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  1. alldodge

    Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?

    Water wicks thru plywood it doesn't just go down. I would start about 2 inches above the leak. If it's dry there then you good chance to be able to fix without ripping the transom out. Yes only about 3/4 inch, if it's wet there it's wet all the way thru. Don't want to chance going clear thru...
  2. alldodge

    Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?

    Surface moisture meters are not very accurate and depending on who is using adds more possible inaccuracy Normally by the time a transom starts leaking, the moisture has made its way further up then where its coming out. Easy way to find out for your self is take a small drill bit (1/4 inch or...
  3. alldodge

    Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?

    A "good" surveyor will identify all issues with a boat
  4. alldodge

    Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?

    As many have said before me, Free boats are normally the most costly Look at a full transom rebuild for starters
  5. alldodge

    How do you pin point the source of a loud vibration

    Yes, Gen 2 should have about 2 quarts
  6. alldodge

    How do you pin point the source of a loud vibration

    My guess is you didn't refill the drive correctly, and it destroyed it self due to lack of lube To drain a drive you remove the vent plug in the top section of the drive and drain out the bottom plug. To refill lube is pumped in thru the bottom drain plug until it comes out the top vent plug...
  7. alldodge

    120 hp 2.5 L mercruiser 153 ci carb

    The coil with points distributor is normally to be 12V when cranking and 9V when running. Manual number 1 does not show a resistor wire but manual 2 does. Use a voltmeter and measure the + side of coil when running. If it's 12V then you can take it from there, if not then no If no then follow...
  8. alldodge

    Dauntless 18 motor height opinions?

    It's normal for the cav plate to be right at if not a tad higher
  9. alldodge

    Crank driven vs block mounted raw water pump pros/cons

    Yes would be best with bracket to hold pump from twisting
  10. alldodge

    120 hp 2.5 L mercruiser 153 ci carb

    Your problem right now is not the plugs If it was my motor I would use MR43T
  11. alldodge

    120 hp 2.5 L mercruiser 153 ci carb

    plug cross reference are not exact and never have been, but it's your motor
  12. alldodge

    120 hp 2.5 L mercruiser 153 ci carb

    The FS is a cooler plug and ES is hotter, hence the reason your plug is longer My info comes from manual 3 which list for 1978 to 84 Manual 2 for years 1974 to 78 just list MR43T and champion RBL8 Manual 1 for years 1963 to 73 list AC - CR44N and could use CR43N for high speed applications
  13. alldodge

    1979 Johnson V4 115 HP - Viking Deck

    Fuse should not be more than 20 amp
  14. alldodge

    120 hp 2.5 L mercruiser 153 ci carb

    Plug looks a little long for that motor. It should be MR43T, RV9YC, BR6FS Dwell 28 to 34* Timing 8 BTDC The choke needs keyed 12V power so when key is turned ON it's powered. It is grounded to the carb body so no extra wire needed Yes turn screw in until it just touches, then back out 1 1/2...
  15. alldodge

    1979 Johnson V4 115 HP - Viking Deck

    Don't think it would be the fuse unless the fuse is to small amperage and that's real doubtful. Most likely it's wiring, the gauge or sensor. The wires were cut prior so I would say it's the gauge
  16. alldodge

    GS-249 Holding tank pump out question

    The macerator is a pump that shreds crap as it's pump overboard. The pump isn't running so you first have to find it. Somewhere between the hole in the side and the tank is the pump "IF" it hasn't been removed Some toilets have a hand pump which just pumps everything straight overboard. Post...
  17. alldodge

    Crank driven vs block mounted raw water pump pros/cons

    Never had a crank mounted pump but would be much easier to work on then belt driven. Don't see either with an issue moving water better then the other
  18. alldodge

    1990 mercruiser 4.3 no spark

    If your cranking and all it's doing is back firing, do pull the dizzy noting where it's point now. Doesn't matter where it's pointing only that you know where it is now. Pull dizzy and rotate rotor so that it's 180* and reinstall. So it will be pointing the opposite direction it's pointing now
  19. alldodge

    1990 mercruiser 4.3 no spark

    We wordsmithing now
  20. alldodge

    1990 mercruiser 4.3 no spark

    Not possible if you aligned TDC on No 1 and then made sure the distributor is pointing toward number 1
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