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  1. alldodge

    Ground wire on 8 pin female connector

    Your saying 8 pin but Merc uses a 10 pin This is how to do a Mercruiser
  2. alldodge

    1999 Volvo penta 4.3 gl starter issue

    In order for the starter to spin the solenoid has to be pulled in. When the solenoid the starter gear pushes into the flywheel and then power is applied to the starter windings. Either the actuating arm is disconnected or damaged. https://www.howacarworks.com/illustrations/pre-engaged-starter
  3. alldodge

    Trim won't stay in the up Position

    Have no idea Replaced the handle switch and both relays and it still does it Something is making contact to energize the relay. Short, chaffed wire or something else
  4. alldodge

    Does this oil look bad to you? (white smoke coming out of breather tube)

    Slight overfill should not cause oil burning, If its a head gasket it may start to raise the oil level by water getting into the pan. If oil continues to come up then that's what it is If it is a head gasket then water can get into the cylinders
  5. alldodge

    Volvo penta out drive shift issues

    Sounds like the cone clutch. It needs to be replaced or removed and deglazed.
  6. alldodge

    Does this oil look bad to you? (white smoke coming out of breather tube)

    The oil looks fine. Oil will never look as good as when it was put in because there is always some old left behind Some condensation isn't bad and mostly normal. More so if it sits for a few days. Might need a compression test to see if there is a gasket issue. Is the motor closed...
  7. alldodge

    TBI 260 Wont Idle When Warm - Will Run other RPM

    Might be the pump seals. Get the gaskets for the entire pump if not a new pump housing Might be a misalignment with the pump tube in the drive
  8. alldodge

    Trim stuck in up position

    Probably needs the seals replaced in the cylinders. They can bind up and won't go down. There is less pressure available going down then up
  9. alldodge

    Help Diagnosing carb vs ignition problem, 5.7 mercruiser

    With it taking a while before it happens, next time it starts, open the gas cap for couple seconds then close up and see if it gets better
  10. alldodge

    TBI 260 Wont Idle When Warm - Will Run other RPM

    I didn't see water coming out of the cooler with any force. It should be moving faster with the motor running
  11. alldodge

    Radio drains battery

    Turn the battery switch OFF or disconnect it. Disconnect the orange wire from the ALT and make sure it doesn't contact anything. Reconnect the battery and then touch the wire back to the ALT post and see if you get a small spark. If you do then ALT is the issue If no spark, with everything...
  12. alldodge

    Radio drains battery

    Are you sure its the radio draining the bat? Other things can cause a drain, maybe the alternator or key switch is not fully shutting off. If the ALT has a bad diode it will charge when running and cause a drain when off.
  13. alldodge

    Radio drains battery

    Most radios don't run off the key, they are hard wired. Also most radios don't draw enough to drain a battery over a few hours. Does it have a amp?
  14. alldodge

    Base Timing Mode

    Don't adjust the carb in base timing mode
  15. alldodge

    TBI 260 Wont Idle When Warm - Will Run other RPM

    Need the pump redone again or there is a restriction between the drive and cool fuel. The water coming around the muffs is more on the starboard is more then the port. Could be at the transom, or hose kink from bell housing to transom
  16. alldodge

    Swarm

    I've been around a bee swam a few times. The sound was different in tone. One bee swarm settled in on a buddys car bumper. Bee keeper came out and gathered them up.
  17. alldodge

    WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO. CHANGE

    Yes, google Delco EST and then find the marine kit Find the AC Delco kit, not the Sierra. Sierra may work and last just fine, but in my opinion, I try to stay away from Sierra
  18. alldodge

    WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO. CHANGE

    Howdy I would suggest switching to Delco EST
  19. alldodge

    No Fuel Reading

    What's "I- Command fuel gauge" What motor? Should have 12V on the purple wire feeding the gauge
  20. alldodge

    Trim gauge off?

    The gauge sender is on the starboard side of the drive. With drive full down. loosen the 2 screws and turn key ON Turn sender watching the gauge. Turn it till it comes off the full down and starts coming up, then turn back down until it just reaches bottom. Snug screws and trim the drive to see...
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