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  1. alldodge

    Need to check shutters… any tips?

    With soap and a hose pic (Phillips screw drive also works) you can work the boots off and look down the Y to get access. A heat gun can soften them up to make them a bit easier. Agree removing the elbows makes it even easier but it can be done without
  2. alldodge

    2016 Mercruiser 6.2L ECT DTS Axius Cooling System Issue

    I'd like to know more about the exhaust sensor that told the PCM it's to hot Next, have you tried swapping the water pressure sensors?
  3. alldodge

    2005 chapparal 215ssi cuddy..prop?

    Welcome Tell us more about the 5.0 motor? Is it a GXI, GI and any other letters for the model? What is the max RPM you can see at wide open throttle (WOT)? What size and pitch is the prop on the boat now?
  4. alldodge

    2001 Mercruiser 5.0 EFI low RPM, low speed, slight vibration

    Welcome The slight ding on the prop should not cause low power or vibration. It's a new to you boat so need to do some things to figure out what the issue(s) are. What is the motor serial number? Your motor should be able to turn 4800 rpm at WOT. Right now we need to find out why it wont...
  5. alldodge

    Flow reducer in Y Pipe?

    I need to look up the cooling system in order to see how it was manufactured. Your saying riser so I betting your talking about the elbow that sits on top the exhaust manifold. The riser, if you do have one, it sits in between the manifold and the elbow. If your motor has hoses connected to...
  6. alldodge

    Bench Test Power Steering Fluid Cooler

    Depends on the fittings If fittings are NPT thread then find NOT fittings to connect a air compressor to, and block off the other end If there inverted flare can do the same just harder to find the fittings
  7. alldodge

    Flow reducer in Y Pipe?

    Have a complete model like 5.7 GLxxxxx
  8. alldodge

    1994 celebrity with 4.3 Volvo Penta no start no crank

    It wouldn't be the motor breaker because your gauges are powering up. If the breaker was the problem there would be no power to the gauges Need to see where you have power and how much. Could be a bad ground or connection of Bat cables to block
  9. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.0 PEFS bogging down on plane

    Looks like same kind of issue that happened to you back in 2022 https://forums.iboats.com/threads/volvo-penta-5-0-gi-peps-not-going-over-3-000-rpm.758504/#post-5785028 Your symptoms of back fire and cutting out is a lean condition. The motor is not getting enough fuel, and it's not the coil...
  10. alldodge

    2005 VP 5.0 GXI Service Manual

    No, and if you can find one beware of malware. Can buy used on ebay and the like and new from VP
  11. alldodge

    1994 celebrity with 4.3 Volvo Penta no start no crank

    You have a 1994 VP 4.3 what? (GL, GI, tec) Need to test and not just throw parts at it A parts cannon usually doesn't fix anything and can cause more problems Have you checked the kill switch (man overboard lanyard)? Normally if switch is pulled the gauges don't come on but just checking...
  12. alldodge

    Advice Needed on Boat Repair.

    You can put a swim deck on the back, just keep it above the drive and let it extend far enough so when folks jump in they are clear of the drive/prop. Don't think you will need a step to go from rear deck to platform because I don't think it's that far of a step
  13. alldodge

    4.3 Gl over heat

    First thing you should do with a new to you boat is; Change the motor oil Change Fuel filter Remove drive, inspect gimbal bearing, U joints and bellows Change the drive lube Change the impeller Check drive alignment Check the Battery and all connections Check belts This way you now have a...
  14. alldodge

    Stalling and Starting problems

    Float level, my word drop means to have it be lower when it shuts fuel off. Float level is set at 3/8 so make it closer to 7/16. This will keep a bit less fuel in the bowl. If it still floods after this, then it's the needle and seat or pressure
  15. alldodge

    Reversed polarity 40 hp Mercury -Coughs but it won't start

    Merged threads, don't start a new on for same problem
  16. alldodge

    Stalling and Starting problems

    I would drop the float level just ever so slightly more
  17. alldodge

    1989 Mercruiser 4.3 LX, Alpha 1 Gen 1 Overheating

    This would have been good to know sooner Could be but can you take your boat to another location, like even home and work on it there?
  18. alldodge

    please help timing issue is the expected issue help!

    I'm unable to find it
  19. alldodge

    Sank the 'ol girl!?!

    If your sure the issue is the TB system then yes, otherwise need to test TB
  20. alldodge

    350 Mag Mpi hard to start when warm or hot

    Looks like need to remove it to inspect
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