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  1. alldodge

    Anchor stuck for 2nd time

    Did all that same as 1st time. Its hung big time and being all chain, there is no cut and run. Having the dive gear and shallow water, my guess is its wedged under a big stump and just not enough power to rip it out My stern was coming out of the water slightly. Would not hit it real hard...
  2. alldodge

    Simple Wiring Diagram

    That's what I said, "ON while running" all 3 are ON "If at anchor" only white anchor light
  3. alldodge

    Anchor stuck for 2nd time

    Fresh water lake 1st time anchor was stuck it was in 40 ft of water and storm moving in. Laid the chain out toward shore and pick a spot on shore, was a steep bank. Bottom was mostly mud and tree stumps. Came back next day with dive gear and a buddy. We went to the bottom and I started...
  4. alldodge

    Simple Wiring Diagram

    Your nav lights should be wired so the red/green/white are ON while running, and only the white (anchor light) is ON at anchor. Need a SPDT using a diode, or a DPDT if not
  5. alldodge

    Engine alarm won’t stop

    What does the 5V value show up as? 5V or less
  6. alldodge

    Mercruiser, which engine model do I have (no serial number)

    Agree the ECM will indicate which
  7. alldodge

    Volvo Penta Drive Belt - Lots of dust and quickly wearing??

    Think your belt might be to long
  8. alldodge

    Volvo Penta Drive Belt - Lots of dust and quickly wearing??

    What motor is it? Might have it routed the wrong way. Show a pic of the belt on the motor
  9. alldodge

    Dean's List gets another motor

    Not sure, he might even have another shop do it. If its not done with one, it should still be good enough so long as the machine and setup is correct. Either way it is what it is. If it comes back screwed up, we'll be look for another block or rebuild the one in the boat
  10. alldodge

    95 Mercruiser 4.3 water in oil

    okey, recon I missed that
  11. alldodge

    95 Mercruiser 4.3 water in oil

    Don't agree, but all good. Rubber washer fits tight on stud. Nut a washer on top squishes rubber washer, like factory plastic lid. If we get down to it, sit a bowl up side down over the flame arrestor when its buttoned up
  12. alldodge

    VP GXI 5.0 Running Bad, Plugs Fouled on Port Side Only

    OK, thanks After compression test we will know where to go. Make sure throttle is WOT when doing test
  13. alldodge

    VP GXI 5.0 Running Bad, Plugs Fouled on Port Side Only

    The SN is for the drive Its a 5.0 GXI what?
  14. alldodge

    VP GXI 5.0 Running Bad, Plugs Fouled on Port Side Only

    What's your motor serial number? Your motor was overheated a few times (pdf file). Plugs look a bit steam cleaned as in blew a head gasket or intake manifold leak. Do a compression test
  15. alldodge

    95 Mercruiser 4.3 water in oil

    Get a plastic try for $1 and drill a hole with rubber washer below
  16. alldodge

    OMC Stringer 3.0 belt replacement

    Don't know but one for same year Merc is 40 inches
  17. alldodge

    95 Mercruiser 4.3 water in oil

    A bullet if your in the country. When I lived in the city and had similar problem I got a live trap cage. Caught them and took them to local pound. Got 5 of them before I stopped seeing them
  18. alldodge

    2017 Mercury Verado 225 hp issue

    Have you checked fuel pressure while running?
  19. alldodge

    Best upgraded ignition system for use with Sniper EFI on a 1979 Mercruiser 260

    Delco would be good, but the Holley Dizzy would be better, it connects to the Sniper and works with it
  20. alldodge

    Dean's List gets another motor

    Cross hatch honing is about as easy as just staying put. Hone on drill at medium rpm and keep moving it up and down, don't stay in one place.
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