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  1. alldodge

    1999 Volvo penta 4.3 shutting off after 15 minutes of under load

    Assuming this is a GL motor your working on When cranking the motor there should be 12V on the Yellow/Red wire and thru the diode (16) to the relay Once started power comes from the Green wire from the ALT to another diode to the relay to keep it engaged. Check for power at and thru the...
  2. alldodge

    Mercury smart vessel

    NEMA requires termination resistors at each end of the cable
  3. alldodge

    5.0 mpi mercruiser

    Thanks, you have a 555 ECM and as mentioned by scoflaw, it can be several things. Killing the motor I would look for a bad connection on the 5V circuit and ignition. Best to get the codes read That can cause the motor to run lean if it was not reprogramed ​​​​​​​
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    Appears brand New VP-DP Out drive Auction

    Not mine and checked with the Mod before posting here. I don't need it but someone else might Found what appears to be a brand new VP-DP out drive at the Laurel County Sheriff's office seized property. It's being done by Ford auctions in Kentucky. SERIAL #A880723 PRODUCT #21615545 TYPE...
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    crank no start after head gasket. 2008 3.O Mercruiser.

    Other then Purple, I'm not finding those colors on the distributor Is the rotor turning and the cap clean? What is this
  6. alldodge

    crank no start after head gasket. 2008 3.O Mercruiser.

    Since it ran before head gasket replacement I'm assuming its not motor related Here is wiring for EST ignition Check for 12V (not test light) on purple wire. Then check for spark as mentioned above, or at coil to a ground
  7. alldodge

    3 way Switch

    Here is 2 methods to wire the lights, note one uses a diode
  8. alldodge

    Tractor top link

    Got me a used Kubota M9540 and want to install a hydraulic top link. Its a cat 1 tractor and would like to figure out the min and max length dimensions for use. The 3 point hitch is standard for most tractors so if anyone has a similar one
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    how to remove throttle body 1997 454 mag mpi

    The IAC is a worm drive so don't push pull on the tip nor use carb cleaner on it. You can use carb cleaner on the TB Have not found a ohm test but tpenfield has don some other testing
  10. alldodge

    3 batteries, 2 switches... Am I over thinking this?

    Agree ACR
  11. alldodge

    Dual Batteries - One died.........

    No, only way is if it was running Yes, if the amp was ON even if radio was OFF Yes No, both do not need to be identical No, issue with bats attached to same switch so long as one bat does not have a problem and switch stays connected. The switch connection places bats in parallel, and they...
  12. alldodge

    Starter question on a 5.7 gm--

    Its a new starter, I wouldn't mess with trying to fix it without input from the vendor, don't want to mess it up, or have them think it was messed up and they won't take it back Wiring is
  13. alldodge

    Catch a Contractor TV

    Understand :)
  14. alldodge

    Siding cost

    Have vinyl sided a few houses and don't remember it costing a large amount, so wondering if my brain can no longer do simple math, or has the cost gone up that much in 20 years. As an example; a box of cheap vinyl contains 200 sq ft, and cost $130 or so. Using round numbers, house is...
  15. alldodge

    Factory Alpha 305 Quadrajet vs 350 Quadrajet

    This is from Manual 17 page 5C-2 which can be found in link below http://boatinfo.no/lib/mercruiser/ma...cruiser17.html Here is the page If you go to page 5D-2 is for the weber carb
  16. alldodge

    5.7gi 300r

    Have come up empty at boatinfo, the manuals are not that new. Also come up empty trying to find VP 14 to 10 pin wiring, or even a newer harness which uses the 14 pin connector. I'm still working on it but come up with some guesses and maybe some others can fill in some of the blanks. Double...
  17. alldodge

    What to do now

    What did you just say :noidea:
  18. alldodge

    Oil priming

    1:25 to a gallon might be good for idling but not for much more RPM then that, that's a 80:1 mix
  19. alldodge

    Replacing two wire switch with three wire version

    The one you removed provided power to the float switch (via fuse) and then to the pump. The switch at the helm bypassed the float switch and went direct to the pump. Your current helm switch should have power going to it. On the other leg of the switch it will go to the the old pump. This...
  20. alldodge

    Replacing two wire switch with three wire version

    The ultra bilge switch wiring diagram is terrible. The guy might know how to make a switch but has no idea how to make a wiring diagram. With limited info on the website I'll say the switch works like any other switch to make connections to the pump, the difference is in how the switch works...
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