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  1. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Transom Work

    Fuel bat looks good, next to no moisture at all. Appears the water was concentrated next to the engine side Now some more bad news. The tank looks great all around except for the saw mark and the engine side. The pits are deep to my thinking. Depth gauge came up with .042 and .057. I will...
  2. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Transom Work

    Tank removal day, hoist setup All that was holding it was on the starboard side bottom, and small area next to fuel fill Seadoo stand works pretty well, had about a gallon left n the tank The worst spot is where I my saw was to close to the edge, least at the weld it is thickest. Maybe...
  3. alldodge

    Tower Speaker Help

    Installed a system in my Rinker many years ago. Installed a second battery (did not use Optima) using an isolator from the alternator. Ran a 10AWG from the second battery to the stereo and the amp. Also installed a 2 bank charger. The stereo battery can run down and not have any effect on...
  4. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Transom Work

    I heard a POP and it's fee :whoo: Time for a :victorious: dance, a cold and then figure out how to get the tank out. Shouldn't be to hard, probably pull the boat under my hoist and use it. It looks like the wire I used yesterday and the cold last night was what did it. Took my little 1/4...
  5. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Transom Work

    I have the towel at the ready but not throwing it in yet. Cut almost the entire length of the port side plywood out. Took a drywall saw and went down the length. Then pried, banged and nothing, it's not budging. Pulled my great grand dad's saw out, I have my own but hoping I could get some...
  6. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Transom Work

    Band Iron, not when I grew up. There was no such thing as Teflon tape only pipe dope and the like. If you google you will still find Teflon and your band iron listed, guess I'm just showing my age again...
  7. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Transom Work

    Plumbers tape is the below. It comes in plastic and metal and various sizes Called FL Marine Tank and got an 1100 dollar price for all new. Don't want to but if I have to I will.
  8. alldodge

    VIP electrical diagram for a VIP combo

    :welcome: to iboats Most all boat wiring is the same, the only variables are what accessories are installed and engine manufacture. Here is some info for Mercruiser and regular wiring items. Could use what engine and what year http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/13/13E4R2.PDF...
  9. alldodge

    Decarb a Mercruiser 7.4 LX MPI

    Agree carbs will always out perform injected engines at upper rpm band, the reason for injection is throttle response, fuel savings, and a more even torque curve. A 17 to 20 ft lb of torque makes a difference at WOT but next to none anywhere else Agree the first MPI's used by Merc most ran...
  10. alldodge

    Wiring for a Switch Panel and Bus Bar?

    My guess is your running this circuit up to the helm/console. Don't use the boats pontoons and structure for a ground circuit, run at least a 10AWG wire from the negative to your buss bar. Run power up with same size wire to another buss. The easiest way is to pick up a fuse panel with both...
  11. alldodge

    Got to Love Her

    I love the Admiral but sometimes I see something which makes me stop and shake my head. She saves everything just incase anyone, and I mean anyone needs it. Works for different charity groups to help out the local folks. Loves to shop for bargains and does a heck of a job at it. It's what...
  12. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Transom Work

    This is how far I got today. All the cables out of the way Cut it open Did a bunch of digging but tank will not budge as yet. Have bits of foam everywhere. There is next to no foam on the starboard side. about 2 inches on port and forward sides, and 1/4 inch at the rear. Sure there...
  13. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Transom Work

    Formula ley me know I could post the pics, so here are a few. my guess is this was done at a dealer Twin engines
  14. alldodge

    Length of bravo 3 drive

    Either use an engine hoist with a hook or make something like this
  15. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Transom Work

    Talk about running into issues, time to decide which way to go. Looks like the fuel tank foam is soaked. Pealed away what I thought was a fiber glass pan and it's not, and the foam is wet. Only way to get the tank out is to remove the engine room bulk head between the engine room and aft...
  16. alldodge

    Which is more efficient?

    Couldn't find a 290 which was tested at Boat Test but did find a 310. Looks like your best mileage is either 600rpm (3.6 mph) or 1000 rpm (5.6 mph), with a range of 212 miles. Best planning speed is around 3500 rpm (28.5 mph) with a range of 165 miles. Keep in mind running an engine at slow...
  17. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Transom Work

    More very slow and some what steady progress Cut section off top of tank Chipping away at it
  18. alldodge

    If it is not one darn thing it is another....

    Here's my toys, All old, D3B, 955L and 416C Rebuilt the D3 engine this year http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/showthread.php?41102-CAT-D3-Project-part-2
  19. alldodge

    Bravo II Drive

    The outdrive stand thread use to have more pages. Guess this is something that was lost in the change over. Here is my 3 in one stand built from an engine stand. Engine stand, outdrive remove/installer and outdrive work stand.
  20. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Complete Power plant rebuild

    Was on a thread at OSO on the issue of diverters and the OP had 525's. The end result was to install turn downs. After thinking about turn downs I think I'm going to go the same route. You have open exhaust when running and when you slow down they are as quite as non-diverter thru hull. Got my...
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