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  1. alldodge

    Mercruser Alarm Horn

    Check 12V at the alarm to see if power is there when key is turned ON If its there, check the other side when key is first turned ON. The 12V should go to 0V on one side indicating the PCM is signaling to turn ON.
  2. alldodge

    MAX HP

    The issue with going from 225 to 230 hp isn't so much the hp as it will be the weight. If your thinking 2 stroke 225 to 4 stroke 115 that will be a bit more extra weight What does each motor weight?
  3. alldodge

    1999 5.0gi bogging down at take off.

    First guess is carb accelerator pump need replacing. Since it needs it rebuild carb while your at it When you pump the throttle do you get a steady stream of gas squirting in?
  4. alldodge

    Reinforcing Wood Swim Deck/Ladder

    I've got one of those 3 step telescope ladders on my cruiser, and have some frinds which push 400 and it was no issue for them. The issue is how the ladder is bolted in place. Mine goes thru 1/4 to 3/8 glass and 3/4 treated plywood behind it. There is a lot of twisting load I would think...
  5. alldodge

    Ford closed cool TS Housing

    Hey PM guys, PM only not in the thread
  6. alldodge

    1998 Baja 5.7 carb loosing power/ low rpms will not plane

    Agree, but its backfiring and dieseling, so that's either wires out of order or timing is off. Neither should have changed but one or more did
  7. alldodge

    1998 Baja 5.7 carb loosing power/ low rpms will not plane

    The mechanic broke a spark plug, got wires out of order or something else to make this happen. He caused the problem, now U get to find it Check the firing order and timing. Pull plug wires off to make sure their not damaged
  8. alldodge

    Overheating

    Agree
  9. alldodge

    Popping noise when use trim

    Agree, no grease fitting Guess Merc figures it doesn't need them. The bearings are hanging and the pop is when it releases.
  10. alldodge

    Popping noise when use trim

    Don't know your serial number but I'm seeing a grease fitting on serial numbers 1B690542 and up. It not being there wonder if it was a manufacture defect and may be covered under warranty. https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/32324/15142/230
  11. alldodge

    2014 mercruiser serial # 2a191194 dtc 321 & 322

    Not enough info on the CAT motors. Maybe @Fun Times or @Nashville might have some ideas. I'm finding the codes but its showing up as coil driver open/closed
  12. alldodge

    Ford closed cool TS Housing

    Member @Jakem has a 1975 Ford 289 with closed cooling. The short of the story is its not plumbed like it should and does not have a bypass hole in the thermostat housing. Without the bypass there is not enough flow. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/overheating.745111/ Need a housing that...
  13. alldodge

    1998 digital ignition 5.7 carbureted taking flat when at 165F

    I buy parts from who ever has the best price. Start with the part number then search So far as motor oil and filter, pick any good oil. Many use 15W40 diesel oil, but 10W40 or straight 40W is good. Same goes for filters, I use WIX Drive lube I do use Mercruiser
  14. alldodge

    Mercruiser mpi ecu mapping

    Road ... I mean boat trip !! :cool::cool:
  15. alldodge

    Overheating

    Making it harder, but will see if I can find a housing with a bypass
  16. alldodge

    5.7 fuel issue ( I think)

    Agree, think your running out of fuel. Fuel pressure, weak pump, antisiphone valve, other fuel line restriction or tank vent restriction. As zeller mention start with the easy part, remove the gas cap and see if it comes back to doing ok. If not, then get a gauge on the fuel line between...
  17. alldodge

    Volvo penta 5.0 gl not sucking water

    Don't do this ever. The thermostat opens and closes with temp. Once warmed up it "does NOT" stay open. Soon as cooler water comes in contact it closes back off. You will "never" replace all the water with pure AF. Drain fully and your now winterized. After that it you want to add AF for...
  18. alldodge

    Overheating

    Trying to figure something out, but tell me does the current thermostat housing have a by pass hole in it? I'm thinking if it does we might get away with fixing it like a GM 305
  19. alldodge

    Volvo penta 5.0 gl not sucking water

    Have heard @Scott Danforth mention many times about the fitting where the hose connects getting clogged
  20. alldodge

    Volvo penta 5.0 gl not sucking water

    Are you using muffs? If not, put muffs on
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