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  1. alldodge

    Starting outside of boat, on stand

    Have seen but I wouldn't do it that way I like using a grease pencil Remove all the plugs. Back all rocker nuts out so their either nuts are loose, or the rocker nut is at the top of the stud. Rotate motor 1/2 turn. Look for any rocker which is down opening a valve. Go to valve next to it...
  2. alldodge

    IAC problems

    Weird issue for sure. No start and after IAC replaced it does start but idles at 1200 Agree with your test procedure, should blink with each connection as manual shows One test is turn engine OFF, unplug IAC for 10 seconds. When restarted does it idle 200 rpm higher?
  3. alldodge

    IAC problems

    I don't have the E version but this is what I have for C/D for IAC
  4. alldodge

    Mercruiser 233 Overheating--Out of Ideas

    More info about the motor Your postings show and 5.7 and a 233 (not counting 302). Unable to find a 233 but can find a 230. What year and serial number is the motor?
  5. alldodge

    Starting outside of boat, on stand

    You know about how to get zero lash and one turn?
  6. alldodge

    Starting outside of boat, on stand

    Bummer, but its fixable
  7. alldodge

    IAC problems

    So when you said Means it does same as before IAC was replaced. You have to keep the idle up around 1200 to keep motor running
  8. alldodge

    IAC problems

    If I understand correctly It was running fine until it wouldn't idle and would die. Could get it started with fast idle. After replacing the IAC it now will start but idles at 1200 RPM? If this is true, I would suspect the IAC was not installed correctly, or the wrong part was installed What...
  9. alldodge

    Mercruiser 260 weird misfire

    Maybe antisiphon valve on top the tank but usually if they clog they don't free up. Same goes with collapsing fuel line, tank pickup and fuel pump
  10. alldodge

    Carburetor Issues, Dripping Carbs...

    You can check fuel pump pressure by making one with a plastic or brass barbed Tee and so rubber fuel line, and carb fitting from auto parts store. Disconnect from carb, and connect Tee, the use other fitting at carb. Can buy a vacuum fuel pump gauge for $20 or so, or rent from same auto parts...
  11. alldodge

    Mercruiser 260 weird misfire

    Sounds like a fuel issue. Gas is going bad or its getting water in it. Maybe where you buy gas at end of season. Does it sit outside where rain can get to fill port? To late this season maybe, but try dumping filter contents into clear container to see if there is something except clean gas...
  12. alldodge

    Mercruiser 260 weird misfire

    Carb is gunked up and it takes some running to clear it up. If your running Stabil year round I would stop, only use it during winterization. The misfire at high rpm is lean condition so carb is not supplying enough fuel until things free up and flow better
  13. alldodge

    Reverse Issues

    If "mechanic" adjusted correctly then it may need a new lower shift cable. Being a 2005 it should still be good unless its used a lot maybe, or in salt water I most cases when this happens it goes in REV fine but FWD not very well. When this does happens, in most cases its the upper shaft and...
  14. alldodge

    Overheating motor

    Should be 1.25 inch ID Pull the hose off and measure inside diameter
  15. alldodge

    Overheating motor

    ok all good, so no worries. My guess is your sucking air somewhere
  16. alldodge

    Overheating motor

    Yes flow is good If this isn't a new to you boat then flappers are also good
  17. alldodge

    Starting outside of boat, on stand

    My guess is your doing it correctly because your hear the pump, and it will crank. Check for spark Which distributor does it have?
  18. alldodge

    Overheating motor

    Retract the flow test comment. Looked in the manual for Gen 2 and the minimum is 1 Gal at 1000 RPM and you were idling and got more then that. Have you checked the exhaust Y pipe? The Y pipe will have exhaust shutters to keep water from back flowing into the motor when stopping fast. If...
  19. alldodge

    Overheating motor

    Yes low rpm with test Started flowing at 3 sec and stopped at 17 (15 sec total) and only got about 2 gallons, I'm thinking that isn't near enough
  20. alldodge

    Overheating motor

    What's the motor serial number? Get a short piece of clear hose, double male barbed fitting and 2 hose clamps from the hardware store. Disconnect the hose coming from the drive where it connects to the thermostat housing and install clear hose. With boat in the water see if there are any...
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