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  1. alldodge

    Possible short 7.4 Mercruiser

    Use a voltmeter and measure the batteries when running.
  2. alldodge

    Question About Anchoring Closed Bow Boat

    Take a line twice the length needed. Tie line to bow eye and about mid way tie a bowline (or bowline bight) and place a screw pin shackle on it. Tie off inside the boat. When anchoring, drop anchor at the stern until desired needed. Now tie a bowline on a bight to the shackle and let the...
  3. alldodge

    Question About Anchoring Closed Bow Boat

    Always anchor from the bow. A wave might come and swap the boat, and even with the double line as shown could be an issue depending on weather, current and waves. When things happen it can happen faster then you can move Find a way to get over the windshield If your in a protected cove...
  4. alldodge

    TDC0 on Merc 140, while engine in boat

    Finger over spark plug hole. When it comes up on the compression stroke it will blow your finger out. Not doing this can mean you might be on the exhaust stroke Can also do it with paying no attention to which cylinder is at TDC. Any valve which is open, adjust the other. Mark with grease...
  5. alldodge

    4.3LX acceleration opinions

    :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
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    Wiring amp kit..help!

    If the outlet is a 120VAC outlet then NO AC and DC circuits shall be kept seperated. Only thing that ties grounds anywhere near together is through a galvanic isolator. Run a separate ground cable to a buss bar
  7. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 3.0 GSP-C Engine Dying and Zero Oil Pressure

    This would say the drive is ventilating or something is on the prop. The motor runs bad and can still reach 4000, just doesn't add up, unless the tach was also messing up. If something was dropped in the tank it should have been stopped by the fuel filter
  8. alldodge

    Speaker switch?

    Your first pic showed that the speakers are paralleled so its not a stereo wiring. The next does show stereo wiring.
  9. alldodge

    Mastered self launching

    I can see how that would work good. There is a FB vid showing up of a guy filming one to grab the cleat. Did note there is a guy on the dock filming it so if it didn't go right they could do it again :ROFLMAO:
  10. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 3.0 GSP-C Engine Dying and Zero Oil Pressure

    If a bad connection such as a ground, then everything can be an issue. Could be battery cables (both ends) or any connector from the motor to the helm
  11. alldodge

    4.3LX acceleration opinions

    Its weight distribution. With folks moving forward it can tip the bow down and cause the prop to come closer to the surface. Grab some air and ventilate a tad. It would take some testing to figure out exactly what is happening, but this is my thought
  12. alldodge

    4.3LX acceleration opinions

    OK sorry had to do it I don't see an issue right now because your overloaded. The boat weight distribution would have issue with what your seeing. Try to run it with normal load and see what it does
  13. alldodge

    4.3LX acceleration opinions

    A pic of an Eagle and something in the background. Nice pic of the Eagle but this is a boat repair help site. If you have a problem with a boat let us know and we can help :cool:
  14. alldodge

    Changing brakes on load rite trailer

    I didn't change to E/H but did change my load rite from surge to Electric. Removed the master cylinder and welded the slide to the coupler, so it would not move. The rest for yours would be as ding mentioned, its just higher cost
  15. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 3.0 GSP-C Engine Dying and Zero Oil Pressure

    Without testing I'm thinking corrosion and /or bad connection. Reason being because it get jerky, like if it starts to miss and oil pressure at zero. So something is reducing power enough that the gauge lowers. Does the temp gauge also show cold maybe?
  16. alldodge

    What size drag link socket

    There not as big as I would like, but it works every time
  17. alldodge

    Leaky Fuel Pressure Tester - Normal?

    There should be an O-ring inside the hose fitting. See if its there or if its cracked. Been several write ups online about the cheap parts
  18. alldodge

    What size drag link socket

    I use an impact screw drive and hammer if they get stuck Haven't tried a drag link so no help there https://www.homedepot.com/p/TEKTON-3-8-in-Drive-Impact-Screwdriver-Set-7-Piece-2905/205674679
  19. alldodge

    Mercruiser 3.0 blowed a spark plug

    Spark is intermittent then its most likely the ignition module. Voltage spikes can take them out
  20. alldodge

    5.7 EFI won’t turn over

    If I'm understanding correctly Power to all 3 wires but nothing is working. I would start looking at grounds. The ground cable from battery to engine block, then the 10 pin engine connector connector
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