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  1. alldodge

    Advice Needed on Boat Repair.

    You can put a swim deck on the back, just keep it above the drive and let it extend far enough so when folks jump in they are clear of the drive/prop. Don't think you will need a step to go from rear deck to platform because I don't think it's that far of a step
  2. alldodge

    4.3 Gl over heat

    First thing you should do with a new to you boat is; Change the motor oil Change Fuel filter Remove drive, inspect gimbal bearing, U joints and bellows Change the drive lube Change the impeller Check drive alignment Check the Battery and all connections Check belts This way you now have a...
  3. alldodge

    Stalling and Starting problems

    Float level, my word drop means to have it be lower when it shuts fuel off. Float level is set at 3/8 so make it closer to 7/16. This will keep a bit less fuel in the bowl. If it still floods after this, then it's the needle and seat or pressure
  4. alldodge

    Reversed polarity 40 hp Mercury -Coughs but it won't start

    Merged threads, don't start a new on for same problem
  5. alldodge

    Stalling and Starting problems

    I would drop the float level just ever so slightly more
  6. alldodge

    1989 Mercruiser 4.3 LX, Alpha 1 Gen 1 Overheating

    This would have been good to know sooner Could be but can you take your boat to another location, like even home and work on it there?
  7. alldodge

    please help timing issue is the expected issue help!

    I'm unable to find it
  8. alldodge

    Sank the 'ol girl!?!

    If your sure the issue is the TB system then yes, otherwise need to test TB
  9. alldodge

    350 Mag Mpi hard to start when warm or hot

    Looks like need to remove it to inspect
  10. alldodge

    350 Mag Mpi hard to start when warm or hot

    If lift is all the way up then the cam lobe is under it and your adjusting wrong. Do this to make sure the valve your adjusting is fully closed. Start with any cylinder which has one of it's valves being opened. Adjust the other valve and mark when done. Find another which one of the valves...
  11. alldodge

    5.0 MPI Fuel grade.

    Look at your manual it lets you know what octane is required. Increasing octane reduces power available for a motor not designed to need it E0 is good so no staible is needed during winter E10 is good but staible may be needed during winter
  12. alldodge

    Seeking your knowledge on SX-M maint.

    I like everything you said except this part If you have a hard time remove or install then you need to get a alignment bar and adjust alignment. You should not need to have that hard a time to remove/install. Adjust the front mounts so alignment is true and you can install with one hand. My...
  13. alldodge

    Quit My Job . . .

    CY's are good but don't forget about the Formula folks who could use your talents
  14. alldodge

    2017 MFS40A Crankshaft End Play

    I like attitude, would really like to know if it works. Figuring something out and then letting the word get around you could be the next Billionaire
  15. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.7 GI-F (2006) water in Cylinders

    Assume your if fresh water, and if so your exhaust is probably fine VP done away with exhaust flappers and in this case it probably could have saved the motor. Wake boats take on all that water to make them heavier. The heavier they get the low in the water they go. Backing up with all the...
  16. alldodge

    merc 3.0 carb low speed idle setup.

    Which 3.0 like a serial number? Figuring maybe a Merc carb but could be a 2GC, TKS
  17. alldodge

    1989 Mercruiser 4.3 LX, Alpha 1 Gen 1 Overheating

    You can leave the exhaust bellows torn or remove it. The motor will just be a bit louder then before
  18. alldodge

    Constant 'Two Beeps' from my Four Winns 4.3

    Look above the starter on the block for a plate starboard side. Will be stainless steel
  19. alldodge

    Bilge pump wiring

    This being a new pump I would first think it's miss wired Going to need to fund the wiring diagram for your pump. Might be 2 of the wires are swapped. Will look and get back later
  20. alldodge

    Constant 'Two Beeps' from my Four Winns 4.3

    What's your serial number?
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