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  1. alldodge

    Engine keeps running after power shut off

    Need ore info about the motor What is the serial number
  2. alldodge

    Panel mount VHF

    Don't know the dimensions of a Ray Jeff 5000 which would help to find one close. Found the manual on line but even it doesn't state Might look at the Standard Horizon GX1850
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    2000 5.0 GL intermittent slow acceleration

    Sounds like fuel, so either dirty carb or weak fuel pump
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    Volvo Penta 7.4 Gi

    This is a bit funny because they are identical GM engines
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    GMAIL issue !

    Agree, you can put bogus info in the account. I use Dec 7, 1941 as my Birth D I like Yahoo and have had an account there when they were still at Standford University, long time ago. Changed to Gmail because Yahoo changed and I didn't like it. Really don't like Gmail much at all but it works...
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    22 foot sun tracker sport fish.... hard steering at high speed

    Thanks I hope someone can help, I unable to figure how a new boat would do that. That's a safety issue If it was mine I would ask the dealer they should have a idea because yours is surely not the only one with the issue. Is it still be under warranty?
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    Mercury Marine

    News states boat sales are falling off
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    Mercury Marine

    Not good, Merc employs 3500 at the plant
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    Anybody use OTA TV?

    OTA is line of sight, so take into account the curvature of the earth and then if your in a hole or behind a hill, these things all take distance from station
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    Merc 4.3 TKS dying at idle

    The TKS carb has a protective cover which can be removed but as mentioned by OP, it needs special tool to adjust
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    22 foot sun tracker sport fish.... hard steering at high speed

    So yours is a 2023 or 2024? Been this way since new
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    Merc 4.3 TKS dying at idle

    Sounds like the carb is clogged up When motor is cold the TKS module stem is retracted. During this time more fuel goes into the cold motor similar to a choke being closed on older non-TKS carbs. Once motor is running the TKS module starts extending the stem which closes off the extra fuel in...
  13. alldodge

    1978 Starcraft I/O Super Sport 18ft Prop Size Question

    Not seeing the prop as the cause of porpoising, in most cases this is caused by load placement. Need more weight in the stern and less in the bow
  14. alldodge

    Cork gasket

    Are you talking about the fuel sender or something else?
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    22 foot sun tracker sport fish.... hard steering at high speed

    Post some pics so guys can see what your setup is Might be that it's just more motor then the steering can handle. I would think a 150 needs more then simple cable steer
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    Loud warning tone when at idle speed

    Move you to Yam because this is a motor issue, not a sun tracker Your motor is peeing but it may still be over heating. Guessing you don't have a gauge. When it does this, try increasing the idle a bit and see if it stops. Also when was the last time the impeller was serviced?
  17. alldodge

    Verdaro 200 won’t throttle up full RPM

    Being a newer motor and digital your going to need a scanner to see what is going on. Might get a hint if you had Smartcraft display. Scanner can be found at Rinda.com https://www.rinda.com/marine/marinemenu.htm Parts breakdown https://www.mercruiserparts.com/135-verado-4-stroke-4-cyl--0p514869
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    Buzzer gone wild, will not go off

    If key does not need to be ON for the buzzer to still buzz then check your bilge pump, is it running, light on? Being a 25 footer it might have a high water alarm. The high water alarm is a float switch that is not placed on the bottom of the hull, its up a bit higher
  19. alldodge

    Hard plane after switch from points ignition

    Try this first Get boat in open water, disconnect one side of the shift interrupter switch. Run it and see if it does as it should. It could be as the throttle is moved forward the interrupter switch is some how engaging Probably need to shut motor off to get back into neutral
  20. alldodge

    trim pump issues.....

    Opinion Since it's headed for the trash I would take it apart to see if it could be fixed. That said, if it looks like it will be damaged doing so then it goes in the trash
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