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  1. alldodge

    91 four winns 285 winterizing question

    Suggest after getting the plug out, put a barbed fitting back in and run a piece of hose out where you can get at it next time
  2. alldodge

    91 four winns 285 winterizing question

    Could blow everything out first. I run the water pump until it will not shut off. Then disconnect the hose coming from the 12V pump and blow from there. After no more water comes out (only air), then finish draining the tank. You could probably blow when the hose fitting, I just never have
  3. alldodge

    Storage question

    Outside is not like inside, but it will be ok. An OB can be stored up or down (I like down) but use something to keep rain out of the prop hub if stored up. Covering the motor is good idea to keep the weather off, but it will be ok if not Can keep the Bat connected, but it should have a...
  4. alldodge

    4.3 GXI-F (2005) No spark or power at the coil. How do I check?

    It is more then 1000, might help don't know Do need the motor scanned https://www.rinda.com/marine/marinemenu.htm
  5. alldodge

    Alpha One lower unit assembly

    I think this is a MR Alpha (or Gen 1) Best to let use know what your working on, not just Alpha. If it is then there is no issue. You dropped the lower without removing the entire drive. Left the upper attached to the boat. If this is the case, once your ready to re-install. Shift into...
  6. alldodge

    4.3 GXI-F (2005) No spark or power at the coil. How do I check?

    Sorry to hear, hope you get back on your feet soon. All the best
  7. alldodge

    44-hp Volvo Penta model 2003-T: how to remedy oil clumps?

    Can you get some kind of a drain pan under the motor? Maybe cut one side out of a oil jug and lay it under the motor. Suck out all the oil you can before pulling the plug. Let the rest drain into the jug then suck that out. If you can get the plug out and drained, then get a hose drin kit...
  8. alldodge

    4.3 GXI-F (2005) No spark or power at the coil. How do I check?

    Hey @Nashville or @muc your thoughts?
  9. alldodge

    Volvo Penta D8 550 stbd exhaust temperature @ 1020F, port at 770F

    Don't know for sure. If probe is right after the turbo then 1000 degrees or more would be right. If itsin the muffler then less because of water mix. Who knows the one reading 700 might be the problem. Just depends where the probe is located
  10. alldodge

    4.3 GXI-F (2005) No spark or power at the coil. How do I check?

    If this is correct then it can. That said, looking at cap pic in post 7, that's a flat cap which wasn't used (that I'm aware of) on a MEFI
  11. alldodge

    4.3 GXI-F (2005) No spark or power at the coil. How do I check?

    So long as the fuel pump relay (R4) turns ON, it means ignition (R5) is working. We are down to scanning and hope it doesn't mean the ECM blew
  12. alldodge

    4.3 GXI-F (2005) No spark or power at the coil. How do I check?

    Thanks s/n 4012188494 555 ECM with HVS distributor Hope the cap solves the issue. Most of us call then crap caps because they can look great and still fail. Its best to keep a spare in the boat just in case because they fail without warning. If the cap does not fix, then we need to get the...
  13. alldodge

    4.3 GXI-F (2005) No spark or power at the coil. How do I check?

    With that we need to see if there are any codes, so the motor needs scanned. It could be that crank sensor, ECM or other. To keep from throwing parts at it the motor needs to be scanned My guess (no serial number provided) is its a 555 ECM and not a MEFI. If it was a MEFI we could scan by an...
  14. alldodge

    Volvo Penta D8 550 stbd exhaust temperature @ 1020F, port at 770F

    My guess is the sensor may be the problem, thinking other things would show up. The IR gun will help identify if there is an issue. Might swap the sensor to see if it moves to the other motor
  15. alldodge

    Pre Alpha Prop?

    The drive is the right type but unless you bought it new, the ratio could have been changed. Reving in neutral doesn't mean anything, there is no load Can either remove drive and count the drive and prop shaft rotations or Bypass the neutral safety switch and disconnect power going to the...
  16. alldodge

    91 four winns 285 winterizing question

    No, the tank needs to be drained
  17. alldodge

    Motor question.

    Get the same year or newer and it will bolt up. Could even drop in a 502 if your willing to change the intake/carb
  18. alldodge

    4.3 GXI-F (2005) No spark or power at the coil. How do I check?

    My have some terminology differences, so to clear this up. The motor does turn over and crank, it just won't start, correct? What is the motor serial number? Has the distributor cap and rotor been replaced? Have you check fuel pressure at the rail? It should be 50 to 60 PSI (344 to 413 kpa)
  19. alldodge

    Pre Alpha Prop?

    Running that low rpm at wot I'm wondering if either the motor has low compression, or the drive ratio has been changed and its to high.
  20. alldodge

    Ford 302 issues

    Going stock, and assuming every valve and seat cannot be reused Heads New valves 25 to 35 Valve seats 100 Block Pistons 150 Gasket set 100 Timing chain set 75 Lifters 70 Bearings 100 Oil pump 40 Grind crank 140 Install cam bearings 35 Assemble pistons to rods 45 Bore block 160 Looks like 1050...
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