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  1. alldodge

    Power Trim not moving at all. Help!

    Trim motor has 2 wires. When connected across the 12V Bat it runs one direction and when leads are swapped on the Bat it runs the other way. The drawing below is how its wired. Note: Blue, like the sky is up, and Green like the grass is down
  2. alldodge

    35A Fuse

    What motor?
  3. alldodge

    Anyone use synthetic nylon winch cable? Or anything besides steel?

    I have used both, and steel is all around better for the long run. You can normally tell when it needs replacing and in may cases, just need to cut the cable end off and use cable clamps to put the hook back on Nylon straps, kevlar and other synthetic cables can were down inside. Could have a...
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    2000 Volvo Penta 5.7GSi PEFS still running rich!

    John at Boats U is a sharp guy and knows his stuff, only thing IMO he's a bit arrogant. Loves to tell folks how much he knows, just don't contradict him or he will go off the deep end some times, not always.
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    Overhauling my 1988 Alpha One Drive Train

    Agree, we're getting mixed on the front and rear You have old style where the cable is screwed into the bell housing. To install a new style, the threaded hole is drilled out, new cable slides in, and nut goes on the outside at the cable end. Makes it much easier to change The transom...
  6. alldodge

    volvo penta 4.3 GXI-J

    With it being intermittent I don't see it being the computer this time. Most likely its a bad connection. The kill switch can get corrosion on the contacts, a loose contact on the computer connector or other. Just no way to determine what is wrong until it won't start.
  7. alldodge

    volvo penta 4.3 GXI-J

    Need to find out if the pump runs when it doesn't start If the pump does not come ON and it does crank, then it might be the man overboard kill switch, or ignition key switch or just a bad connection.
  8. alldodge

    volvo penta 4.3 GXI-J

    Explain more about what its not doing. When it doesn't work, do you mean it won't start, or won't crank? When the key is turned ON, do you hear the fuel pump and see the gauges turn ON?
  9. alldodge

    tilt trim system

    Not the best wiring diagram but should help, for the 2.5 and 3.0
  10. alldodge

    Trailering

    Change to 5 to 6% on the tongue. I would probably like about 80 to 100 pounds, thinking the boat weights around 1200 to 1300 loaded
  11. alldodge

    Trailering

    Can do it with a bathroom scale if the weight isn't over 3000 lbs. Can also take it to a truck scale. This will show how, and your looking for about 5 to 6% on the tongue https://www.venturetrailers.com/resource/how-can-i-calculate-my-tongue-weight/
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    Replacement Leaf springs

    Thanks, unless your going to change the way they attach, you have to stick with slipper spring type. Can find ones which are lighter load, but would need 1750 lb each for a 3500 axle. Need the length and then choose There are several sites, this is just the first one that came up...
  13. alldodge

    Trailering

    I'm unable to say, load the boat and see how much tongue weight you have
  14. alldodge

    89 Rinker Restore: Seeking suggestions for new SBC350

    Go to the thread I posted at OSO and see what the guy is saying
  15. alldodge

    Trailering

    Might need to find another welder and have the bow stop moved/modified Or make something to stop the hull short of the bow stop
  16. alldodge

    no spark , Please help

    Check for 12V at the + side of the coil with key ON Rotate the distributor until the points are closed, then use a wood or plastic piece and open the points and see if there is a spark
  17. alldodge

    Omc 4.3 carburetor issue/identification

    Need more info then that Serial number Carb number Looks like a Merc/Rochester 2BBL
  18. alldodge

    Trailering

    Move the bow stop so it sits further back if it can be done
  19. alldodge

    Motor not staying primed after 2 hours

    Didn't understand what you said about your tank design Try this, get a 5 gal can and put a fuel line in and see if there is any issues.
  20. alldodge

    Trailering

    The trailer is longer and wider then the boat, yes you can without issue Can tow a row boat on the 30 foot trailer with no issue
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