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  1. alldodge

    Outdrive leak question

    The list does show 7-10 first and is a good test. Over time there has been many discussions on this topic after Don had passed. These discussion is also where the slight vacuum came in. While it should not have leaked, it did. Try with 5 psi and see if it leaks
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    alpha 1 gen 1 reverse lock

    The shift foot may be one tooth off when the halves went back together Lower locked counter clockwise Upper shift foot facing forward when the two halves are slid together
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    Kill switch

    With the lanyard in the switch you want to use the 2 contacts which are connected. With the lanyard pulled those 2 contacts should be open. Connect to the purple wire after the key Don't know which switch, but its probably setup for twin motors and can just use 2 of the contacts for one
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    Swarm

    Walking back from the shop yesterday I heard a humming. The closer to house I get the louder it gets. Walk a couple steps into the woods and level increases. Never saw what it was but turned around and walked back out. I'm thinking hornets because of the lower drone pitch. About 30 minutes...
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    Need 4 wire tilt/trim switch

    Well learned something new, thanks. So it has a built in bypass wire
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    1996 Wellcraft Eclipse Gear Issue

    I would say your issue is in the throttle handle. There are 2 cables and the internal mechanism is not working correctly. Needs repaired or replaced
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    Outdrive leak question

    Have not seen the issue with cold, but your testing pressure is to high. Better to use 5 psi, and no more then 10 (5 to 7 best) The lip seals face inward, so the higher the pressure the tighter the lip is pressed against the surface. Also goo to test with a vacuum gauge if pressure holds...
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    2008 Rinker Captiva 226 dash wiring diagram

    Merc uses standard colors
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    New 5.7l Vortec safety oil pressure switch for electric fuel pump issues.

    There is a connection which is not good. Think of the issue as a water hose with a restriction. Somewhere from the beginning to the end (meaning the ground back to the bat) there is some corrosion. It could be a contact in the 10 pin connector Start post Red to 50 amp 50 amp Red/Purple to 10...
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    Need 4 wire tilt/trim switch

    Not going to find a single switch that can do both functions with current wiring configuration. There is only 3 wires. The trailer function bypasses the trim limit on the drive The drive limit switch disconnects the up connection when limit is reached. The trailer uses the same wire from the...
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    Basic Depth Sounder - Recommendations

    Not bad, Seams the only manufacture with a shot thru hull, and under 200 (Carid) isn't bad either Thanks, need one for my Rinker
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    wiring slave solenoid

    If the outdrive has not been removed, then do remove it. Turning the motor using the crank bolt is a way of snapping off the bolt
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    Shifting issues related to electrical wiring

    Tan/Blk or Brn/Blk I would still think of it as the alarm wire
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    Basic Depth Sounder - Recommendations

    I like a fast digital read out when pulling into a new cove
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    Duel outdrives - port stearing moves port to center. starboard moves both directions?

    There should be a tie bar inside which tie both drives together. Post a pic of the steering behind the motors
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    Basic Depth Sounder - Recommendations

    I need to replace the digital Lowrance 2500 and many are using the 3500. Then others use the 3800. The issue is no thru hull transducer. I keep thinking about getting one and use rtv to glue it to the inside of the hull instead of hanging it off the stern. My Garmin chart plotter comes with...
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    wiring slave solenoid

    Diesel will work, but keep in mind you don't want a lot. Just trying to get something in there to displace the water and lube the cylinder walls. The longer the water is in the cylinder the more damage it can do. As before, wd40 will work, get something in it now
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    1988 Bravo 1 oil seal question

    You need a few tools but the drive shaft with gears comes out the front. The yoke and gears are removed to gain access to the seal Then everything is put back together IF "everything is within spec" Then the preload is measured to ensure the nut is not over tightened In short you need manual...
  19. alldodge

    2011 Optimax 150 snapped driveshaft

    Manufactures defect maybe. Should not be any harder then a sterndrive. Main issue is having all the tools to do it I would think. Agree, SEI would be the easy way https://www.sterndrive.cc/Mercury-Mariner-Force-Outboard-Lower-Unit.html
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    Runs and Dies instantly

    Reed valves would be my guess
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