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  1. alldodge

    wiring slave solenoid

    Diesel will work, but keep in mind you don't want a lot. Just trying to get something in there to displace the water and lube the cylinder walls. The longer the water is in the cylinder the more damage it can do. As before, wd40 will work, get something in it now
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    1988 Bravo 1 oil seal question

    You need a few tools but the drive shaft with gears comes out the front. The yoke and gears are removed to gain access to the seal Then everything is put back together IF "everything is within spec" Then the preload is measured to ensure the nut is not over tightened In short you need manual...
  3. alldodge

    2011 Optimax 150 snapped driveshaft

    Manufactures defect maybe. Should not be any harder then a sterndrive. Main issue is having all the tools to do it I would think. Agree, SEI would be the easy way https://www.sterndrive.cc/Mercury-Mariner-Force-Outboard-Lower-Unit.html
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    Runs and Dies instantly

    Reed valves would be my guess
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    Low voltage to accessories from ignition switch

    Also assuming that both measurements are taken at the same time, key ON and not running
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    Prop size

    If the boat tach is accurate then yes, but there has been many times the boat tach cannot be trusted May also be the 4-blade prop is lifting the boat to much
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    Low voltage to accessories from ignition switch

    Agree, its just sometimes it just might be something else, and checking back to the bat may very well be a waste
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    Ignition wiring questions.

    Can still get them, look for bussman, but a fuse for the most part is a fuse https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Systems-MRBF-Terminal/dp/B0016HX6HA
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    Temperature Fluctuates - 2015 350 mag mpi ec

    IF its working correctly, there should be no water go up thru the check valve, its only used for draining. That said, if its not working correctly then it could.
  10. alldodge

    Low voltage to accessories from ignition switch

    Your checking it correctly, just saying if the ground or the hot going to the 10 pin connector is corroded, it would skew the reading. If you can connect to the battery neg for ground, you could determine it its on the ground side
  11. alldodge

    engine replacement ?

    Just noticed been in private discussion , updating thread That just means the heads are different. In 1995 the vortec heads started and this is where the extra HP comes in Need to keep the info in this thread so others can see
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    engine replacement ?

    If you have a 1985 or newer the flywheel is the same Hey @Scott Danforth Your going to get a reduction in HP going to a pre-vortec motor
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    engine replacement ?

    The flywheel will be the same. After 1985 the flywheel changed to current one The one piece rear main seal started in 1986, but note marine is usually behind with motors. Check the block serial number to verify https://www.mortec.com/
  14. alldodge

    Low voltage to accessories from ignition switch

    That's quite a bit of drop thru a switch IF that is whats happening. All the boat gauges can be off. Might be on the ground side, even at the engine connector That said, you can replace the switch with any 3 position switch
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    Riser Extension Blocks - Full Closed Cooling ???

    I would be thinking that gaskets are cheaper then frustration and pain. New gasket and a cold beer sounds better (y) :ROFLMAO::cool:
  16. alldodge

    Ignition wiring questions.

    The fuse isn't glass its clear plastic. The fuse is the top right in the pic
  17. alldodge

    wiring slave solenoid

    Yes I would pull all plugs to ensure there is no water in them. Disconnect the coil wire from the coil
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    1989 Mercruiser 5.0/alpha water leaking from timing cover.

    Use permatex aviation sealer https://www.permatex.com/products/gasketing/gasket-sealants/permatex-aviation-form-a-gasket-no-3-sealant-liquid/?locale=en_us
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    wiring slave solenoid

    wd40 will work, regular oil is better but need anything to try and lube the cylinders
  20. alldodge

    Ignition wiring questions.

    The 90 amp fuse block, has a 90 fuse inside it The glass fuse is inside the block
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