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  1. Don S

    First timer removing outdrive and motor, have questions.

    Re: First timer removing outdrive and motor, have questions. If the lower shift cable still works, just shift it by hand (pushing the cable in) while someone turns the prop. It just needs to get the shift shaft aimed forward so they will slide apart.
  2. Don S

    Volvo penta 5.7GL A-PMDA weak spark & won't start

    Re: Volvo penta 5.7GL A-PMDA weak spark & won't start Well, that tells you that you have 2.3volts getting to the + side of the coil. Now somewhere between the battery and the + terminal of the coil you have a bad connection. What you need to do is forget the dropdown test, and do a straight...
  3. Don S

    First time wiring a boat

    Re: First time wiring a boat Here you go, I got bored this morning and had a heck of a time reading your drawing.
  4. Don S

    4.3L Fuel Pump will not stop priming - Do I need a new Mechanic?

    Re: 4.3L Fuel Pump will not stop priming - Do I need a new Mechanic? Coming on for a couple of seconds only happens on EFI engines, you car comes on and shuts off, but not your carbed marine engine. The pump only comes on when cranking the engine with the starter and when the oil pressure...
  5. Don S

    A few questions and a few pictures

    Re: A few questions and a few pictures The old manual wanted you to take it completely apart for some reason, but the newer manual gave a much easier method, plus some actual ranges for the rolling torque.
  6. Don S

    engine timing.. help understand..

    Re: engine timing.. help understand.. Sounds to me like you are reading information from manual 13, not 3. What you are describing is setting the timing of the EST electronic distributor. Here is what manual 3 says.
  7. Don S

    engine questions about new boat...please help!!

    Re: engine questions about new boat...please help!! You can find part numbers here Yamaha OEM Parts Here is some sterndrive information that may help you find what engine you have, look at page 2
  8. Don S

    OMC/Volvo Penta 3.0 Sx Cobra engine squeal

    Re: OMC/Volvo Penta 3.0 Sx Cobra engine squeal One thing you mentioned that I didn't address is the broken belt, you shouldn't have a serpentine belt with your model engine, you should have 3 separate V belts. One for the Power steering, one for the raw water pump, and one for the alternator...
  9. Don S

    Audible Alarm

    Re: Audible Alarm If it's going to the relay, the only thing bypassed is the neutral safety switch in the control. The start relay powers the fuel pump relay, so that is why you was getting power to the fuel pump. Here is a better wiring diagram of your engine wiring.
  10. Don S

    Safe to run drive fully trimmed up?

    Re: Safe to run drive fully trimmed up? Just to confirm that your trim limit is stopping where it should be, you trim up till it stops, should have 21 3/4" on the ram. DO NOT Go by the gauge. Use the trim limit as the max limit with trim. If you use the trailer button, slow down to idle rpm.
  11. Don S

    water separator on Mercruiser 4.3

    Re: water separator on Mercruiser 4.3 You have a 92 model and it didn't have a water separating fuel filter that year. Only an inline filter (item 12 below). In 93 an newer, they used a water separating fuel filter, after seeing the error in their ways. They do have a kit with steel line...
  12. Don S

    When did they stop using the 470 mercruiser engine?

    Re: When did they stop using the 470 mercruiser engine? 89 was the last year the 3.7 was manufactured. You still might see them in some 1990 boats.
  13. Don S

    2004 5.0 mpi

    Re: 2004 5.0 mpi Serial number of your engine is what you need. But being that new means it's a 555. Here is a partial list of the alarms.
  14. Don S

    Whats Needed To R&R Alpha Gen 2

    Re: Whats Needed To R&R Alpha Gen 2 You need the gasket kit to put the drive on. Outdrive Gasket Set - Sierra 18-2619-1D - iboats buy several for when you have an oops moment. The follow this. The above is all from the OEM service manual, just put together in separate files to make...
  15. Don S

    HELP not getting spark on my Mercruiser 4.3L

    Re: HELP not getting spark on my Mercruiser 4.3L Here is the wiring diagram. There should be a ground wire, the clamp that holds the distributor down could be what was making the ground for a while if the wire is missing. Some of the newer distributor sensors have a ground wire on them as well.
  16. Don S

    1989 Regal 185 Mercruiser starter solenoid?

    Re: 1989 Regal 185 Mercruiser starter solenoid? Is that yellow wire broken where it goes into the terminal. Looks like you need to put a new end on it. 1 or 2 strands isn't going to work.
  17. Don S

    1989 Regal 185 Mercruiser starter solenoid?

    Re: 1989 Regal 185 Mercruiser starter solenoid? There is nothing wrong with opening an old thread when you are the original poster. The problem is the ones that come on and reply to your thread with a question about their engine. I'm not going back through 68 posts to look for the problem...
  18. Don S

    Power Trim Hose Replacement Advice (Pictures Attached)

    Re: Power Trim Hose Replacement Advice (Pictures Attached) Here is the parts diagram and the list with the part numbers. Doubt any of the are still available, but who knows.
  19. Don S

    Adding a battery

    Re: Adding a battery The most common way with 2 batteries is using an Off/1/2/Both switch. Then you can choose which battery you want to use, or use both at the same time.
  20. Don S

    How do bilge pump thru hull fittings work?

    Re: How do bilge pump thru hull fittings work? Sounds good, but bad when your bilge pump empties onto the dock or someones feet on the dock. Been there done that.
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