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  1. alldodge

    No fuel in carb despite several attempts to crank

    Might just have been a hiccup, it's working for me. Select the one in my sig and should take you there
  2. alldodge

    Mercruiser 3.0 wants to die only at 1800 RPM

    Sounds like the power valve. The power valve transitions the idle circuit to the main. Only way to fix it is get into the carb. Could replace the TKS with a standard carb
  3. alldodge

    No fuel in carb despite several attempts to crank

    After sitting that long it's not a tank vacuum Use a gas can and length of fuel line. If it fires up and keeps running then it's the antisiphone valve or the tank pickup If that doesn't work then it's the pump
  4. alldodge

    Starter not engaging flywheel

    Either the ring on the flywheel has moved, or the starter isn't moving the gear all the way out. Look closely at the ring and see if it's close to the starter or further away. Need to also rotate the flywheel and little at a time to see if there is missing teeth somewhere
  5. alldodge

    Mercruiser V174 Engine manual

    Welcome Manual 3 for the motor Manual 4 for the drive
  6. alldodge

    Trim Gauge troubleshooting.......

    Lower drive full down Remove starboard side gimbal ring sensor. Turn key ON and then turn sensor by hand to see if you can get it to move the needle. Get needle close to where it should be and reinstall for final adjustment
  7. alldodge

    Help! Overheating 3.0, not impeller or circulation pump

    It's about the size of a quarter and 3/4 inch thick behind the helm
  8. alldodge

    Engine failed to start after serpentine belt came off.

    What is your motor serial number? Over temp is always lack of water flow, so start with the impeller and pump. Remove thermostat and test in pot of water on stove with thermometer Get a short piece of clear hose and place it in between the pump and thermostat housing, at the housing. See if...
  9. alldodge

    Dying Engine/Electrical issues ???

    Might be the key switch. Have you checked with a voltmeter?
  10. alldodge

    Dying Engine/Electrical issues ???

    Pull both Positive and Negative both ends. Clean both ends and reattach. If there is a battery switch remove and clean those also
  11. alldodge

    5.7 EFI 2001 - clicking and

    Listened to it 3 times and my old ears cannot hear anything I would be worried. I'm sure it's there but I just can not hear it
  12. alldodge

    Getting challenging to find somewhat common items?

    Hope another helps to provide a better answer, but I buy all my filters online because I buy case size so get better deal then any local can provide That said, it doesn't help the local but then again, plan in advance helps
  13. alldodge

    Getting challenging to find somewhat common items?

    Most of the filters are so interchangeable these days , it should be easy to find a cross. Farm was the name many years ago so I bought 3 cases of the short filters and are Penzoil PZ- something (same as fram). Still have them but stopped using them because I started using Wix Wix and Napa are...
  14. alldodge

    5.7 EFI 2001 - clicking and

    Welcome Put vid on a place like youtube and link here Have a motor serial number?
  15. alldodge

    Confused? Voltage Regulator vs Rectifier; Tach & Charging

    I merged it with this one
  16. alldodge

    Adding an axillary fuel tank information resources?

    Depends on how much room you have, and on a 22 foot cabin cruiser there probably isn't much. Some use bladder tanks so they collapse. Head out and after burning 20 some gallons, place in main, fold up and stow
  17. alldodge

    Confused? Voltage Regulator vs Rectifier; Tach & Charging

    Don't start multiple threads on same subject
  18. alldodge

    Velvet drive 72c with gear reduction submerged. Will water get into it?

    Thru hulls or strainers maybe
  19. alldodge

    Engine failed to start after serpentine belt came off.

    If you motor always gets to 225* your entire problem is the motor is to hot and all kinds of bad things can happen. Can blow a head gasket, bend valves, size piston rings. The motor should not go above 180* and raw water cooled should be 160*
  20. alldodge

    Mercruiser Diesel 4.2 300 (CMD) white smoke problems

    Don't know if your injectors are electric or mechanical, but the mechanical ones might be able to be rebuilt
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