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  1. alldodge

    Thunderbolt 5.0 keeps dying

    Float level is set to high or pressure is to high
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    Throttle cable adjustment

    +1 and you should do it quick, don't do it slow and hear the gears clattering
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    Quicksilver 3000 Controls help

    Yes, but Correct you need 12v to power the pump but also need 12v to power the switches. The switch energizes one relay using low current 12v. Then the relay switches turns on the pump using higher current 12v. This is how its shown in above pic. Main high current power feeds the main contacts...
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    Quicksilver 3000 Controls help

    That appears correct. Looks like the wires are just inside the cable coming from the control.
  5. alldodge

    Quicksilver 3000 Controls help

    It sounds like you want the standard wiring diagram for tilt/trim. Below is the standard for Mercruiser, but wiring is the same for OB, just different relays
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    Steering Lever replacement Alpha 1

    Probably, but once the steering pin is out, it can be removed on the motor side
  7. alldodge

    water in cabin bilge

    No idea how your boat was built so I'll mention only how mine was. My Formula has a AC drip the empty's into the area in, under and around the shower bilge. Under the shower bilge is a hose and brass fitting that is connected to a vacuum pump in the engine room. The float for the area is...
  8. alldodge

    Alternator wiring issues

    Ok, then attach another fuse to the Bat post and keep the direct wire
  9. alldodge

    Alternator wiring issues

    Your ALT is fine, just need to fix the bad connection. Might be your Bat switch Edit: Might just run a new orange wire to the 90 amp fuse
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    Winterization Question

    Get a 40 to 60 watt incandescent bulb (the old style, not LED) and install in a 120V drop light. Lay the light down in the bilge. This will keep the motor toasty warm down to at least zero degrees
  11. alldodge

    Can't reach or remove plugs for dewater winterization

    Would need a serial number to verify but you may also have a cool fuel module on port side down at the oil pan which also has a plug. We are all also assuming this is open raw water cooled
  12. alldodge

    What are the odds? Two bad batteries in a row?

    A new Bat should not require 5 hours, it should be at least 12.5V sitting on the shelf
  13. alldodge

    350 mag mpi manifold/elbow temp

    Doesn't this gives us all a warm fuzzy
  14. alldodge

    Engine dies going into reverse

    Better guess is boat is suffering from neglect
  15. alldodge

    Thunderbolt 5.0 keeps dying

    Merc Tech support 920-929-5040
  16. alldodge

    Engine dies going into reverse

    Its on the shift plate
  17. alldodge

    Engine dies going into reverse

    Guess, Shift interrupter switch, is out of adjustment or needs replaced Disconnect the switch, but note you will have to kill the motor to get it back into neutral
  18. alldodge

    Thunderbolt 5.0 keeps dying

    The ebay link isn't working but did look on ebay for 3302-9407 and several showed up shows pics of all 3 parts, where others that didn't show any parts Merc part shows same but cost more. https://www.mercruiserparts.com/9407-fix-kit Might contact Mike's carbs and I'm sure they have what you...
  19. alldodge

    305 V8 - Rusty spot on intake manifold, with ports that nothing is connected to

    It use to have a heat pot type choke for the carb. It was changed over to the electric choke so its no longer used Edit: BT has better explanation
  20. alldodge

    New Merc 5.7 EFI - Surging at 3,000rpm

    Guessing your saying its a MPI, could use a serial number Attach a fuel pressure gauge to the rail and watch what it does, it should stay steady around 43 psi
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