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  1. alldodge

    Emergency Kill Switch Wiring

    While that does work, it should not be done on a 4 cycle motor. The kill switch should disconnect 12V to the coil (+ side), not ground the - side As Scott mentioned you want to "break" the 12V connection, not "make" a ground connection. Find the purple wire coming from the key switch and...
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    Urgent request: dealing with a fuel tank spillage on my '83/4 Islander

    Opinion: Water will knock down the fumes but the water will not dissipate the fuel. I would get a fan (bigger the better) and blow down into the area. This will cause evaporation to accelerate. Let it run all night. Shut down in morning and give it a couple hours then give it the smell test.
  3. alldodge

    454 distributer/timing problems

    Being a 1984 it would be a TB4 unless its been changed That said, I would look at the distributor cap, rotor, wires and then pick up in that order.
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    4.3 Temperature Sensor

    Need more info on the motor. What is the serial number?
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    mercruiser 898, won't run (or will barely run), at wit's end

    If there is good spark and fuel, the next thing would do a compression test Don't like using Either but in this case would be a good test. Don't use much, and if you can start cranking before giving a quick short bust
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    mercruiser 898, won't run (or will barely run), at wit's end

    I'm seeing orange spark and its not consistent
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    mercruiser 898, won't run (or will barely run), at wit's end

    Don't think its fuel, more likely spark. If Tach is connected, disconnect
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    Volvo Penta 5.7 GSi dies when jumping b+b/w wires for timing?

    There is a way to rev in neutral, all motors can do it. Just need to figure out how Thinking to usual method is not there (push button in at bottom center of handle) Grab the bottom of the throttle handle (the hole handle) and pull out, The handle might pull out and if it does, then move...
  9. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.7 GSi dies when jumping b+b/w wires for timing?

    Unable to say for sure but that would be correct for a Merc with a MEFI3 Try increasing RPM to 1000 before connecting
  10. alldodge

    bravo steering pin - plugs vs rear plate method

    Never done the plate but have done the holes on Bravo. I like how easy the reseal was. Tap and install plug. I thing the best method is pull the motor then the plate
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    Mercruiser 5.7 Temperature sensor issues

    5.7 with knock
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    Mercruiser 5.7 Temperature sensor issues

    Might be something wrong with the drawing I posted If the temp switch has a yellow wire, then OK, otherwise it goes to ground like the other 2
  13. alldodge

    Mercruiser 5.7 Temperature sensor issues

    Thanks, TB5 and may have knock sensor The ICM doesn't get info from any sensor other then the knock sensor if installed. The alarm has 12V on one side and the Tan/Blue wire is attached to oil pressure switch. gear lube bottle, temp switch and knock module. Temp goes thru knock module Edit...
  14. alldodge

    Mercruiser 5.7 Temperature sensor issues

    Motor serial number please?
  15. alldodge

    Alternator not putting out 14 volts.

    Yes one wire, the blue is not needed
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    Alternator not putting out 14 volts.

    Post a pic
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    Alternator not putting out 14 volts.

    Maybe a 470 guy will come, but ALT's work mostly the same way. Its either a one wire which has all the control circuitry inside and no excite wires, or the excite wires are connected externally. Take the ALT to a ALT/starter shop and let them test it and or rebuild. Is it a one wire or more?
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    Alpha one transom bolt question

    Being a 1992 your should have a Alpha Gen 2, Can you post a pic of the acorn anode and area? https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/30858/1017/30
  19. alldodge

    2005 Mercruiser 4.3L V6 TKS Oil Pan Seal/Gasket

    Hey @Scott Danforth
  20. alldodge

    1998 Merc 3.0l Front Engine mounting.

    No At least every other year (Most due every year) the drive "should" be removed and alignment checked. Anything done to the motor should always be checked
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