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  1. alldodge

    Overheating

    Need more info???????????? What motor ??? Is it a Alpha Gen 1 or 2, or even a Bravo???? With a oil cooler it's most likely a Bravo and maybe a BB
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    idle adjustment screw

    Depends which carb and which 4.3 LX, several have been made of different designs The idle adjust is located on the same piece that the throttle linkage is attached to. Should be below it
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    2007 Merc 5.0 TKS stalled at speed, had to be towed

    Yes, + and - Meter TKS Module Resistance Ambient temperature 21° C (70° F) 35-45 Ohms - -6.6 ° C (20° F) 55-70 Ohms
  4. alldodge

    Mystery Knock -- Insurance and Warrantee

    The oil temp will always be hotter then water temp. So long as temp stays below 300* it won't burn and still lubricate Most small block won't have a oil cooler on them and big blocks do. My 530hp showed water temps was normal but after installing a oil temp gauge, found oil was over 300* when...
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    snapped driveshaft Mercury 2011 150 Optimax

    What was the boat doing when it happened? If the prop came out of the water and rev'ed high it will break things when it comes back in the water
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    5.0 OSi-JF overheating at speed

    Hey @kenny nunez or @Scott Danforth
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    2007 Merc 5.0 TKS stalled at speed, had to be towed

    I doubt it because you said the diode was overheating (Post 2 pic). If it was shorted out you wouldn't be able to turn the motor off. Blowing the fuse and diode getting hot leads me to the TKS module
  8. alldodge

    350Magmpi

    Never thought of that, thanks I just dump it in with old oil and recycle it
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    Fuel Pressure Regulator - Automotive equivalent

    If it holds pressure at 43 psi +/- a tad from idle to WOT, it's good. Only issue is will it last. At under $40 I would be willing to try
  10. alldodge

    8.1 GXI-J Cranks but No Start w/ Diacom Logs

    Sorry, I forgot this is a VP unit.
  11. alldodge

    Mercruiser 5.7 MCM carb low idling

    Hey Roy your real hard to understand, maybe take some more time typing I'll try to translate what I think Roy means Your impeller needs to be change every 2 to 3 years, if it has not been changed do so now Did you use a IR temp gun to measure thermostat housing to verify 175* on the gauge? A...
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    2007 Merc 5.0 TKS stalled at speed, had to be towed

    Diode over heat and 20 amp fuse blows, sounds like the TKS module Apply 12V thru a fuse to TKS and ground the other lead to see if fuse blows
  13. alldodge

    8.1 GXI-J Cranks but No Start w/ Diacom Logs

    Merc drop in does come with warranty
  14. alldodge

    Live well will not drain

    Not really picturing the 3 way valve in your boat, but if pressure will not pass the valve, then the valve most likely needs replacing
  15. alldodge

    Mercruisier 7.4 litre gas pressure

    It's still being made but not supplied by Merc Merc never made the pump to begin with, it can be found just by searching the number
  16. alldodge

    My AGM Batteries Singing Their Swan Song . . .

    Agree
  17. alldodge

    My AGM Batteries Singing Their Swan Song . . .

    Not bad for the years Not all AGM's are created equal, unless you have a true high end AGM, they get charged like a lead acid High ends are ones like, Odyssey, Lifeline
  18. alldodge

    Stalling when warm

    FA is flame arrestor, the thing on top the carb
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    8.1 GXI-J Cranks but No Start w/ Diacom Logs

    Bummer, but you tried I have an electric pump and use a piece of 3/8 gas line and hose clamp. Clamp hose to top of dip stick tube, makes it easier to suck out but still more difficult when cold
  20. alldodge

    2007 Merc 5.0 TKS stalled at speed, had to be towed

    The pump gets powered direct from the starter when cranking and thru the oil pressure switch when motor is running
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