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  1. alldodge

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Timing is set at 2* ATDC (yes after not before) This is the procedure but use 2 ATDC instead of what the procedure shows Try removing one spark plug at a time while idling and see if each plug causes the same amount of miss. Also recheck your firing order
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    I was just four months old

    Been a Treky since watching the first show, along with MASH 4077, it shaped my life and how I see things.
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    4.3 GL-D Electrical Issues

    Yes Here is a close up, Red/Yel cranking, Green running
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    What should be connected to this flame arrestor?

    There use to be a hose from where the valve cover breather is which ran up and connected to flame arrestor
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    4.3 GL-D Electrical Issues

    Your friend is thinking about a Merc and VP does wiring different for the fuel pump. When cranking the Yel/Red wire sends power from key thru Yel/Red wire to a diode and then to the relay. When cranking power energizes the relay and turns on the pump Once running, power is removed and relay is...
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    4.3 GL-D Electrical Issues

    I'm going to merge your wiring threads because while it is 2 different wiring issues they are both wiring issues, and this will help others keep up with issues The second pic seams to be coming from the exhaust and is a Tan wire. Might be Tan/Black and if so it goes on the exhaust overheat...
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    2025 Ram 2500, the 2021 Ram used Garmin
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    Battery power for propane fireplace

    To old to burn wood anymore, that's why I converted both FP's to vented propane logs
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    trim tab hose repair

    If it's a PEX clamp then the tool and 3/8 inch to 3/4 https://www.ebay.com/itm/256794456360?chn=ps&google_free_listing_action=view_item
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    Battery power for propane fireplace

    Yes, the battery will keep it operating like a wood burner but no blower Yes, inverter would work or stand alone UPS
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    New Members - Welcome To The iBOATS Forum - Introduce Yourself And Say Hello

    That is one cool ride, really is set off by those old school cragar's (y)
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    New Members - Welcome To The iBOATS Forum - Introduce Yourself And Say Hello

    Welcome @metalchewy look forward to your threads and comments
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    73 starcraft old merc to new merc

    Per Alpha to Gen 2 would to change out transom assembly, gimbal rings are different Probably need to change out engine coupler, @Bondo and @Bt Doctur can help
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    trim tab hose repair

    Never messed with the brand but here is the parts list https://insta-trim.com/heavy-duty-trim-tabs/parts-diagram/
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    Erratic tachomether

    Fuel or trim same question, the fuel gauge jumps around similar to the tach, not like fuel is sloshing back n forth Doubt it's the Dizzy Take a hand held tach and connect it to the gray wire feeding the boats tach
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    Battery power for propane fireplace

    It has a thermocouple which only allows the pilot light to stay lit, need more to open the valve further. Fireplace valves are variable, not like a furnace which opens to a specific size when called upon
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    Battery power for propane fireplace

    Needs to have a power source to control gas valve. If heat is removed need something to turn valve off. Fireplaces have motorized gas valves controlled by thermostat, not like a gas stove
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    Battery power for propane fireplace

    Most the battery backup for gas fireplace is like 6 volts (4 each 1.5V Bats), and all it does is allow the burner to stay on, no blower. The two fireplaces I have would help if power went out but things would get cold pretty quick without 110. But as to your question, maybe look at a 6V...
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    home made tool to safely remove GEN II and Bravo oil line

    I like it
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    2012 90hp Mercury Steering cable

    Your talking about something that we cannot see, providing pics along with any part numbers or names you see may help
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