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  1. alldodge

    Correct oil for PCM stern drive

    Synthetic lube doesn't have much of a smell
  2. alldodge

    Engine alarm won’t stop

    A non-existent gauge should not cause an alarm. There is something else going on. Reason for asking what the 5V reading is
  3. alldodge

    Simple Wiring Diagram

    If your at a mooring, tied to shore, at a dock then no anchor light is needed. Only when anchored away from shore, for fishing, bedding down for the night, or just floating along watching the stars
  4. alldodge

    Anchor stuck for 2nd time

    Don't want to get way out, but I have to ask how is that possible?
  5. alldodge

    Anchor stuck for 2nd time

    Did all that same as 1st time. Its hung big time and being all chain, there is no cut and run. Having the dive gear and shallow water, my guess is its wedged under a big stump and just not enough power to rip it out My stern was coming out of the water slightly. Would not hit it real hard...
  6. alldodge

    Simple Wiring Diagram

    That's what I said, "ON while running" all 3 are ON "If at anchor" only white anchor light
  7. alldodge

    Anchor stuck for 2nd time

    Fresh water lake 1st time anchor was stuck it was in 40 ft of water and storm moving in. Laid the chain out toward shore and pick a spot on shore, was a steep bank. Bottom was mostly mud and tree stumps. Came back next day with dive gear and a buddy. We went to the bottom and I started...
  8. alldodge

    Simple Wiring Diagram

    Your nav lights should be wired so the red/green/white are ON while running, and only the white (anchor light) is ON at anchor. Need a SPDT using a diode, or a DPDT if not
  9. alldodge

    Engine alarm won’t stop

    What does the 5V value show up as? 5V or less
  10. alldodge

    Mercruiser, which engine model do I have (no serial number)

    Agree the ECM will indicate which
  11. alldodge

    Volvo Penta Drive Belt - Lots of dust and quickly wearing??

    Think your belt might be to long
  12. alldodge

    Volvo Penta Drive Belt - Lots of dust and quickly wearing??

    What motor is it? Might have it routed the wrong way. Show a pic of the belt on the motor
  13. alldodge

    Dean's List gets another motor

    Not sure, he might even have another shop do it. If its not done with one, it should still be good enough so long as the machine and setup is correct. Either way it is what it is. If it comes back screwed up, we'll be look for another block or rebuild the one in the boat
  14. alldodge

    95 Mercruiser 4.3 water in oil

    okey, recon I missed that
  15. alldodge

    95 Mercruiser 4.3 water in oil

    Don't agree, but all good. Rubber washer fits tight on stud. Nut a washer on top squishes rubber washer, like factory plastic lid. If we get down to it, sit a bowl up side down over the flame arrestor when its buttoned up
  16. alldodge

    VP GXI 5.0 Running Bad, Plugs Fouled on Port Side Only

    OK, thanks After compression test we will know where to go. Make sure throttle is WOT when doing test
  17. alldodge

    VP GXI 5.0 Running Bad, Plugs Fouled on Port Side Only

    The SN is for the drive Its a 5.0 GXI what?
  18. alldodge

    VP GXI 5.0 Running Bad, Plugs Fouled on Port Side Only

    What's your motor serial number? Your motor was overheated a few times (pdf file). Plugs look a bit steam cleaned as in blew a head gasket or intake manifold leak. Do a compression test
  19. alldodge

    95 Mercruiser 4.3 water in oil

    Get a plastic try for $1 and drill a hole with rubber washer below
  20. alldodge

    OMC Stringer 3.0 belt replacement

    Don't know but one for same year Merc is 40 inches
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