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  1. alldodge

    4.2 Turbo Diesel

    Welcome There is a slight something but unless something else shows it's head during inspection I wouldn't be concerned.
  2. alldodge

    7.4 flame arrestor to KN

    Smitty on Offshore only is a highly respected and has his own dyno. He compared several different flame arrestors on a 500 some HP BB MPI. The worst was KN and best was Merc original
  3. alldodge

    Part Identification

    Looks like a bow thruster and the blades are broken
  4. alldodge

    Newer (2015+) Glastron quality?

    Merged
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    454 Piston problem

    Suggest don't do it Just rebuilt a 454 Mag MPI and if top of the bore looks good and within tolerance the low bore will not be. All rings bores wear from top to bottom, and bottom will be wider, not to mention will not be perfect round Now if your wanting to do this for a cheap fix and then...
  6. alldodge

    Propane

    Different then my research. Butane has less BTU then propane and also cost less. It's a win for propane Co to mix, just less heat for same cost
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    454 Piston problem

    Correct if wrong You have a old 454 and you want to take old pistons and put new rings on them?
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    Propane

    Have found HD5 is the highest quality level for propane I own my tank and can buy from anyone Have also found that Butane can be mixed with Propane without issues. OK, but if mixed Butane has less BTU's then propane and is not good in colder temps. A TN provider is selling propane for .60...
  9. alldodge

    Bow eye hook/anchor hook gaps

    That does look crappy, seems "most" boat manufactures have quality control issues I bought a 2023 280 Chaparral and have several quality control issues, not like yours but nothing I can do about it. Might suggest contacting you states consumer protection agency and attorney general to see if...
  10. alldodge

    No Power to Boat

    To trace it down most likely will need a voltmeter Battery to Bat switch Bat switch to motor Motor to key
  11. alldodge

    1989 Four Winns Carrara Mercruiser Alpha 1 Bellows/Gimble Replacment

    Bellows replacement is not that hard and there is all kinds of how to's in the stickes. Also many folks here will help out So far as the $135/hr, just look at it as the going rate in your area. Dealer needs X dollars /hr to pay everyone and keep shop. Just is what it is OEM Bellows kit...
  12. alldodge

    No Power to Boat

    Welcome Pontoons are nice but doesn't help us help you. We need to know what motor you have? Is the kill switch tripped?
  13. alldodge

    5.0 OSi-JF overheating at speed

    If there is ait bubbles then there is a leak or restriction causing turbulence which would cause bubbles If no bubbles then there is most likely a restriction past the Exchanger. Which would show normal temps at low rpms and heat increase as pump trys to move more water thru but cannot
  14. alldodge

    Electrical issue 2019 merc 60hp

    Move wires and it works, move more and it stops It's a bad connection Start cleaning and tightening all connections. May need to take connectors apart and pull on each wire at rear of connector and see if it comes loose.
  15. alldodge

    Mercruiser 4.3L TKS 2BBL Carburetor Engine Sporadic Behavior

    I'm thinking maybe 2 problems, one fuel supply and one electrical Fuel supply Might be running out of fuel from a tank vent line. If vent line is clogged you can remove the gas cap and listen for air to be sucked in after it won't run. Can also be caused by a bad connection on the oil...
  16. alldodge

    1998 Mercruiser 4.3 Wont start

    Welcome If this means the carb is pumped and no fuel comes squirts down the throat of the carb, then the carb is clogged up and needs rebuilding
  17. alldodge

    Only goes 20 MPH

    At 215 something would have changed. A 155 - 165 compression test "if" accurate means your gauges is a bit off or your tossing info found on the internet Put a scanner on the motor and see if there are any codes
  18. alldodge

    Alfa 1 gen 2 sterndrive install issues

    All the way in and miss no
  19. alldodge

    Dean's List gets another motor

    Thanks Cannot remember how many beers have been consumed with this endeavor but I do estimate at least 14 - 30 packs
  20. alldodge

    5.0 OSi-JF overheating at speed

    Welcome I don't have the diagram Suggest, get a short piece of clear hose, a double barbed fitting and hose clap from hardware store. Remove raw water hose coming from the impeller at the heat exchanger and install clear hose. Run the motor and see if you see any air bubbles, you should not
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