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  1. alldodge

    battery

    The easiest way for most folks to add something new to a boat is attach more wires to the battery. While this appears to be the easiest, its not the best nor the easy way in the long run. If the boat has a trolling motor, then the 8 gauge most likely goes to it. The other wores may go to a...
  2. alldodge

    Grounding coil for compression test

    ^^ Many times did the same thing (Ricks post) It says to ground it so there is no spark that might cause a fire. So the coil wire can be grounded OR With a T Bolt just disconnect one or both of the bullet connectors coming from the distributor OR as you say disconnect the + side
  3. alldodge

    Sea water/ fuel pump cam combo: gasket question

    Doesn't matter, the adhesive is to help keep the gasket in place during assembly
  4. alldodge

    winterizing merc?

    Many replace their flame arrestor with an aftermarket filter type like K&N, they think their helping. A boat motor doesn't need a filter
  5. alldodge

    winterizing merc?

    The PS cooler will self drain because its behind and on top the bell housing. If either the hose on the water pump or the one feeding the thermostat housing is removed and lowered to the bilge it drains
  6. alldodge

    winterizing merc?

    Yes there should be o rings on each plug. They may have fallen off when removed and are in the bilge, or since no water came out the drains are clogged. Try to clear as Scott mentioned The thing on the starboard side is the knock sensor. The knock sensor is tied in with the TBV ignition I...
  7. alldodge

    Scan tool for new VP 4.3?

    Can use the techmate or DICOM software. Just need the right adapter
  8. alldodge

    winterizing merc?

    Sorry, looks like its not there. Can only order the service manual
  9. alldodge

    winterizing merc?

    Water pump impeller should be replaced every 2 years but no more then 3 years. Do not crank the motor over because it can burn the impeller with no water. Once the hose is disconnected, the rest of the water will slowly drain out
  10. alldodge

    winterizing merc?

    Got that on the first post, I just put them other areas along with the drain plug. The boat always gets fired up before dunked back in the water, so if one is left out there is water in the bilge
  11. alldodge

    winterizing merc?

    Never done that but do replace the blue plugs with stainless steel ones
  12. alldodge

    Newbie rebuilding 4.3l mercruiser

    Welcome aboard Did a nice job and thanks for sharing. Hope next time you start a project maybe let us in on it as you go so we can make side track ya whith some "what if" things :unsure: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
  13. alldodge

    Tachometer manufacturer for 1994 Regal 8 3 Ventura. I would appreciate any input.

    Look on the back of the gauge
  14. alldodge

    Scan tool for new VP 4.3?

    Rinda
  15. alldodge

    winterizing merc?

    You can go to link and get an owners manual for free from Merc PDF https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/land/owners-manuals/
  16. alldodge

    winterizing merc?

    The key is getting all the water out. If its all out your good because as Bondo says "air doesn't freeze". Pull plugs, stick a wire or screw up inside the hole to make sure nothing is there to keep it from draining. Once drained your winterized. The hose coming from the pump to the power...
  17. alldodge

    Merc 350 Mag fuel problem

    Should work fine
  18. alldodge

    winterizing merc?

    I'm not seeing the single point drain with your motor so you should have 5 points. One on port side front for the recirculating water pump hose, 2 exhaust mans and 2 block drains (item 13). https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31841/11741/180
  19. alldodge

    winterizing merc?

    You did say you pull the plugs but come on guy, ya been here since 2015 and using this kind of thing is just bad. The thermostat dos "not" stay open, so moving pink thru the motor does not go everywhere, and it gets diluted by any water in the block. Back to your question: Sounds like you...
  20. alldodge

    Gas vapor out the secondaries at WOT

    Heads need to come off
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