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  1. alldodge

    Knock Sensors?

    Not all
  2. alldodge

    Outdrive won't go up high enough for trailering

    It might be part of the shifter. On a Merc look at the bottom right hand corner of the shifter cover plate. See if the corner looks a bit different then the other side. In many cases its rubber and just needs to be pressed in hard Otherwise post a pic so we can see what you have
  3. alldodge

    Adding Joystick to Mercruiser DTS Boat?

    I'm sure it can, I was using Merc's parts layout by serial number and motor type and the parts are not listed. Look forward to finding out what the dealer advises
  4. alldodge

    Adding Joystick to Mercruiser DTS Boat?

    Have not heard of anyone adding it but also not seeing Axius system on the 8.2 motors. Have found it on 5.7 motors It does require full hydraulic steering to the drives can be turned in different directions. There are other systems out there not just Merc like Seastar.
  5. alldodge

    Anchor advice needed for rocky and tree bottom lake

    Normal connection at the end, not at the claw. You can put a lot of force like a claw hammer pulling backwards to break it loose. I'm also all chain and its a Formula PC so the anchor tucks into a pocket on the bow
  6. alldodge

    Anchor advice needed for rocky and tree bottom lake

    When there are trees about any anchor can get hung. I boat in one of those and use a Bruce (Claw) anchor and so far have not lost it in maybe 20 years. Would have lost in some years back but had scuba gear and freed it
  7. alldodge

    Unexplained rain water on new deck boat

    With cover on the boat have someone under the cover with flash light. Have another spray the cover like rain and see if it can be found.
  8. alldodge

    Tube Part Number??

    Yes, it should replace it
  9. alldodge

    Help selecting prop. Currently no top end.

    Thanks for the sn, its a TKS WOT rpm is what's needed for proper prop selection. Increase speed and trim up until rpm gets to max and speed is increasing. If trimming up starts loosing speed or does not increase speed then trim down for max with both speed and rpm. The load out of the boat...
  10. alldodge

    rolling torque wrench

    Maybe yours but not my drive
  11. alldodge

    Help selecting prop. Currently no top end.

    Prop not in good shape can cause ventilation. If your tachometer is accurate (many are not) then even with a bad prop your not reaching WOT rpm (4400-4800). Your motor may have an issue and be down on power. Do you know the motor serial number?
  12. alldodge

    rolling torque wrench

    To do rolling torque you need a dial and a needle which moves and will record max torque.
  13. alldodge

    Mercruiser 4.3L pushes 2400# runabout only 36mph max

    Use the prop slip calculator and plug in numbers to see what may happen. Note this is what "may" happen. I entered your info and left out the speed at WOT. Using 10% slip it calculates the WOT to 47.46 mph 10% is nominal and the boat should get less in the 7% area all trimmed correctly...
  14. alldodge

    Mercruiser 4.3L pushes 2400# runabout only 36mph max

    Using your numbers tells me the only reason your reaching 4400 and above rpm is because the prop is ventilating. I'm seeing 15 to 20 sum % slip and that boat is so light it shouldn't happen. So many folks slap on a 5 blade prop and actually loose performance. The boat probably came with a...
  15. alldodge

    rolling torque wrench

    Check with the local auto parts stores, many here do rent the tools. I have found a CDI 301LDIN at Amazon 161 and at Abolox tools 127
  16. alldodge

    Crank no start 4.3, wiring diagram?

    Need to find out why 12V turns off at the coil during cranking This is the GI with TBI but relays for ignition relay is the same Does it have the flat style distributor cap?
  17. alldodge

    Bravo 1 transom u bolt size

    I would suggest getting the OEM bolt because the threads are formed and not cut which makes it stronger. The issue with the OEM bolt is its really to small, but that is the size that fits. The bolt is torqued to 53 ft lb and that is the limit of the bolt. Here is a good read...
  18. alldodge

    QSD 4.2 + bravo = toast?

    The B3 has been installed on heavy cruisers for some time. Will agree they are not as strong as the Knorad but the Bravo comes in 3 versions (standard, X and XR). My guess is yours would have a B3X. The change in the Bravo is all done in the upper section. Max HP is rated as 525 but the...
  19. alldodge

    Kill switch help

    1) forget the purple wire unless YOU figure out where its going and let us know 2) As racer said and I did in post 5, ground the blk/yel and motor dies My guess from your pic, is the kill switch connects the 2 dark colored wires (not the purple) together when lanyard is pulled
  20. alldodge

    Starting an engine that's been sitting...

    Your in the non-repair OB section Take a new fuel filter with ya and pour contents of the old filter into clear container. If its clear and not yellow, refill new filter and give it a run. There is no need IMO to put E0 gas into a tank with E10, and then add seafoam (more crud). If you want...
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