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  1. alldodge

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Well more crud Launched boat and placed in slip. Programming 1stMate app to see if it will kill motors, guess what :rolleyes: that didn't work out 100%, only 50%. Starboard was shut down but not port. Tried 3 different times and each time port did not shut down. Error code on smartcraft display...
  2. alldodge

    1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive

    Really need pics Fixing threaded holes which are stripped out can be done with heli-coils or thin-serts No way we can advise how to wire without knowing which ALT you have One of these?
  3. alldodge

    NEED A VP PROS OPPINION!

    Merged
  4. alldodge

    NEED A VP PROS OPPINION!

    It's been replaced but Carter makes a lot of pumps under many OEM's, they just paint and add another label
  5. alldodge

    Changing Gear Ratios on Bravo 3

    ok I'll quit scratching and just try to answer questions "IF" you have a 2:00 B3 drive then you should have 32/27 upper and 16/27 lower to obtain a 2:20 or 2:43 you need a 30/23 upper So I don't think you can get there
  6. alldodge

    Changing Gear Ratios on Bravo 3

    I'm scratching my hear real hard at the moment because the 383 MPI should move the boat pretty good. I would start with a compression test on the motor, and if that checks out scan motor for codes and check fuel pressure Either that or the boat weights more then original 4400 lbs
  7. alldodge

    50 amp braker

    This is for gauge 3852029 This is the switch 872066 In most cases the switch closes and sets alarm about 195*F
  8. alldodge

    1976 888 Fuel Questions

    Your asking for an opinion so I will offer mine Years ago octane rating was measured a bit different then now. This was also before Ethanol. Ethanol also raises octane. In short, if it was my boat I would run regular 87 and go boating
  9. alldodge

    NEED A VP PROS OPPINION!

    There is a Pro here but he has not shown back up for some time, and I for one miss his expertise It's a forum, so ya get a bunch of kinda sorta maybe stuff
  10. alldodge

    Correct spark plugs for an 888

    1979 is manual 3 OP has a 1976 and that is manual 2
  11. alldodge

    Correct spark plugs for an 888

    Hey ROY What ya shouting for ? Max WOT is 3800-4200 rpm
  12. alldodge

    Went electric

    Have Dewalt 18 and 20V several things. Picked up the 18 to 20V adapter and that was great. Old 18V skill saw would hardly make it thru two 2x4 before Bats were dead. Now a 5Ah Bat has never run out when using, so far that is Impact 1/4 and 1/2 drive, grease gun, drill, and latest is hand held...
  13. alldodge

    Correct spark plugs for an 888

    Manual 2 list to see note 5 Note 5 " 5/8 hex - 14mm plug - AC MR43-T except as follows: 888 (only), Serial No. 4615130 thru 4616217 and 4616217 and above AC R42-T 13/16 hex - 18mm plug - AC CR83-T"
  14. alldodge

    2000 Volvo Penta 5.7 Gfi with no spark

    Suggest https://obd2allinone.com/ecmrepair.asp It does not need to be from a 2000 model but does need to be programed for a 5.7 GSi Bob at OBD might have one, or can try offshore only wanted section
  15. alldodge

    Prime fuel tanks

    Also bleed the fuel rail by pressing in on the shrader valve
  16. alldodge

    Prime fuel tanks

    Jrato14 I moved your post to VP section, please don't post in the FAQ area Need to tell us what your working on If this is your 5.0 GXI-E mentioned in other threads then; have you pre filled the fuel filter?
  17. alldodge

    5.7 merc quadrajet idle

    That should have a bit of play
  18. alldodge

    Wiring my 14’ sea king from scratch….help!

    Don't see any reason to split the power, and motor that can be pull started in most cases you should not need to combine For a trolling motor I would use a deep cycle Typical wiring
  19. alldodge

    5.7 merc quadrajet idle

    No the primary Just want you to make sure the carb is fully closed against the idle adjustment screw
  20. alldodge

    5.7 merc quadrajet idle

    Not sure if you need a carb rebuild from your symptoms. If things remain as it was after cable adjust then maybe
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