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  1. alldodge

    Mercruiser 4.3 EFI Fuel Pressure Regulator

    Going to damage the impeller doing that on a hose Back firing means out of time or a valve is damaged, hanging or other Must be a mechanic in name only. Its pretty simple to measure the fuel pressure to see if the pump or regulator s the issue. Whats your serial number?
  2. alldodge

    Speaker switch?

    Use a single DPDT (Double Pole Double Throw) switch Select 2 speakers you want to turn OFF when the switch to thrown. Connect return legs on the 2 speakers to the new speakers. Connect main feed to the old speakers to the center contacts on the switch. Connect the speakers so one pair or the...
  3. alldodge

    New Long Block

    Being a carb motor, its does not have a in-gear switch so the sputter is not from it. Check your timing at 10* BTDC, 600 RPM in Base timing mode It runs so the ignition system works. Don't know if something else may have happened. Watch the voltage, if it goes above 15V there might be an...
  4. alldodge

    Prop won't spin. Not a hub issue.

    With cables moving on the shift plate, then next check is to see if the lower shift cable is moving the shift foot on the drive. Trim the drive up and look to see if it moves when the cables moves
  5. alldodge

    New Long Block

    Yes and No , I'll start with the no first No - Reving high while in the water is not a problem, but would be if on a hose (sort of). If on a hose it can burn the impeller with anything above 1500 or so rpm Yes - Reving high is the issue if (the big IF, and the sort of :unsure:) you have an...
  6. alldodge

    Cooling system

    My comment was to remove the hose coming from the pump at the thermostat housing. The hose comes from the pump, to the oil cooler and then to the housing. Remove the hose and "start the motor" , you should see water coming out of the hose. Since you back flushed including from the pump and...
  7. alldodge

    Cooling system

    First check the hose connections. Hose on top comes from drive Hose on bottom goes to engine oil cooler and then to thermostat housing If correct, disconnect hose at thermostat and start motor. If no water, disconnect at cooler If no water your back to the pump
  8. alldodge

    Mercury 5.7

    Should need at least 550 CCA or 850 MCA and that is Minimum
  9. alldodge

    Cooling system

    What is your serial number? Are you trying muffs or is boat in the water?
  10. alldodge

    Fuel Gauge Question

    Disconnect the sender wire and the gauge should read empty If it does, remove the tank sender (in a well ventilated area) and reconnect wires. Then watch the gauge as the float is moved from empty to full slowly
  11. alldodge

    water temp

    Depends on what degree thermostat is installed, but most have a 140*
  12. alldodge

    Kohler 7.5 EKD generator issues.

    What I'm saying is need to get some voltage readings. It could be its the circuit board, but no expert just spit balling
  13. alldodge

    1993 Mercruiser 3.0L I/O Concerns

    Lots of things, lost spark do to bad connection, key switch, kill switch, corrosion. Might be fuel, don't know there isn't enough info and no testing was done New to you boat means you need to check everything over and do all the maintenance to be more assured it will run
  14. alldodge

    water temp

    Don't know if the one from AZ is the same as the marine, but it might be. The North American is 240 ohms to 33 ohms (cold to hot). Take the sender and place in a pan of water and heat it up while reading the meter with a thermometer. See if it comes out the same
  15. alldodge

    Kohler 7.5 EKD generator issues.

    voltage limits exceeded None of the marine Gen manufactures have good drawings much less troubleshooting guides I'm seeing this error much like similar issues with Merc motors when the 5V is either higher or low then exactly 5V. In the drawing not there are other items connected with the O2...
  16. alldodge

    2016 H190 Aluminum to SS Prop question.

    Stainless props blades are thinner then aluminum so less drag, and they don't flex like aluminum does. If something is hit with stainless it can break the drive, but same hit with aluminum then it has a good chance to just be the prop. Current family load reaching 4000-4100 with 19, and going...
  17. alldodge

    Bravo 2 Speedo adapter at transom plate

    Looks like part of the quick connect for the power steering actuator https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/30979/11210/200 Is a quick connect of some kind and there should be a ball bearing and end cap somewhere What is the serial number?
  18. alldodge

    1987 Starcraft 191 select trim switch

    If unable to figure out how to mount a different switch, then guess its time for another control. Might be able to find a used on craigs list. Or find someone parting out a boat
  19. alldodge

    Bennett Trim Repair And Auto Pro Install

    Don't I wish but Nada
  20. alldodge

    Bennett Trim Repair And Auto Pro Install

    Yeah Me, :poop:
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