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  1. alldodge

    Warning Buzzer Wiring

    All good and no problem-o We have all done it at least once and many such as me has happened more then once :censored:
  2. alldodge

    Need help with shifter quicksilver

    Don't understand the problem fully Throttle goes full forward to be able to remove "throttle only button" then the center bolt can be removed. It goes back together the same way
  3. alldodge

    Replacing the starter on a 1982 murcuriser 260 hp

    Need the standard offset GM marine starter Suggest looking at the new PMG starters, they weight less and spin the motor faster I like API 10105
  4. alldodge

    Lewmar Windless

    Would think about a larger rode but gee wiz this is brand new, it's should work
  5. alldodge

    Warning Buzzer Wiring

    Your looking in the wrong area for the buzzer/alarm Note: All purple wires are powered up by the key being turned ON. Doesn't matter where they go they all are powered by the key The Tan/Blue wire is what goes to all switches to sound the horn by the switch grounding
  6. alldodge

    Flywheel bolts came apart

    My eyes are not good enough to read those numbers
  7. alldodge

    Absent Drain Tube

    I'm assuming you still want to use the original plug. If you want to change to the rubber then add more wood, drill hole and also install brass tube. https://www.amazon.com/boat-drain-plug/s?k=boat+drain+plug
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    Lewmar Windless

    Have not measured and may not be 18, more like 12 to 14. Manual shows 12 inch minimum. With 200ft of rode I could cut off 50 ft, but going from all chain (previous boat) to mix I may need more slope Rode is slipping on clutch, its turning but some times rode isn't moving and I misspoke...
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    Absent Drain Tube

    Brass tube on top is the way to go with some good sealant like 3M 4000 The drain plug needs to be sealed with good resin so if some water is present its not against bare wood
  10. alldodge

    I/O taking on water while sitting not moving

    Get a bore scope camera for your phone. Then with boat in water use it to look around in those areas hard to see. Should be easy to find with that much water. It might be the transom is soft and will need replacing...
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    Lewmar Windless

    Have vertical V1 Lewmar chain rode windless. 200 ft of 1/2 inch plait nylon rode and 15 ft of 1/4 chain and 22 Lb anchor Dealer said rode was soaked for 24 hrs then installed after 48 hrs of drying. Have used wrench to tighten gypsy but no change Bringing anchor up from 40 to 60 ft the gypsy...
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    I/O taking on water while sitting not moving

    What motor? Looks like an easy fix but need to actually understand what I'm looking at. If you don't know what that is, back away a bit so we can see where it's coming from
  13. alldodge

    1986 AQ131A Carburetor Options

    The displacement is the same so the amount of fuel needed to run will be close if not the same. Hey @Scott Danforth what do you think?
  14. alldodge

    Bravo shift linkage stuck in outdrive?

    The shift linkage assembly is designed to come out toward the rear. The top cap comes off and the shaft (item 9) is removed, then the cam and shift assembly is removed https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/30967/1943/210
  15. alldodge

    Warning Buzzer Wiring

    The buzzer (Alarm) sounds when a sensor switch grounds. In your case it should during overheat or low oil tank The buzzer needs 12V power to one side which is powered up when the key is turned to ON (run). The other side of the buzzer goes to each of the sensor switches
  16. alldodge

    1986 AQ131A Carburetor Options

    Could use any of them, but think the main issue is if you can actually find one.
  17. alldodge

    Alternator upgrade

    The pigtail has 2 wires coming from the ALT. One wire goes to the Red/Purple which is the sense lead (50 amp breaker) Other wire goes to purple which is excite (key switch turns ON) I'm unable to find a wiring diagram for the exact ALT and it may not matter which lead goes to which but they...
  18. alldodge

    water in my MS4A gearbox

    Looks like the MS4A has a internal oil cooler. Many have had trouble with it and are replacing with ZF. Here is what another said about differences https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f54/volvo-penta-gearbox-ms4a-123025.html
  19. alldodge

    Alternator upgrade

    Which ALT are you installing?
  20. alldodge

    My boat is being a boat . . .

    Don't understand but ok The coil is fully enclosed inside the cylinder and covered in hydraulic oil. The original top cap is removed and replaced with new cap (sealed same as before)
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