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  1. alldodge

    Volvo Penta I/O won't fire... turns over, but wont start.. possible outboard damage??

    Agree, don't try to start with no water and the drive full up and out. Your fuel system https://www.marinepartseurope.com/en/volvo-penta-explodedview-7744060-23-18349B.aspx Lights coming on and getting brighter doesn't tell me much other then drain is getting less. Might be OK just don't...
  2. alldodge

    TKS Module Wiring

    Funny yuk, yuk, yuk. Wish I had a wire app for power point
  3. alldodge

    Charging system on 74 3.0L Merc.

    Looks like your alternator has been replaced with a one wire ALT. This is how you should be wired. This is an inline 6 but wiring is the same. You can add a voltmeter but connecting the + side to the ignition side and - side to ground.
  4. alldodge

    Volvo penta 1993 434a v6 alternator help? Fuel pump? , please, please help!

    Got this thread mixed with another, but alt answer is the same. The diodes I mentioned are in near the fuel pump relays. Diodes get check using the diode scale on the multimeter. When probes are connected on each side it will read high resistance one way and low the other. Since the ALT...
  5. alldodge

    Ignition Timing on Mercruiser 5.0 EFI (TBI) 1999?

    Without the serial number I do believe you have a TB-V distributer, MEFI-3 ECU and TBI. Yes it needs to be placed in base timing mode by using a paper clip as shown below Don't know for sure but being a 1999 manual 25 shows it should have the timing plate of the chain cover. If in doubt...
  6. alldodge

    1987 Mercruiser 260 5.7L - purpose of thermostat sleeve

    No issue, its designed to be solid. The square hole in your top pic is where small amount of water transfers until the thermostat opens. Some old pic for flow design
  7. alldodge

    anchor wil not free fall from parked position when windless is released

    The Danforth anchor needs to be placed quite a bit forward of the pivot point, so the weight will take it over. Plow and claw anchors have shorter arms, and still need to pivot rearward but not as far. In the pic I'm pointing out where the balance point is, which is also the pivot point. Also...
  8. alldodge

    Trim rams anodes almost gone. How much longer in salt water?

    IMO I would not mix and aluminum is your best bet. If need be replace the ones on the boat now with new if they get to small. The good thing it appears your anodes are taking the hit and not the drive. The props will not have any issue, and for the most part the stainless in the prop is what...
  9. alldodge

    More MPI problems !

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  10. alldodge

    Big and Tall Clothes

    One of my nephew's is a big boy. He is about 7 ft 2 in, and about 480 pounds. Is doing great in the software security world but is having major issues finding clothes. Anyone have any insight where to look for casual button shirts and dress clothes? Shirt is a 7 XLT
  11. alldodge

    Exaust reversion 6.2 thru hull W/ swim platform muffler system

    The boat use to have BBC and changed to SBC and there is no room to raise the exhaust? I think someone needs to weight the boat, may be water logged
  12. alldodge

    1987 Mercruiser 260 5.7L - purpose of thermostat sleeve

    Each design uses a different ring http://www.mercruiserparts.com/260-4-bbl-gm-305-v-8-1987-0b525982
  13. alldodge

    1998 5.0 mercruiser no electrical power

    There is a 90 amp fuse on the battery post which looks like the pic below. There is a fuse inside
  14. alldodge

    VP DPS-A External Tilt/Trim Pump Blows Fuse With Boat in Water, Works Fine on Trailer

    Not much there, its either a relay or the pump. Relays can draw more current just like the trim motor if windings start shorting together internally. Pull the relays and measure the resistance of the coil, pins 85 and 86
  15. alldodge

    Ignition fuse (15A) blows intermittently

    Need to post some more times before you can upload pics. My guess is the fuse blew once before and was replaced after fixing the problem and only had a 15 amp. Below is the basic wiring in the engine compartment
  16. alldodge

    Ignition fuse (15A) blows intermittently

    Howdy It's blowing because it should be a 20amp
  17. alldodge

    mercruiser smart craft trim sender unit, analog to digital? 8M0107462

    I have one of those on my HP transom and tried tto get it connected thru a Merc A/D converter and it didn't work either, but I'm all analog. But to your question, in most all cases the smartcraft monitor needs to be told its there. The connection wiring I have found is below, and note the...
  18. alldodge

    Lost Forward and Reverse

    Most likely, the only issue is you lost FWD/REV at one time which is unusual. If you were having trouble with one or the other off and on, then it was leading to this point. Having it go out at once is different. Check to see if you have 3 inches as shown below. The good thing about the...
  19. alldodge

    Bluecol wipers

    Most wiper blades come with adapters to connect to many different arm types.
  20. alldodge

    Lost Forward and Reverse

    The Bravo does not shift easy with the motor not running so that's good, but it not engaging is an issue. Remove the drive and disconnect the cable from the shift mechanism. Drain the lube and remove the rear cover to look an shifter. Rotate the drive shaft by hand and move shifter to see if...
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