Search results

  1. alldodge

    New fuel lines on inboard tank cannot prime!

    If its a carb motor the bulb should pump right thru, fill the filter and the carb. The carb would keep letting air out until full of fuel If its EFI, you need to bleed the air out at the fuel rail, or TB. Would help to fill the filter
  2. alldodge

    4.3 Engine coupler issue?

    Never seen a flywheel get warped
  3. alldodge

    Merc 4.0 throttle tensioner

    Good deal, looks like it doesn't cost much and is still available
  4. alldodge

    Over?

    Are you missing spark or fuel?
  5. alldodge

    New fuel lines on inboard tank cannot prime!

    Check the bulb, is it on backwards?
  6. alldodge

    Merc 4.0 throttle tensioner

    Would it happen to be item 21 https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/32779/340/70
  7. alldodge

    Merc 4.0 throttle tensioner

    Got the SN, thanks See the clamp and foam but have no idea where it is
  8. alldodge

    Engine dies after 30 seconds of running

    Agree with Rick WOW Also how is Merc getting away with a carb now days Check with Mercury site and yes it has a Mechanical fuel pump Both older and this new one uses same manuals, service 26 and TKS 41 After it dies, look down the throat of the carb and pump the throttle. You should see a...
  9. alldodge

    4.3 Engine coupler issue?

    I'm no machinist either but that way you have it setup is not telling me anything. Sticking a pipe in the coupler and then rotating it says nothing about out of round. If it was still connected to the motor and the pipe was not in a vise I would say yes. Move the dial indicator on the rear...
  10. alldodge

    Over?

    Most likely its oil pressure switch that supplies power to the fuel pump once the motor is running. What is your motor serial number or type of 4.3? Edit: being VP its probably the diode
  11. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi-E IAC Issue

    Disconnect the Bat, and don't pull or push anything on the IAC tip Install, turn key ON and listen for it to move in/out Turn OFF and wait a few seconds then start normally
  12. alldodge

    WOT Issue (Maybe?)

    Swap number 3 coil pack with another
  13. alldodge

    Running warm after overheat event

    Gimbal to raw water pump to exchanger to exhaust. Pump pushes water thru exchanger VP might go gimbal to power steering cooler to raw water
  14. alldodge

    Merc Bravo 3 prop shaft seal....

    Also note there are two different wrench adapters used
  15. alldodge

    Merc Bravo 3 prop shaft seal....

    The pic in post 11 is for 200FT LB The pic in post 14 is for 150FT LB See the fine print in post 11 pic, I didn't put a yellow 200 block in
  16. alldodge

    Engine dies after 30 seconds of running

    Being brand new, as in 2022 or 23, you sure its a TKS and not a MPI? Serial number would help
  17. alldodge

    Merc Bravo 3 prop shaft seal....

    Here is the 150 chart
  18. alldodge

    Rulemate 1500 flaw

    Thanks it has 3 wires Black Ground Brown Auto - full time 12V power Brown/White Manual Connect Brown and Black to 12V +/- and place in water, pump should turn run Remove bottom and see if float switch has room to move without issues
  19. alldodge

    Running warm after overheat event

    Need to back flush everything. VP has the fitting on top the drive where the water comes in from the drive that gets clogged easy To double check your temp gauge use an IR temp gun and the thermostat housing
  20. alldodge

    Tachometer erratic readings

    Use a hand held Tach and see if it does same thing. Can get a loaner from auto parts place in most cases.
Top