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  1. alldodge

    2004 fourwinns vista 288 port gas going fast!

    Boats always burn a lot of fuel but one motor will not burn a lot more then the other unless there is a problem with the motor. So unless your leaking it out somewhere, then it might just be the valves. The one in the middle should be closed, this way port motor burns from port tank, and...
  2. alldodge

    Water Pressure Sensor . . .

    The water pressure sensor has been bated around for years with no clear answer as to which will work. I hope this does the trick will be good to know
  3. alldodge

    What is this filter on the ignition power wire?

    For me it would be a ferrite coil to reduce ignition noise in the radio. And if it was mine I would forget all about it, it's not needed
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    Bellows ground wires cut SX-A

    If the boat is trailered it's a non-issue
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    5.7 EFI stalls when warm and shifting into gear

    Does the 5V circuit show exactly 5V (CKT 416)? Has the MAP and TPS been tested per manual?
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    Sea star steering

    What is it on, a V drive, I/O or OB, and single or twin?
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    I was over due for this to happen.

    Bad news but how old was the gas?
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    I really like that thought I could go back to I/O's but only down side is multi-winterizations
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    Thunderbolt 5 Base Timing Issues

    Is there a possibility they one of the motors is a TB4 ?
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    5.7GL (LK) IMPELLER and GASKET MAKER ??

    Hey @Lou C have any thoughts
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    Thunderbolt 5 Base Timing Issues

    Maybe just your wording but the Pur/Wht wire should not be connected to anything prior to using it and grounding it Would like to know what motors your working on, serial number is best but at least type and year The oil and temp switches are not connected to either one of the gauges. Look for...
  12. alldodge

    Low fuel pressure on a 5.0 MPl Mercruiser

    With it reading 29 psi I wonder if you got the wrong Reg. The 30 psi Reg is part number 807952A1 or Mallory 9-33205 (30 psi) PINK ring on Reg The 43 psi Reg is part number 861126A1 Cool Fuel Gen 2 (43 psi) BLUE ring on Reg also part numbers Mallory 9-33206, Merc 892681
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    difference between U joint 75832A2, and 75832A3

    The A2 and A3 is a way of Merc keeping track of who they purchased parts from (different manufactures). The latest part number is 75832T1
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    No trim-down

    Bad connection or bad switch. Use a multimeter and check connections
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    Alpha One Gen 2: Water tube orientation

    Yes that is correct https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/30862/2686/140
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    Engine Alarm / Wiring Diagram 2003 5.7GXI-D

    Merc and VP offered alarms mounted on the motor and under the helm. The problem comes in from VP going their own direction and would not always put alarm on the motor. The standard harness uses the 10 pin connector but just uses 8 wires. Merc uses pin 4 (tan/blue) for the alarm, VP used same pin...
  17. alldodge

    Engine Alarm / Wiring Diagram 2003 5.7GXI-D

    The 2 beeps before is normal, not sure about the 2 after. Just guessing with no codes, it's most likely ok
  18. alldodge

    4.3L Carb Mercrusier Auxiliary Heater

    I would do what Formula did on my boat. Remove block drain plug from which ever side is closest to where you want to run the line. Connect fittings (barbed) so it will connect to hose feeding your heater. That is the supply line
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    Mercruiser shifter

    Sticky's are at the top of each forum section, in the case you want to look under Mercruiser. Click the "Merc Adults Only" link in my signature to go straight to it
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    Mercruiser shifter

    Thanks that's a 1982 to 1986 https://www.mercruiserparts.com/140-gm-181-i-l4-1982-1986-6229718-thru
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