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  1. alldodge

    1979 Johnson V4 115 HP - Viking Deck

    Welcome Which 115hp motor do you have? Most all electrical gauges work the same way. They require power coming from the key switch to turn them ON (Purple wire). Also require a ground (Black wire). There can also be a wire to light the gauge up at night. Last is a sensor wire and will vary in...
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    ‘96 mercruiser power steering leak,

    Take a white or light colored rag and feel along the HP hose to see where the fluid shows up You can wipe the rag over the unit to see if any oil shows up
  3. alldodge

    Lower unit clunk

    There is nothing abnormal about hearing a clunk from the gears, there is a small amount of space between the gear teeth. When running you should only hear noise when going in and out of gear
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    dpsm outdrive holds pressure after seal repair but not vacuum.

    15in of vacuum is a bunch, 5in is good enough
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    5.0 GXi-J fuel pump relay keeps tripping

    Wish I had something to offer, but like you I'm lost to what could be causing it I might be thinking about opening the box with a dremel to look inside Or start following wires out to see if they are also getting hot and where ever they go is also
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    5.0 GXi-J fuel pump relay keeps tripping

    Things are not adding up. There is no reason that the relay should get even above warm unless something else has been added to the circuit. You say even the area next to where the 40Amp fuse is getting hot. That being the case, need to get in behind it to see what is causing that
  7. alldodge

    5.0 GXi-J fuel pump relay keeps tripping

    We went in to the problem assuming the fuses were the correct size, and this seams we should have asked that question first. The FP fuse should be no larger then 20Amp If fuse is larger then one or both of the pumps is drawing to much current
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    What brand starter should I get?

    API 10105
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    5.0 GXi-J fuel pump relay keeps tripping

    Both types of relays have the 5th pin on 87a and it's not used
  10. alldodge

    5.0 GXi-J fuel pump relay keeps tripping

    My guess is the voltage will increase as it heats up Yes, and HERE is a set of 2
  11. alldodge

    5.0 GXi-J fuel pump relay keeps tripping

    I meant to say with motor running Red meter probe on Red/yell and black meter probe on red/purple You can replace the connector by cutting the wires and solder splice to new connector. Having issue trying to find the connector, but could always replace it with the standard square type
  12. alldodge

    5.0 GXi-J fuel pump relay keeps tripping

    The relay should no more than the temp of the air. The relay can handle more current than what's called for by the fuel pumps Place voltmeter probes between Red/purple and yell/red wires on the relay pins. You should see close to zero volts. The more resistance the higher the voltage
  13. alldodge

    Cruising RPM’s

    You can get a Gibson to almost come up on plane. What is the model number of the motor? If we knew that we might be able to find the info
  14. alldodge

    5.0 GXi-J fuel pump relay keeps tripping

    ^^^ Agree With it not blowing the fuse it's a bad connection
  15. alldodge

    Critters in My Boat

    Stick traps attached to a board so they can't run away and maybe get off Bucket with a small amount of food (bird seed, oats, peanut butter) in the bottom. Place next to seat so they can get to the top easy and once they fall there not coming out
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    Modifying propeller hub for new rubber hub

    I would just buy the right hub
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    2015 Mercruiser 4.3 EFI issues.

    The kill switch keeps power from going to the motor so nothing will work like fuel pump and ignition, but it will still crank No fuel and pump runs then look at antisiphon valve on the tank, might be clogged. Can also run the boat from a gas can with hose going to the filter
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    5.7 Merc Alpha One Gen one violently shakes entire boat?!

    You may have a great Marina, but most Marina's don't employ certified Merc Tech's because the Tech's can make more money working for a dealer Also if they didn't have the Merc special tools and knowing there are differences between the Counter rotation port lower unit
  19. alldodge

    Help me identify what engine I have in my new boat

    The max a 350 will be able to suck in is 557 in race application at 5000 rpm
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    5.7 Merc Alpha One Gen one violently shakes entire boat?!

    Yep, missed that, and reason I break up my post Things that can shake the boat in gear are the coupler, drive or prop. Drives were serviced so no sign of lube discoloration, which for me leaves inside the drive. Take the top cap off the drive and see what the bearings look like
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