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I have a new LOWRANCE HDSlive 9. the unit will not settle at 0.0MPH when when docked. It worries me because I look for the speed to be 0.0 to make sure I am anchored. the unit SOG fluctuates btw 0.1 to 0.7 mph even when tied to the dock. Lowrance just told me that it is normal to fluctuate...
Please help I own a Merc 5.0 and the volt meter reads 10 v steady when idle and at 2k rpm. I have a dual battery system. Am I looking at a volt meter problem or is alt failing. Thank you.
Peter
I have a mercruiser 5.0 w/ a bravo one . the boat is on a trailer. I need to know how hot can the drive shaft housing get. I have notice that when I run my engine with a hose for 7 minutes the housing get very hot. The reservoir has oil to the mark. the oil was changed when they replaced...
I have a 1999 5.0 mercruiser. I have rebuilt the carburetor twice. I think its acting up again. Any body has any opinions on the Sierra new carbs 18-7375. the new Merc carbs are very expensive.
after running for 20 min on my merc 5.0 with B1 at RPM 3000 to 3200 for 15 to 20min A humming sound from the engine. Loss of speed no loss of rpm. Shift to neutral for a minute shift back and runs good for the next 10 minutes then repeat.
checked the prop at a shop no problem there. same problem...
No Spark
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I have a 2000 5.0 (0L338413) with a Bravo 1 and I have no spark. the ignition module heats up when the key is left on the ON position. with my limited knowledge and following the posted procedure here is what I have.
1 the sending wire is not grounded when disconnected from...
