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  1. alldodge

    1987 Bayliner Capri 1950 OMC Cobra bowrider starter bolt broke off.

    Many have remove the bolt, even more have pulled the motor Haven't said what motor but if its a V6 or V8, remove drive 6 nuts, Two bolts in the rear, 2 nuts on motor mounts (1 on each side). Disconnect electrical, fuel lines and control cables, then lift it out
  2. alldodge

    1987 Bayliner Capri 1950 OMC Cobra bowrider starter bolt broke off.

    Welcome If unable to remove things to gain access, then easiest way is to pull the motor, otherwise folks have used left hand twist drill bits. Issue with drilling is keeping it straight.
  3. alldodge

    Mercruiser 898 cooling issue

    If your on a hose then those temps are not that much of a concern If your in the water, then maybe Normally one side will be warmer then the other because just the way water flows.
  4. alldodge

    No spark issue

    AC Delco EST ignition more reliable but does cost more
  5. alldodge

    No spark issue

    Pet is ok, but like EST better
  6. alldodge

    Mercruiser 898 cooling issue

    Welcome Thanks for the serial number it helps a bunch I'm assuming your in fresh water and open cooled, if your in salt let us know Might have an air leak or things are clogging up. To check for a air leak, trace the hose coming from the outdrive to the thermostat housing. Get a 6 inch piece...
  7. alldodge

    No spark issue

    Coils rarely ever goes bad but with it getting that hot, test the coil If coil test good disconnect the condenser and check for spark If you get spark, replace condensor
  8. alldodge

    1978 Mercruiser 165 Service Manual

    Welcome Search "Mercruiser Manual 3" and several come up
  9. alldodge

    Mercruiser y pipe corrosion

    Have not heard of anyone doing so but the pipe is cast iron
  10. alldodge

    2008 Bayliner 185 4.3 TKS Blows 20A Ignition Fuse

    Wish I would have noticed this thread sooner, could have saved you some time
  11. alldodge

    Wrecked boat, repaired now problems with rpm.

    You could but need all the special tools to set preload and tolerances Maybe, but if you could find a prop shop, many times they let you try props. It's usually buy the prop and it will be exchanged
  12. alldodge

    Wrecked boat, repaired now problems with rpm.

    Yes If drive ratio is higher (sounds like it is) then you need a lower pitch prop. Not likely to find a prop lower then 17
  13. alldodge

    Mercruiser 4.3L lift points

    New one was made incorrectly
  14. alldodge

    2007 Larson cabrio 240 beeping and in limp mode

    Thanks 5.0GXI-GF and has 555 ECM and HSV distributor My guess is it's a sensor that lost connection (exhaust temp, water temp, oil pressure, other) but this is just a guess. These new motors need a scanner to tell us what's happening. If you can get it scanned for codes we would have a...
  15. alldodge

    2001 Crownline Alarm

    No It's behind the helm, my pic just showed how wiring is done
  16. alldodge

    2001 Crownline Alarm

    In most cases it's behind the helm next to the alarm Formula uses them This is a Merc but VP is the same at the helm, note how the alarm is powered
  17. alldodge

    2001 Crownline Alarm

    Don't know if VP used what "sometimes" some boat manufactures used which was a time delay switch (for lack of a better term). The switch had about 1 minute delay before it would pass 12V to the alarm. This delay would allow the key to be turned ON and have no alarm. Once started and time ran...
  18. alldodge

    2007 Larson cabrio 240 beeping and in limp mode

    I moved you to VP area, you posted in FAQ area It's a GXI - what? Showing 13V with motor running is not good (if your using a hand held meter and not the one on the boat). What is the voltage reading with a hand held meter at the Battery with motor running?
  19. alldodge

    2001 Crownline Alarm

    If {note the IF) the alarm is ON when motor is OFF and key is ON then this is normal for the oil pressure switch Once motor starts, pressure increases and opens the switch so it removes the ground on the alarm turning it off
  20. alldodge

    2001 Crownline Alarm

    I merged threads in VP section, please don't start threads in other sections Sometimes folks don't see the thread, so post again and bump it. Other times the folks that may know just haven't noticed it. If you look through the motor section (as example) and see who answers most questions...
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