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  1. alldodge

    Volvo penta stalling help

    Really, you come from 40 years of auto background and a Manufactures manual is not worth the paper its printed on While there not the greatest, that is way over the top for me
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    Volvo penta stalling help

    Ya got a Techmate and there are no codes, good news What about the other items folks have been asking about?
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    Are wheel locks the way to go?

    No, just the trailer
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    2001 Searay 180 3.0 tune up specs

    Use what's on the flame arrestor, the motor can be older then the manual. What's the motor serial number?
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    Rub Rail Aluminum Replacement?

    Re-screening tools work great for reinstallation
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    new GM 5.7 engine holes near oil filter

    Could be
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    100% Complete Newbie Question about Houseboats

    A houseboat will not handle the ocean, will probably break in half. Need a large yacht like a Blue water or Jefferson
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    Are wheel locks the way to go?

    Happens everywhere, guys trailer was stolen at KY state park while he was out boating. The harder it is to steal the more it may be left alone
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    new GM 5.7 engine holes near oil filter

    Larger oil pan maybe, or wrong dipstick?
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    new GM 5.7 engine holes near oil filter

    A is a blind hole, no worries B might be the water jacket, but may be another test port for oil. I would remove the plug below it (oil pressure port) and use that plug and install in B Can find out if its oil before firing up. Your going to use a drill to pre oil the bearings before starting...
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    1995 Stingray 4.3L Mercruiser No Start

    The impeller is toast. Running it in a bucket the impeller was able to move some water but not enough. It started to burn because seeing the 180 temp. Shutting it down before it got hotter kept from blowing the head gasket.
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    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    Good deal
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    Identify a hose

    Got a pic?
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    Fuel System questions for Mercruiser 260 EFI Conversion

    Instructions from Holley state to place pump within 2 ft of sending unit, but this is because everything is based off the auto industry. Use Type A1 fuel line for all connections from tank to pump. You will have the tank antisiphon valve (barbed fitting on top of tank), to the 20 Mic filter...
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    5.0 Mercruiser Cutting Out While Underway

    Sorry my bad, I do not think nor do I think anyone else thinks (speak up if your opinion differs) your TB module is defective. I also was think ing about the EST module when I said auto store. So back to your question: the TB dizzy module is where "I" think may be the issue...
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    5.0 Mercruiser Cutting Out While Underway

    Oh and no need to buy Merc module, can get it from auto parts store
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    5.0 Mercruiser Cutting Out While Underway

    The issue is electrical. Motor cuts out and back on wouldn't be fuel. Being electrical it can be a bad connection ground or hot side, key switch and pretty much anywhere there may be corrosion. There have been a lot of trouble with the 2 wire modules and this is why Merc changed it. No one...
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    WOT Issue (Maybe?)

    ok, missed the 3 yr, and that maybe most the problem
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    new GM 5.7 engine holes near oil filter

    Never seen one in a remote filter housing, got a pic? There is a over pressure valve built into the filter mount on the block. This is so if the filter clogs and pressure exceeds manufactures spec (70 to 80 psi), it opens and allows unfiltered oil supply motor. Mine is plugged because I'm...
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    WOT Issue (Maybe?)

    Unless VP recommends Premium fuel, all it will do is reduce the HP slightly. Unless your fuel is real old I don't see it being that right now.
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