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  1. alldodge

    Bennett Trim Repair And Auto Pro Install

    Just need to get some things out of the way and I can squeeze in, mainly exhaust riser and lube bottle/bracket. Doing that will allow me to finish to secure the two wires hanging from the oil temp install this summer
  2. alldodge

    Bennett Trim Repair And Auto Pro Install

    Thanks Tom Disconnected the starboard side line and fitting, good think my arms are that long. Think I'm going to have to remove the exhaust again to get to the trim tab pump, either that of figure out a way to make my arms 2 foot longer. :( Removed the screws and just twisted the cylinder two...
  3. alldodge

    Stamas Trim Activation Question

    Probably you have a bad trim limit switch (port side gimbal ring). The trim limit switch makes a connection when the drive is low, to get it up higher the two buttons are used to bypass the limit switch. Note the Blue and Purple wire feeding the switch. Find these wires back by the drive, and...
  4. alldodge

    new to me boat, shower drain question

    Shower bilges are turn ON/OFF with a float switch. Need to see if power is going to the pump and float. Normally 12V runs to the float switch then to the pump. The same thing would happen if the float switch controlled the ground. Hard to tell clearly, but dose look like 12V (Brown wire) is...
  5. alldodge

    2002 496 Mag HO - IAC location

    Its on the intake manifold and looks like item 38 in link, follow the hose from the throttle body to the IAC http://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31823/6708/70
  6. alldodge

    BBC build- Don't tell the Admiral

    You sure this is the same one you where looking at, found at first? It's max flow rate is only 7-9 GPM. It says its is used for small diesel motors like in forklifts, tractors and such
  7. alldodge

    2000 Mercruiser 5.0L Power Steering Leak

    I would say its in one of these two locations and more then likely its the pump shaft seal. Take a paper towel and place between the pulley and front housing. Place another towel taped lightly to the bottom side of the pump housing
  8. alldodge

    5.7L with 1.62 gears, looking for advice

    Yep, that makes a difference, it is either 2.0 or 1.62 Need to rotate and count or count the lower gears
  9. alldodge

    5.7L with 1.62 gears, looking for advice

    Your boat isn't that old so 24 each should not be in the picture
  10. alldodge

    new kill switch

    A 2-cycle OB can run when the ground wire is removed from the magneto. The OB stops when a ground is connected to a ground. You should have 2 M connects on your ignition switch. One goes to ground and the other to the Mag. Connect the kill switch between ground and the M connector going to...
  11. alldodge

    Mercruiser Boat clunks going in to gear and stalls

    Just noticed you said top of pin. It should be adjusted like this in neutral
  12. alldodge

    No power to fuel pump relay - Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI-E MEFI4

    From the doc I have it shows no connection to J1-6 but J1-23. Since you do have a wire on J1-6 then mine is different or in error :noidea:
  13. alldodge

    How Do I Add a Subscription

    Click the + Subscribe button, it will change to Subscribed and if you have automatic email notification set up in your settings then it will happen. That said, iboats does do automatic, there is a 5 to 15 minute delay depending on the day, or at least how I have seen
  14. alldodge

    Bennett Trim Repair And Auto Pro Install

    This is getting more involved but could do it now while I have the one trim ram off. To change appears to need the trim sensor kit and the Auto Trim Pro. Auto trim To do this its about $400 add on
  15. alldodge

    Assuption: RV Antifreeze clogs watercraft

    Suggest you need to read the owners manual a tad bit better, OR maybe you happen to have owned SEVERAL which are different then others This is from the 2007 manual
  16. alldodge

    Assuption: RV Antifreeze clogs watercraft

    The pink stuff you pick up every where, the -50 stuff. What we believe happened is the stuff which was used had more alcohol then normal and it reacted with the aluminum manifold.
  17. alldodge

    Which Adhesive Sealant

    Trying to decide which sealant to use for below water line trim tab reinstall. Has a 1/2 hole going thru the transom which will have the feed tube to the pump. Removed the old and the sealant was still pliable. Held to the hull and tab hinge very well but felt like and looked like white rubber...
  18. alldodge

    oil filter wrench suggestions?

    Strap wrench takes care of most of mine But love this type when removing the oil filter on the truck and some others. Attach a 12 inch extension and a ratchet wrench and it will reach way up under the truck and grab it. Expands from around 2.5 to 5 inch
  19. alldodge

    Bennett Trim Repair And Auto Pro Install

    Ya know if I would have read the instructions it would have been a bit easier and less messy, but what's the fun it that :D . There is a small piece of PVC pipe that comes with it and says to install on the shaft before removing the top cap. That piece keeps the shaft extended. With the...
  20. alldodge

    VP 5.7 GS PWTR Power steering fluid leak issue

    The valve has nothing to do with the return line. The return line should be next to no pressure in it in the line. Now if the line that comes off the high pressure valve side into the cooler then this is not correct, way to much pressure. It should be connected as such If the valve that...
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