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  1. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.0GI to 5.7 swap

    Cheap and reliable is bore it and rebuild what you have. Less cost and no need to reprogram the ECM. Boring will give a very slight power increase but that's about it. Trying to build power using your 305 would be better to leave it as-is and go boating
  2. alldodge

    1970 River Queen Houseboat new owner here!

    I would be worried if the hull was solid. Most hulls that old could need some major hull work. The comment of " no gas and believes it runs" would mean it hasn't moved in a long time Sure hope its better then I'm thinking
  3. alldodge

    Ladder....

    Haven't used one but found this one, and appear to be several designs out there https://www.marinedepotdirect.com/blog/boat-ladders
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    4 hours of Bottom Time!

    I don't dive much anymore because there's no point to do it in fresh water lake unless something is lost. Have several tanks but they just sit.
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    Volvo Penta 5.0GI to 5.7 swap

    Another note on injectors, the motor is TBI and may not be able to flow enough for a 383, would need to be tested
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    Retirement in another Country

    Don't think u would like off the grid.
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    Volvo Penta 5.0GI to 5.7 swap

    🤣🤣🤣
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    Old ford 302 no spark

    :unsure:
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    Mercruiser MAG 350 MPI 2005 -No compression on one cylinder

    Check the oil, and if its milky get it towed, or change oil and move it
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    New Engine Replacement - Engine Died and Hydro locked after 5 hrs!?

    Suggest don't keep buying things unless you don't like money, then pass it my way :ROFLMAO: Once you find out why your over weight, then your going to need that money and even more just to fix. If your hull is soaked, then the boat needs to be gutted, fuel tank, water tank, holding tank all...
  11. alldodge

    Inverter with shore power - Question ???

    Wonder if they have it setup that way so it can be built cheaper :unsure: or may be an inverter/charger combo maybe Does it have a galvanic isolator installed? This is one I have which shows a combo unit which should do a pass thru when inverter isn't needed
  12. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.0GI to 5.7 swap

    The 5.0 isn't muck better the a V6 and with a 23 footer I would want at least a 5.7 My 23.5 footer has a 7.4 with dry weight of 4800 lb
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    Inverter with shore power - Question ???

    Do the fridges have a AC and DC breakers? Have seen some installed that only run on DC but still have a breaker Oh and I have an additional shore power breaker next to the shore power connection
  14. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.0GI to 5.7 swap

    Yes, its a MEFI 3. Looking at ODB Diagnostics your 3858887 would probably use 3858888 for the 5.7 but do check with Bob I see he retunes for $400
  15. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.0GI to 5.7 swap

    The number off yours should match the other. Then there is the issue if it actually works. Make a call to OBD Diagnostics and ask what Bob can do. Could be the reprogramming will cost less
  16. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.0GI to 5.7 swap

    Thanks for the S/N Looking up the motor I'm unable to find the ECM numbver/type. Thinking its a MEFI-3 and if so it can be reprogrammed. Its an easy swap from 5.0 to 5.7
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    New Engine Replacement - Engine Died and Hydro locked after 5 hrs!?

    4000 and 4200 is great stuff, but to do holes correctly where they will never leak water into the wood, we drill bigger holes and then fill with epoxy. If a holes is drilled just for the screw, even 4200 may not be able to keep all the water out over time. Even the screws you removed already...
  18. alldodge

    Acculift MQ 347 PJ 24037Q engine hatch lift motor

    Look for liner actuator, then check it opens and closes to correct amount
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    Inverter with shore power - Question ???

    "IF" designed properly, everything should run off shore power and only run off the inverter when switched. Most Friges are 12VDC and 120AC and don't use an inverter
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    New Engine Replacement - Engine Died and Hydro locked after 5 hrs!?

    Inside only for inspection The transom is 2 to 2 1/4 thick. Your looking for soft spots The way screws should be installed on the outside thru the gelcoat is: Drill a whole larger then the screw. Like at least 1/4 diameter for a #8 screw. Then fill hole with Epoxy like marinetex. The epoxy...
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