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  1. alldodge

    Engine backfiring through throttle body when trying to accelerate

    Have you replaced the distributor cap and rotor? Are your Vac gauge readings in kPa?
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    Installing Water Heater w/ closed loop 8.1 engine?

    Here is someone who did it Here is the thread https://www.marineengine.com/boat-forum/threads/help-where-to-install-heater-water-lines.407602/page-2
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    Installing Water Heater w/ closed loop 8.1 engine?

    I had a Merc that feed the water heater from the block drain port going in and the water pump housing on return. I don't have a VP 5.7 cooling system manual so I would guess which ever ports where used for open can also be used for closed unless the outlet went to the exhaust elbows Which 5.7...
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    Installing Water Heater w/ closed loop 8.1 engine?

    There is no schematic and it's just 2 lines. One in and the other out.
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    2004 Volvo Penta 5.0GL-E with SX-M outdrive leaking through exhaust into bilge

    We don't post links to manuals due to possible copy wright issues You can find some at manualslib You can find parts breakdown HERE
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    Power trim wiring

    Welcome Have a look at MaxRules for diagrams
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    Starter wire issue

    Many are installed this way because the Red wire terminal is not large enough to connect direct to starter post. In Merc documentation it list Red as Bat power unfused and Red/Purple Bat power fused Check the voltage on the other side of the 50 amp breaker
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    Dual battery or booster pack?

    That will work While not absolutely necessary if you add a Bat switch to connect House and Start Bat for use if Start Bat will not crank motor
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    Dual battery or booster pack?

    If it deals with the motor running it stays on the start Bat, as in key switch, gauges, starter, alternator, power trim, etc If it's for any other stuff, this can go on the house Bat
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    bravo 1 outdrive o-ring adhesive

    For the most part no adhesive is needed for any of the O-rings to create a good seal. The adhesive is only used to help keep the ring in place during install. If the ring moved it could pinch it and cause a leak
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    Boats from work.

    Nice
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    Solo 401k

    Lower the temp folks
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    Happy Birthday, Scott

    If you put it in your profile it shows up for all to see
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    Dual battery or booster pack?

    Your ALT will rarely output full amps, and you said it's 6 feet (double 12ft). So using double that and it's non-critical 6 awg will be plenty and 4 awg is even more
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    bravo 1 outdrive o-ring adhesive

    Mercury Bellows adhesive 3M super weatherstrip gasket adhesive (yellow or black) Loctite MR 5923
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    Bed liner for fiberglass hull

    I don't know if anyone has ever used it, same goes for Flex Seal Flex Seal commercials show the guy spraying on a boat
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    Bed liner for fiberglass hull

    ok I get it, where your life jacket Reminds me several years ago running the Ohio river and noticed a guy flagging me down. Older gent was taking on water in a jon. Towed him to shore and went on my way. About an hour later I'm headed back the other way and same guy is back out there fishing
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    Bed liner for fiberglass hull

    Welcome I would remove and sell it to get your $300 back and most likely make enough to pay to have the boat hauled off to the dump. The boat is not worth fixing Don't use bed liner coating on the hull, it will not last and will create more drag
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    Solo 401k

    If your unable to see 12 mth or more, enter the stock in google and select it. Google will show YTD, 1Y, 5Y and Max
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    Dual battery or booster pack?

    That's the deal "IF"
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