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  1. alldodge

    1997 5.7 Gi fuel system

    The 1409 is one of the better carbs and easy to adjust. The trouble starting after long periods of sitting comes from the carb fuel evaporating out of the bowl. Would need to crank for a short period just to get the fuel back in the carb, unless you have an electric pump. The original motor...
  2. alldodge

    1992 Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha One Gen II has water in oil after rebuild.

    Reusing a gasket is never a good idea for head or intake. It was installed backwards and compressed, then removed and re-installed. Use a new gasket.
  3. alldodge

    350/5.7 Exhaust valve seal leak + low compression

    The valve seals will keep oil out IF the valve stem and guide are within spec. With it only being on 7 I'm thinking the guide and/or valve need replacing. The 180 to 200 psi on the other cylinders is to high unless the motor is designed to run with high compression, meaning it requires 93...
  4. alldodge

    Bowrider

    Want a ski boat that carries 10 people. First thing is your going to need a lot of power. The 265 came standard with a single motor so do look for a 8.1 or 8.2, you will need every bit of the hp The boat weights 5600 dry, add 10 people (1000 to 1500), 60 gallons of gas and a bunch of gear...
  5. alldodge

    Mercruiser 8.1L not starting

    There is a 14 pin engine harness that goes from the motor to the Helm. There is also a CAN buss connector used to transfer digital info from the PCM to the DTS. Your drive by wire so the CAN bus has terminators on all cable ends, and if one is missing its like removing a cap off a water hose...
  6. alldodge

    PWC's on the ohio ideas

    Its doable, but remember going down takes less fuel then going back up on return trip. Use to live in Louisville and have traveled from there down to pickwick MS and back by boat. Plan for the fuel stops and you will be good
  7. alldodge

    Mercruiser 8.1L not starting

    There is a neutral safety switch on the transmission, is the plug connected? Since both will not start, look for something not connected like a terminator on the CAN buss. If one cable is not connected then the CAN buss will not be able to transfer info Your motors have 2 connects, one is...
  8. alldodge

    Merc 7.4l 454 Gen 4 to 5 interchangeable?

    Can also just leave the truck cam in the motor
  9. alldodge

    Help with 5.7L front motor mount bracket location.

    See item 5 and note there are 2 of them https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31867/2697/280'
  10. alldodge

    Help with 5.7L front motor mount bracket location.

    Normally it's connected to one of the flywheel housing bolts. The bolt is also a stud where the grounds from the bat and transom assembly grounds are connected. Can also be another one on each side for connection trim pump and engine harness ground
  11. alldodge

    Throttle control for new stern drive

    Either need a different cable which uses the marine power bracket, or replace the bracket with one which fits the current cable I would probably look at making one from a piece of aluminum flat stock from the hardware store.
  12. alldodge

    4.3L oil pan dipstick tube fitting & Manifolds

    I also find 15 ft lb as the spec. Probably a defect in the fitting manufacture I would not worry about if they are flat, just snug down so they don't leak. Not sure of the spec but I just torque by feel and don't torque them down hard, just not needed. If they start to leak after install...
  13. alldodge

    Pulled the trigger on a 265 SS.

    Nice ride, and don't know about the retuning. Your motor is already at least 330 to 350 at the crank and 300 at the prop. List boat can have up to 430hp which is 8.2 Either way congrats Edit Just looked up the 6.2 and it list the 377 at 350, so you already have it
  14. alldodge

    Brake line Size

    A double flare tool cost on the low end around $25 and high end around $100. The low end will work and its easy to do
  15. alldodge

    Brake line Size

    They should be 3/16 OD or 1/8 ID
  16. alldodge

    Alpha 1 Gen II outdrive year/ID questions

    The hole shown in the pic is the speedometer hole. One the top side of the lower half is a place where its connected to a hose. Your leaking lube between the halves and its leaking into the hole above and coming out that hole With water in with the lube you have a seal problem. Need to...
  17. alldodge

    1990 marine 4.3 CAM AND LIFTERS

    Oh just noticed that's an OMC, and the distributor is an automotive type which is a no, no for marine The motor should be a GL something
  18. alldodge

    1990 marine 4.3 CAM AND LIFTERS

    Howdy If you can find the motor serial number we can post a link Look above the starter for a plate on the block
  19. alldodge

    5.7L V8 Engine lock/clunk problem

    Might not be locked Maybe the Slave relay (not starter solenoid) or bad connection. Many times its a bad ground connection. The cables look goos, but if they are inspected on both ends under the insulation, might find corrosion Next time it does it, grab the POS and NEG cables and try to...
  20. alldodge

    HVAC Heat Kit Installation Electrical Question

    Close enough KY and on KY/TN border
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