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  1. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI-E - Won't roll over

    Marine or Auto are basically the same, just different lengths. Most marine are longer because they go under the exhaust manifolds where autos go on top Most times if the motor is missing and its not plugs or fuel its the flat cap (crap cap), there always going bad and look great
  2. alldodge

    No spark out of distributor - Mercruiser 140 I/O

  3. alldodge

    No spark out of distributor - Mercruiser 140 I/O

    Grounding any spark plug or coil wire should not give you spark. Only when power is connected to + side of coil and the - side is grounded should there be a spark from the coil tower Every time the - side wire is ungrounded and regrounded there should be a spark, BUT this will only happen IF...
  4. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI-E - Won't roll over

    Yes that is correct for the flat style cap
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    No spark out of distributor - Mercruiser 140 I/O

    Points Dizzy, so points just open and close. When they close this grounds the Negative side of coil which causes spark. Neg side of coil is connected to points and maybe Gray Tachometer wire Clarify if I missed something You can ground the Neg side of coil and get a spark You can ground the...
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    25hp mercury 2006

    Your flooding, fix the carb
  7. alldodge

    2.5 Mercruiser dies at 1200rpm in gear

    Since you have to prime the motor it might be the pump
  8. alldodge

    Volvo 4.3 GL-E cranks but won't start

    Check for 12V on the purple wire at the coil with key ON If 12V is present, check for spark at a couple of the plugs when motor is cranking
  9. alldodge

    2005 vp gxi turns over, won't start

    If it stays that way then it's at 80%
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    2015 Motor MerCruiser 4.5L 250hp NO EC - OVERHEATING!

    Thanks for clarifying The red dots should only have moving water moving in them when motor is off and motor is being winterized (draining). The large one under the thermostat would have very little if any. Water comes up other hose to water circulating pump. This pump circulates water into...
  11. alldodge

    2015 Motor MerCruiser 4.5L 250hp NO EC - OVERHEATING!

    Two things not good The impeller in the drive will have a hard time sucking up from a tub. The water needs to be at or above the level of the pump, so at least even with trim rams One of the clear hoses is kinked.
  12. alldodge

    2014 Mercury 115 EFI not starting - new starter needed?

    Totally draining even once can damage a Bat so it won't come back. With Bat disconnected from charger for a couple hours it should be no lower the 12.6V
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    Timing help 1998 5.7 GSI

    The way your doing it should be fine but EST manual for MEFI 1 list After warm with motor off connect jumper Start rev to 1200 rpm Adjust timing 8 BTDC Shut down and disconnect jumper Restart check idle/advance Timing light should be fine even the cheap ones Advance is always +/- a bit 26* +...
  14. alldodge

    2005 vp gxi turns over, won't start

    Yes
  15. alldodge

    2014 Mercury 115 EFI not starting - new starter needed?

    ^^Agree Also what is the battery voltage before and during trying to crank at the starter?
  16. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI-E - Won't roll over

    A friend that works on aircraft at UPS and said Rolls Royce requires triple torque method. Torque loosen, torque ... 3 times. This heats up the fitting slightly for a more secure fit.
  17. alldodge

    Engine Start Alarm While Running?

    Oil will either just below and behind the distributor or port side rear of block tee with oil pressure gauge sender. Water will be on thermostat housing Exhaust one each will be on elbow
  18. alldodge

    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    Going to be great
  19. alldodge

    Bayliner 245 volt gauge issue

    Might think about installing a ACR, then no need to move the switch unless needed to parallel to start motor. If weak one won't come up might also be time to replace
  20. alldodge

    2005 vp gxi turns over, won't start

    Welcome, it's a GXI what? Being a GXI fuel pressure at the rail should be 50-60 psi Injectors are turned ON by the ECM applying a ground to one side, the other side should have full 12V with key ON not cranking
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