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  1. alldodge

    Temporary loss of power

    Main power relay Fuel pump relay They are both next to the ECM and are small square and probably black
  2. alldodge

    Ignition fuse keeps blowing instantly on Bayliner w/ Mercruiser 5.7

    Tx, want o see if you have an electric fuel pump When moving the motor forward to replace coupler the Alternator connections may have been damaged or wire chaffed. One is the purple ignition wire Also look in this location where the chain was connected, along with the 10 pin connector
  3. alldodge

    1990 5.7 mercury with thunder bolt no spark

    Use this to figure out what is not working
  4. alldodge

    2009 350 mag mis at wide open.

    Dealer replaced the distributor and didn't replace the cap, that's a new one for me, they always throw parts like to get more money As above, the caps are known to cause problems. If its replaced and there is no change keep it on board because they fail without warning. Something change...
  5. alldodge

    VP 5.7 oil reading high

    Measure the tube and then compare how far the stick will go in. Oil will be same level in tube as in the pan
  6. alldodge

    Constant Engine alarm

    My first pic showed J1-6 but that point to the wrong wire, its J1-8 for that one and this one. Pic below is of the GXI-D and I'm pretty sure it should be the same for the E. While the depth finder does have an alarm, you have to tell us if its the motor or depth alarm As prior, the ECM is the...
  7. alldodge

    Constant Engine alarm

    Depending on which GXI the Tan/Blue wire connects to the ECM and then motor alarm. If the Tan/Blue wire is chaffed and is grounding out anywhere between J1-6 and the alarm at the helm, the alarm will sound. The alarm is connected to 12V when key is turned ON, and the other side is connected to...
  8. alldodge

    2003 Volvo Penta 3.0 GSP max speed 25mph

    Timing shunt Having a VP there is no shift interrupter, but the 2 wires are connected together and the one is connected to a 12V source Timing advance means it goes more toward Before TDC not After
  9. alldodge

    How to wire ignition coil Volvo Penta AQ200D

    No expert on VP but found the 5.0 nd 5.8 FL wiring with points
  10. alldodge

    Power steering help?

    Those old ones need to be balanced, see page 6A-7 in manual 6, but its not at boatinfo
  11. alldodge

    Wiring color codes for a 2004 Sea Ray 185 Sport ?

    It should be these
  12. alldodge

    1999 4.3 mercruiser spark, oil pressure, no fuel?

    This is in the OB section and should be in the Merc section GA_Boater There should be a Purple/Yellow stripe wire coming from the outboard small post on the starter. This is the wire which feeds the pump while the motor is cranking. Once it starts, power is removed from the Red/yellow until...
  13. alldodge

    Lose power to everything except trim switch on 2004 caravell 187bw mercruiser 4.3

    If your not getting power thru the fuse its blown. The fuse is replaceable https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bussmann-CBBF90-CBBF-Battery-Fuse-/164317075140 Remove the fuse and have a look Most have all the wires attached to the fuse, when actually only need the orange wire. The fuse is used to...
  14. alldodge

    Engine install and align. what am I doing so wrong??

    Is the bar made to spec?
  15. alldodge

    Mercruiser alarm only at idle

    Thank, Carb motor The switch and sender are both port side low where the remote oil filter is connected. The sender is item 8 and the switch is item 10. Look at your part number listed to see if it was the sender or switch Sender 8M0068784 Switch 8M0070108 Not having a ECM but do have a TB5...
  16. alldodge

    Kill switch

    Yes, you on the right path
  17. alldodge

    Engine install and align. what am I doing so wrong??

    The bearing doesn't look good but that's a different issue maybe This is how it should go together The mount either uses a spring washer OR the fiber washer, not both. All depends on what transom assembly is being used
  18. alldodge

    2002 3.0 Electronic Timing Help Needed

    The timing advances by moving more Before TDC Wires on shunt and shift interrupter are connected and disconnected with the motor running. Don't know your serial number but timing of the 3.0 can be anywhere from 1* BTDC to 2* ATDC Serial number break: 0L096999 and below - 1 BTDC Serial number...
  19. alldodge

    Squeal when boat first starts

    Taking the battery cable off the battery may have just blown the regulator in the alternator. The old remove the battery cable on cars use to work, but even now it can blow the reg in the ALT Agree its the ALT, but the belt is not tight enough or the belt is not the right size. Looking at the...
  20. alldodge

    Mercruiser Bravo ONE lower shift cable replacement

    Do not drill it out The outer jacket is removed and installed from the drive side There are 2 different cables used and depends on which year you have. In the link below is the manual and how to replace the cable http://boatinfo.no/lib/mercruiser/manuals/mercruiser11.html#/316 Folks make a...
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