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  1. alldodge

    What is this strange noise

    Gear lube look good?
  2. alldodge

    Starboard engine drain/4.3L

    Thanks for verifying
  3. alldodge

    Throttle adjustment

    Its drive by wire
  4. alldodge

    Throttle adjustment

    Wish I had some idea of how to help. In most cases a scanner would not be able to change it, and even something like MEFI burn could change it. Have you checked for a vacuum leak?
  5. alldodge

    Volvo penta 7.4 raw water pump

    Agree, and if hose from drive comes in on starboard side it will be on top, and if on port side it will be on the bottom
  6. alldodge

    Clearing salt build up from block

    Woops, its a 8hp not an IO, my bad
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    Clearing salt build up from block

    Have heard numerous times here on Iboats, "do not run a I/O in a can"
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    Mercuiser vs VP 380

    Can do it your self for about $6K
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    Mercuiser vs VP 380

    Original standard 8.2 MPI was 415, so to have a 380 its been detuned more so even taking into account the CAT's, Go to the 430 HO is back where the original was. Just thinking out loud, lets lower the HP on the BB so more folks buy the LS. Now if you want the HO lets add another $16K+ for a...
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    Bravo 1 water pressure issues

    Be good if @muc would give an opinion, but my next stop would be to contact Merc tech support If an additional restriction is used, it would be unsure about what would happen with the sensors
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    Idle speed, Mercruiser 2.8 165hp D-tronic

    9*C isn't bad, was just wondering if it use close to 0 and if waxing may be happening The fuel temp sensor will have wires on it, and should not need the pump be removed to change. This shows the location and test
  12. alldodge

    Column Replacement

    Was asking what is a best way of doing it. I do want to do it best way without taking the gable end apart
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    Your Thoughts on Kill and/or EStop Switches

    There is probably an exact spec somewhere but maybe look at it like this; If a wave could bounce you out of the boat, then it probably needs a kill switch (KS). My 27FT cruiser has high sides and no KS. My 23FT runabout with lower sides has a KS
  14. alldodge

    Throttle adjustment

    Don't know much about these motors, but does appear to have digital throttle control, is this correct? Is this a brand new motor or new to you? How low is the idle?
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    Idle speed, Mercruiser 2.8 165hp D-tronic

    I wouldn't think so. I used the TPS test point only because it was easy to show. The supplied voltage should be 5V on pin 57, if its correct then the TPS should be correct. Have been unable to find where the ECM reference point is located Is it real cold where your at?
  16. alldodge

    Long Period of Storage

    I would be concerned with the gas Hope there isn't any mold which has happened from the shrink wrap
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    Column Replacement

    Maybe something like this, but will only be able to get to one side of the upper https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-Strong-Tie-BC-Galvanized-Post-Cap-for-4x-Nominal-Lumber-BC4/100374963?MERCH=REC-_-plpbrowse_multi-_-NA-_-100374963-_-N
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    Column Replacement

    Not sure I would agree its against code, but if you have the building code please show. Roofs are supported for vertical loads not horizontal to my understanding. Wind loads are transferred in the roof structure. The columns just need to be secured enough to keep them from being moved if...
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    Idle speed, Mercruiser 2.8 165hp D-tronic

    The P0180 gives me some good thoughts. If ECM thinks the fuel is that hot, then it may change the idle. Don't know because manual 22 does not list any trouble codes Guessing again: The low idle set point would guess this is the lowest it will allow the motor to go if there is a problem. The...
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    Idle speed, Mercruiser 2.8 165hp D-tronic

    Two readings give me concern Fuel temp 163* (where is this reading coming from) ECM ref V 2.49 (I would figure it would be 5V) Any codes?
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