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  1. alldodge

    High Fuel Pressure

    Pics won't work until someone with server access can fix it, and we don't know when they will do it. Load pics at a place like imgur or other and link here The white stuff is most likely oxidation would most likely need a stiff brass brush type If your going to use brake or carb cleaner all...
  2. alldodge

    High Fuel Pressure

    There is a quad ring in there and they can get stuck. All you can do is pull and wiggle.
  3. alldodge

    2005 4.3 liter Mercruiser ignition trouble

    Agree Start measuring and cleaning connections. Might start with the key switch, than with the 10 pin engine connector
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    Harness to lift 9.8 4 stroke off and on transom while in yard

    A 9.8 motor isn't that heavy (under 100 lb) so balance point not that critical
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    Alpha1 Gen2 Oil Reservoir Missing?

    Welcome The A1 G2 drive does come normally with a lube reservoir bottle, and is placed at front of motor. Look at the transom inside the boat near the water intake hose. The lube fitting might be plugged. If the fitting is there then tubing can be added along with a bottle...
  6. alldodge

    1995 2 stroke, 0G310728, Bogging full throttle

    Found service manual to be 827242 Found one on EBAY
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    2005 4.3 liter Mercruiser ignition trouble

    Welcome Sorry to say it wouldn't be the first time that a new dizzy sensor is bad out of the box. First is the sensor you bought a Merc one or aftermarket? Next does the new sensor have 2 or 3 wires? Put a voltmeter on the Plus side of the coil and crank, do you see 12V while cranking?
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    Cant start engine when opening throttle. Mercruiser 3.0

    The neutral safety switch is inside the throttle control, so it's out of adjustment, loose or needs replaced. It can be bypassed easy enough but would not recommend it. Just think you move the handle forward and you think it's in neutral but its not
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    Harness to lift 9.8 4 stroke off and on transom while in yard

    Could make one out of a length of rope Wrap rope around under the cowling and tie off. Next run rope up one side to the other and tie off on other side
  10. alldodge

    Volvo Penta stiff steering

    Thought a VP person would comment If this was a Merc I would be looking at the pump pressure, might just need replacing. What pump?
  11. alldodge

    Thermostat/temp

    My Rinker 454 and Formula with 509, 530 HP both had 160 Stats, and both never got above 160 unless unless I'm running WOT for a long period
  12. alldodge

    Thermostat/temp

    You can store with it full up, but many including my self do not. Storing it full up keeps the bellows stretched out. Over time it will cause cracks sooner. I lower mine down as far as possible to make it last longer. I pull drive every year and check everything. Replaced my bellows for first...
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    Thermostat/temp

    It should read close to that It's real hard on the bellows and the U joints Should be no higher than the trim limit
  14. alldodge

    Hot water heater

    Many boats have winterization valves next to hot water tank. The valves are there so the tank can be bypassed which allows RV antifreeze to be pumped thru cold and hot lines without filling the hot water tank
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    Hot water heater

    The server is not allowing any pics, we're reaching out to the tech for help but so far no response
  16. alldodge

    Thermostat/temp

    Verify with a IR temp gun on the thermostat housing but I've read many post here and FB about the quad gauges on a Chap Hope your trim gauge is not accurate because should not run a motor with the trim that high
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    1000 hp pontoon

    There is a guy at my dock with one of those, twin 450R's, but his being a measly 900HP
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    I need to remember to check out the auto park if door is opened on the Caddy, it doesn't do that on my truck
  19. alldodge

    What Is The Fuel Pressure Specs For 350;Mag MPI At The Rail?

    The spec for your motor is 43 psi The pressure at idle will be lower, and if you remove the vacuum line from the regulator it should go to 43 Keep in mind the accuracy of the gauge your using may not be perfect
  20. alldodge

    High Fuel Pressure

    Depends on how well it can be cleaned
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