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  1. alldodge

    battery switch

    You have a battery which is fully charged and if you put the drained battery in parallel with it the good battery voltage starts dropping by the weak/drained battery. Instead of having 12V to start your motor you now may have 9 or 10V depending on the state of the weak battery. Switches are...
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    Formula 27PC Transom Work

    Good point Ted, I won't be using any filler between the deck and stringers, will be air only, or fiber from both sides coming in under the wood.
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    Mercruiser 5.7 MPI Horzin still overheating ..... ARGH!

    One manifold can be a bit hotter then the other but not that much. Pulling the hose off and seeing the water spit out with air is not correct. What check valve are you referring to? I don't see a check valve in your system. Look at BtDoc pic and this one and see if you can identify what your...
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    Delco est conversion issues

    My first thought is your module is bad, wouldn't be the first time. The EST system is very good but many have had bad modules before. In most cases if you call the place where you purchased it they will take it back and have it checked and if bad will replace. I'm sure you know this but the...
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    battery switch

    Here is an examples which could be happening Now with a battery charger it could be just going to the one battery. As others have mentioned need to trace the wires. There are several other configurations which could be designed. 2-bank w/ ACR 2-bank w isolator 2-bank w/ either the above and...
  6. alldodge

    Setting rolling torque in upper drive bearings

    As a non-expert on the Alpha, the drive shaft to be used is the one which was removed from your upper drive. Just install the nut so you can check perload
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    Camshaft upgrade on a 5.7 w/tbi

    Just posting for others which may read this thread later
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    1977 Mecrusier GM V8 no spark

    With key on and the points open you should get 12V on + terminal. If points close you will get close to 0V.
  9. alldodge

    Idle Air Control Valve problem

    Lets start with checking grounds, follow harness and make sure grounds are clean and tight. Check vacuum hoses, not sure if your MAP is bolted to the intake or has a hose on it. Take the Throttle position connector off and make sure contacts are clean. Don't know if you have a MEFI 2 or 3 but...
  10. alldodge

    I fixed a sweet 65 Stang today on the roadside, quiz to follow fixed in 7 mins :)

    It cranked but would not start, and it took 7 minutes to find it. I would guess the rubber terminal fitting going to the coil
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    1973 Mercruiser 888 Shift Cable Issue

    That I'm seeing three different part numbers which are based on your serial number. http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_Pictures3.asp?dnbr=60700&ivar=images/CRUISER/60700/2.png&inbr=1579&bnbr=1&bdesc=TRANSOM+PLATE+AND+SHIFT+CABLE
  12. alldodge

    IS this acceptable???

    Ya think it could be moved forward, there would still be a space of a bit of overhang :D
  13. alldodge

    Does anyone know the bow eye to transom length of a 1987 Baha 280 Weekender

    :welcome: to iboats Looking for a trailer to carry that heavy of a boat for 1K, anything is possible. If the trailer your looking at can handle up to a 26 foot boat, then a 28 will most likely not fit. That said the weight capacity is more important then the length. From the ones I can find...
  14. alldodge

    charging batteries while driving?

    Agree with Bondo simplest solution, your going to need some large cables (maybe 6 AWG) going from the ALT to the inverter, so just run them to straight to the batteries with an ACR. Don't forget the same size ground cable going back, and a fuse between the truck and boat (maybe 90amp). Start...
  15. alldodge

    Bravo III Reservoir Delete

    Being on the rear of the engine that would seam to me to be leaking from the line, bottle or other connector (items 15 and 16)
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    Bravo III Reservoir Delete

    So the lube is dripping down the transom, right? Also there is an O-ring on the male side (pic below), could you tell if it was there? Edit: also did you check the other connector inline?
  17. alldodge

    Rewiring an older hull

    Wiring diagram for Merc http://www.boatfix.com/merc/techbk/96/96hgd4.pdf Your not going to be able to use a dual battery stitch and an isolator, it needs to be either one, or (2) single battery switches and an isolator Dual Battery switch Isolator setup You can install two separate...
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    1992 Mercruiser 4.3LX Exhaust Manifolds

    :welcome: to iboats Rob My guess is your taking about the exhaust manifold but as with most things, and especially here where we cannot see what your seeing
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    1990 Bravo Transom Assembly

    Sorry, but something doesn't add up. You have slop so you want to replace the upper pin. Once the nut is removed, then the compression clamp bolt/nut is loosened both should slide right off. Once off the pin has an upper bronze bushing and a rubber seal. If the upper pin was worn then there...
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    wiring diagram for 8-pin to round Mercruiser plug

    Its probably tan and a light blue with white stripe. Here is the color code
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