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  1. alldodge

    Introduction

    Howdy, I have a 27PC, love the boat but have spet way more money on it then its worth. Started with a 454, then a 502 MPI, and now a 530HP 509 Mine has a Maxwell windless The water tank is leaking into the hull. The water makes its way under the fuel tank and down the port side to the...
  2. alldodge

    2012 5.0gxic-270-r wont start. 14 beeps when I turn the key on

    The 5V Ref has to be 5V or the motor will not run. Any of the sensors can cause the issue. If its still low, start disconnecting sensors until the voltage comes back up. Your battery voltage is low. At 12.3V the charge is only 70%. Full charge is 12.7V
  3. alldodge

    Mercruiser were 4.3 MPI first run of the season question

    Hey Bondo, the the summerize (10) link takes ya to winterization link (11)
  4. alldodge

    Engine rpm is not stable below 2000 rpm

    No carb is pre-adjusted out of the box. They all need adjusting, some more then others Motor warmed up Timing adjusted Adjust RPM and keep it there as further tuning is done Adjust idle screws for max vacuum The dead spot as RPMs increase is the transition from idle to Primary jets. May need...
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    Mercruiser were 4.3 MPI first run of the season question

    Many cases, that kind of tag is so the shop that winterized can make more money. That said, you had it out for a run it should be ok. New to you boat means do all the maintenance before going again. Change drive lube and replace impeller Check drive alignment Change oil Change fuel filter...
  6. alldodge

    87 5.0 mercruiser won’t go over 3000 rpm

    A spark gap tester is placed inline with the plug to see that your getting a white or blue spark https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-20610-Inline-Spark-Tester/dp/B0002STSC6
  7. alldodge

    87 5.0 mercruiser won’t go over 3000 rpm

    Is this a new to you boat or just a new problem? If new problem and didn't have the problem last season, do a compression test. Also use a spark gap tester and check spark on each plug
  8. alldodge

    What is the inductor for?

    Don't understand why VP uses a inductor on a DC circuit (they resist current and not voltage changes) but that is not your question Use a ohm meter and measure the resistance. It should be 1 to 20 ohms or so. If its much higher then that, it's bad
  9. alldodge

    75 HP Mercury Bow Trim Up Does Not Work

    Purple/White is main power feed to trim switch Since trailer up works, and trim up doesn't, your problem should be the switch it self. Pic shows Purple/Red instead of Purple/White
  10. alldodge

    1987 Regal Velocity

    Just guessing but suggest a 21 3blade
  11. alldodge

    Merc. MPI 300 Water Leak-Water Distribution Housing? & Winterization Question

    Not sure, but looks like its comming from the water distribution housing. Those housing do crack. A member here made one from copper piping
  12. alldodge

    Merc. MPI 300 Water Leak-Water Distribution Housing? & Winterization Question

    Not good. When the motor gets up to temp, this only means its at running temp, it does not mean the thermostat stays OPEN The thermostat opens and closes for very short periods. Adding AF once up to temp means only it gets diluted by water. In the spring after a cold winter your almost...
  13. alldodge

    Throttle issue?

    Could be a the Tach is going bad. If it does it will kill the motor Disconnect the Gray wire to it and connect a handheld Tach to see if it does the same thing
  14. alldodge

    Tilt and Trim wiring on Mercruiser

    The lube bottle should not be connected to the trim wiring. The bottle should be connected to a Tan/Blue and Black wires.
  15. alldodge

    1987 Regal Velocity

    Most likely the chopper prop is the issue At WOT what rpm are you turning? What is the drive ratio? Is your speed coming from the boat gauge or a gps?
  16. alldodge

    New gauge cluster

    Something isn't wired right or sender doesn't match gauge.
  17. alldodge

    Belly replacement 10 gallon fuel tank on 1990 Sylvan Fisherman boat

    Will need to look for custom tank. I got mine from Flordia Marine and Tank. May have to remove, make a drawing and send to request price. Either that or there are ready made ones, which may fit
  18. alldodge

    Won't stay running

    Sounds electrical Place a voltmeter on the positive side of the coil and see if power is lost. If it is then trace backwards to the key then the motor and down to the starter/battery
  19. alldodge

    No speed, No power...please help!

    Is the vent plate even with the bottom of the keel?
  20. alldodge

    Transducers and Hull Thicknesses

    I like the ziplock bag trick (y)
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