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  1. alldodge

    Engine alarm on Mercury Bluewater 350, seeking help, advice

    Does show Wolf's Head (AOC Oil Inc, Tamps FL) has API certification, but the 30W is to thin and only recommended for temps of 32 to 50 degrees F. Not bad mouthing the oil, but the only reason there using it is because its cheap cost. Charge 100 for an oil change, and pay 2.50 a QT for oil, not...
  2. alldodge

    Deciphering Codes, next steps?

    The one with the [ b ] is the water pressure sensor. The sensor is located above the rear of the motor, between motor and transmission. In the link below see item 4 in the box, this is the pressure sensor http://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31602/7752/250 The sensor looks like...
  3. alldodge

    Is this the singe drain plug?

    Unable to find you serial number, unless real old the serial number are like 0Cxxxxxx It could be the drain plug but doesn't look like it for me. In any case its not a single point but may be one of the points. No oil should come out socould just remove to see if water comes out In this link...
  4. alldodge

    Deciphering Codes, next steps?

    Being before 2004 motor I would think the same thing could happen. In most cases the IAC gets hot and throws a code. The heat from the IAC can also damage the pigtail. The fuel pump relay and fuel level is not an issue and normal for motors without digital controls. Check for 5V on the water...
  5. alldodge

    Prop reccomendation - 21' deck boat

    Howdy Michael Do appreciate the method of how you provided the needed info requested in the sticky. Had to get rid of all those color, font size, and other crud so I can at least read what your asking. Being a deck boat and not much a Vee hull so your drive is probably not low enough in the...
  6. alldodge

    No Power to Nav/Anc Rocker Switch

    Howdy Not 100% sure of what you have done, but sounds like you had to much on the one circuit. Replacing the fuse tells me there was to much of a draw on the circuit. The Nav and Anchor should be on a circuit by them selves. Put interior lights and other things on there own circuit. Power...
  7. alldodge

    Change to High Volume Oil Filtration

    Have done some changes and recording data. Changed back to 20W50 and idle is about 60 and once block gets to 140 (thermostat) pressure is right at 50 psi. Running on plane between 3800 to 4k RPM, oil temps get up to 260 if running for long enough, WOT climbs above and I slow it down. Block...
  8. alldodge

    Mercruiser 5.7L Cranks but no signs of life

    I suggest start again with checking firing order
  9. alldodge

    Temperature alarm switch

    Howdy Don'y know which GL you have but the Blue wire goes to the oil pressure gauge. All GL models from A thru E have switches installed which go to the alarm for oil pressure, exhaust over temp, motor over heat For a stock motor I don't see any advantage to installing an oil temp alarm...
  10. alldodge

    Cant source Trailer u bolts

    Make your own, pick up some 3/8 plate steel and some bolts, nuts a washers. Maybe some spring shackle hardware
  11. alldodge

    Bravo 3 Prop Nut

    That is YES and NO The older B3 units just used a self locking nut and never used a cotter pin. The newer units use a longer brass nut which is tapped on the end to install another anode and secure with a stainless steel socket head screw It says to torque but I never have. Just put a 2x...
  12. alldodge

    Solved: Regal 2450 / Volvo Penta 5.7 GXi - Ignition Switch Issues

    Your cockpit busses should have no effect on the motor, they are there to run things other then the motor. The pic below is an expanded view of the area I'm talking about. Your motor has 3 fuses and 1 breaker on it to control ignition, fuel pump, instruments and trim. Your helm has been...
  13. alldodge

    Solved: Regal 2450 / Volvo Penta 5.7 GXi - Ignition Switch Issues

    The Red/Purple comes direct from the Motor thru the 60 amp fuse. It should be hot all the time so long as the battery (battery switch) is connected.
  14. alldodge

    Solved: Regal 2450 / Volvo Penta 5.7 GXi - Ignition Switch Issues

    This doesn't look right
  15. alldodge

    4.3 GXi stumbles, no power, won't take off

    Will need an adapter like Merc's 91-806901 and place it inline
  16. alldodge

    Mercruiser 7.4 Electrical Problem

    There is a 90 amp fuse on the starter which looks like this. Blue sea and others make them
  17. alldodge

    Which Outdrive

    OK does look like the boat did not use jackshafts. The motors were disconnected so the drives and transom assemblies could be stripped from the boat Suggest get in there with a screw driver and try to push it into the transom and stringers. Try to find out if the bat hull is solid. My...
  18. alldodge

    Which Outdrive

    And next set
  19. alldodge

    Which Outdrive

    Lets see what we have
  20. alldodge

    2005 Optimax 75hp help please

    Have not found your motor but found a 2000 to 2001 optimax and here is the pressure reads listed and a link to the pages. http://boatinfo.no/lib/mercury/manuals/115-135-150-175_optimax.html#/648
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