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  1. alldodge

    Volvo 5.7 gxi c No Start

    There is also a possibility that the ECM is keeping the injectors turned ON. Use a NOID light on each injector to see with the key ON and motor OFF if the injector is still ON
  2. alldodge

    Volvo 5.7 gxi c No Start

    No, your fuel pressure is fine If the injectors are leaking then they are the problem. I would suggest pulling the injectors and have them cleaned and flow tested. Don't use a place that mainly does autos, it needs to do marine. Mercruiserparts.com or boatsunlimited.com There are some others
  3. alldodge

    Volvo 5.7 gxi c No Start

    Those motors use what we call a crap cap. They are flat and fail without warning and can look great. Most keep a spare on board just in case. Measure your fuel pressure should be 50 to 60 psi at the fuel rail. In most cases if the injectors are dumping fuel then the injectors have the issue...
  4. alldodge

    Continued issues with stiff powersteering

    Assuming it doesn't need to be rebalanced. Balancing isn't needed if when the motor is running the helm doesn't slowly creep to one side Helm is bleed by filling and rotating the helm full one side to the other a few times Testing
  5. alldodge

    95 5.7 gxi-jf start relay not working

    Have wiring diagrams thru GXI-D Your GXI-F, with a Black/purple going back to the ECM and not ground from the start assist relay coil return, this is different. If it doesn't go back to the ECM and does go to ground, then agree its the grounds on the motor.
  6. alldodge

    Intermittent power to the ignition/blower

    Be nice to know what motor manufacture VP, Merc, other There is a red/purple wire coming from the 50 amp breaker, thru the 10 pin engine connector, to a 20 amp inline fuse behind the helm. The fuse then feeds the key switch
  7. alldodge

    Whats the best hydrofoil

    Have had the stingray on my Rinker shortly after buying it. Don't need it for take off (454) but like it for slower speeds running level. Its very stiff and has a hook so top end is reduced by can still hit 60 mph :D
  8. alldodge

    I replaced the water pump impeller and now I have problem with overheating

    Thanks for the update, really appreciate it Who made the one which didn't work?
  9. alldodge

    Smoke from valve cover / breather hose SBC 305

    ^^ Agree Don't know of a mechanic in a can. Some try marvels mystery oil or others trying to free up the rings. Most don't work IMO but as Lou said
  10. alldodge

    Smoke from valve cover / breather hose SBC 305

    Inside the combustion chamber there is lots of pressure every time the spark plug ignites the fuel. Some of those burnt by products is what your seeing as it mixes with oil vapors. Pressures increase as motor temps come up and speed
  11. alldodge

    Advice on Gas Cap for vintage Gas Can

    This is probably not it, but scroll down and see the various others listed https://www.amazon.com/Kelch-Fuel-Guage-Vented-12-25/dp/B008D8XW2E/ref=sr_1_10_mod_primary_new?dchild=1&keywords=Marine+Fuel+Tank+Cap&qid=1628604941&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sr=8-10
  12. alldodge

    Smoke from valve cover / breather hose SBC 305

    Piston rings, the pistons have 2 compression rings and 1 oil ring. When the compression rings get weak or damaged, they start allowing combustion pressures past them. This is called blow-by because the pressure blows by the rings and into the crank case. The pressures which wind up in the...
  13. alldodge

    Smoke from valve cover / breather hose SBC 305

    Blow by, rings not seating YOu said it looks white under the valve covers, do you mean like milky water?
  14. alldodge

    Mercruiser 8.2 w/Cats & Closed Cooling Question

    I keep remembering it was 2010 when CAT's where installed by the EPA
  15. alldodge

    Continued issues with stiff powersteering

    OK my bad, old Alpha The steering ram is where the issue is. There is a valve inside which moves when the the cable push/pulls it.
  16. alldodge

    Help me be the hero :-), Mercury 4.3 – no spark

    Find a 12V bulb from one of the gauges, Navigation lights or other. Would be great if you could find a socket with a bulb in it. Otherwise need to figure out how to rig it up as a test light. With no meter use the light to see if light is bright enough to show 12V No go thru the...
  17. alldodge

    120 Mercruiser 2.5L - No spark

    Yes on mixer screws. Going CW on the idle adjustment screw just opens the throttle more
  18. alldodge

    Cannot Find VP ECM (module) for 8.1 GIL-h

    Woops Wonder what the difference between yours and a later one like -F Have you tried https://www.boatunlimited.com/
  19. alldodge

    Cannot Find VP ECM (module) for 8.1 GIL-h

    What is the part number for the ECM? OBD Diagnostics has a few for the 8.1 and list for $1795
  20. alldodge

    Finally got my boat to full speed

    Spec 4400 to 4800 If your looking for top end, put the 3-blade 19, it should get some more mph and get the rpm closer to 4800
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