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  1. alldodge

    Overhauling my 1988 Alpha One Drive Train

    Help for Old Folks Breaking up your sentences makes it much easier for old guys like me to read on the computer. Not doing a Ms, Gramer, just making it easier to follow The TB uses a coil with internal resistor Coils marked "use external resistor" are for points ignition Is it possible that...
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    Runs and Dies instantly

    Try a very (note very) small amount of starting fluid in the carb. My thought is you have a clogged jet Either that or the motor lost compression
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    Runs and Dies instantly

    Check for spark
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    Ignition wiring questions.

    Connect the volt meter to the starter post, then turn key to start. What is the reading? If voltage stays the same then try same at the 50 amp breaker, both side one at a time If no change try at the key switch
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    Ignition wiring questions.

    You have a bad connection Remove the battery cables at both ends which includes the negative on the engine block. Clean them up to nice shinny metal
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    Temperature Fluctuates - 2015 350 mag mpi ec

    I think of the poppet valve as a pressure differential valve, it keeps the pressure to a set limit in the exhaust manifolds. It helps keep the mans with warm water instead of cold. Most of the cold water not used to keep the motor at temp goes straight out the exhaust via items 29 and 20. It...
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    Wont start. Please help

    Your loosing spark, check the kill switch and wiring
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    Temperature Fluctuates - 2015 350 mag mpi ec

    This pic is a bit off. Cold water should go into the thermostat, then out to the exhaust. The valves at the bottom of the manifolds are used for draining only. Water should not be able to go up and in thru those check valves
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    Temperature Fluctuates - 2015 350 mag mpi ec

    Nice pics Not exact, but they should never get hot enough to burn skin instantly Temps in the water will be less then on a hose
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    Need An Engine For A 1995 StarCraft 2010

    Look for a 1995 or newer truck motor at a junk yard. Replace the head gasket and core plugs. Use all the stuff off your motor
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    1998 VP 5.0Gi looses power, maybe in protection mode

    If pressure gets low enough it will go into protection mode as Bruce mentioned. If it did that it should throw a code which could be seen on a scanner
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    3.0 Mercrusier shorted out ground wire

    It is mounted on top the motor IF it's there, Blue in color. Most pontoons won't have one because of all the metal
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    3.0 Mercrusier shorted out ground wire

    Yes its a bonding wire to keep the outdrive grounded. The drive needs to have a good ground for the Mercathode to work. If you don't have a Mercathode or don't keep the boat moored in the water, then its not needed
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    3.0 Mercrusier shorted out ground wire

    Sure, is a bonding wire to help prevent corrosion Hope everything else is ok
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    Mercury Vessel View showing 2 Faults

    Finding they could be normal codes http://www.marineengine.com/boat-forum/showthread.php?463010-2013-75-optimax-fault-code-711-24-and-451-25 The Pitot is the speedometer tube. If not installed then no issue The oil fault could be normal but THT indicates it could be the float. See post 7...
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    Temperature Fluctuates - 2015 350 mag mpi ec

    You say there are block drains so you should have the 7 point drain system and not the 3 like the one in the link https://www.hardin-marine.com/s-2651-standard-cooling-system-bravo-air-3-and-7-point-drain.aspx Use a IR temp gun and get some readings off the thermostat housing. If temp readings...
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    Engine starts and dies.

    Send it to Bob at OBD Diagnostics. Give him a call before you send https://obd2allinone.com/mefiecms.asp
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    Neutral Over speed Fault Code ?

    Looks like this
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    Neutral Over speed Fault Code ?

    Its the In gear safety switch and its on the shift plate. If switch is disconnected it will always think its in gear and never show the code again. Otherwise the switch needs to be adjusted and/or replaced to keep it from happening again
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    Bravo 3 bell housing removal. (lube leak)

    See link in post 4, it cost $24
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