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  1. alldodge

    Limited Power on Mercruiser 3.0LX Alpha

    Need to see if your timing is advancing and how far. Should get full advance above 2500 but at least 3000 rpm
  2. alldodge

    1976 Evinrude 70hp Model#70673 - Broken Head off PIN, SHIFT LEVER TO SHIFT ROD

    If that's a stainless bolt I wouldn't drill it out, thinks can go bad real quick if it doesn't stay in the center. If it didn't break off flush, I would remove what ever is needed to get at it. Use some heat to see if it can be broke free. Could be the best method is find a machine shop with...
  3. alldodge

    Winterizing Force Outboard After Being Shrink Wrapped

    Your motor, your decision The site your on makes money from sell things
  4. alldodge

    4.3 MPI Performance issue

    The IAC should never see 99% othen then for s split second, and agree your vacuum is low. Fuel pressure is low, so either the regulator is weak or the injectors are leaking
  5. alldodge

    how to remove prop shaft seal on a duoprop DPS-A ?

    I have not done it on a DPS, but I am looking at the manual listed above and that is how it says to remove. I have also done it on a Bravo 3 and a Bravo 1 and had no issues BT Doctur sent you a link (may have to cut and past) so you can get the manual
  6. alldodge

    Kill switch removal

    Not an OB expert but the ETC I believe is a 2 stroke If it is, then the kill switch grounds the Black/Yellow wire to the Black wire wired like this
  7. alldodge

    Limited Power on Mercruiser 3.0LX Alpha

    Thanks for the sn, I'll be waiting for the plug read
  8. alldodge

    Limited Power on Mercruiser 3.0LX Alpha

    Set at 1 BTDC
  9. alldodge

    Limited Power on Mercruiser 3.0LX Alpha

    If it would backfire at higher rpms then this would mean its running out of fuel. With it not doing that then this would not be the issue. If the filter was staying full then the pump could be weak or there would be a restriction. If plugs are still carbon and/or wet then the carb needs...
  10. alldodge

    Limited Power on Mercruiser 3.0LX Alpha

    Being an LX it would have a carb (2 or 4bbl). Could use a serial number so we know the configuration Need to check fuel pressure, should be 3 to 7 psi from idle to WOT Check the fuel tank antisiphon valve Your not getting timing advance or not enough fuel Have you heard any backfiring ? Is...
  11. alldodge

    Winterizing Force Outboard After Being Shrink Wrapped

    I'm not an outboard expert, but I also have never heard someone having to AF one, nor even anything online saying to do it. For water to break things, it has to be contained enough to there is not enough room to expand. Not seeing what happened to your old one, I'm unable to say Hope an OB...
  12. alldodge

    Winterizing Force Outboard After Being Shrink Wrapped

    There is no need to pump antifreeze into an outboard, it just drains back out
  13. alldodge

    Electric Fuel Tank Solenoid

    Want to add a fuel tank solenoid valve. To meet USCG requirements it must have a manual override. Parker use to make one (no longer) but it only have a 5/16 port (I need 3/8) and was used a lot on Searay's. Found a place in the UK that makes one, but does not list USCG cert (and why would...
  14. alldodge

    1989 180/3.7LX 4 bbrl Mercruisers exhaust to head gasket

    You might be able to do it, but suggest drain and remove it. This way you can find out what caused the leak. Need to check flatness of head and exhaust
  15. alldodge

    Engine Alignment Almost There

    Since it was installed incorrectly at first, I would guess the coupler has developed a set. Have 2 options, change things so you can find the least resistance with this coupler, or replace it
  16. alldodge

    Newbie

    :welcome: aboard
  17. alldodge

    2005 VP 5.7 to 5.0 Engine Swap

    While the lower HP will reduce top end, where it will really be noticed is getting up and on plane. The 5.0 has less torque and that will be noticed on first throttle up. You could get a long block and swap all your stuff over to the new motor...
  18. alldodge

    how to remove prop shaft seal on a duoprop DPS-A ?

    If bearing does not need to be replaced, use a punch and hammer to remove seal. Drive it from inside out To install new, I've used standard bearing/seal tool...
  19. alldodge

    4.3 MPI Performance issue

    If your compression gauge is accurate then there is liquid in the cylinders because 185 is way to high Fuel pressure should be 43 psi at 1800 rpm With key ON, what are the fuel pressure, TPS, MAP, IAC and battery volt readings when cold? With key ON, does the fuel pressure drop off hold or...
  20. alldodge

    2005 VP 5.7 to 5.0 Engine Swap

    Sounds like in short you have access to a cheap 5.0 so want to go that route. The 14 pin motor has a newer PCM and the 10 pin is either a carb or older ECM Your boat harness can be changed to a 10 pin but we would need to know what the original motor and older motor are. Also think about, the...
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