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  1. alldodge

    Can run a 4.3 Merc without the alternator belt?

    I wouldn't do it Take the pump to the auto parts store and see if they have a fitting that will work
  2. alldodge

    Can run a 4.3 Merc without the alternator belt?

    Just for a very short time, anything longer as Chris said it can over heat If you want to run it with the PS, connect the in and out lines together. Fill with fluid and can run all day. No pressure will build, fluid just circulates
  3. alldodge

    350 Mag Pilot Bushing

    The bushing is only used with a transmission mounted directly, not used with engine coupler
  4. alldodge

    master bath remodel

    looks great
  5. alldodge

    Two guns FREE

    Now that's a thought , I like it (y)
  6. alldodge

    Mercruiser B4S Conversion

    I would contact Merc tech support and ask My guess, since all Bravo's since 1995 will all have the same upper, and lowers swap without issue. Only issue to watch is gear ratio
  7. alldodge

    Two guns FREE

    Raffles are winners, won 2 guns in less then 6 months. Lottery hasn't worked, need to stick with raffles. Bought VFW tickets in Oct and won a Remington 870 express 20 ga with 28 inch barrel. Then bought tickets for local 2022 graduation class and won a Ruger American predator 6.5 Creedmoor...
  8. alldodge

    Low Voltage 4.3 V6 Mercruiser Alpha

    Battery should not drop below 10V measured at the battery terminals when cranking. A fully charged lead acid battery should be 12.7V If Bat checks out then you have corrosion issues
  9. alldodge

    1987 Rochester quadrajet

    If fuel pump is not leaking then it should be good. Could check to see if your getting 3 to 7 psi with it working/running No need for new gaskets if things are not leaking Check gimbal bearing for smoothness
  10. alldodge

    1987 Rochester quadrajet

    Change outdrive lube Check Distributor cap and rotor, check plugs Battery (cold not changing 12.5 to 12.7V, and is alternator charging right (14.5V)?
  11. alldodge

    1987 Rochester quadrajet

    Good deal
  12. alldodge

    Are we in trouble?

    The price you paid prior was a good price
  13. alldodge

    Are we in trouble?

    Ok then the other comments have you covered Normally a boat doesn't get many hours, so even a higher hour one will last as long as it will be used. The issue is if the motor was in good shape to begin with
  14. alldodge

    Advice please

    That's a very good question for wake boaters. I don't have an answer and hope someone does. I would think fill and drain the bladders a couple times with extra chlorine
  15. alldodge

    1987 Rochester quadrajet

    Without getting into your exact model, if the carb work good prior it will work good after
  16. alldodge

    Are we in trouble?

    Agree, is this a new to you boat or brand new?
  17. alldodge

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Cobalt was the only contender other then Formula so no real discussion on when
  18. alldodge

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    The Cobalt dealer sent me the cost sheet, and I'm going to work thru it on the R8. Not sure with everything pump up so much anything will happen this year, but there is a slight chance, very slight. Prices to high and to top it off, won't get the boat until maybe this time next year
  19. alldodge

    A mercruiser 4.3l MPI with a low weak idle hard to start

    Can spray wd40 around the intake and throttle body to see if ram changes.
  20. alldodge

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Made it back home, Yea , good to be here
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