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  1. alldodge

    2002 Mercrusier 6.2L running problems

    A timing light is not set using a light on these motors, it is done by positioning the distributor. Remove the injectors and have them cleaned and flow tested, cost is about $20 each round trip Either the gauge is off, or there is some kind of liquid in the cylinders (water, gas, oil)
  2. alldodge

    Alternator Fire!! Please Help!!

    Check this with motor OFF. Red/Purple should have 12V full time, and Purple should have 12V only when key is ON
  3. alldodge

    Not sure size of motor

    Hear are some of the head numbers https://www.wikihow.com/Identify-a-Ford-Motor
  4. alldodge

    Need wiring harness help

    Here is the 120 and 140 And current
  5. alldodge

    Mercruiser alignment issues

    I don't see it being the bearing unless you have roughness. Thought you said you have a 90ish motor, and the triangle coupler, this doesn't look like the triangle coupler
  6. alldodge

    4.3L No Spark

    V6 with TKS carb and TB-V ignition. Run thru this first
  7. alldodge

    distributor in backwards?

    Not sure the module is getting power via the purple wire
  8. alldodge

    Tilt/Trim not functioning

    Trim pump The solenoids are on the left side. The solenoid on top is for UP There are 4 terminals on each solenoid. The small ones are controlled by the switches you have been pressing. Need to jump across the 2 larger studs which should raise the drive Yes, remove the nuts on the long...
  9. alldodge

    Tilt/Trim not functioning

    Jump across the top solenoid on the trim unit. This should run the the trim up. Could be you just have a bad solenoid or connection Otherwise, disconnect the trim rams shaft rods from the drive and tie it up
  10. alldodge

    volvo penta 5.0 alternator

    Don't think you should get anything out of L2 because its for a light. If the regulator burns out then this point will turn on a light IF one is attached. In my day, they had the lights on the dash of cars and we called them idiot lights. If they came on then this ment hey idiot something...
  11. alldodge

    Mercruiser alignment issues

    OK I'm puzzled again (doesn't take much these days), I sure your right but: My manual 6 says the shorter input shaft is the older style and is used with the older coupler. The longer shaft is used with the newer Tiangle coupler
  12. alldodge

    Mercruiser 165 Straight 6- Trouble starting.

    You need 2 wires going to the coil on + side and 3 on the - side. There may only be 2 on the - side if the brown wire is tied together inside the harness. Don't bother with the - side right now. Here is the wiring diagrams
  13. alldodge

    Mercruiser alignment issues

    Do see removing the gimbal bearing without damage, even if only slightly. If it is seated and is smooth to the feel you should be good. Your going to need some tools to remove/reinstall the drive shaft. The pic is a Bravo and you can see there is plenty of room to get at the rear U joint. If...
  14. alldodge

    New 5.7L Mercruiser Long block - Wont Start/Run

    The hot lead is shorted to a 12V source, it should only have 5V on it Measure the pins with a volt meter to see if one has more then 5V, Also see if you have 12V on the Red leads on the injectors. Next measure fuel pressure at the TB, should be 30 psi
  15. alldodge

    alpha gen II drive failed presure test, leak found under impelller assy

    I looked at it and will is the drive shaft seal Chris, I'll assist if with the pics, you get the splain
  16. alldodge

    Can’t find water pump on upper gear case

    Not hard to find, you sure you have a cobra? Impeller is item 24
  17. alldodge

    5.7 liter Bayliner Alpha One EFI

    Need a serial number, but from your other thread with the same issue it does list as a 1997 Being an EFI it should have a 160 degree thermostat. Also don't think you have a heat issue as yet, bickup an IT temp gun, they are about $15 at hardware store (HD, Lowes, online, etc). Measure what...
  18. alldodge

    Chaparral 185 efi fuel pump

    Being a 2000 it should be cool fuel which is located port side behind the motor mount. The fuel pump part number is 861156A1 and is listed as NLA. It can still be found To remove, the plastic cover is removed with latches top and bottom. There are 2 nuts holding a brass bracket plate...
  19. alldodge

    Mercruiser alarm stopped working, kind off

    All Tan/Blue wires go the the ground side of the buzzer, so grounding it will turn on the buzzer. Question: does the sender your discussing look the first or the second If it does look like the first one, then you just need a new switch, of the threads on the switch are not making contact with...
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