrong section flag the post and a MOD will move it I merged all post to the Merc section
  19. alldodge

    Mercruiser 2011 3.0 TKS issue

    Check the throat of carb after warned up. Watch and see if fuel isn't dripping down the throat when OFF
  20. alldodge

    Tune up question - ignition coil part #

    So really your saying, it's not broke so lets fix it. (n) OK, Sierra 18-5438 is the cheapest option
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