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  1. alldodge

    Constant drain of 1 of 2 batteries

    Alternator, Bilge pump, Mercathode Is it a start Bat only or combined with house Bat?
  2. alldodge

    Engine won't shut off

    Still nothing definite but think it would be same as Merc
  3. alldodge

    Beginner

    @MikeSchinlaub
  4. alldodge

    Building a fishing boat.

    That's all good but
  5. alldodge

    Building a fishing boat.

    Barge Capt can also be POS, your tied up to the bank and sleeping. The barge Capt notifies his crew get ready. The flood lights come on and your boat is illuminated in more than day light, and everyone has camera's ready. Have had that happen more than once Hey Scott, these barges also have...
  6. alldodge

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    Partly another 2 different things 1 We were talking about a Mercruiser in your pic which can have a few different configurations, so make sure if you buy a boat motor it fits your harness. This is not to say you can also replace your boat harness and install any motor 2 If your getting a truck...
  7. alldodge

    Building a fishing boat.

    On the river and big barges need to see things that might be floating down and if there is no moon light, need to see the shore line. The Coast Guard puts out markers on shore with reflective day boards and also flashing lights on the shore markers. They have red and greed boards and when...
  8. alldodge

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    2 things 1 maybe but maybe not, it depends what the serial numbers is. Appears to be fuel injected and that's ok, but need to know if it has 10 or 14 pin engine connector? Also is it cable or digital controls? 2 that's pretty cheep for a new drop in motor, so is it new or is it something that...
  9. alldodge

    Engine won't shut off

    I'm having a hard time finding an actual wiring diagram for PCM. I can find the owners manual and a so called service manual but neither show a diagram. Get a pic of the back of the key switch, I'm wondering if it uses the same wiring as Merc
  10. alldodge

    Engine won't shut off

    ok, PCM will make it a bit harder to find wiring diagrams but will look Moved thread
  11. alldodge

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    No Your motor is acting like a bull dozer I bought. It would crank but only slowly. After doing most of the stuff you did, I pulled the valve cover like Mike mentioned and found water. After that I pulled, rebuilt and reinstalled the motor. The cylinder walls were rusted up bad. This is why I...
  12. alldodge

    Engine won't shut off

    Let's start with are the Motors Volvo Penta, Merc, Crusader, etc ?? Next you have a serial number?
  13. alldodge

    Building a fishing boat.

    Many don't know it's illegal and there are others that don't care. In most cases it would be rare to get a ticket at night, LEO want there evenings off as well. River barges use them all the time and they don't get pulled over ;)
  14. alldodge

    Building a fishing boat.

    Docking lights are legal but only used while docking. If you caught using docking or flood/spot light running you can get a ticket
  15. alldodge

    Mechanic tricks?

    Same here
  16. alldodge

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    spun a bearing, maybe a piston cracked
  17. alldodge

    1997 5.7L thunderbolt ignition. Slow crank

    With the plugs out grab the belt, you should be able to move it some
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