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  1. alldodge

    Engine alarm won’t stop

    Had a screw strip out so I retapped hole next screw size up. They also make a repair plate to fix the Dizzy That said here is how to set the HVS distributor in, and there is no timing light used. This is Merc but VP are installed same way (both GM motors) There is a service bulletin which...
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    1996 GM 5.7L Vortec Carb'ed and Thunderbolt IV Ignition Setup

    Delco EST doesn't have a knock sensor function. They were brought in when ECM came in, so knock function went to the ECM
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    Steering cable locking nut?

    Found in manual No. 2
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 Gimbal Rebuild

    Found this on NLA parts, says it was removed from a very tight ring. At $30 if true is well worth it https://www.nlamarine.com/products/mercruiser-98230a1-gimbal-housing-upper-swivel-shaft-alpha-one-gen-i-ii-bravo They have a ring for $500 Ebay also shows some Could also check with the local...
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 Gimbal Rebuild

    Don't know about JR, but if you pull the motor then no need for the JR or Merc method.
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    1996 GM 5.7L Vortec Carb'ed and Thunderbolt IV Ignition Setup

    Don't know the stock level but I'm finding new OEM TBV for $700 (bravo) at Merc vendors. That said Delco EST would be my choice at $400 for dizzy, wires, coil and hook ups https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Ignition-Mercruiser-Distributor-805222A1/dp/B07NGSM9XZ
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    Ease of towing larger boat

    Getting a truck with enough capacity is easy enough, the only issue which could be of concern is width. If your over 8'6" and your state is strict then there is a problem. A few are most are not. I tow a 11K boat with 9'6" beam and have no issue in KY or TN
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    2003 4.3L warning alarm horn TB-V alpha

    Alarm switches have a single Tan/Blue wire
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    1999 3.0L w EST ignition tach rises and fall intermittently

    I would say the gauge is going Put a hand held Tach and compare
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    Mercruiser 8.2 w/Cats & Closed Cooling Question

    Some have bypassed and removed the CAT wink, wink
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    Map of waterways available?

    For inland rivers and water ways look to the Army Corps of Engineers
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    99 Volvo Penta 5.0Gi won’t get power to fuel pump.

    The ECM applies a ground to pin 86, and this turns the pump ON Yes something inside the ECM could be broken and would need to be sent out for testing if that is the problem. If the wire from pin 86 to ECM is intact, then the ECM needs to be checked
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    Cannot Find VP ECM (module) for 8.1 GIL-h

    Says has handling longer then 19 business days Shows 52 negatives in last 12 months
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    Volvo 5.7 gxi c No Start

    Its not common, as before if its leaking no where else, and injectors are not staying ON, then it has to be the injectors. The way to find out which ones is to have all of the cleaned and tested. Figure around $25 each
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    79 Cobalt shift interrupter

    What is your serial number?
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    Intermittent power to the ignition/blower

    I wouldn't do that, its best to find out what the issue is. It may be inside the 10 pin engine connector. The ground return like the hot goes through it
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    Volvo 5.7 gxi c No Start

    Must be injectors im thinking
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    Intermittent power to the ignition/blower

    I'm thinking a bad ground. With all being feed off key switch might also be the key
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    Intermittent power to the ignition/blower

    Yours being a 86 might have different colors The blower does not come thru the 10 pin, it comes from a separate wire feeding blower, nav lights and other things. Check the grounds on the block. Remove and make all connects bright shinny metal With engine stopping and blower all intermittent...
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    Volvo 5.7 gxi c No Start

    Did any of them stay ON with the key turned ON but the motor not running?
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