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  1. alldodge

    engine shutdown

    Guess I should add if the distributor wasn't the EST model
  2. alldodge

    engine shutdown

    That distributor is not designed to be able to create a miss to unload the prop, the shift interruptor turns the dizzy OFF
  3. alldodge

    Tuning vortec 350 replacing old 260 Mercruiser

    Approx 30* total advance is normal Every 1 mph increase above max hull speed takes a lot of hp Get some slip numbers to find out what is on the table to use
  4. alldodge

    engine shutdown

    What is the motors serial number? What ignition system is installed?
  5. alldodge

    1988 Bravo 1 Shift Cone Issues

    The 1988 was the first Bravo and next to nothing can be used for it, or from it to later versions
  6. alldodge

    Fuel pressure low.

    Yes, but only maybe around 5 psi as you noticed (other motors can vary)
  7. alldodge

    Fuel pressure low.

    correct
  8. alldodge

    Fuel pressure low.

    John knows what he's doing so we should trust it Looking for diacom Could check compression, or see if timing is advancing
  9. alldodge

    Fuel pressure low.

    ok, are issues are did you get a true 6.2 ecm, note they were 555 Has the distributor been timed correctly The diacom will help a bunch to see what is going on
  10. alldodge

    Fuel pressure low.

    ^^Agree serial number What problems are you seeing? Might not be a fuel pressure issue, might be your gauge
  11. alldodge

    Help! Coupler Wobble and Alignment Issue? 2005 4.3L MerCruiser Alpha 1..

    Never heard of anyone buying an after market and came back complaining, but I don't get out much sometimes :cautious:
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    Help! Coupler Wobble and Alignment Issue? 2005 4.3L MerCruiser Alpha 1..

    A 1 inch dowel rod may close but it's not within spec (note tolerances) If coupler is warped you can rotate the engine 90* and there will be a difference in direction You need a true alignment bar
  13. alldodge

    4.3 gxi-e "impulse limiter"?

    Its a one way valve which allows fumes to be pulled out of fuel pump housing, and stops any back fire going other way. If fuel pump tank gets full of fuel it will suck out the excess instead of letting it maybe leak out
  14. alldodge

    Changing colour of gelcoat question

    See is @MikeSchinlaub can advise
  15. alldodge

    Would high fuel pressure cause misfire

    Your running rich for sure Need a scanner on the motor to actually see what is going on Tee in a vacuum gauge with fuel pressure regulator.
  16. alldodge

    Frustrating Cooling System Issues

    Looking at manual 2 and closed cooling doesn't list a full system, but as Scott mentioned does raw water exit via the elbow?
  17. alldodge

    Would high fuel pressure cause misfire

    I took what FunTimes mentioned is that your motor "might" limit. Merc has a in-gear switch and limits rpm when not in gear Reading thru your posting I didn't see anything about actually having a miss under load. Have you had the boat out prior and did it miss?
  18. alldodge

    Would high fuel pressure cause misfire

    Don't know if it's off from the pic because it's from an angle. Would need to see it looking straight down The miss your hearing is still on the trailer and not under load, correct? If this is the case and as FT mentioned it could be that it's running lean because of no load. A boat ECM is...
  19. alldodge

    helm wiring, should be simple, i'm not too bright.

    16 gauge will work but way larger then needed, 18 gauge will work I would use push type
  20. alldodge

    1988 mercruiser 5.0 alpha one

    ok fuel issue There is a fuel restriction, the antisiphon valve, collapsed fuel line or tank pickup tube The antisiphon valve is on top the tank. Remove the fuel line then the valve. There is a spring and check ball inside
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