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  1. alldodge

    Merc 250 Verado Fuel increase

    Oh, and when throttles are placed in gear the first time I get still get the 2 beeps. Note; this was a recall which the dealer accomplished last year. Only get it the first time and doesn't matter if it's FWD/REV. I say 2 beeps but it's actually 1 beep from each motor, Mercury Tech said there...
  2. alldodge

    Merc 250 Verado Fuel increase

    Moved the ground cable to the top bolt as the bulletin mentioned, also replaced the ALT belts on both. Started after each one was done, slight change readings but still 2 beeps Vessel view shows 14.4V and voltage reading at ALT and on main connection show 14.3V. Simrad went from 13.9 prior to...
  3. alldodge

    06-5.7 mpi mag starts,, stalls, starts stalls. ran fine last fall

    You need to get the motor scanned The FP can be hot wired and it not effect the ECM, just remove the FP relay and place a jumper between pins 30 and 87. The FP will run as soon as the jumper is installed Wiring
  4. alldodge

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    Heads are the same so far as exhaust matting surface. You get more HP with vortec
  5. alldodge

    Engine won't shut off

    You said Which should go to "Pos" side of coil Orange should not come from the Key, the (B) connection should be Red/White As Bt Doctur mentioned in post 9, you should have more than 1 wire on the Alternator and a diode maybe shorted and back feeding. Look close at the ALT and how many wires...
  6. alldodge

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    Your old manifolds will work with vortec or non-vortec, no issues The heads are what make a motor vortec. Newer blocks can have some added advantages but not enough that would change to get a newer block If you find a good truck motor with low mileage that would be best, but even a higher...
  7. alldodge

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    I would find out what it cost to rebuild it locally. Could even find some vortec heads and have them installed while your at it
  8. alldodge

    06-5.7 mpi mag starts,, stalls, starts stalls. ran fine last fall

    Since it's same time I think something is shutting the pump off (ground from ECM to FP relay, or fuel pump relay. Could hot wire the relay or fuel pump. A ground to the ECM side of the relay or go direct to FP by removing relay and connect direct to contact The oil pressure switch has nothing...
  9. alldodge

    06-5.7 mpi mag starts,, stalls, starts stalls. ran fine last fall

    Since it's same time I think something is shutting the pump off (ground from ECM to FP relay, or fuel pump relay. Could hot wire the relay or fuel pump. A ground to the ECM side of the relay or go direct to FP by removing relay and connect direct to contact
  10. alldodge

    Drain gas tank to tell where empty is.

    It should work but over time things still change. If your gauge sender was adjusted to show empty a little before it was kind of gives you a reserve sort of thing
  11. alldodge

    [SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    As you know early morning is usually smoother, but getting the guy there when the sun starts coming up might be problem
  12. alldodge

    Corsa Black plug 3 wire diverter to white plug 3 wire?

    The Corsa 3/4 wire diverters work the same way, just use different methods to accomplish it When triggered diverter gets full voltage and high current to pull it in. Once fully energized the current is reduced because it doesn't need much to keep it there. Can get into the wiring/control but...
  13. alldodge

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    Yes, it won't matter if your getting another motor
  14. alldodge

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    Yes, ones under the cover and shorter ones no the outside edge Loosen the nut just enough to remove the push rod. Take a card board box mark the front of the head and the side working on. Number the rods on the box, push the rods removed partly into the box next to the number they correspond to...
  15. alldodge

    Mercury classic 40hp two stroke

    I messed it up and I changed it back, it should be as it was less my post
  16. alldodge

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    To take head off disconnect everything attached to intake manifold and carb (cables, wires, fuel line), aqlso any brackets attached to hed remove all intake bolts and lift it off, may need to pry slightly if gasket is hanging loosen rockers and mark push rods. Use a cardboard box and make...
  17. alldodge

    SIBS - Outboard Pairing

    Welcome @cwella we look forward to your comments. please read our rules, do not post on a thread which has not been commented on for 90 days. Closed
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