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  1. alldodge

    4.3 mercruiser alpha 1

    Suggest Don't try to turn it over, something else will happen. The motor can be rebuilt and it will run again, but need to just pull and start a rebuild If you want to try and take a chance it freeing it up and run without a rebuild. Pull intake and heads, then see if cylinders can be freed...
  2. alldodge

    help, new fuel pumps and pressure still below specs 2004 5.7 MPI

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  3. alldodge

    2008 Chaparral 275 SSI 8.1 Volvo Penta GXI-J Soft Alarm Issues

    A dealer can, and most do it with a phone call
  4. alldodge

    help, new fuel pumps and pressure still below specs 2004 5.7 MPI

    Guess we'll just agree to disagree Pump and Reg is new ans OEM Reg controls max pressure. Only way to get more then max pressure is to block off Reg return back to fuel filter
  5. alldodge

    help, new fuel pumps and pressure still below specs 2004 5.7 MPI

    No Regulator which was installed is 860349A1 Cool Fuel Gen 1 Mallory 9-33207 (36 psi) it's a 36 psi Reg and he's getting 30 to 38 psi on gauge. Given all gauges are +/- a bit, shows Reg is working correctly Motor need a 43 psi Reg part number 861126A1 Cool Fuel Gen 2 (43 psi) BLUE Mallory...
  6. alldodge

    help, new fuel pumps and pressure still below specs 2004 5.7 MPI

    The regulator, Please read the thread
  7. alldodge

    help, new fuel pumps and pressure still below specs 2004 5.7 MPI

    Good grief guys it's not a fuel supply issue it's a fuel pressure issue
  8. alldodge

    Still, still stuck with no spark

    Merged the threads
  9. alldodge

    help, new fuel pumps and pressure still below specs 2004 5.7 MPI

    Pumps will output above 60 psi if unregulated
  10. alldodge

    help, new fuel pumps and pressure still below specs 2004 5.7 MPI

    I guess its way to hard to get at pump in the boat?
  11. alldodge

    4.3 mercruiser alpha 1

    yes
  12. alldodge

    4.3 mercruiser alpha 1

    No Could try that but don't see it changing anything
  13. alldodge

    4.3 mercruiser alpha 1

    The motor is seized. It may not be cracked, but from what you have provided so far there is a deficiency in knowing what needs to be done and path forward. So the easy route is new/rebuilt long block Can disassemble the motor and rebuild, or get another. Could get a short block (no heads)...
  14. alldodge

    1985 mercury 18hp XD

    As racerone mentioned, move the shift linkage and look under the carb, there is something under there that is connected to the lower
  15. alldodge

    4.3 mercruiser alpha 1

    The motor is toast, start looking for another one
  16. alldodge

    4.3 MPI Runs rough after putting in gear

    Might be a bit of vapor lock but fuel pressure is measured at the fuel rail
  17. alldodge

    Rudder posts weeping water. Is it a big deal to fix or adjust?

    Welcome Like many questions it may need pics But a rudder that is leaking can not be tightened to stop/slow a leak. Seal(s) need to be replaced
  18. alldodge

    1985 mercury 18hp XD

    Not a OB guru, but do have 4 very old Chrysler OB Look at the shift linkage going down to the lower leg. It may have a cotter pin that needs to be removed to disconnect
  19. alldodge

    Engine making new sound? Can I still use it?

    Remove all plugs Disconnect distributor plugs at base of distributor Move throttle lever to WOT Connect compression gauge into first cylinder Crank motor over at least 3 revolutions (a few more is better) Right down reading Release pressure from gauge Remove gauge and move to next cylinder...
  20. alldodge

    Best home generator?

    Have had a 5KW Genrac for over 25 yrs, only issue is vent cap plugged up. Once I figured that out no issues ever Run extension cords to where I need them. Pull start, on wheels and move like a 2 wheel dolly
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