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  1. alldodge

    Critters in My Boat

    Stick traps attached to a board so they can't run away and maybe get off Bucket with a small amount of food (bird seed, oats, peanut butter) in the bottom. Place next to seat so they can get to the top easy and once they fall there not coming out
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    Modifying propeller hub for new rubber hub

    I would just buy the right hub
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    2015 Mercruiser 4.3 EFI issues.

    The kill switch keeps power from going to the motor so nothing will work like fuel pump and ignition, but it will still crank No fuel and pump runs then look at antisiphon valve on the tank, might be clogged. Can also run the boat from a gas can with hose going to the filter
  4. alldodge

    5.7 Merc Alpha One Gen one violently shakes entire boat?!

    You may have a great Marina, but most Marina's don't employ certified Merc Tech's because the Tech's can make more money working for a dealer Also if they didn't have the Merc special tools and knowing there are differences between the Counter rotation port lower unit
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    Help me identify what engine I have in my new boat

    The max a 350 will be able to suck in is 557 in race application at 5000 rpm
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    5.7 Merc Alpha One Gen one violently shakes entire boat?!

    Yep, missed that, and reason I break up my post Things that can shake the boat in gear are the coupler, drive or prop. Drives were serviced so no sign of lube discoloration, which for me leaves inside the drive. Take the top cap off the drive and see what the bearings look like
  7. alldodge

    5.7 Merc Alpha One Gen one violently shakes entire boat?!

    Welcome Assuming the drives where not pulled to adjust the shifting, correct? If drives were not pulled it's most likely the U-joints When was the last time the drives were pulled and serviced, and alignment checked?
  8. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 4.3 GL No Power to Fuel Pump

    Most wiring is marine type (tinned copper) but if your in fresh water and seal the connections you will be fine
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    Volvo Penta 4.3 GL No Power to Fuel Pump

    The pump should run full time when motor is running Might just be the relay Key ON should have 12V on pin 30 When cranking or motor running should have 12V on the Orange or Green wire (this can be pin 85 or 86, the other pin will be black ground) If you see 12V on the orange/green pin and do...
  10. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 4.3 GL No Power to Fuel Pump

    Which GL do you have? GL A, B, C..... The GL uses 2 diodes to provide fuel to the fuel pump. One is inline with the Green wire and the other is inline with the Orange wire You should not have 12V on the Black wire because that is ground. With key OFF use an ohm meter and check resistance from...
  11. alldodge

    Raven BR190 1988 3.0 Restoration

    Starters can be expensive
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    Tohatsu 9.8 four stroke corroded ground wire?

    Unable to see it clearly, but most have a screw/bolt on each end Remove and replace wire
  13. alldodge

    Tohatsu 9.8 four stroke corroded ground wire?

    All those type of wires are used to reduce galvanic corrosion. They ensure that every component has good continuity between them
  14. alldodge

    Waterlogged foam?

    Merged threads
  15. alldodge

    Chain worth it?

    All Formula cruisers come from the factory with all chain Had a 27PC and loved the way it held. Hung up twice in all the many years I had it. Had to drop the chain and come back with scuba gear
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    454 dies over 1800RPM loaded

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    2019 Grand Cherokee came with wrong size spare....Just found it out

    Be hard to put a 6 or 8 lug truck tire on a small trailer
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    2019 Grand Cherokee came with wrong size spare....Just found it out

    That's in my case it says to put it on the rear only Get a flat on the front have to change 2 tires to get going. Guess you could turn off traction control, but either way hope I don't have to use it
  19. alldodge

    2019 Grand Cherokee came with wrong size spare....Just found it out

    Looks like their were 3 different tires sizes for the GC that year. Wife's Caddy had a space save spare so I go out and spend big bucks to get same wheel, tire sensor and tire to only find out when I try to swap out that a full size spare will NOT fit in the same spot
  20. alldodge

    2019 Grand Cherokee came with wrong size spare....Just found it out

    Triple check your tire sizes My Ram comes with 20's and spare is 18 inch tire. The circumference of both sizes are within 0.25 inch of each other 245/70R17 is 82.73 inches 245/65R18 is 99 inches
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