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  1. alldodge

    ‘97 4.3 Vortec Timing?

    If yours is a TBV then yes, ground places in base timing mode. Use a jumper wire from a motor ground point to the pur/wht. Timing set at 10* BTDC Plugs MR43T gap .035 No You need to rent/borrow an advance timing light. The advance light gets adjusted to 10*BTDC then the marks on the damper...
  2. alldodge

    1990 Sunbird Corsica 198 - 2.3L Ford Cobra - Ignition fires but won't keep running

    My thought is there is an issue with the ALT or the splice this needs to be in the OMC section and GA_Boater will probably move
  3. alldodge

    Battery wiring - I can describe it but I can't design it

    How about this Run OB and Electronics from the start Bat. Use ACR so when motor is running the start and 1 of the Troll Bats is being charged. Add a 2 bank charger so when plugged in it will charge all 3 Bats because ACR works both directions
  4. alldodge

    No Spark, No Start, Motor turns over, 1998 SeaRay MerCruiser 3.0

    The interrupt is on the shaft plate, and should look like the pic. Follow the wires on the switch and they will come to bullet connectors which can be disconnected The testing of the distributor module is done in previous post. The module can be removed with a couple screws You can swap with...
  5. alldodge

    Novice boat owner needs help: 1989 Mercruiser 3.0 won’t start

    I think you will fire up if you can get fuel to the carb Remove the line from the fuel line from the carb and find a plastic bottle or other to place the end of the line in it. Crank the motor and see if fuel pumps into the container Which fuel pump do you have, the pump bowl facing up or...
  6. alldodge

    MEFI 3 and Code 44

    Don't want to hyjack another's thread but need to discuss code 44 with muc from your comment Current motor in my Formula is a 500+ HP custom built motor. When it was being tuned in the boat with AFR meter and laptop it would throw a code 44 at times. Codes for MEFI 3 which I can find do...
  7. alldodge

    Mercruiser 165 Starter Fuse and Engine Circuit Breaker Help

    New design as in using current wiring standards. Can get a harness for engine and helm, but cost some coin. Get rid of the Ampmeter and install a voltmeter. Something like this, and it has TBV ignition but could be used with points Custom Harness Engine...
  8. alldodge

    No Spark

    There should only be one each on the coil
  9. alldodge

    Mercruiser I/O Welch plug installation

    First I am assuming the plug was installed cup edge facing out, and you said its loose And I'm talking about this plug your pointing at, pics not that clear
  10. alldodge

    Novice boat owner needs help: 1989 Mercruiser 3.0 won’t start

    Around here cranking and turning over mean the same thing (motor is rotating by the starter). Does not Start or Run means the same Motor turns over but does not start Motor serial numbers are best to supply Being a 1989 and your discussion of replacing the coil would probably mean you have...
  11. alldodge

    Mercruiser 165 Starter Fuse and Engine Circuit Breaker Help

    how about these
  12. alldodge

    u Joint assembly.

    You have a new drive shaft and used old gears not new gears correct? To install remove the top and rear caps Align timing marks
  13. alldodge

    No Spark, No Start, Motor turns over, 1998 SeaRay MerCruiser 3.0

    It should be a 12 point bolt, just use a 12 point SAE socket
  14. alldodge

    Mercury Control Switch Mercury 650

    Guess I'm not seeing the pink wire on the 650 with your serial number
  15. alldodge

    Hard steering, only with Engine running!!

    flow
  16. alldodge

    Proper 454 MAG MPI Spark Plugs

    First post MPI and not Horizon Post 8 hilight Horizon 0L05998 S/N is not complete, if a zero is added it s a 5.0 If you look at the S/N in the Merc site it does not list 0L0060000 for a 454, only a 8.2 In any case, I'm still think my first post is correct unless there is something else
  17. alldodge

    Honda GXV620 lawn mower draining battery

    Looks like I have a drain on the battery and getting to the rectifier and regulator will be tasking. Meter shows about 7mA drain from Pos cable terminal to Pos cable end. When running I'm seeing 14.4V pretty steady. Replaced the battery a few years ago with another AGM. I can place on...
  18. alldodge

    Volvo Penta Main Power Connector Pinout

    Don't know which GL it is, but no should not need that When cranking the power is applied to the Yel/Red to assist relay and to diode feeding FP relay Once motor starts the alternator supplies power to the FP relay thru another diode This is a GL-C/D
  19. alldodge

    Volvo Penta Main Power Connector Pinout

    Howdy
  20. alldodge

    Electronic ignition Delco Est

    Yes
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