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  1. alldodge

    Getting out of the bay

    Never boated there but looked up charts for long island sound and it looks to be marked pretty well. Do you know how to read the channel markers like "red right returning" and such...
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    A/c issue 2002 signature 260

    Is fan blowing? Remove duct and see if its clogged. Could be the AC unit condenser is all dirty
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    Tachometer Bouncing Causing Engine Surging

    Have some conflicting statements, or at least how I'm taking it The Tach bounces but the motor RPM doesn't actually change The Tach bounces but the motor RPM does change from the sniper fuel supply Fist the Tach gets the signal from the Neg side of the coil, which is when the Petronix switches...
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    Water leaking from block but pressure tested fine?

    You shouldn't if everything met specs on install, but it is leaking and its wet on the gasket line
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    Water leaking from block but pressure tested fine?

    I think its the head gasket, and it starts to leak when heated up and things expand.
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    Mercrusier 350 MAG MPI - RPM issue under a load

    I remember that the boat use to go on plane with previous motor but; it weights 6000 dry and loaded at least 7000 (fuel, gear people) Example: MY old Rinker 4800 dry with 454 B1 had no issue coming up. Same boat with 350 B3 had trouble. My 9000 dry cruiser with 415hp 502 B3 2:0 ratio 22Pitch...
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    Erratic Alarm not starting 2017 60HP 4 Stroke EFI

    Hope it stays that way long enough to figure it out. Might be one of the sensors like temp
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    Mercrusier 350 MAG MPI - RPM issue under a load

    I'm right there with you There is a guy on OSO goes by Articfriends (Smitty) that is probably one of the best at testing injectors
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    Overheating motor

    Compression numbers are good. Vids show the pump is not able to pump move water. Remove drive and check the connections and hose fittings. If they all look good, then need to get back in the drive
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    Mercrusier 350 MAG MPI - RPM issue under a load

    I thought you already tested fuel pressure and it was correct and stayed there thru the full RPM range. Having injectors cleaned and flow tested is never a bad thing other then the cost of having it done. If this is done you want it done by a place that does marine injectors and not autos...
  11. alldodge

    Volvo Penta KAD 300 power steering issue

    If the steering is a seastar or teleflex type steering, then the motor doesn't need to be running for it to work. If its still hard to turn with motor running and in gear, the its either the helm or steering cylinder issues
  12. alldodge

    Problem with Volvo penta 5.7 power

    ok, and new to you boat Compression test
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    Mercrusier 350 MAG MPI - RPM issue under a load

    The 5V return is the ground side of the ECM reference voltage. Battery ground and 5V return are not the exact same
  14. alldodge

    Mercrusier 350 MAG MPI - RPM issue under a load

    Pic shows it was idling, so air was being sucked in, right?
  15. alldodge

    Correct oil for PCM stern drive

    Found one other thread here on iboats talking about PCM outdrive asking the same question. No one knew the answer and suggested contacting PCM. Looks like it was only made for a few years
  16. alldodge

    Mercrusier 350 MAG MPI - RPM issue under a load

    Yes but its a MAPT which is a manifold air pressure and temp
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    Mercrusier 350 MAG MPI - RPM issue under a load

    Should be real close to outside air temp. So at 127 I would be looking for the guy with horns
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    Mercrusier 350 MAG MPI - RPM issue under a load

    Actually the 145* may not be bad but there is no way the air temp is 127*
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    Mercrusier 350 MAG MPI - RPM issue under a load

    Those screen shots are F'd up The first one shows coolant temp 145* Manifold air temp 127*
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