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  1. alldodge

    PCM no spark! HELP

    Which ECM/PCM do you have? I'm looking and think I'm seeing it as a MEFI-4 Does it look like the one in the pic?
  2. alldodge

    1987 Starcraft 191 select trim switch

    Suggest spending some time in the link in post 7 Your posted in The Merc section, so the link should have 1986 to 1993 controls. So unless its not a Merc control it should be there
  3. alldodge

    2000 merc 5.0l alpha one gen two

    The lube bottle, is open (has lube) or closed (has no lube) and it just grounds one side. Don't throw parts at it, get it scanned, or use the paper clip and LED to figure it out
  4. alldodge

    5.0Fi PHUECE boat dies under load

    Needs to be in gear so the load increases
  5. alldodge

    1987 Starcraft 191 select trim switch

    I think its this one. At any rate the switches should be the same but would not swear to it https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/32078/1989/100
  6. alldodge

    Delco EST High Idle

    But still need to remove the throttle cable from the carb. The cable might need adjusting to let the carb idle slower
  7. alldodge

    Bravo 1 whining noise at 3000 rpm

    If anything else, remove the prop and behind the prop will be the drain fitting. Loosen the plug with a large screw driver real slow. All you want to do right now is remove it enough to let a little lube out. If its nice greenish lube then the lube and no water, or other color your probably...
  8. alldodge

    Bravo 1 whining noise at 3000 rpm

    Sounds are hard to determine in writing. That said, the Bravo should be fairly quite. Being a new to you boat you should have all the regular maintenance done Pull drive and change gear lube Change impeller and inspect raw water pump housing Check engine alignment Check gimbal bearing Replace...
  9. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 4.3 GL ~2000 model year. no fuel - where are the diodes and what size are they

    Lots of corrosion issues with boats. Could get a new relay plug and relay (same as marine) from the auto parts place. Cut the old out and replace Or could replace with Merc style using a oil pressure switch Have found some of the VP don't have the diode on the green wire. Only if the...
  10. alldodge

    Need More Bling

    Dealer sent me OEM parts for RAM and the center chrome pieces on either side of the RAM. Then sent tape on chrome pieces to go over the others. This was not what was agreed to, but so it goes. Contract in writing means nothing to them I do thing just replacing the center with chrome will...
  11. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 4.3 GL ~2000 model year. no fuel - where are the diodes and what size are they

    It should go to 12V (on green wire), so either bad diode, alternator output not working, or bad wire connection The diode is inline with the Green wire
  12. alldodge

    Still running hot, please help .

    Yes, that's where the temp sender is at. Also measure the exhaust manifolds and elbows to get a reference
  13. alldodge

    Still running hot, please help .

    Find out if the gauge is accurate. Get an IR temp gun and measure the thermostat housing to see if gauge shows the same.
  14. alldodge

    Delco EST High Idle

    A connection needs to be their to be able get the drive back into neutral when on the water. It not being there should not have caused the high idle. Disconnect the throttle cable at the carb and see if it idles down, or it can be adjusted to idle down
  15. alldodge

    1987 Starcraft 191 select trim switch

    Post a pic of the throttle control Or look here for your control https://www.mercruiserparts.com/remote-controls-and-components-1986-th
  16. alldodge

    Mercruiser 3.0 MPI rattle noise

    Might be gimbal or U joints. Pull the drive and connect a hose to the thermostat housing so it can be run without the drive
  17. alldodge

    4.3 Mercruiaer thermostat housing help!

    Cork compresses Was the original gasket cork, and did it compress thin?
  18. alldodge

    2000 merc 5.0l alpha one gen two

    The one beep is a soft alarm. Most alarms are constant or 2 beeps There are a bunch for 2 beeps, but even a soft alarm should show a code Check the 5V reference (like at the MAP) to see if its a bit off from 5V
  19. alldodge

    The overall rundown on Velvet Drives?

    Its a 72 see page 5 As far as a rebuild, that's your call. They last a long time with proper care, but many folks don't pay any attention to them until something goes wrong. Once out check the oil to see if its telling anything
  20. alldodge

    5.0Fi PHUECE boat dies under load

    Does it stay at 35 as speed increases?
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