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  1. alldodge

    Is it a boat or prop problem

    Going to try and condense a year long rebuild and 12 pages of post for hopefully some fresh ideas. http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives/8756129-formula-27pc-complete-power-plant-rebuild/page12 A single engine Formula 27 foot...
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    A lot of old outboards

    Went with another guy in a shop which has been here a long time. Took a pic of all the old outboards he has hanging on the wall
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    Message Center notifications

    I'm notified via email with all private and other postings, which is good. Have found that if I don't delete the message center notification posting, I no longer notified of another posting to the thread after reading it.
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    Out With Windows maybe Linux

    Have several PC's all windows based of one form or another. Oldest is a 15 inch laptop which had XP (Dell 600m w/ 2GB ram) and I wiped and loaded Win 7 home premium. The previous version along with the current has the svchost piece of crud which uses up all the memory. Use to work great with...
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    Indmar 383 with SPN 66017 code

    Friends Malibu ski boat with a Indmar 383 and MEFI-5 is throwing code 66017 (Fuel Pump Relay 1 Voltage Below Normal or Shorted Low). The engine starts but will not allow it to rev more then about 1400 rpm or so. It has 3 relays, main power, Fuel pump and don't know what the third is used for...
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    What happened to the beeper

    Talking about my Formula with the 502. Originally had a MEFI-1 and a direct connection (tan/Blue) from the warning horn (beeper) to the Temp and oil pressure switches and the drive lube bottle. When switch closed the horn would sound. Today, up graded to the MEFI-3 and now all these same...
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    Bravo 3, 3x3, 4x3, 4x4

    Searching the net I find all kinds of right ups. bblades seems to have the skinny, but I would still like to figure out what's best for my issue. Have 4 sets of 3x3 B3 prps, 22, 22 cupped, 24 and 26 pitch Current, 11K single engine cruiser (Formula 27PC). A 502 producing 530 or so HP and 600 ft...
  8. alldodge

    Chrylser 105 Conqurer

    Started the rebuild on the Chrysler. Removed the outboard Removed the rub rail and rivets Also have Tigger to keep me company Need to pick up a tongue jack. If all goes well maybe I'll get the top off tomorrow
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    Rule float switch hanging

    My new rule float switch is hanging. Boat had a gas leak on my cool fuel module from a line not put on correctly. After cleaning up the gas an fixing the leak, the float will not move real easy. I would just replace it again but its under the engine and getting to it will be a bi**h. I can...
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    454/502 knock sensor

    Need to buy another knock sensor. Listing shows 805544T as being superseded by 8M0077616. The issue is the older part is much easier to find and cost a bit less, so guess the question; Is the new one better then the older model?
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    1970 something Chrysler 105

    Started looking at the Chrysler 105 Conquer boat I pickup for $150 this spring. One of the reasons the guy was selling it cheap is the bottom two cylinders are cracked on the 105. So will need another block or part it out and put something else on it. Looked for the serial number plate inside...
  12. alldodge

    B3 anode connection

    Picked up a prop shaft anode for my Bravo 3 years ago. It came in with a cone nut, hex screw and aluminum anode. Never did install it because after putting the rear prop on I only had 2 to 3 threads left. The new cone nut is not tapered to the degree the original nut is. Looking back the B3...
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    Transom assembly sealant Yes/No

    Reading through the Merc installation manual it talks about using a locally found sealant around the inside edges to help prevent water absobtion. It does not say to use anything between the transom gasket and the outer hull. When I removed the transom assembly I didn't see anything which...
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    Transom Bolt hole size

    Need to redrill the holes in my transom, anyone know what size the holes are. My 9/16 bit barely goes in on the two holes I won't be redrilling, but this is also wood. The studs are 7/16 so going to 1/2 would work and could redrill if needed "IF" I can manage to keep the drill in the center
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    Wetting technic for 1708

    I need someone to tell me exactly how to do the 1708. Don't tell me to wet it and roll it. Give me step by step, please. I just finished grinding all the 1708 and resin back off. I hear wet it first and then put it on. To wet it first will be as I see it a real mess. I don't have much...
  16. alldodge

    Exhaust tips, turndowns and drive shower

    Got my new engine and I have more things to remove and sell and more things to buy, Have a 545HP 509 that needs to have restrictions removed. My silent choice is already removed and Corsa exhaust tip mufflers are getting pulled. So I'm looking for 4 inch thru hull with internal flappers, and...
  17. alldodge

    Bravo III 4 blade vs 3 blade

    The current advertising from Merc is the 4 blade props provide better hole shot and mid range speed. Merc doesn't mention to much about top end, while other forums indicate that top end does suffer. Most of my actual test I have done with any prop with more blades provides more lift but also...
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    Drill fixture

    In the near future I will need something which will make me drill a near perfect 90 degree holes in my transom. There is the Merc template which cost almost 400, but thinking maybe make a fixture or buy something not so expensive. There are some HF fixtures and others, any recommendations?
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    Vacuflush sealing

    Tried to remove one of my Vacuflush hoses off the holding tank during the current rebuild. I could not budge the hose so I cut it off. It's on there so tight I wondering if some sort of sealant was used. Looking around I can find plenty of manuals but note state how to install the hoses on...
  20. alldodge

    2 Ton Hoist and Trolley

    Built my first 30x48 pole barn and installed two 30ft H beams with trolley (one front and one rear). Had an engineer at work provide me with the specs to support 3 Tons. Only ever used the front one. Currently building a 40x64 pole barn and want to install either another beam spanning 40 feet...
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