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  1. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi-E IAC Issue

    As first mentioned, the IAC should never read zero I don't know what you have but if throttle plate is closed and if IAC was closed the motor should die Most likely a vacuum leak
  2. alldodge

    Volvo penta stalling help

    There is no re-learning Remove throttle cables and place TB fully closed. Adjust cable so that cables just slide back on. Remove once again and turn barrel nut one more turn out so there is a slight pressure holding the Throttle plates closed
  3. alldodge

    4.3 Engine coupler issue?

    Never that bad. Need to pull the motor anyway to fix, but might be the coupler was not installed correctly. Either that or it sat a very long time not running and it was out of alignment then and coupler created a set
  4. alldodge

    Replace Bravo2 Lower Unit W/ Bravo

    The plus side of a B2 is less corrosion and prop seal leak chances. The B3 having stainless props can cause more corrosion for a boat left in the water and the Mercathode needs to be working correctly The chances of leaking prop shaft seals is greater with B3 due design, but its just the chance of
  5. alldodge

    Replace Bravo2 Lower Unit W/ Bravo

    All Bravo's use the same upper housings so long as they are not the older ones. You can change your B2 to a B3 and will like docking even more. With counter rotating props there is next to no side tracking when going in reverse. I use a B3 on my 10K cruiser
  6. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi-E IAC Issue

    Sort of, but its not working together, its sensors which tells the ECM what is happening. The TPS should be about 0.6V at idle and goes to about 4.5V at WOT. The IAC should be close to 40 counts (about 40%) at idle and go to zero when RPMs are above 1500
  7. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi-E IAC Issue

    Removing the throttle cable from the TB is done to make sure the cable is to make sure the TB is full closed. When motor starts put s little pressure to hold it closed to see if that makes a difference Correct Techmate and turn key ON, don't start motor. Go to TPS position screen and should...
  8. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi-E IAC Issue

    Having to open the throttle some to start and then running that high you might have a TB or intake leak. The IAC is closing off trying to slow the idle down but its unable to
  9. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi-E IAC Issue

    Closed is plunger extended and cutting off all air
  10. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi-E IAC Issue

    I don't understand the IAC at 0 and be full open The IAC goes from 0 closed to 100 full open Seeing 0 has me thinking its either a vacuum leak or TPS issue maybe What does the Techmate show for TPS? Have you tried disconnecting the throttle cable from the TB?
  11. alldodge

    No fire

    There are several 4.3's with all kinds of ignition systems, what is your serial number? Is this a new to you boat? What happened before it won't start? What have you done to check for spark?
  12. alldodge

    Need new axle.

    Don't know where you can just look up the trailer and find axle part number. Get the dimensions and find one that way https://www.championtrailers.com/blog/measuring-trailer-axles-the-easiest-way-to-measure-your-trailer-axle/
  13. alldodge

    2008 Mercruiser 5.0 tks won't go into drive or reverse

    The outer jacket of the low shift cable is installed, but the inner cable won't go any farther then 8 to 12 inches? Is that correct?
  14. alldodge

    '04 180br - bilge pump issues

    In all cases with a boat its gaining access. If your unable to remove things enough to get to it, would then need to remove motor or make a L type bracket out of flat stock aluminum. With flat stock, attach new pump to stock and slide in under motor and fasten the other end of the L bracket to...
  15. alldodge

    Sea Ray engine replacement

    Never used Jasper but many have. Should be easy and just make sure your getting a marine rebuild and not a auto/truck motor. So you need to have marine head gasket, brass or stainless core plugs. Cam is same as a truck
  16. alldodge

    Anti-Rattle solutions

    The vid Like the idea, but guy mentions about a weight distribution hitch using a class III hitch, that ain't right. I use nothing but class 4 or 5 hitches even for light stuff For someone that has more then one C3 hitch, swapping will take more time, and doubt the spring and piece would stay...
  17. alldodge

    holding tank sensor (cap)

    Search "holding tank monitor" those from sealand and dometic will come up
  18. alldodge

    Replace Bravo2 Lower Unit W/ Bravo

    Some of the earlier Bravo's will not swap with newer ones
  19. alldodge

    Wood rot HELP

    Not thebest to answer, most likely it was just resin which was thin and had no mesh to hold it together. Resin is not very strong and needs mesh to gain strength
  20. alldodge

    Wood rot HELP

    IMO Assuming your talking about the sort or square holes The holes were placed to drain water away, the problem is they were not sealed, so rot started. It needs to be removed now
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