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  1. alldodge

    2007 Chaparral 256 ssx with 8.1 gxi bogs on acceleration

    Will need the serial number but until then How is the fuel pressure? Any codes read from the ECM? What is fuel pressure at the rail, idle and acceleration?
  2. alldodge

    5.7 boggs down

    No, could be a few things like, gas tank vent is clogged, antisiphon valve is sticking, weak fuel pump What is your motor serial number?
  3. alldodge

    Mercruiser Electrical Issue- Low power. Help pelase!

    It would get hot if the battery was low like it was or if it had a shorted cell. Is the Bat now between 12.5 and 12.7V?
  4. alldodge

    Mercruiser Electrical Issue- Low power. Help pelase!

    That is weird, unless something happened to the ALT maybe. Measure the voltage at the ALT with it running
  5. alldodge

    Retirement in another Country

    Yep, that's what I'm doing. Don't want to get into the reasons for even thinking about it because it will go against the rules real fast. We have a great health care system for those who can afford it and I can, so I'm one of the lucky ones
  6. alldodge

    Retirement in another Country

    I like the area, but if you need major health anything your at least 1.5 hours away
  7. alldodge

    454 knocking noise and water in oil after sitting for 4 years

    Unable to say for certain, but could remove the distributor and use a drill to run the pump. Add a bit, run the drill a bit. This will pump the oil thru until you see if coming out the rockers, then keep it going for a bit Could even use the old oil filter so long as its good and drained of...
  8. alldodge

    Retirement in another Country

    I'm in KY on the TN border. So I know what you mean
  9. alldodge

    Mercruiser Electrical Issue- Low power. Help pelase!

    So its not blowing fuses and its running ok with gauges disconnected?
  10. alldodge

    MerCruiser 8.2 big block 2014 — shuts off after 5-7 min of running

    Most the time its on the thermostat housing. Its probably reading that because of a voltage issue. Other sensors are probably doing the same.
  11. alldodge

    Retirement in another Country

    Why do I want to or thinking about has no bearing Like the English, water to play in and on, great medical, climate, good infrastructure
  12. alldodge

    Retirement in another Country

    The good thing is while were not rich, we don't need to find a cheap place. It would be a issue with the grand kids, but don't see them much now. FB is how we see them most, life just gets in the way I guess.
  13. alldodge

    Retirement in another Country

    Agree Mexico on the Pacific side does look good. Have read up on Vietnam but can't make myself think about that one. Thailand others have been, but not so sure about the medical side. Ecuador is just to close to Columbia Some of the places been reading that have great medical. Need to look...
  14. alldodge

    Retirement in another Country

    OK I'm retired, but thinking about moving to another area or country. Anyone thought about this? Seem to find the short list of Malta Malaysia Mexico Costa Rica New Zealand
  15. alldodge

    Happy Birthday, Bob_VT!!!!!

    Happy BD
  16. alldodge

    MerCruiser 8.2 big block 2014 — shuts off after 5-7 min of running

    Breaker voltage?
  17. alldodge

    SEI outdrive question

    Get the SEI, it comes with a better warranty
  18. alldodge

    Outdrive damage, can this be fixed, or is it a replacement?

    Get a new/used lower with same ratio
  19. alldodge

    master bath remodel

    Might have missed it, but why is the window so high?
  20. alldodge

    Mercruiser Electrical Issue- Low power. Help pelase!

    Which wires were jumped? Check your ignition fuse, the one that is on the red/purple going to the key switch. If its blown then something in the TKS system is shorted. Most likely the water temp stitch or TKS module, along with the diode.
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