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  1. alldodge

    Mercruiser 5.0 dies while idling - no fuel from line

    Check the antisiphon valve at the tank. Its the barbed fitting the rubber fuel line connects to Place a fuel pressure gauge after the pump to see what kind of pressure your getting. Should be around 6/7 psi
  2. alldodge

    Control box???

    Asking a question about something that goes on a motor that we cannot see makes it hard to try and answer. Post a pic and also post your motor serial number?
  3. alldodge

    stuck 3000 rpm max

    A bad sign is on their main wed page is https://www.marineremanengines.com/
  4. alldodge

    89- 5.8l OMC with Holley 4160 flooding problem

    Yes, the mechanical pumps have been known to pump to much. Doesn't happen often but does happen. Member BT had one producing 9 psi 62Kpa right out of the box
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    89- 5.8l OMC with Holley 4160 flooding problem

    Agree, bad rebuild or fuel pump has to much pressure No more then 48 Kpa or 0.48 bar
  6. alldodge

    5.0 mercruiser just shut off pulling someone on tube.

    Ignition fuse (15 to 20 amp) feeding key switch red/purple wire 90 amp fuse on starter post which feeds the 50 amp breaker Key switch Need a meter and check for 12V on red/purple on key switch
  7. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.7 OSI-C not staying running

    Might have air in the fuel rail Connect a fuel pressure gauge to the schrader valve on the rail. With key ON does it come up between 50 to 60 psi? Bleed at the schrader valve to see if there is any air
  8. alldodge

    Vintage Mercruiser Tach Pole Question

    Unable to say for sure, but it will be the two located below the retaining bar. Take a ohm meter and see which one provides zero ohms between the case of the meter. If one does that should be ground.
  9. alldodge

    Where to put Lewmar Windless Selenoid

    Mine are mounted on the side bulkhead in the engine room. Might want to just get another breaker. The water proof ones are nice Mine goes from the Bat to a main solenoid used to turn ON the windless. Then short cable to the breaker, then to the windless solenoids near the windless
  10. alldodge

    stuck 3000 rpm max

    Hope your luck holds
  11. alldodge

    stuck 3000 rpm max

    If a bearing was spun then most often you don't hear a squeal it more like a rod knocking. If it is a bearing, the crank comes out and gets machined and/or polished, then a new bearing can be installed. Always good to go with easy into all new parts, don't have to but best Make sure the...
  12. alldodge

    stuck 3000 rpm max

    While its best to take it easy for the first 20 hours, sounds like the motor was not rebuilt correctly
  13. alldodge

    Transmission for a small diesel.

    Need to find out who makes a adapter bellhousing. Start with the manufacture to see if it has ever been mounted in a boat. The V drive takes up less room but is taller. If going direct using an outdrive, then use a drive shaft and have a carrier mounted on the transom plate I'm not able to...
  14. alldodge

    master bath remodel

    A hatch, that's different
  15. alldodge

    Troubleshooting ignition coil 5.0 Mercruiser

    MPI ??? https://www.mercruiserparts.com/5-0l-carb-alpha-bravo-0w310000-thru-0w
  16. alldodge

    Shorepower fuse?

    Was thinking about this, and your going to need to move the breakers inside because I don't think they make waterproof double pole type. Either that or see if those covers will go over them.
  17. alldodge

    Troubleshooting ignition coil 5.0 Mercruiser

    No, the negative side is switched to ground by the distributor. You have a TBV ignition. Run through this guide to see what is wrong
  18. alldodge

    Troubleshooting ignition coil 5.0 Mercruiser

    Serial number please?
  19. alldodge

    1990 omc cobra 4.3 won’t rev above 2500

    Something is missing, things don't add up Carb motor, throttle plate opens wide 6 psi fuel pressure Compression at 150 all cylinders (hope this is about 150 because otherwise its BS)
  20. alldodge

    1990 omc cobra 4.3 won’t rev above 2500

    Wait, when the throttle is moved does it move the carb linkage?
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