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  1. alldodge

    Boat won't turn right at speed

    Bring a measuring tape and get the distance from the top of the ventilation plate to top of water. Also is the drive straight up and down?
  2. alldodge

    Outdrive tight after steering pin and lower bushings replaced

    Depends on how stiff, stiff is but most likely it will loosen up. Was the newer nylon bearing (item 4A) used?
  3. alldodge

    Boat won't turn right at speed

    Welcome Can you post a pic of the stern wit motor full down?
  4. alldodge

    Do they make boat nav light wiring harness kits?

    Basics wiring Other then the motor wiring
  5. alldodge

    3.0 engine removal

    Move throttle full forward before removing drive
  6. alldodge

    Temperature Gauge not working - Volvo Penta 5.7 GI-E

    Pull the connector apart
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    Temperature Gauge not working - Volvo Penta 5.7 GI-E

    Your mixing Temp sender and temp switch The gauge at the helm uses the sender in your pic and goes direct to the gauge, it does not go to the ECM Your motor also has a 2 pin temp switch that goes to your ECM (assuming J2-7). The temp switch closes when the temp gets to hot and sounds the alarm...
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    Temperature Gauge not working - Volvo Penta 5.7 GI-E

    Agree, might also be the 10 pin connector. Have seen many times that the pins get corroded and some break away internally Can check with ohm meter
  9. alldodge

    Temperature Gauge not working - Volvo Penta 5.7 GI-E

    Welcome The gauge has at least 3 connections. 12V when key is turned ON Ground Sender wire going from the gauge thru pin 3 to sender Remove the sender wire from sender. Turn key ON and ground wire, the gauge should peg Hot
  10. alldodge

    Rain needed

    This spring was highest in a while Lowest was last winter About a 23ft swing
  11. alldodge

    Setting Timing on a 2002 VP5.7GXI-A

    If you have never adjusted it may be set in correct position
  12. alldodge

    Switches at the helm not working?

    Agree
  13. alldodge

    Setting Timing on a 2002 VP5.7GXI-A

    You have a MEFI-3 ECM so look for the Diagnostics connector, it will have a plastic cover over the pins and be near the ECM Start motor and let it warm up. Once warm use a paper clip or other jumper and connect pins A and B Set timing, lock down dizzy, remove jumper and shut motor off
  14. alldodge

    Switches at the helm not working?

    All boats with a inboard motor has to have a blower to vent the fumes out of the bilge area prior to starting motor. Turn blower ON for a few minutes prior to starting. If this isn't done and there is gas fumes in the bilge the boat can turn into a bomb
  15. alldodge

    Setting Timing on a 2002 VP5.7GXI-A

    Agree, bump the starter with your thumb over the #1 plug until it pops out air With the EST distributor set it in close and place motor in base timing mode to do final adjustment
  16. alldodge

    Pwc storage dolly

    I have 3 or 4 of the 4 wheel dolly's and they work fine. Mine are old and at the time they had the braces mounted up high instead of low. Mounting up high is bad because the ski is heavy and that puts a lot of torque down low. I have modified them so all good now
  17. alldodge

    Switches at the helm not working?

    Welcome Most boats don't have much of a manual and those that do only a few provide wiring diagrams. Your best bet is get a voltmeter and trace voltages. Could be as simple as a wire was not reconnected to the battery You should have switches for, Navigation lights, Blower, Bilge pump, horn
  18. alldodge

    Covid!

    Got my Covid (Moderna) and Flu (high does) shots yesterday. This morning the injection sight is sore but that's normal. Have been getting both since they become available. Don't think I have ever got Covid, and don't know how many years it's been since having the flu.
  19. alldodge

    350 mag mpi sn ow396614 cool gen 3 no start

    Good deal and thanks for update
  20. alldodge

    I just bought a 2025 Bayliner VR5 with the 200hp 4.5L Mercruiser, BARELY pulls me up slalom

    It is because it is slipping that much. Change the slip to 10% and leave speed blank, you will see the speed increase
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