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  1. alldodge

    FUTURE of TWIN Gas / diesel engines in boat , who can afford fill ups

    Gas will be back down around this time next year, just supply and demand Boats, planes have always been a think most cannot afford. Read in this sight how many questions come up about how to get better fuel economy
  2. alldodge

    First time water in bellows

    Pulled the drive as usual and for the first time found water. There wasn't much but enough and the issue was caused by the boot sleeve. This spring when installing the drive it was a bit harder then normal, and I chalked it up to getting older. It wore me out just sliding it in place. So...
  3. alldodge

    Second Happiest Day . . .

    Getting a uscg cert captain is easy,, the issue is how good they are. Reason, sister has hired at least 4 over the last several years and 2 of them damaged her boat, and did not have insurance. She has a 52 foot Jefferson and cannot be moved by one person, so hence the need. Look close and get...
  4. alldodge

    350 Mag MPI intermittent rough running.

    Not sure if its readable with a meter. My thought was use the ohm scale and check the wires from the ECM connector to DLC pins
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    350 Mag MPI intermittent rough running.

    Clamping the vacuum hose to the IAC smooths the idle is different. Something is telling the IAC to open more when it shouldn't. Could ring out the other 2 wires going to the DLC. If they are there then you would know its the cable to lap top
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    3.0 mercruiser valve adjustment

    Was the block boiled? If not maybe the oil passages are clogged? Could verify by starting the motor and see if oil works up the push rods
  7. alldodge

    Rinker Captiva Fuel Tank

    Yes it comes out but is a lot of work. The tank is foamed in and the foam has to be cut and pried away from the tank. The deck is cut away and then the hard work starts. Post a pic further away, your real close which makes it hard to get a perspective
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    Battery storage in parallel?

    All good so long as none have an issue. If one has an issue, then they all get hit, so I wouldn't. Just move the tender to a different Bat every couple weeks
  9. alldodge

    Dual vs single water inlet outdrive?

    The dual water pickup is far less likely to be blocked by a plastic bag getting wrapped on the drive. If it happens its usually higher on the standard location. Water is forced in no matter if its lower or standard as the boat is moving. Only down side is running it on the hard, with having...
  10. alldodge

    MD2B intake and exhaust valve set?

    Found a few on ebay but not a set. Found several in Europe for a lot less but not a set
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    Steering problem

    It doesn't need to be in the water to bleed, but may need to be to verify https://www.seatechmarineproducts.com/content/SeaStar/How-To-Bleed-SeaStar-Outboard-Hydraulic-Steeering.pdf...
  12. alldodge

    5.0GL - No Power at Coil

    The notches on the cam is used for a auto. This would be used for fast idle and would have an adjustment screw which would make contact. Boats don't need it A boat doesn't use the vacuum source like an auto either so its not needed
  13. alldodge

    Steering problem

    The steering needs fluid and bleed or there is a problem with it. In most cases there is a problem because it shouldn't need either. Your probably going to find that repairs will be needed Hydraulic steering is great when it works.
  14. alldodge

    91 four winns 285 winterizing question

    Exhaust pipe
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    5.0GL - No Power at Coil

    Put a little bit of silicon on the gasket and it should be good I would stick with your choke for now. It is working, just need to get the adjustment right. If it isn't able to get it working right then can be replaced later without removing the carb. It should work, the choke is pretty...
  16. alldodge

    Penta Volvo 2003 5.7 Gi-d. NO START

    Thanks for the SN You have the HVS distributor and the caps go bad often. They can look great and still fail. Most boaters keep a spare on the boat just in case. Getting spark at the coil and not thru the dizzy would be the cap and rotor
  17. alldodge

    Second Happiest Day . . .

    Newer cummins is 6.7 The 7.3 has been a good motor, just don't get the 6.0
  18. alldodge

    Penta Volvo 2003 5.7 Gi-d. NO START

    What is your serial number? The Ignition relay (IR) supplies power to all systems. With the fuel pump energizing indicates the IR is also working. Don't have spark now It could be a few things and need to scan the motor for codes to see if there is one. If you were still getting spark at...
  19. alldodge

    Second Happiest Day . . .

    The Ford V10 will eat a lot pulling (son in law has one) but will get the job done DOT is anything over 26K requires CDL unless its Farm related. I have a single axle International dump truck that is 26K. The plates for the truck is higher unless you can use something like a Farm or other tag...
  20. alldodge

    3.0 mercruiser valve adjustment

    Note pressure list as 100 "Minimum". Every motor has to have at lest 100 to run. It won't run very well but it will run at 100
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