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  1. alldodge

    Mercruiser 3.0 TKS Alternator Question

    It will change at idle but there is no info on how much. There is a ALT test at 1500-2000 rpm's which should be at least 30 amps. So if you can get 20 that would be to bad. If your willing to go high dollar can switch to Lithium Ion bats. That change fast and can provide full output amps...
  2. alldodge

    EOL Flash Player

    Might be but I'm not going to uninstall Flash, maybe later if there is an issue
  3. alldodge

    Engine Harness Mounting and Routing 5.7L

    In most all cases the wires route on top the motor and down to the items. The big lug which goes on the starter post is a fuse. The fuse is inside the block and is there to protect the battery if the alternator shorts out I would suggest connect the fuse to starter then route the wires the...
  4. alldodge

    Timing Adjustment 5.7 Vortec Slow Crank

    Having that much advance can slow the rotation, and more so if it grunts during the rotation. When spark hits before TDC and trys to spin it backwards. If not doing that then cable connections, battery, starter. Place a voltmeter on the battery and see if the voltage drops below 10V when cranking
  5. alldodge

    Capacity plate

    If you know what it should be, have a sign shop make a vinyl decal and place it on a piece of aluminum plate
  6. alldodge

    EOL Flash Player

    Adobe flash player is at end of life and will no longer be supported. They recommend to uninstall it but if that's done then boatinfo will not be viewable. Thoughts for work arounds?
  7. alldodge

    PWC's on the ohio ideas

    Its a good area to go thru, and the channel is 9 ft minimum and marked by the USCG. Either side of the markers (buoys) is less. Below Smithland lock and turning into the cumberland from the ohio is real shallow unless your well below the upper point where they come together Remember "Red...
  8. alldodge

    Bowrider

    I have a 232 with a 454 and have pulled 9 skiers up at one time (started with 11 and 2 fell off). The 454 in the 232 is a much better boat then the 350 or 383, just has more low end torque
  9. alldodge

    1997 5.7 Gi fuel system

    Another thing your going to need is the fuel injection (FI) harness (unless its still there). The FI harness plugs into the motor harness
  10. alldodge

    1997 5.7 Gi fuel system

    There is a line going from reservoir to intake and that is there so if the valve in the reservoir does not shut off the fuel once its full, the excess goes into the intake as a safety measure
  11. alldodge

    1997 5.7 Gi fuel system

    The issue with the LP pump not working during cranking is most likely the PO didn't install the circuit to turn it ON during cranking, or the diode blew The ECM was preprogramed by VP, and they determined the curve through testing prior to selling the motor. Merc, VP and others all do it this...
  12. alldodge

    1997 5.7 Gi fuel system

    The 1409 is one of the better carbs and easy to adjust. The trouble starting after long periods of sitting comes from the carb fuel evaporating out of the bowl. Would need to crank for a short period just to get the fuel back in the carb, unless you have an electric pump. The original motor...
  13. alldodge

    1992 Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha One Gen II has water in oil after rebuild.

    Reusing a gasket is never a good idea for head or intake. It was installed backwards and compressed, then removed and re-installed. Use a new gasket.
  14. alldodge

    350/5.7 Exhaust valve seal leak + low compression

    The valve seals will keep oil out IF the valve stem and guide are within spec. With it only being on 7 I'm thinking the guide and/or valve need replacing. The 180 to 200 psi on the other cylinders is to high unless the motor is designed to run with high compression, meaning it requires 93...
  15. alldodge

    Bowrider

    Want a ski boat that carries 10 people. First thing is your going to need a lot of power. The 265 came standard with a single motor so do look for a 8.1 or 8.2, you will need every bit of the hp The boat weights 5600 dry, add 10 people (1000 to 1500), 60 gallons of gas and a bunch of gear...
  16. alldodge

    Mercruiser 8.1L not starting

    There is a 14 pin engine harness that goes from the motor to the Helm. There is also a CAN buss connector used to transfer digital info from the PCM to the DTS. Your drive by wire so the CAN bus has terminators on all cable ends, and if one is missing its like removing a cap off a water hose...
  17. alldodge

    PWC's on the ohio ideas

    Its doable, but remember going down takes less fuel then going back up on return trip. Use to live in Louisville and have traveled from there down to pickwick MS and back by boat. Plan for the fuel stops and you will be good
  18. alldodge

    Mercruiser 8.1L not starting

    There is a neutral safety switch on the transmission, is the plug connected? Since both will not start, look for something not connected like a terminator on the CAN buss. If one cable is not connected then the CAN buss will not be able to transfer info Your motors have 2 connects, one is...
  19. alldodge

    Merc 7.4l 454 Gen 4 to 5 interchangeable?

    Can also just leave the truck cam in the motor
  20. alldodge

    Help with 5.7L front motor mount bracket location.

    See item 5 and note there are 2 of them https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31867/2697/280'
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