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  1. alldodge

    Belt Squeal

    Does the V belt sit slightly above all pulleys, not even or lower then top ? Edit: and what style belt? you said ribbed edit, edit should be serpentine
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    Belt Squeal

    Rotate the pulleys (idler, tension, alternator, water pump) and try to feel if there is any roughness. Is it a belt squeal or pulley?
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    porpoising problem

    Your boat is pretty light. A 4 blade prop increases lift. Your boat is a bit higher out of the water on plane, so your proposing. Need to go back to a 3-blade or add more weight to the boat in the stern (bigger cooler maybe) :cool: If you want better hole shot go from a 3-blade 19 to...
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    Merc. MPI 300 Water Leak-Water Distribution Housing? & Winterization Question

    Remove hoses come from the raw water pump to crossover, cap and install a gauge and schrader valve. Take hoses going to exhaust, remove and plug. It should be able to hold 10 to 20 psi same as a car, just split the difference and use 15
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    Prestolite single solenoid trim pump

    The shifter would have no issue with yours. Least those solenoids are cheap enough
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    Prestolite single solenoid trim pump

    Sounds like down (green) is using the solenoid when it should be the up (Blue). Down requires less power so it comes direct from the switches. The solenoid is used for up when current is higher
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    Velvo penta does on water

    Check your compression. If its low (around 100) then the addition of back pressure does not allow for fuel to be drawn in
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    Fuel contamination in my brand new pontoon

    Letting it sit will say nothing more the maybe how much worst the fuel is, its bad and needs go go What is the history of the boat and motor?
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    Removing Top Cap to Repair Cracks in Hull

    Tool https://www.amazon.com/Flanging-Tool-inch-Drain-Tube/dp/B002MJBLFK
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    Removing Top Cap to Repair Cracks in Hull

    No, reuse, bought new. They make plastic ones which are glued in https://www.amazon.com/Moeller-21003-300D-Brass-Drain-Tube/dp/B002FPD5X2
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    Removing Top Cap to Repair Cracks in Hull

    The way I did mine was a small chisel/flat blade screw driver, and slowly bend the flare inward. Then kept working until I could peal it inward and remove
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    Velvo penta does on water

    Still not good, the water is not high enough, you take a chance or damaging the impeller. No expert with VP and I'm unable to find a 200 C If its 200 hp might be a 5.0 maybe Hey @Scott Danforth have any comments
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    Fuel contamination in my brand new pontoon

    Looks like real old gas
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    Removing Top Cap to Repair Cracks in Hull

    Use a oscillating saw to cut thru. Need long blades, and don't forget about the splash pan drain tube
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    Velvo penta does on water

    There is no way any outdrive should be run in a bucket. Outboards is ok, but not I/O What motor do you have, the 280 is the drive?
  16. alldodge

    Bass boat cap pull?

    Probably. I don't plan on using core bond, looking at out constructive water proof adhesives. I'm thinking its more to keep down vibration so the 2 pieces don't come apart and cause other issues. Who knows maybe roofing tar, probably not, but still thinking about it for mine
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    92 4.3lx Mercruiser starter

    My guess, carb needs a rebuild. Smelling gas because the float is sticking and its flooding
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    Bass boat cap pull?

    Yes, mine where. There is a brass or aluminum tube which goes clear thru. Need a special flaring tool to install new one (I bought the tool ). Also the core bond is between splash well and transom
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    How much should extra weight slow me down?

    Don't remember which 4.3 you installed or boat for that matter, but not a much HP difference between the two motors. Torque should be a little better. When I was running heavy and/or pulling skiers, would reduce the prop pitch. Came out of the whole easier and would over rev at WOT, but I...
  20. alldodge

    Nav lights not working

    They worked before so start with the fuse. Then use a meter and trace power
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