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  1. alldodge

    VP DPS-A External Tilt/Trim Pump Blows Fuse With Boat in Water, Works Fine on Trailer

    Not much there, its either a relay or the pump. Relays can draw more current just like the trim motor if windings start shorting together internally. Pull the relays and measure the resistance of the coil, pins 85 and 86
  2. alldodge

    Ignition fuse (15A) blows intermittently

    Need to post some more times before you can upload pics. My guess is the fuse blew once before and was replaced after fixing the problem and only had a 15 amp. Below is the basic wiring in the engine compartment
  3. alldodge

    Ignition fuse (15A) blows intermittently

    Howdy It's blowing because it should be a 20amp
  4. alldodge

    mercruiser smart craft trim sender unit, analog to digital? 8M0107462

    I have one of those on my HP transom and tried tto get it connected thru a Merc A/D converter and it didn't work either, but I'm all analog. But to your question, in most all cases the smartcraft monitor needs to be told its there. The connection wiring I have found is below, and note the...
  5. alldodge

    Lost Forward and Reverse

    Most likely, the only issue is you lost FWD/REV at one time which is unusual. If you were having trouble with one or the other off and on, then it was leading to this point. Having it go out at once is different. Check to see if you have 3 inches as shown below. The good thing about the...
  6. alldodge

    Bluecol wipers

    Most wiper blades come with adapters to connect to many different arm types.
  7. alldodge

    Lost Forward and Reverse

    The Bravo does not shift easy with the motor not running so that's good, but it not engaging is an issue. Remove the drive and disconnect the cable from the shift mechanism. Drain the lube and remove the rear cover to look an shifter. Rotate the drive shaft by hand and move shifter to see if...
  8. alldodge

    Wema fuel sender Damaged. Rod and float came lose inside fuel tank

    Measure from top of the tank to the bottom, this is the dimension you need to replace float sender. The float part which remains in the tank might be an issue if it gets under or hung up on top the new float. If you get a tube sender that will work then this would not be an issue, because the...
  9. alldodge

    Replacement Key Switch for 1974 Merc 165

    The accessary position is used to connect things like a radio or 12V outlet only. Everything else gets connected to the run side. When key goes to run (ON) it connects everything on the Acc post and the run post. Most boats today do not use the Acc position, they use separate switches to turn...
  10. alldodge

    MCM 5.0 EFI possible fuel issue?

    The fuel, air and spark are good but still will not accelerate to full power. You need to scan the motor for codes but one thing that would cause this is the knock sensor. Its mounted to the starboard side of the block and has one Dark Blues wire on it. If it is the knock sensor, you can...
  11. alldodge

    Replacement Key Switch for 1974 Merc 165

    Howdy Kevin You cannot upload pics until you make some more post. Looks like you bought the wrong ignition switch. Note the terminal "M" which is for Magneto. A magneto is only used on outboards with a 2 cycle motor Your need one like these...
  12. alldodge

    1998 Mercruiser 5.7 liter i/o, trying to put a new alternator on it. Don't know how to change from 4 wire alternator to this new kind.

    My best guess is your going to need a connector to plug into where the 2 pins are. Your Mando Alt connections
  13. alldodge

    1998 Mercruiser 5.7 liter i/o, trying to put a new alternator on it. Don't know how to change from 4 wire alternator to this new kind.

    Howdy You need to post some more times before you will be able to upload pics. Many have trouble getting info from DB and they have nothing online which will help as you have found. I found an older thread which has some info on it that may help if you can identify the terminals as listed...
  14. alldodge

    350 Horizon Randomly Shuts Down

    That is only a representation not an actual diagram. Power comes in thru the Red/Purple through a 20 amp fuse to the common on the switch. When turned to ON, power goes thru the neutral safety switch and then to the gauges. The neutral safety switch is in the throttle handle or may be on the...
  15. alldodge

    Do I need to trim my shift cable core?

    Your paper says it should be 72 1/8 total length and is pre cut. If (the big IF) the cable is mixed up with old style cables the look at the figure and cut to fit. My first guess is there has been many made and I'm almost certain there is nothing that needs to be cut. If (another if) it does...
  16. alldodge

    82 mercruiser 228, strange problem

    I see 5 bolts for old style, but do note this is old style 3 piece exahust
  17. alldodge

    1997 mercuiser 5.7 running real bad need HELP.!!!

    Wonder if the check ball and spring are sealing off the pump discharge area like they should. Its for the accelerator pump, but if the check balls are not sealing off, the fuel could be coming in. If it was this piece you should see fuel drip when the motor is on and even off maybe. Don't see...
  18. alldodge

    Moving Seawater pump

    This is a Gen VI 502 with serpentine belt. Getting to the seawater pump on the starboard side requires me to hang upside down for about an hour if all goes well. Wonder if anyone has ever tried to move the pump to the port side?
  19. alldodge

    3.0L sputtering and won't go over 2k rpms

    The 4.3 spec is 180, the 3.0 is 150, along with 305, 350, 454 and 502 Here is manual 13 and 26, note 26 shows minimum but compression ratio is the same My idot comment was out of line though, should restrain my self better
  20. alldodge

    Need help with a no power issue on 5.7 GSI

    Sorry I messed up, you should have the EST distributer, not the TBV https://www.marinepartseurope.com/en/volvo-penta-explodedview-7744300-28-7481.aspx To put in base timing mode place a jumper between pins A and B on the DLC connector The rpms should increase when installed for setting...
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