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  1. alldodge

    Parts interchange between chevy smallblock family and mercruiser 140 3.0 liter

    Don't use either IMO. Get a truck motor from a junk yard, 1995 or newer and change core plugs. You will need marine Dist, Carb, Starter and Alt
  2. alldodge

    Electrical wiring

    Found it is legal to make connections inside the breaker panel, happens quite often when replacing panels. Split bolts and wire nuts are allowed. Found a youtube vid showing how best to do it. Sand all sides, then use grease, then mastic tape, then electrical tape. My panel is inside the...
  3. alldodge

    Mercruiser Bravo 3 Grinding Nose Only When Turning Left

    Take a wire wheel to it The tool is $20 at Harbor Freight
  4. alldodge

    Velvo penta does on water

    What was the compression numbers? What is the idle rpm, and if its turned up does it still have the issue?
  5. alldodge

    Electrical wiring

    Dryer wiring 10/2 W ground Older wiring where the ground is braid around the 2 conductors and appear to be tinned copper, rubber jacket not vinyl. Hot wires are a tad to short in the breaker box, ground braid is plenty long. I'm thinking of using split bolt connectors inside the breaker box to...
  6. alldodge

    1996 454 thunderb ign thompson wont get on plane

    I don't understand
  7. alldodge

    Help with vessel view

    Seems straight forward
  8. alldodge

    Mercury Remote Control on 1988 Sylvan

    Sorry didn't notice your post. How you get the button out (without breaking) is move the handle forward (NOT using throttle only). Once forward the button can be popped out. Same for going back in
  9. alldodge

    1996 454 thunderb ign thompson wont get on plane

    Tan wire goes to water temp gauge
  10. alldodge

    Pour foam amount

    I poured my 16 ft and used 5 lb foam but don't remember just how much. Mixed up in containers and poured in thru holes in the deck. The foam came up thru the holes so all good. I think using 4 inch foam board will be an issue with the pour. The foam glues everything together and how will you...
  11. alldodge

    Volvo 5.7gxi-a

    Hey @Scott Danforth can you advise
  12. alldodge

    1992 Rinker Captiva 186

    Rinker didn't use composites that ever found in their hulls, its plywood. The hull should be ok without a cradle, the issue will be holding it up when it comes time to reinstall cap I'm thinking
  13. alldodge

    Portside hard to steer underload

    Its always harder to turn to port then starboard because of the rotation of the prop. The zinc torque tab is used to help this issue.
  14. alldodge

    1994 Merc 5.0 2brl Carb issue when off

    Might be a stock photo, could ask the vendor. You don't need the vacuum line and it could be capped
  15. alldodge

    7.4L Overheating

    The ring in the bottom of the housing is wear. The housing should not have the ring, need new housing. I started replacing the entire pump every two season. $100 and done
  16. alldodge

    Engine won’t rev past 2500 rpm and vibrates

    Maybe a plug gap was dinged when installing
  17. alldodge

    2000 Mercruiser 7.4 mpi limited to 3900 rpm

    Does the beeper work, as in hear 2 beeps when the key is turned to ON? Need a scanner hooked up and get some readings if the MAP, TPS and fuel pressures stays up. What do the plugs look like after a run? Need to run for a bit then stop quick (don't idle much) then see what they look like
  18. alldodge

    Engine won’t rev past 2500 rpm and vibrates

    Include replacing wires or at least new cap, rotor and plugs. Might have missed a wire location as BT said Won't hurt to check 1-3-4-2
  19. alldodge

    Prestolite single solenoid trim pump

    Yes, just reroute the lines. All work is inside so your trim will work as before Here is a thread where guy asked same https://forums.iboats.com/threads/trim-pump-upgrade-for-older-mercruiser.648369/
  20. alldodge

    Frustrated fuel

    If you have Merc kit all Merc and ask them. Been very helpfull
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