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  1. alldodge

    Trim limit wires...no where to be found

    Re: Trim limit wires...no where to be found Sounds like you have a break in the blue/white wire connection, see wiring attachment As for the gauge look for a Brown/white wire, it goes to the gauge. Here is a 4.3 diagram but it will be the same for you
  2. alldodge

    Engine cutt-off switch

    Re: Engine cutt-off switch Sorry Zippy, company came by and had to leave. First you cannot use the switch previously listed, you need a switch that is normally open when the lanyard is installed. The one below can be installed with the lanyard in Normally open or closed. You want the switch...
  3. alldodge

    Boat US not renewing policies

    Received my renewals for the boats today and it also came with a letter of not renewing the policies. Mentioned it is going into partnership with National Liability and Fire Ins Co. Only guessing but maybe hurricane sandy may have hit the company a bit to hard. Anyone here anything about the...
  4. alldodge

    overheating

    Re: overheating Agree, jumped the gun on the Stat but the Housing in the pick will fit the 302 Ford. I'm thinking 4 ports are needed and the Barr one will fit and supply the needed spots. Run the hoses like the GM model here Plug up the ports going from port to starboard then use thru...
  5. alldodge

    another interupt switch question

    Re: another interupt switch question Lets see if this will work Edit: Way cool this worked
  6. alldodge

    Can an Outboard freeze

    A boat is tied up at the dock, the outdrive trim is run up until the drive is out of the water (about 30 degree angle). If there is a hard freeze, could there be enough water left in the lower unit to damage the drive?
  7. alldodge

    Can A 225 Honda freeze

    Not my engine just see a few of these on boats sitting at the dock. One in question is on a pontoon and when my friend comes in he raises the drive out of the water. He does this to keep the crud from building up on the drive. He pulls the boat out of the water before a hard freeze. I know...
  8. alldodge

    Winterizing EMI Thunder Risers

    Re: Winterizing EMI Thunder Risers Called Eddie Marine and didn't get clear answers to some of my questions. The guy was being a devils advocate and mentioned things like; to be sure you could add some antifreeze. The only one he was clear about was the older style risers which have holes...
  9. alldodge

    Name that ignition switch!

    Re: Name that ignition switch! Looks like this one should work, tie 2 reds and 2 purples together. SIERRA S MP41070-2 - Ignition Switch, Replaces 87-17009A2 Wiring diagram
  10. alldodge

    Seawater Pump with Mechanical Fuel Pump Maintenance

    If you have an engine mounted mechanical fuel pump which looks like this on your engine. The pump could be leaking gas into the fuel pump cam mechanism and you may not find out for some time. In older days the fuel pump was mounted to the engine, and if it leaked a little bit, it would be...
  11. alldodge

    Desperately seeking Timing Marks

    Re: Desperately seeking Timing Marks This should help, it came from a previous post from achris
  12. alldodge

    no reverse wellcraft eclipse 233 1989

    Re: no reverse wellcraft eclipse 233 1989 The engine rotates the prop clockwise to move the boat forward. The shift lever should be in the full forward position. In this positition (FWD) the prop is rotated counter clockwise to engage the gear teeth. The pic below is for a GenII but note how...
  13. alldodge

    help with wiring new delco distributor to oem cobra loom and esa

    Re: help with wiring new delco distributor to oem cobra loom and esa Sorry don't understand what your saying, please explain what one missing plug fro distributor means? Since you have the delco est I would suggest using the Merc shift interuptor. This will require you to pick up some pats...
  14. alldodge

    Mercruiser 3.7 Carb Idle Screw vs Sevice Manual Picture

    Re: Mercruiser 3.7 Carb Idle Screw vs Sevice Manual Picture Looks right to me other then the rusty nut. Probably changed it out with one that was not stainless steel. Don't know if this pic will come out large enough If it doesn't work out go to Parts Catalog | Mercury Marine and enter...
  15. alldodge

    3.0 I/O Mercruiser Not Charging

    Re: 3.0 I/O Mercruiser Not Charging Take your voltmeter and mesaure the voltage on the Orange wire with the engine off. If the volatge at the alternator orange wire matches the voltage on the battery terminal the ok. If it does not match the battery volatge need to find where the bad...
  16. alldodge

    470 Starter wiring

    Re: 470 Starter wiring Your going to need to rewire. Here is the only diagram I found for the 470 The solenoid on the starter for the most part is the same as the one which use to be a slave. You either need to rewire to current specs (see attached link) or wire per the pic...
  17. alldodge

    1993 mercruiser 5.7 with thunderbolt ign. problems

    Re: 1993 mercruiser 5.7 with thunderbolt ign. problems :welcome: to iboats Sure could use a serial number to help but until then. If you have a tach there will be a Gray wire on the back, remove it and try to start. Here is the TB-4 troubleshooter, go through it exactly and it will find...
  18. alldodge

    Mercruiser 4.3LX Will not start (fuel issue)

    Re: Mercruiser 4.3LX Will not start (fuel issue) Electric fuel pump helps and makes a difference. It could be corrision at the connector, the Pur/Yel wire going to the pressure switch or even your oil pressure switch breaking contact.
  19. alldodge

    4.3L Overheat?

    Re: 4.3L Overheat? Here is a pic http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_pictures3.asp?dnbr=809969 98&ivar=IMAGES/COMMON/14045.png&inbr=2694&bnbr=150&bdesc=Standard+Cooling+System
  20. alldodge

    How do I know if it is a dry joint exhaust manifold or not?

    Re: How do I know if it is a dry joint exhaust manifold or not? The difference between closed and open cooling system so far as the riser is the gasket that goes between the two. Ones with slotted holes in the figure below allow to transfer of water between manifold and riser and are used...
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