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  1. alldodge

    Timing is retarded ;-)

    Your unable to reach factory WOT so the motor is lugging. It's irrelevant right now if you are or are not reaching max rpm. Do not start throwing parts at your perceived problem until there actually is a verified problem Yes it can
  2. alldodge

    2003 Mercruiser 8.1 HO No Crank No Start Fuel Pump Running

    Agree See if there is power on both sides of the breaker Can also do it direct at the plug
  3. alldodge

    4.3 that I was not winterized

    Will agree no GM block will survive freezing, that is if block was full of water when it happened. If the block was half full it will because it happened to my 454 Was draining everything when I got distracted and forgot to drain one side of the block. Spring came and found water and 2 core...
  4. alldodge

    Member in need of help

    Hey @tpenfield and @Fun Times Member saltchuckmatt might need a password reset
  5. alldodge

    Mercruiser 5.0 MPI - Constant beeping

    Looks like a 555 ECM As Chris mentioned, your motor has a Temp sensor and Temp switch. Both of these are mounted on the thermostat housing. The sensor has one wire and it goes to the helm gauge. The other has 2 wires and it goes to the ECM The motor has a Oil pressure sensor and switch. These...
  6. alldodge

    7.4 Gen VI cylinder head gaskets

    Standard head gasket thickness for stock motor is .039 which will keep the quench right at .040. Reducing quench below this can create hot spots and damage the motor. The gasket thickness can be reduced if the motor has been modified from stock, but we would need to know what was done, as in...
  7. alldodge

    marina says gimbal bearing was installed backwards?

    Yes, but for the most part it doesn't matter. Looks like your friend was taken to the cleaners and still didn't fix the problem
  8. alldodge

    Sseveral issues all at once!

    THIS is the parts listing for your motor Yes the one on the filter is the boost pump The fuel pump can output pressure up to 60 psi. Your motor injector pressure is set at 43 psi on the rail. Any pressure above 43 psi is returned back to the fuel filter. The regulator (item 13) is mounted on...
  9. alldodge

    Sseveral issues all at once!

    Lets start off with a motor serial number The pump replaced, was it a single pump above the fuel filter? With it taking time to start the issues under less load we need to look further into fuel supply. Weak fuel pump, gas tank drawing a vacuum, fuel rail or regulator dirty. You removed 75...
  10. alldodge

    Sseveral issues all at once!

    Does the motor have closed cooling? Is it getting hot? Explain what happens going to WOT, does rpm increase but no more speed or no rpm increase? Water is hot and takes a good while to bleed off pressure with pump off Might be the hot water tank leak Something spring a leak
  11. alldodge

    trophy

    Have no idea what your talking about
  12. alldodge

    Nmea 2000 and gph display

    Search marine fuel flow meter. There are several out there and they are stand alone https://www.usmarineproducts.com/product-page/fuel-flow-meter
  13. alldodge

    2002 5,7 Mercruiser exhaust manifold keeps cracking - 5 times this summer

    These comments are only thing that have relevance Spit balling is good so long as the OP doesn't have to keep repeating the same info already stated
  14. alldodge

    Starting your car in this cold weather.

    My 21 truck turns on the seat and steering wheel heat if its cold enough to want preheat before starting
  15. alldodge

    Question about 2 batteries, 2 chargers, and switches

    No problem using both at same time No need to have a ground "switch", keep all grounds connected together all the time
  16. alldodge

    Winter mice are too much this cold winter in New Jersey.

    Cats are much easier to care for. but sure do miss my dogs. Can leave a cat for days, not able to do that with a dog
  17. alldodge

    Keel rollers?

    Most all keel roller pins are no more then 1/2 and the weight of the boat sitting on a small area maybe the size of a quarter at most. That small an area can crack the gelcoat. A heavy boat such as the ones I have and do have can bend the pins So if you have a light boat or one with aluminum...
  18. alldodge

    Keel rollers?

    In most cases the keel rollers are not used to support weight, they are there to protect the keel when the boat is loaded and unloaded. Once boat is in position the keel will not touch them
  19. alldodge

    Bilge blower question

    OBs are not required to have a blower
  20. alldodge

    Turbo tax

    My accountant uses it and pays around 10K each year.
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