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  1. alldodge

    1996 4.3 Mercruiser issue

    Use an IR temp gun and verify its not overheating. Measure the thermostat housing Check your timing, TB4 is 8* and TB5 is 10* BTDC If all is good, get it warmed up and check compression
  2. alldodge

    Time for a ‘new’ boat?

    On OSO most all of them say the same thing. Don't buy a boat with the idea of making it into what you want, just buy what you want
  3. alldodge

    no power to ignition

    Check the 90 Amp fuse, it might have blown. Its on the starter post. If that is good, then check your 20 amp ignition fuse on the red/purple wire going to the key switch under the helm
  4. alldodge

    Mercruiser 3.0 stalls when putting into gear

    Might be the shift interruptor switch. Do this test in and open area in the water. Disconnect one of the wires at the shift switch, then see if the issue is fixed. Note: with the wire disconnected, you may not be able to get the drive into neutral. May have to turn motor off to get it back in...
  5. alldodge

    1986 merccruiser weird noise

    Sound isn't clear enough for me. If its a growling it may be the bearing. Was the trim up high or all the way down?
  6. alldodge

    No purple and white wire for base timing

    I'm able to see the wires but not the module Your motor could have a TB4 or TB5 module. The TB4 is mounted on the exhaust elbow (think that is where yours is), and the TB5 is mounted on the Distributor Both TB4 and 5 have white/red and white/green The purple out of the module is turned ON by...
  7. alldodge

    350 mag wont run no fire

    Need to know which 350 mag, got a serial number?
  8. alldodge

    1999 7.4 (L29) only hitting 3400RPM at WOT

    Agree "base timing mode" Which searay is it (looking for weight and drive ratio)? Depending on the boat the 26 pitch props might be a bit to high. Props might have been changed, compression might be low
  9. alldodge

    Kills at midrange throttle settings

    I messed up, had been looking at a VP issue and thought I was on the same thread We don't know if you have a 2 or 4bbl carb. If 4bbl then it should be a weber as Lou mentioned. If its a 2bbl then its a Merc (like the rochester 2GC) In any case the issue is most likely in the carb
  10. alldodge

    Carb or worse?

    Something is missing but I'm leaning toward spark. Might not be consistent
  11. alldodge

    Kills at midrange throttle settings

    1994 holley carb, right??? Most likely the power valve in the carb.
  12. alldodge

    1993 5.7 Mercruiser Low Power and Stumble at WOT

    While some needle seats can take pressures above 7, the normal high is 7 Can be easy to see if the seat isn't holding. Look down the carb when its running and right after shutting off to see if you can see it dripping Yes a regulator can be added
  13. alldodge

    Top Speed Issues

    Nope, need to burn or remove all the fuel. Having to increase idle and then it gets lower again is signs deposits are probably building up. Old fuel has less BTU's so less power. Once you go thru the fuel then get new, and my guess things will get better. Try not to add new fuel to the old...
  14. alldodge

    Possible short 7.4 Mercruiser

    Maybe but the troubleshooting guide will let you know
  15. alldodge

    Cobalt 232 swim platform repair

    You could grind down to the glass and remove the edge and up the side. Lay glass in across the bottom and up the side. Smooth out and re-gel Running bolts thru to the top will help but then the foam core will need to be solid because the load will transfer to the top skin
  16. alldodge

    Fuses?

    Everything had power, that's not right. On the motor side (assuming pulled connector apart 1 is ground 4 goes to switches that apply a ground to turn on the alarm (lube bottle, overheat, oil pressure) 5 wouldn't have power unless the key is turned ON or jumpered 8 is oil pressure sender
  17. alldodge

    1993 5.7 Mercruiser Low Power and Stumble at WOT

    I second the "what do the plugs look like"? With 9 psi (if the gauge is accurate) just maybe the carb is flooding. Did mention, hard to start, low power, stumbling
  18. alldodge

    Cobalt 232 swim platform repair

    It was a solid piece of glass with aluminum plate to spread out the load. The load is still spread out, but now most of the stress will be on the cut area. I'm thinking taking it down thin on both pieces a few inches on each side. Then lay in CSM tabbing from center to outward. Might even...
  19. alldodge

    Delco EST High Idle

    Hope you just blew a fuse When you jumped the solenoid, did you just cross the top large terminals on it, or something else?
  20. alldodge

    1993 5.7 Mercruiser Low Power and Stumble at WOT

    It needs to stay between those numbers from idle to WOT. So long as you see 4 psi at WOT your good
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