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  1. alldodge

    Installing new rode and chain

    The soak in water is just what the manufacture recommends for the 8 plat rode, think to make it lay better. If your using 3 strand then its not required that I know of I had a maxwell 500 on my formula with all chain, was a great windlass The Maxwell manual says after attaching rode in locker...
  2. alldodge

    Help! Overheating 3.0, not impeller or circulation pump

    Could be it does but it might be damaged or disconnected. Found many that disconnected because they didn't want to hear when trying to start. It's behind the helm
  3. alldodge

    Getting hot at WOT.

    My manuals show 150-160 but all good
  4. alldodge

    Getting hot at WOT.

    While numbers are high (probably a gauge issue) they are within 10% of low to high so should be good
  5. alldodge

    Installing new rode and chain

    Would first need to know what windlass model? There are several types. If it uses 8 plat then the rode needs to be soaked in water for 24 hours before install Most require end of rode to be attached inside locker, then use windlass to feed rode in
  6. alldodge

    SB engine died on way out, fuel pump?

    Thanks It's one long fuse holder item 13 https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31812/4854/50
  7. alldodge

    Help! Overheating 3.0, not impeller or circulation pump

    Yes, single point drain
  8. alldodge

    Getting hot at WOT.

    Don't replace temp sensor unless testing indicates it's where the fault is With heads being removed prior, there now might be an issue with a head gasket leak. If head was not checked for flatness, it could have been put back on and now the gasket leaks Can verify a gasket leak with...
  9. alldodge

    Help! Overheating 3.0, not impeller or circulation pump

    Think I figured it out, your talking about the newer single point drain system. It's mentioned in manual 26 While we don't know what year the OP's motor is, I don't think it's that new
  10. alldodge

    Help! Overheating 3.0, not impeller or circulation pump

    You got us all scratching are heads, I thought your first post was talking about items 29 thru 31 in link, but right now I have no clue Lower drive
  11. alldodge

    SB engine died on way out, fuel pump?

    Could use a serial number to verify but pretty sure a 2000 should be a MEFI-3 MPI On top the motor look for small square relays next to the ECM. Next to relays will also be a fuse container, about 1.5 high by 3 inch long and kind of thin. The bottom will have wires coming out and the top of it...
  12. alldodge

    No power to trim or motor

    Normally the trim will have a fuse or breaker. Need a voltmeter and trace power from Battery thru motor
  13. alldodge

    No power to trim or motor

    Battery cables look good but remove them and look closely under the jacket if you can. Do both Pos and Neg cables. Look close at the ground connection
  14. alldodge

    SB engine died on way out, fuel pump?

    When key is turned ON before start do you get 2 beeps and hear the fuel pump run? With it just dying, might check the ignition fuse/breaker.
  15. alldodge

    Help! Overheating 3.0, not impeller or circulation pump

    How do you know there is no flow? and no flow meaning it's going to the Stat but not leaving the Stat
  16. alldodge

    MerCruiser 5.0 (Carb Engine) will not turn, what is this part?

    Not next to but on starter post. Search merc 90 a.p fuse a Pic should show up Yes pics not working
  17. alldodge

    Guardian mode with no audio alarms

    That won't work in your case. The paper clip method only works on MEFI ECMs
  18. alldodge

    Steering problems: boat won’t turn left (port)

    Welcome We will need more info about the motor and drive to help. The FB page shows many with I/O's.
  19. alldodge

    MerCruiser 5.0 (Carb Engine) will not turn, what is this part?

    Don't use a wrench on the crank bolt, it can be snapped off doing it. Turn motor over using the pulley and or belts Assuming this is a stern drive I/O, the port side rear of a 5.0 is where the oil pressure sensor and oil filter remote is attached. It motor is EFI then there can also be a fuel...
  20. alldodge

    Help! Overheating 3.0, not impeller or circulation pump

    Remove the elbow to exhaust pipe boot. Look down inside to see if exhaust shutters broke up and are blocking the exit
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