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  1. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.0 osi engine cranks but won't start

    Could use a motor serial number, but start by measuring the fuel pressure at the rail. There is a cap covering the schrader valve and should get 50 to 60 psi when ignition is turned ON. No need for a noid light since it does start with starting fluid Do check the fuses closely. Could measure...
  2. alldodge

    Bravo Shift Cable Adjjustment

    Yes what BT said
  3. alldodge

    master bath remodel

    Agree no faucets on outside walls
  4. alldodge

    Quick Fuel 600 Carb, excessive accelerator pump arm lever play?

    Good deal Don't know of any using the quick fuel carb here at iboats, there are several using them on OSO
  5. alldodge

    Happy Birthday GA_Boater!

    Happy BD
  6. alldodge

    Bravo Shift Cable Adjjustment

    There are some tools but doing I like to final adjust by hand with the motor running on muffs. Would start by making sure there is 3 inch space as in pic. Then adjust using the tool or... With it running move the cable FWD/REV holding by your fingers and noting where neutral is. Adjust barrel...
  7. alldodge

    250XXL EFI saltwater problem

    I have no issue with Champion but others do, same as a Ford Chevy thing Fouling plugs is its running rich. Changing the plugs will get it running good again for a little while and they to will probably foul out. Could just clean the plugs and it would run good for a while. Need to find out...
  8. alldodge

    4.3 dies after 5-10 sec running

    What is your serial number?
  9. alldodge

    Happy Birthday, aspeck!

    Happy BD
  10. alldodge

    Not firing

    No spark Replaced everything in and connected to the distributor. Swapped ECM and troubled motor ECM runs on other motor. Disconnected the Tach and still do not have any spark. Have 12V at the coil and wires between coil and Dizzy are good. Either the Tach wire wire is shorting out...
  11. alldodge

    Mercruiser Alpha one Gen 2 4.3l MPI LOW Idle

    Measure the voltage of the IAC MAP and TPS on both motors and compare
  12. alldodge

    Not firing

    Don't know what a B&G is
  13. alldodge

    Retirement in another Country

    Move to San Diego
  14. alldodge

    Not firing

    Move the ECM from the motor which will not start to the motor that will start.
  15. alldodge

    Not firing

    Shows L29 and should have the rare MEFI 2 While cranking see if you can see 300 rpm on the Tach. If not disconnect the gray wire off the rear of the Tach Can see if there are codes with a resistor LED of a digital multimeter with a tone ohm setting. Need to count the flashes of beeps when...
  16. alldodge

    Retirement in another Country

    Same here, I'm not that far from Cookeville
  17. alldodge

    Mercruiser Alpha one Gen 2 4.3l MPI LOW Idle

    Are you sure its idling that low as checked with another Tach? Spec is 600
  18. alldodge

    Not firing

    Motor serial number? Being a 98 I'm guessing its a MEFI 3 with EST ignition Have you checked for codes?
  19. alldodge

    Inconsistent bogging/acceleration until it hit around 20mph - Mercruiser 5.7l

    Agree something is messed up and this guy doesn't know what he's doing.
  20. alldodge

    Wood cost

    Its coming down, might be another year for most things to get back like they were, but I believe it will get there
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