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  1. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 3.0GSP-C Engine Dies, Then Restarts Normally

    I agree, its running out of fuel. Having a mechanical fuel pump I would suggest attaching a gauge on the fuel line going to the carb. Can either disconnect the fuel line at the carb and place a Tee fitting, or temporarily replace the entire fuel line with rubber fuel line and Tee. Should have...
  2. alldodge

    7.4L Overheating

    Might very well be the new impeller. Installed a new one on mine this year and didn't make it to my slip. The impeller was extra hard to install was the only difference, but it came apart in pieces Remove the hose going to the thermostat housing from the pump. Point it toward the bilge and...
  3. alldodge

    Stalling, Alarm sounding every 60 seconds

    What is the motor serial number?
  4. alldodge

    Merc. MPI 300 Water Leak-Water Distribution Housing? & Winterization Question

    Can use anything that will seal it up and rubber is a good choice
  5. alldodge

    Volvo Penta SX-A drive U-Joints

    There is a listing in the Adults Only but for some reason the links are not working. Sierra and others make them and the difference is outside or inside keepers This is what I have on Mercs U-Joint outer clips X-drive 866136A01 Spicer 5-789X 865496A02 (Bravo) Sierra 18-6406 U-joint Inner...
  6. alldodge

    1997 454 mag carb 0K198678 timing

    The 8 would be on the cover for all , no high altitude
  7. alldodge

    Mercruiser 5.0 idles but will not throttle up

    Yep, cable is broke
  8. alldodge

    377mag random misfire

    Things that make you say Hummm
  9. alldodge

    1997 454 mag carb 0K198678 timing

    Timing is 8* BTDC
  10. alldodge

    94 4.3l lost compression 1-3-5

    Blown head gasket, might be an easy fix with a valve job and flatness check on original motor. The 1500 motor would be a good swap
  11. alldodge

    Mercruiser Parts Shortage?

    Google is paid off IMO Use to be able to find many vendors having the part your looking for, now it only a few. Have to go thru 30 pages to get thru the places you once could on page 1, and 2 at most. Don't have prime account and never will
  12. alldodge

    Mercruiser 5.0 idles but will not throttle up

    Thanks for the S/N, doesn't list digital throttle so should be cable Disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle body (TB). Start the motor and see if it will rev up. Might be the linkage is broke If the TB opens up and there is no more fuel it should die, but yours does not
  13. alldodge

    Mercruiser Parts Shortage?

    Worst thing is shipping at Amazon. They list it will arrive in lets say 3 days. After selecting to buy, that date moves to 2 weeks. I try hard to not buy from Amazon
  14. alldodge

    Nav lights not working

    Get a voltmeter or test light. Start at the switch and ground one end of the meter/light then turn lights ON If it lights at the switch then go to the bulb If it doesn't light at the switch, then back trace to the fuse and main feed Might be corrosion on the connections
  15. alldodge

    5.7 EFI running hotter on starboard exhaust

    On a hose most all are 30 to 40 hotter In the water a bit less but still hotter Cruising, should be closer to the same As mentioned, they should not be able to burn your hand, but also may not be able to keep it there
  16. alldodge

    5.7 EFI running hotter on starboard exhaust

    Closer to a 180* stat
  17. alldodge

    92' Mercruiser 7.4 Bluewaters Won't Idle

    Can you get the idle closer to 700?
  18. alldodge

    Mercruiser 5.0 idles but will not throttle up

    What motor you working on, and serial numbers are best? Move the throttle and see if the cable is moving the throttle body or carb
  19. alldodge

    Indmar Assault Check Engine Light

    If a battery is discharged more then 50% it can be damaged. With battery switches OFF, battery charger has been turned OFF for at least 30 minutes. Put a voltmeter on each battery and see if they are close to 12.7V Might just need a new bat
  20. alldodge

    1999 454 magnum cranks but will not start

    Takes me some time to look thru the manual and respond OK it cranks but does not fire. Does fire with starting fluid. It is a fuel problem and pump isn't being turned ON The fuel pump relay is energized by the ECM by applying 12V to pin pin 85 green/white wire (coming from J2-9 on ECM). Pin...
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