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  1. alldodge

    winterizing merc?

    Sorry, looks like its not there. Can only order the service manual
  2. alldodge

    winterizing merc?

    Water pump impeller should be replaced every 2 years but no more then 3 years. Do not crank the motor over because it can burn the impeller with no water. Once the hose is disconnected, the rest of the water will slowly drain out
  3. alldodge

    winterizing merc?

    Got that on the first post, I just put them other areas along with the drain plug. The boat always gets fired up before dunked back in the water, so if one is left out there is water in the bilge
  4. alldodge

    winterizing merc?

    Never done that but do replace the blue plugs with stainless steel ones
  5. alldodge

    Newbie rebuilding 4.3l mercruiser

    Welcome aboard Did a nice job and thanks for sharing. Hope next time you start a project maybe let us in on it as you go so we can make side track ya whith some "what if" things :unsure: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
  6. alldodge

    Tachometer manufacturer for 1994 Regal 8 3 Ventura. I would appreciate any input.

    Look on the back of the gauge
  7. alldodge

    Scan tool for new VP 4.3?

    Rinda
  8. alldodge

    winterizing merc?

    You can go to link and get an owners manual for free from Merc PDF https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/land/owners-manuals/
  9. alldodge

    winterizing merc?

    The key is getting all the water out. If its all out your good because as Bondo says "air doesn't freeze". Pull plugs, stick a wire or screw up inside the hole to make sure nothing is there to keep it from draining. Once drained your winterized. The hose coming from the pump to the power...
  10. alldodge

    Merc 350 Mag fuel problem

    Should work fine
  11. alldodge

    winterizing merc?

    I'm not seeing the single point drain with your motor so you should have 5 points. One on port side front for the recirculating water pump hose, 2 exhaust mans and 2 block drains (item 13). https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31841/11741/180
  12. alldodge

    winterizing merc?

    You did say you pull the plugs but come on guy, ya been here since 2015 and using this kind of thing is just bad. The thermostat dos "not" stay open, so moving pink thru the motor does not go everywhere, and it gets diluted by any water in the block. Back to your question: Sounds like you...
  13. alldodge

    Gas vapor out the secondaries at WOT

    Heads need to come off
  14. alldodge

    Base timing doesn't change grounding purple/white wire

    Is the drive lube bottle full? If it is, disconnect one of the wires to see if alarm stops
  15. alldodge

    Merc 350 Mag fuel problem

    Yes, once the air is bleed out of the gauge, it can stay on it until your done. Days even
  16. alldodge

    Merc 350 Mag fuel problem

    Go to the local auto parts place that rent tools. Get a fuel pressure gauge and connect it to the fuel rail. There is a Schrader valve under a cap same as bicycle tire. Use the button on the side to bleed the air out of the gauge until gas comes out of clear tube. Tune the key to ON and OFF a...
  17. alldodge

    Base timing doesn't change grounding purple/white wire

    Module might have burned out Try this for dumps and giggles just to make sure. Engine OFF and connect jumper. Start motor and check timing to see if its at the same spot
  18. alldodge

    Shift/throttle cables - difference in lengths?

    Cable lengths do not matter so long as they reach. A cable 10ft will move the inner core the same amount as a 20 ft cable. Can be longer to make it easier or short to keep it compact. Bend radius is the main thing to consider
  19. alldodge

    Spark plugs for 1997 5.7GI

    RS12YC4, MR43LTS, BR6EFS IMO use anyone of them
  20. alldodge

    Mercruiser Electrical Issue- Low power. Help pelase!

    Yes, I understand the fuse issue The TKS module works very slowly, open when cold and closed when warm. If power was disconnected it would not move until it started getting cold which would take a while. After the module closes the carb works the same as all other 2bbl carbs. If float level...
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