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  1. alldodge

    Merc 4.3 TKS dying at idle

    Sounds like the carb is clogged up When motor is cold the TKS module stem is retracted. During this time more fuel goes into the cold motor similar to a choke being closed on older non-TKS carbs. Once motor is running the TKS module starts extending the stem which closes off the extra fuel in...
  2. alldodge

    1978 Starcraft I/O Super Sport 18ft Prop Size Question

    Not seeing the prop as the cause of porpoising, in most cases this is caused by load placement. Need more weight in the stern and less in the bow
  3. alldodge

    Cork gasket

    Are you talking about the fuel sender or something else?
  4. alldodge

    22 foot sun tracker sport fish.... hard steering at high speed

    Post some pics so guys can see what your setup is Might be that it's just more motor then the steering can handle. I would think a 150 needs more then simple cable steer
  5. alldodge

    Loud warning tone when at idle speed

    Move you to Yam because this is a motor issue, not a sun tracker Your motor is peeing but it may still be over heating. Guessing you don't have a gauge. When it does this, try increasing the idle a bit and see if it stops. Also when was the last time the impeller was serviced?
  6. alldodge

    Verdaro 200 won’t throttle up full RPM

    Being a newer motor and digital your going to need a scanner to see what is going on. Might get a hint if you had Smartcraft display. Scanner can be found at Rinda.com https://www.rinda.com/marine/marinemenu.htm Parts breakdown https://www.mercruiserparts.com/135-verado-4-stroke-4-cyl--0p514869
  7. alldodge

    Buzzer gone wild, will not go off

    If key does not need to be ON for the buzzer to still buzz then check your bilge pump, is it running, light on? Being a 25 footer it might have a high water alarm. The high water alarm is a float switch that is not placed on the bottom of the hull, its up a bit higher
  8. alldodge

    Hard plane after switch from points ignition

    Try this first Get boat in open water, disconnect one side of the shift interrupter switch. Run it and see if it does as it should. It could be as the throttle is moved forward the interrupter switch is some how engaging Probably need to shut motor off to get back into neutral
  9. alldodge

    trim pump issues.....

    Opinion Since it's headed for the trash I would take it apart to see if it could be fixed. That said, if it looks like it will be damaged doing so then it goes in the trash
  10. alldodge

    Buzzer gone wild, will not go off

    The only one left is the drive lube bottle but you said it doesn't have one. So with that try to see if the wire as grounded out somewhere. One of the wires on thermostat housing goes to the temp gauge
  11. alldodge

    Buzzer gone wild, will not go off

    Look for a Tan/Blue wire on the thermostat housing and another either just below the distributor on rear deck of the block or on port side next to the oil filter. The one on thermostat housing is water temp switch should be port side of housing The motor has a oil pressure sensor and a oil...
  12. alldodge

    trim pump issues.....

    ok, then it is the pump
  13. alldodge

    Verdaro 200 won’t throttle up full RPM

    Welcome We need more info about the motor and controls What is the motor serial number? Does motor have cable or digital throttle control?
  14. alldodge

    Buzzer gone wild, will not go off

    Do you have a motor serial number? If not that how about a year?
  15. alldodge

    trim pump issues.....

    The line is disconnected and it still won't go down? If that's the case then it's in the cylinder
  16. alldodge

    Cool Fuel Pump

    Not to give you something else to thing about but ......... Could remove the 2 pump box and install the old cool fuel Gen 2 single pump
  17. alldodge

    Cool Fuel Pump

    The kit is listed for the complete pump Found one on ebay with pics https://www.ebay.com/p/1640005900
  18. alldodge

    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    No special tools needed, just align marks per manual
  19. alldodge

    trim pump issues.....

    Need someone like @Bondo or @Bt Doctur maybe to help out Changing from Pre Alpha which used a lockout to the newer Gen 2 or Bravo should be remove lock out and install new style pump in it's place. All the lock out functions are in the pump
  20. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 7.4 Gi

    In most cases VP is a good setup so long as the drive isn't the composite type. I don't remember the type but a VP guy would know and hope they will comment
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