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  1. alldodge

    I/O taking on water while sitting not moving

    Woopsey 3, i missed it
  2. alldodge

    Alternator upgrade

    Yes, purple is purple anywhere from the helm to throughout the motor "unless" someone has bugged things up Color codes for Merc
  3. alldodge

    I/O taking on water while sitting not moving

    Guys in post 2 he was asked what motor? He does not answer the question If its on the front then it's a VP Sometimes getting info is like pulling teeth o_O
  4. alldodge

    KMV 528 pro

    Welcome, and if you looking for help you do need to provide us more then just the boat model. What transducer do you want to install? They make all kinds that mount on the stern
  5. alldodge

    Need help with shifter quicksilver

    I said bolt but meant nut In any case your have a lock ring (item 4) and there is very little info on assembly as you have found. This is all I have found https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/32078/1989/50
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    I/O taking on water while sitting not moving

    Folks, post 3
  7. alldodge

    Flywheel bolts came apart

    Looks like some kind of inboard mounting. Base torque on size of bolt Stern drive uses 35 - 40 ft lb
  8. alldodge

    Warning Buzzer Wiring

    All good and no problem-o We have all done it at least once and many such as me has happened more then once :censored:
  9. alldodge

    Need help with shifter quicksilver

    Don't understand the problem fully Throttle goes full forward to be able to remove "throttle only button" then the center bolt can be removed. It goes back together the same way
  10. alldodge

    Replacing the starter on a 1982 murcuriser 260 hp

    Need the standard offset GM marine starter Suggest looking at the new PMG starters, they weight less and spin the motor faster I like API 10105
  11. alldodge

    Lewmar Windless

    Would think about a larger rode but gee wiz this is brand new, it's should work
  12. alldodge

    Warning Buzzer Wiring

    Your looking in the wrong area for the buzzer/alarm Note: All purple wires are powered up by the key being turned ON. Doesn't matter where they go they all are powered by the key The Tan/Blue wire is what goes to all switches to sound the horn by the switch grounding
  13. alldodge

    Flywheel bolts came apart

    My eyes are not good enough to read those numbers
  14. alldodge

    Absent Drain Tube

    I'm assuming you still want to use the original plug. If you want to change to the rubber then add more wood, drill hole and also install brass tube. https://www.amazon.com/boat-drain-plug/s?k=boat+drain+plug
  15. alldodge

    Lewmar Windless

    Have not measured and may not be 18, more like 12 to 14. Manual shows 12 inch minimum. With 200ft of rode I could cut off 50 ft, but going from all chain (previous boat) to mix I may need more slope Rode is slipping on clutch, its turning but some times rode isn't moving and I misspoke...
  16. alldodge

    Absent Drain Tube

    Brass tube on top is the way to go with some good sealant like 3M 4000 The drain plug needs to be sealed with good resin so if some water is present its not against bare wood
  17. alldodge

    I/O taking on water while sitting not moving

    Get a bore scope camera for your phone. Then with boat in water use it to look around in those areas hard to see. Should be easy to find with that much water. It might be the transom is soft and will need replacing...
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    Lewmar Windless

    Have vertical V1 Lewmar chain rode windless. 200 ft of 1/2 inch plait nylon rode and 15 ft of 1/4 chain and 22 Lb anchor Dealer said rode was soaked for 24 hrs then installed after 48 hrs of drying. Have used wrench to tighten gypsy but no change Bringing anchor up from 40 to 60 ft the gypsy...
  19. alldodge

    I/O taking on water while sitting not moving

    What motor? Looks like an easy fix but need to actually understand what I'm looking at. If you don't know what that is, back away a bit so we can see where it's coming from
  20. alldodge

    1986 AQ131A Carburetor Options

    The displacement is the same so the amount of fuel needed to run will be close if not the same. Hey @Scott Danforth what do you think?
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