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  1. alldodge

    complete Alpha one Gen one retrofit into older boat.

    About 300 to 350, the tractor will have no issue so long as the hydraulics on the tractor are ok. A round bail of hay comes in around 1200
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    Mercruiser 7.4L MPI Alarm won't stop

    This is what's called a soft alarm. Certain MEFI-3 will set a soft alarm below 3000 RPM and it will go to a hard alarm (constant sound) above 3000 RPM. The MEFI-3 engine’s Audio Warning system will sound the alarm differently and it has more items that will cause it to sound. There is what is...
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    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    Nice work
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    Thunderbolt 5.0 keeps dying

    Might just be a speck of crud in the needle seat. Get it started and see if you see fuel dripping at idle or when its shut off
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    Engine cooling water in tube bigger than gimbal housng tube

    Item 27, list one for 5/8 and 3/4 https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/30870/2203/40
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    Quicksilver 3000 throttle control button install

    Its all controlled in the shifter Didn't happen to swap the cables maybe? Put in throttle only to see if it gives throttle of shifts
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    Need help with New EST Delco Distributor and coil wiring

    Oh, with points the shift interruptor grounds the coil during shifting. The EST needs 12V applied when shifting. So disconnect the ground side of the switch and connect 12V from the purple wire
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    1988 3.0 and 1994 3.0 swap

    If i I would do it just knowing g what you have said
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    5.0gi PEFS stalls and deceleration

    There is something wrong internally with the motor
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    Engine cooling water in tube bigger than gimbal housng tube

    Its not a mistake, all use a 1.25 ID tube. This works for 3.0 with Alpha drive or 525 HP with Bravo XR drive. Same part for all
  11. alldodge

    Engine cooling water in tube bigger than gimbal housng tube

    Your correct, its bigger
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    Need help with New EST Delco Distributor and coil wiring

    Being a 1986 you had points Points needs a full 12V feed for starting and a 9V or so feed once running EST needs 12V full time, starting and running The purple wire going to the + side of your coil has to go and do not use Go to the carb and find the wire feeding the choke. This wire has a...
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    1988 3.0 and 1994 3.0 swap

    Not sure but think the 1988 might be a 2.5 maybe @Bondo might know for sure As for the 4.3 it will burn a slight bit more fuel because it weights more then the 3.0 So long as you stay away from WOT it should be fine
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    5.0 mercruiser 0M361530 carb

    Measuring + to - side of coil means nothing. The + side gets full time 12V and the - side keeps being switched to open then Ground to cause the spark
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    Volvo 5.0 gxi Stalls at idle. Hard start.

    The change in idle with the jumper indicates the IAC is functioning properly. In service mode the ECM increases idle to set timing correctly
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    2006 volvo penta 5.7 GXI-E no crank issue

    12.7V is full charge, 12.05V is 50% charged The motor cranks when jumper is used so Bat has enough power, the issue is there is corrosion between motor and Key. The 4V reading is a big issue. Start with checking the motor 10 pin connector and and key switch
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    Volvo 5.0 gxi Stalls at idle. Hard start.

    Have not seen anything abouta TPS reset
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    2006 volvo penta 5.7 GXI-E no crank issue

    Will add check the power on the Red/Purple wire at the key. Turn key to start and does in drop? If it doesn't drop, do same on Purple and the Yellow/Red wires
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    Ford 302 alternator issue

    I'm assuming this is a Merc 888, maybe let us know for sure so Mods can move it
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    5.0gi PEFS stalls and deceleration

    Lets go back to the motor. Was the motor bought as a complete "new/reman" long block or something else? I'd like to see the motor shaking, or at least some still pics? Use a straight edge on crank pulley and see if it aligns with the others. No matter how it shakes it should not loose the...
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