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  1. alldodge

    ECM for 1999 Mercruiser MCM 5.0L EFI / 305 CID

    At the base there should be a clamp with one bolt going into the intake. Clamp resembles a Y If it's not there then need to get one. Can obtain from most auto parts store or a junk yard. To time need a timing light (might be able to get a loaner from parts store). If you don't feel up to it...
  2. alldodge

    ECM for 1999 Mercruiser MCM 5.0L EFI / 305 CID

    That's the problem right there. Time motor and clamp the dizzy in place
  3. alldodge

    ECM for 1999 Mercruiser MCM 5.0L EFI / 305 CID

    Your serial number shows it's a MEFI-1 TBI motor. Timing should be 8* BTDC set in base timing mode Plugs MR43LTS Gap 0.045
  4. alldodge

    ECM for 1999 Mercruiser MCM 5.0L EFI / 305 CID

    As Scott mention fuel pressure may be out of spec, should be 30 psi at 1800 RPM You have EST ignition, might have an issue with the modules (item 8 or 9). Have you tested the items? https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31844/2704/70
  5. alldodge

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    I've run twins before, it's the props. I'm barely moving forward put both in REV and it continues to keep going forward, just going to take time and see how it responds Don't have joy stick The steering is Mercs electric/hydraulic steering that comes with the Verado
  6. alldodge

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Had the boat a month and took it for a ride today. Love the handling and power, not so much the docking, amount of helm turns and touchy digital throttle controls. I'll get use to the a steering and throttle control, will take longer for docking. Docking - use to single B3 and the B3 bites...
  7. alldodge

    My boat is being a boat . . .

    Electrical gremlins, pesky little B-word
  8. alldodge

    Boat paint for looks only

    Something like Interlux Brightside
  9. alldodge

    My boat is being a boat . . .

    Another lack of quality control issue
  10. alldodge

    1990 4.3 block and 1995 heads, which rocker tightening specs to follow?

    Been thinking about this and zero lash would not be the way to go "IF" your not using lock nuts. What about finding out the push rod length of the original and a vortec? Might be worth the change to go with rods and rockers and not worry about it. Keep same lifters
  11. alldodge

    Boating Trim - electrical problem

    The limit switch probably needs replaced or just bypass it. If it's bypassed then the trim button will bring it full up same as trailer button. Not at my computer or I would post a wiring Pic. There is a purple/white and blue/white wires that go to limit switch. If these are connected together...
  12. alldodge

    Boating Trim - electrical problem

    What motor do you have? If it's a Mercruiser then most likely the trim limit switch on the port side of the gimbal ring
  13. alldodge

    1990 4.3 block and 1995 heads, which rocker tightening specs to follow?

    I have to agree, unless the push rods and rockers are changed they will be different length from the vortec IMO
  14. alldodge

    '09 Merc 5.0L Carb / Alpha 1 - Engine runs and will not respond to ignition or kill switch when at temperature?

    Block diagram
  15. alldodge

    Inboard Drive Shaft Issue I need Help!

    Don't think it's the drive or the shaft, it's the coupling alignment. IB need to be aligned to within .003 MAX Many folks that do alignments don't do it correctly
  16. alldodge

    Low fuel pressure, fuel filter half full while idling.

    WADR - Motor mount doesn't need to be removed. The bracket that holds CF module is held on by 2 motor mount bolt studs. The nuts and washers are removed which releases the bracket that holds CF module.
  17. alldodge

    Low fuel pressure, fuel filter half full while idling.

    Either need to find a skinny person or stuff has to be removed. It's a B***h but it's also a boat. Suggest start by removing the exhaust manifold. After removing clamps and pipes, remove the outer most bolts holding the manifold. Take bolt to hardware store and get about 18 inches of all...
  18. alldodge

    REPLACING SERPENTINE BELT ON VOLVO PENTA 5.7 GI - 300 - J (WITH AUTO TENSIONER)

    Would be easier to post pic of your tensioner. There are a few different ones, and they either need a square drive extension or a wrench to release tension
  19. alldodge

    Mercruiser outdrive gasket

    One of the 2 surfaces is not flat, must have a very slight tapper. Look at this thread by @Rick Stephens and how he does his https://forums.iboats.com/threads/bellhousing-gasket-squeezing-out.670419/
  20. alldodge

    Mercruiser outdrive gasket

    Bummer, don't know why I was seeing transom when you even said bellhousing Sorry It is going on dry?
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