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  1. alldodge

    best place to get reman 5.7 mercruiser

    Many here have come from Michigan Motorz
  2. alldodge

    Engine over heats

    Maybe, but a PS cooler has larger openings then a oil cooler, but something may have gotten in there which caused the restriction. If it did restrict water for even a few seconds the raw water pump impeller could be burnt and no longer pump
  3. alldodge

    Terribly stoopid question

    Special Note Number 1 can be anywhere on the distributor Bring up number 1 cylinder to TDC and where ever the rotor points is No 1 position. If someone wants it to be somewhere else, all they do is pick the dizzy up, rotate a bit, and sit back down. The key is the firing order
  4. alldodge

    Cold engine despite running for a while. Water entering bilge

    This is your cooling system Has a 4 port thermostat housing Note how the thermostat and pieces are installed. If done incorrectly it could be bypassing. That said since it only leaks when in the water, it's most likely a transom issue. Could be soft or something not installed correctly
  5. alldodge

    Terribly stoopid question

    Thanks that helps Go to distributor and trace the plug wires
  6. alldodge

    Engine over heats

    Then there is a air leak between drive and pump. Meaning the new impeller in the pump may have burned because it took to long to get water to it
  7. alldodge

    Engine over heats

    Then your sea pump is the problem. The pump should be pumping at idle
  8. alldodge

    Engine over heats

    Get a short piece of clear hose from the hardware store, along with a double barbed fitting and hose clamps. Place the clear hose at the thermostat housing and hose coming from pump. See if you see bubbles
  9. alldodge

    Cold engine despite running for a while. Water entering bilge

    If it coming out around the bottom of the motor bell housing, it might be a core plug rusted thru or came out.
  10. alldodge

    MSG4BOB Mariner 4 Build Thread

    The only time a Mod locks a thread is if it's older then 90 days and someone other than the originator post to it. If it does get lock, just select the "report" button and all mods will see it Look forward to your thread
  11. alldodge

    Terribly stoopid question

    Unless your boat is real old they are both standard rotation. The drives or trans does the changing of rotation What year is the boat and what motors?
  12. alldodge

    4.3L Carb Mercrusier Auxiliary Heater

    Don't use the one on top the Cir pump The one to right of Stat and the lower one for return
  13. alldodge

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    No need for long ropes, the float bollards float with the boats. Up/down makes no difference. Wear your life jacket, listen for the lock master and have at it No issue with mussels or carp, if they make it down they will make it up
  14. alldodge

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    I've locked thru McAlpine many times over the years. Spent most my time on the lower side (Greenwood Ramp). Lot less traffic and more time to hook up with other boats and just float down the river
  15. alldodge

    Fuel injector plastic tip fell into intake hole... now what?

    I forget but he is reasonable, had mine done a couple years ago before I sold the cruiser mail articfriends@yahoo.com phone_alt 989 213-7361 •Work maps 3241 Bradleyville Rd Vassar, MI 48768
  16. alldodge

    Fuel injector plastic tip fell into intake hole... now what?

    I would try to get it out but if unable to I would start it There is no such thing as rebuilt injectors in the marine world. Just look at the injector it has a steel casing and someone is going to unpress (if that is a word) the casing. Remove all the parts, clean replace components, not going...
  17. alldodge

    Fuel injector plastic tip fell into intake hole... now what?

    Plastic and rubber will be spit out by the motor Hope you didn't get the injectors from Amazon or Ebay
  18. alldodge

    88 4.3 omc ignition switch

    Which key switch did you buy? How many post are on the switch and what are the labels?
  19. alldodge

    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    Check for burrs and the use some grease like 2-4-C Easy to remove the shaft without special tools
  20. alldodge

    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    Did you get correct rolling torque? Check the threads, might have been some galling
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