Search results

  1. alldodge

    Erratic Tachometer

    Loose connection would be my guess, start with grounds
  2. alldodge

    Turning Vintage and going Chrome

    :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO: I remember passing 50, first physical since enlisting and they found I was ok Next year start loosing mussel mas and then the constant CEL, fix, repai, fix repair Feel like a Ford
  3. alldodge

    2005 bayliner 4.3

    Which fuse blew?
  4. alldodge

    Lost power to gauges and radio, ignition still works

    Take a volt meter and start tracing backwards. Gauges don't work so start there and trace Test light might be easier
  5. alldodge

    2011 volvo penta 5.0 engine quits after hitting large wake.

    There is something loose, you just have not found it yet With boat running grab wires and connectors and wiggle. Might be the key switch or wires connecting to them. Being a 2011 its probably MPI so there is a lot of connectors, including the ones on the ECM
  6. alldodge

    Radio throwing ground amp code

    Start with the Clarion radio model and find the manual online. Look thru it and it should explain what the issue is.
  7. alldodge

    Lost power to gauges and radio, ignition still works

    There is either a fuse blown somewhere, and ya just haven't found it yet, or a wire came loose
  8. alldodge

    Got ME a nice something, BECAUSE!!! :)

    Nice, bought the Admiral the S&W 442 Airweight used, Blue a couple months ago from local gun dealer
  9. alldodge

    Intermittent Spark

    How are the plugs?
  10. alldodge

    Mercrusier 350 MAG MPI - RPM issue under a load

    Like member MUC (retired marine Master Tech) here has said many times. Getting and paying for a Tech that knows what their doing is expensive, but most times it will cost less to use them then someone who thinks they know what the issue is
  11. alldodge

    Marks under valve cover

    Its some kind of stain. I'm rebuilding a 7.4 and it has the same white color under some of the spring areas. Might have been done during manufacture but this motor is a Merc REMAN be rebuilt again
  12. alldodge

    Axius Gen1 boat personality file

    As MUC said, you have to get a Mercruiser Dealer ask Cobalt for the file Most hulls are made for many years, so a 10 year old hull may still be made today
  13. alldodge

    Oil pressure gauge wiring

    If its a switch then when motor is OFF a ohm meter will read zero ohms from center condictor to ground. If its a sensor it will read around 30 ohms to ground.
  14. alldodge

    Replacing Flotation Foam

    BTW, I put weights on my deck because I used 4 LB foam. Its made for fuel tanks but I wanted to use this type for more rigidity instead of 2 LB
  15. alldodge

    Vovlvo penta Alternator, starter and fuel pump questions

    Start with disconnecting Bat and then remove every wire on the starter. Clean all the connections to shinny metal and reinstall The image below is for a V8 but wiring is the similar The L2 connection should have same 12V as P terminal (purple ignition) but connecting them both to same...
  16. alldodge

    I Bonds

    Looking at lending club, does show higher yield, and will look into it further. When you call Marcus you talk to a person, when you call lending club you don't right away. Nerd wallet gives them high marks and list the APR but does not list them in the top for 2022. I need to look further...
  17. alldodge

    seriously need some experts help on this one, no water exits manifolds

    You have MPI motor and without the motor getting up to temp it will be supplying more fuel then it needs. What that can cause over time to other items in the motor (sensors, excess carbon build up, other stuff) is unknown. Like running a motor with the choke partly closed Might not do...
  18. alldodge

    Oil pressure gauge wiring

    Yes lights only. so its just a switch connection that the ECM switches a ground ON I don't believe that will work. Found a wiring diagram for a Optimax and its labeled "light". Merc colors try very hard to not mix them into doing different things on another motor That may work because Merc...
  19. alldodge

    Marks under valve cover

    Yes its either factory or rebuilder marks. A Mechanic will mark things after assembly to note each item was measured, torqued, or other
  20. alldodge

    Axius Gen1 boat personality file

    ^^^ Yes, I'm just old and remember when they would come across the speakers in school calling for some that way, along with hearing it on comedy shows. They are the 2 I believe would have the greatest possibilities to answer the question
Top