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  1. alldodge

    Idle speed, Mercruiser 2.8 165hp D-tronic

    I would start with the basics. Air cleaner Fuel filter (is it clean and full, if not full check antisiphon valve) Exhaust system (manifold, turbo, pipe) I would lean toward the fuel system since this just happened and was doing fine. If a piece of crud got into one of the injectors it would...
  2. alldodge

    Key switch / Ignition issue

    Turn the key to start and hold, then pull the shifter back n forth a bit to see if it will start to crank. If it does its the neutral switch If it doesn't connect voltmeter probe to Yellow/Red wire on the key switch and turn to start, should see 12V. If 12V is found then put probe on the...
  3. alldodge

    Key switch / Ignition issue

    Power goes to the key switch on the red/purple wire, which also has a 20 fuse. The fuse is probably a inline type. It will be behind the helm. Follow the wire to find it
  4. alldodge

    Thermostat Housing Check Balls

    Could check the circulating water pump to see if the vanes inside the pump have come loose from the shaft. Normally when this happens the motor just over heats. If a head gasket was the issue, then the heat/water still comes together in the thermostat housing and splits almost even.
  5. alldodge

    Thermostat Housing Check Balls

    haven't drained a V6 in a long time and when I do my BB there is always some water the comes out both sides, just not as much on the second side. I think your good, but to verify, put Port plug back in and then pour water into the thermostat housing and see if water comes out the starboard side
  6. alldodge

    Starter issues

    Remove the battery cable ends from the starter and the negative on the engine block. They should be clean and shinny, and bend the ends to see if there is any corrosion under the jacket. If all that is good, then agree with gm280
  7. alldodge

    Help with 5.7L front motor mount bracket location.

    Where did you find this Rick. The install manual list transom angles can be 10 to 16 degrees and that angle is used to determine X dimension. Where not talking X dimension here, but if the transom can be at a different angle, then so can the plate
  8. alldodge

    Column Replacement

    I'm supporting the roof with 2x10 at an angle so the contractor can pour the porch. I'm putting it back together after their done. Just looking for better ideas of how to reattach at the roof
  9. alldodge

    Help with 5.7L front motor mount bracket location.

    Your using 13* but is your stern at 13*? It could be anywhere from 10 to 16* The mounts wind up where they a parallel with the gimbal bearing and drive. Need to try and be in the middle of the motor mount adjustment
  10. alldodge

    Column Replacement

    Simple task, but looking for ideas of how to do it better Current: Wood deck/porch with two 4x4 post holding covered porch. There is plywood or wood siding surrounding post, then vinyl siding and aluminum trim covering all wood. Plan is to cut post off flush at the top New: Concrete porch...
  11. alldodge

    1996 Volvo Penta 7.4 will not stay running

    New pump Put a voltmeter on the pump hot side and see if you get 12V to it while cranking? Now see if 12V stays there once the key is released and motor is running? If both are true and it still dies its either fuel restriction or an electrical issue
  12. alldodge

    Fuel hose size ?

    Splinting hairs maybe
  13. alldodge

    Fuel hose size ?

    Small block chevy (5.0, 5.7, 4.3L) and big block chevy (7.4, 8.1, 8.2L)
  14. alldodge

    Cutting cable TV

    Might be worth it to get a VPN (extra 3 to 6 mth) and then fake out the location for a place like Atlanta, New York or other city to watch local channels
  15. alldodge

    5.7L 350 - 2003 - MAP/ MPI Horizon - Water Distribution Housing ISSUE

    PM Bt Doctur and see if he will respond
  16. alldodge

    Fuel hose size ?

    Most likely its 3/8 SBC and BBC all same
  17. alldodge

    engine

    Try a heat gun or hair dryer
  18. alldodge

    Cutting cable TV

    Wish locast was in my area :( Not even close like Nashville of Louisville
  19. alldodge

    Computer Help!!

    In that case its do over time, wipe and reinstall One of the programs is either not installing correctly or not compatible with the computer hardware or OS. Verify SW
  20. alldodge

    Computer Help!!

    Something is corrupt and its hung. Hold the power button until it turns off. Then turn it back on.
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