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  1. alldodge

    Tach settings cobra 3.0

    Its how many pulses come from the coil per revolution. A 4 stroke 4 cylinder produces 2 pulses per revolution, I would think it would be 2
  2. alldodge

    Bennett Trim Repair And Auto Pro Install

    Installed another, waited to calibrate until Bennett was on the phone. Did that and its working like all the others except the last one. Its not hanging but still trims to much. He is going to talk the the engineer again to see what they say Sure wish I never heard of autotrim
  3. alldodge

    350 mag mpi 2000 won't start

    Just noticed a forgot the pic
  4. alldodge

    Top Speed Issues

    Suggest trying to use the return key more, this is real hard to read Using that much fuel, your plugs should be wet and fouled
  5. alldodge

    Mercarb 2BBL accelerator pump check ball

    The check ball also stops the motor from sucking fuel out of the carb bowl when running
  6. alldodge

    Mercarb 2BBL accelerator pump check ball

    TanFS I know itrs not the Merc carb its the 2GC and is just there to see how one carb uses the check ball. With yours when the pump is moves down the check ball is under a spring and that keeps the pump from sucking air. Note the slot in the pump cylinder. This is where the pump gets fuel
  7. alldodge

    Mercarb 2BBL accelerator pump check ball

    The check ball is used in the accelerator pump circuit. It allows fuel to be sucked in, because without it the pump would be pushing fuel back n forth with no pressure. The gif below is for the 2GC and note how if works
  8. alldodge

    Mercruiser 5.0

    I would buy this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercury-8M0058164-PUMP-ASSY-FUEL-/203541428338?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c10#viTabs_0
  9. alldodge

    Mercruiser 5.0

    The fuel pressure might be to high. Anything above 6 psi can cause the issue. Being a 1989 you should have 2 gaskets and one plate between pump and block. The thick gasket and plate reduces the stroke, and thereby reducing the pressure the pump puts out...
  10. alldodge

    Mercruiser 5.0

    My opinion Sierra quality control is not the best. They build stuff in most cases like the OEM but not always exactly like the OEM. The stuff that won't meet OEM requirements are sold to aftermarket
  11. alldodge

    Mercruiser 5.0

    Sierra will work, not a fan but they work
  12. alldodge

    Mercruiser 5.0

    Yes you pump has ruptured the internal diaphragm. The vent tells you the diaphragm has reptured
  13. alldodge

    4.3L IGNITION TIMING

    Yes, your right I'm wrong, It uses 12V to make it stumble miss
  14. alldodge

    Mercruiser '85 inline 4 120HP - Manual Steering Maintenance?

    In most cases nothing is needed, but spray lube is normally good
  15. alldodge

    Engine dumping fuel

    GSI, thing TBI While the pump should not stay ON with the key ON, and this could be the ECM or a short on the ground side of the relay Even with the pump staying ON, the injectors should not be spraying fuel. This could be the ECM or bad injectors How long have you had the boat and is this a...
  16. alldodge

    4.3L IGNITION TIMING

    EDIT: Woops my bad, wrong ignition it does go to ground
  17. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 3.0 GL WPS SLX 18 135 HP Replacement

    The 3.0 is a industrial motor. Can install a truck motor but this would require to make new motor mounts. Could use a V6 or V8 but should not use any of the carb or electrical components like alternator, starter, distributor because they are not ignition protected
  18. alldodge

    1992 Mercruiser 3.0 acceleration issue

    Several have replaced points with Pertronix and many have had trouble afterwards. Check to see if your coil is getting hot. Look at your plugs to see if their fouling out.
  19. alldodge

    Mercruiser 3.0 starting problem.

    Yep, switch
  20. alldodge

    Mercruiser 3.0 starting problem.

    Keep the voltmeter on the purple wire at the key switch purple wire. Crank the motor to see if you loose 12V. If you do its the key switch
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