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  1. alldodge

    Joist hanger help please

    My pic was used to show 2 U-brackets bolted together, and 90* opposite to placement. I showed spacing to components could be identified. Your swing hinges could be thru bolted into the 4x4
  2. alldodge

    Joist hanger help please

    May not fully understand the reason to use a 4x4 and not just use steel bracket thru bolted to the 2x10, and then use a eye bolt under the bracket. This is a thought and use bolt between two brackets
  3. alldodge

    2000 Volvo Penta 5.7 Gsi PEFS Fuel line fitings

    My point is there is a fitting which screws into the TB. Both Merc and VP have a fitting which screws into the TB and that fitting is what matches up to the flex line. TB https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31886/4856/130 Look here for part numbers to search for which are VP...
  4. alldodge

    2000 Volvo Penta 5.7 Gsi PEFS Fuel line fitings

    USCG requires fittings to be metal, does not matter what type so long as it seals Merc has same TB and uses similar type lines. Maybe check with local GM dealer
  5. alldodge

    Another Overheating Issue @ Idle

    Your motor has two senders, one goes to the gauge which gives you a visual of temp and provides no info to the ECM. The ECM sensor tells it if its overheating, and it will shut the motor down and throw codes.
  6. alldodge

    Another Overheating Issue @ Idle

    Being able to do that tells me its not overheating. The gauge is reading over 180* and your able to keep your hand on the thermostat, its the gauge or sensor
  7. alldodge

    Engine struggles to turn over

    Before replacing the fuel pump or anything, need to find out of that is the problem. Might have a restriction and the pump is unable to pull the fuel. Things like the antisiphon valve, clogged fuel filter Should be able to keep it running by slightly dribble gas down the carb until the fuel...
  8. alldodge

    What´s the best replacement for AQ271C (or 570) 5.7 GM engine, ideally stroker?

    Unable to say for sure, but we here the same thing from rebuild shops on this side about buying foreign. The local shops want to do the work. The cigar and rugs is a new one and a bit extreme Now if you heard it from someone which bought and installed there self, it could have some legitimacy.
  9. alldodge

    Another Overheating Issue @ Idle

    Agree with Bruce You want the clear hose on the input hose from the pump. Can you hold your hand on the thermostat housing?
  10. alldodge

    Volvo Penta installed, no power steering

    Moving the drive with one finger doesn't sound right. Even a Merc your unable to do that The cable should move a valve inside the hydraulic cylinder. When the valve moves it allows pressure from the PS pump to move the drive. The move the cable moves, the more the drive moves. If cable...
  11. alldodge

    Riser Extension Blocks - Full Closed Cooling ???

    Could even do it with PVC
  12. alldodge

    Riser Extension Blocks - Full Closed Cooling ???

    Looks like a 1 inch Tee - crimp on 2 ends and solder on other Add a 1 inch street 90 to 1 inch crimp Could also do it with Brass Tee and barbed fittings
  13. alldodge

    Engine struggles to turn over

    Sounds like a weak battery and/or cables need to be cleaned up. Remove both positive and negative cables from the battery at both ends. Clean both ends up real good to shinny metal. Next put a voltmeter on the starter post and crank the motor. Voltage should not drop below 10 volts when cranking
  14. alldodge

    Broke off Starter bolt in the block

    If you can get square on it, could try a left handed drill bit. This does mean you can be sure drill bit is dead straight on and square. Otherwise its motor pull
  15. alldodge

    Riser Extension Blocks - Full Closed Cooling ???

    That 4 inch exhaust hose is pricey
  16. alldodge

    Gimbal bearing dimensions

    I have 3 bearings, Merc, Linkbelt I think, and a Sierra. The first 2 are old type greasable, and the Sierra is sealed Sierra 18-2100 width inner race 1.248 outer race 1.026 diameter outer 3.456 Correct me if in error @Bt Doctur but there is no issue if the bearing goes in further, so long as...
  17. alldodge

    Volvo Penta installed, no power steering

    Might be an issue with the cylinder. Have a look at the link to see if it helps https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/731745-volvo-penta-steering-ram-21910902-overhaul.html Maybe @kenny nunez or @bruceb58 or @Scott Danforth will have some ideas
  18. alldodge

    Volvo Penta installed, no power steering

    So its the steering cable that is the same
  19. alldodge

    Volvo Penta installed, no power steering

    Are you using a Merc steering actuator on a VP DP-SM drive?
  20. alldodge

    Indmar Raptor Crank Sensor & Cam Sensor Faults

    Bit more info from the manual Is the Tach showing rpm when cranking?
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