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  1. alldodge

    Volvo 5.0 gxi Stalls at idle. Hard start.

    Agree, hard to find, and for the most part getting it exactly may not be that critical Had a MPI Throttle body that was damaged and had to readjust using hand tools. Adjusted and all worked as needed. So the question is did I get lucky or did I do it correctly, don't know Could reduce opening...
  2. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.7 no spark

    When RPM's are above 1000 it's no longer idling, and above 1500 the Idle air control is no longer a factor If boat is doing ocean waves I can see speed increase and decrease
  3. alldodge

    Volvo 5.0 gxi Stalls at idle. Hard start.

    Yes
  4. alldodge

    Volvo 5.0 gxi Stalls at idle. Hard start.

    The IAC should read around 40 during idle, it's currently reading 75 so it doesn't have enough area to control idle within parameters. Giving it fast throttle jumps past the IAC area so it doesn't stumble or die. Increasing the throttle plates gets to much air in so idle is to fast To adjust...
  5. alldodge

    Pee stream

    Welcome to iBoats I moved your post to other OB repair and maintenance. Don't post in the FAQ section, no one can respond
  6. alldodge

    Intermittent Alarm Beep - Mercruiser 5.0 V8 MPI

    All good and thanks for closing the issue. Maybe DF thinks its to shallow, they can normally be adjusted
  7. alldodge

    Gimbal bearing. Is this normal?

    Most all bearings are made over seas, I've had no issues with them. That said sold my Rinker after 27 years with original oem greasable bearing
  8. alldodge

    My boat is being a boat . . .

    Nice work
  9. alldodge

    Gimbal bearing. Is this normal?

    Looks like a good greaseable bearing other then the manufacture didn't debur before installing bearing in the race
  10. alldodge

    4.3 GXI-F Volvo Penta cranks but will not start

    You have a loose and/or corrosion issue. Might even be the key switch, but start with the Bat and clean to all shinny metal. With Bat disconnected clean grounds and positive cable connections. The blown fuse could be a chafed wire
  11. alldodge

    5.7 MPI Misfires Under Load

    Post the file here, folks like @tpenfield , @muc and couple others can have a look and even you can post screen shots
  12. alldodge

    I/O taking on water while sitting not moving

    Should never see any kind of sealant on the transom, if you do then it has started to leak and someone used a bandaid If transom bolts are ever loose then transom is soft, they never get loose otherwise You need to rebuild the transom
  13. alldodge

    U Joints

    If all props of same pitch had the same performance then there would be no need for others. If you want what you have and a bit better, and at cheaper cost gets yours repaired.
  14. alldodge

    U Joints

    Original comes out to 75832T1 item 13 https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/30870/2203/70 When searching it comes up a Sierra 18-2174 Searching iboats it shows 2 different ones but would suggest stick with the 2174 https://www.iboats.com/shop/catalogsearch/result/?q=75832T1
  15. alldodge

    5.0 mercruiser won’t idle under 1100(ish) rpm’s

    If ya got a vacuum line on the carb it's automotive, but put a vacuum gauge on it before replacing to see what the reading is
  16. alldodge

    2006 Seadoo GTI 130 loud engine

    Agree, with less water going in the exhaust it will get louder
  17. alldodge

    2008 250 optimax pro XS steady beep

    A scanner is always best to have with the new motors. Don't know for sure but most sensors work from a switch closing. Have you tried disconnecting the oil and water separator to see if it stops?
  18. alldodge

    2006 Seadoo GTI 130 loud engine

    Need more info to get an idea of what your discussing Is it new to you Doo, or just louder sound?
  19. alldodge

    Mercruiser 383 Mag Stroker MPFI Bogs Over 3000 rpm

    You have a HSV distributor and cannot be replaced with another type without many other changes Dorman makes ear repair. This may not be yours, its just FYI...
  20. alldodge

    Stalling and Starting problems

    Yes Yes, but need to get the air out to get accurate reading The easiest way is with the fitting above and a Vac fuel pump tester which can normally be borrowed from auto parts store https://www.harborfreight.com/fuel-pump-and-vacuum-tester-62637.html Remove the steel line from the carb Note...
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