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  1. alldodge

    NOCO LifeP04 in lawn mower

    Received new Battery under warranty
  2. alldodge

    I messed up my 35hp Merc.

    It's a venturi port which sucks fuel in from carb when motor is running
  3. alldodge

    I messed up my 35hp Merc.

    Don't know for sure but are in the right place for the venturi
  4. alldodge

    Mercruiser 165's First Engine Align, Having Trouble

    ok, about what I thought the hatch would be open, and also why a cherry picker could not be used. Could use wood across the gunnels to hoist also
  5. alldodge

    Baja 2005 202 Islander with a 5.0 Merc Crusier

    Welcome, no need to shout Get a piece of flat aluminum stock from the hardware store, at least 1.5 inch wide. Disconnect or cut wires going to old bilge pump. Bend flat stock so it gets right beside the old pump and the other ends lays against a stringer or bulk head. Attach new pump to end...
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    Mercruiser 165's First Engine Align, Having Trouble

    Install front mounts on motor mounts Pickup front of motor (in the center) just enough for mounts to be off the deck. Lower motor down and mark mounting holes. Install lag screws Now lift the motor off the mounts and start the leveling as mentioned previously Guess I'll need a pic to see the...
  7. alldodge

    I messed up my 35hp Merc.

    Welcome Gasoline doesn't gel in the cold Motor was running and then it wouldn't. Gas poured out of carb so you rebuilt the carb. Now it still won't run. Need to clean the carb more and check adjustments
  8. alldodge

    Mercruiser 165's First Engine Align, Having Trouble

    This is key to start off with. Attaching the rear mounts then lifting the front of the motor gets things level with rear mounts. Once done then adjusting each the same amount up/down should keep it where it needs to be
  9. alldodge

    Mercruiser 165's First Engine Align, Having Trouble

    The transom plate has the rear motor mounts attached to it.
  10. alldodge

    Mercruiser 165's First Engine Align, Having Trouble

    Looking does nothing to help. Before starting to adjust the motor will sit on the rear mounts, Bolts snugged and will hang from a hoist on the front. Adjust the lower nuts so they just touch the lower side of the motor mounts. Now adjust each side the same amount up or down Bar should go in...
  11. alldodge

    Mercruiser 496 MAG Refresh Thread

    Must be your serial number, I'm just looking up by picking a few and they don't show that
  12. alldodge

    Mercruiser 496 MAG Refresh Thread

    Looking at Mercruiser parts dot com, all show 363903A01 and don't see any revisions
  13. alldodge

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    Big waves are not hard on bearings, it's the sudden impact from bo load to full load, and that has nothing to do with bearings
  14. alldodge

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    That's funny
  15. alldodge

    Setting up for House Battery -> looking for feedback on loads

    Interior lights - depends on what type and how many lets say 20W Dock lights - won't be used just sitting, unless your talking under water lights or other type Chart plotter - depends on which one/size lets use 3A or 36W Stereo - just the head unit or has some kind of small amp? VHF - up to 7A...
  16. alldodge

    Kawasaki Jet Ski STX 1100 and water coming into the engine compartment while at full throttle;

    Tie the rear of the ski to shore or something that will hold, even an anchor. Remove the seat and give it throttle
  17. alldodge

    Single point drain

    IMO your good
  18. alldodge

    Can I Prevent Corrosion and a Stuck Gimbal Bearing?

    I'd suggest anti seize
  19. alldodge

    How Do I Remove a Stuck Gimbal Bearing?

    Looks to be salt water area and bearing has welded itself Bearing was put in backwards, you can remove the center of the bearing by rotating center piece to left or right, then pull it out. It will give less area for puller but may help The outer part of the bearing is aluminum
  20. alldodge

    How Do I Remove a Stuck Gimbal Bearing?

    I've not seen anyone try to drill out the bearing, and I see a pic of the slide hammer and puller but not the bearing. I had one which wouldn't come out so I took it to a Boat Mech many years ago and he hammered it back in then pulled. Said it made a very slight groove from not pulling directly...
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