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  1. alldodge

    NO insects or spring birds this year.

    Oh and this big boy stopped by for few days
  2. alldodge

    NO insects or spring birds this year.

    They swarm around here all winter, still have lots now but not like it wa when food was scarce Have the usual red wing black birds, scarlet tanager, cow birds, rose breasted grosbeak that are passing thru on there way north. I did hear by a good source that birds aren't real, they have all...
  3. alldodge

    Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?

    Easier to think the worst and have a chance and find it's not that bad
  4. alldodge

    Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?

    We're just guessing based on what you have stated, and from what we read it's most likely to transom So if it's coming from the bellows then there are other concerns. That said if it was bellows the water would be coming in behind the motor. All stern mounted transducers are placed to the sides...
  5. alldodge

    Crank driven vs block mounted raw water pump pros/cons

    Don't have a pic but my friends is mounted to the bulkhead away from the motor
  6. alldodge

    boat lift issue/maintenance

    If this is something like hydrohoist, sounds like you need a new blower motor. The blower is not putting out enough pressure to fully air it up, or the fan blades and housing has holes in it It doesn't start dropping after it's up, right?
  7. alldodge

    Alpha One Gen 2 Gimbal Housing Anode - no wear

    Since all other anodes have continuity to the engine block and the gimbal housing does not, than only way I see is get into it or run a connection to one of the other anodes Guess your having erosion problems with the drive and transom assembly? If so might want to install a Mercathode in place...
  8. alldodge

    Alpha One Gen 2 Gimbal Housing Anode - no wear

    That one is isolated somewhat because of the trim line manifold Gasket That is also where the Mercathode would be if it was installed. The anode is removed and Cathode is installed
  9. alldodge

    Low Fuel Pressure 2005 Mercruiser 4.3L MPI

    Reviving your own thread can be done anytime The 1800 rpm is under load so more fuel is needed. Under load the intake vacuum will drop, just reving will not change it much
  10. alldodge

    Alpha One Gen 2 Gimbal Housing Anode - no wear

    With it not plugged in than anodes for the most part are not needed What size/type boat do you have? Unless your boat has a Mercathode then anodes would never wear. The Mercathode would also use power from your Bat
  11. alldodge

    Alpha One Gen 2 Gimbal Housing Anode - no wear

    Does your boat sit in the water plugged into shore power?
  12. alldodge

    Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?

    That's why my second comment (post 4) quoted "good" surveyor It depends on your area and if there are quality requirements Same thing with home surveyors, you can find someone that hung a shingle out and says they survey homes Finding where the wet starts is key as to what and how much needs...
  13. alldodge

    Crank driven vs block mounted raw water pump pros/cons

    Designed for left and right hand rotation You have LH so front of motor rotates clockwise when facing it. Intake right side of your pic
  14. alldodge

    low block pressure

    Welcome Have the motor serial number? Assuming raw water cooled No risers correct? and using restrictor gaskets with the small hole is opposite of exhaust elbow exit side? 3 point or 7 point drain?
  15. alldodge

    Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?

    Water wicks thru plywood it doesn't just go down. I would start about 2 inches above the leak. If it's dry there then you good chance to be able to fix without ripping the transom out. Yes only about 3/4 inch, if it's wet there it's wet all the way thru. Don't want to chance going clear thru...
  16. alldodge

    Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?

    Surface moisture meters are not very accurate and depending on who is using adds more possible inaccuracy Normally by the time a transom starts leaking, the moisture has made its way further up then where its coming out. Easy way to find out for your self is take a small drill bit (1/4 inch or...
  17. alldodge

    Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?

    A "good" surveyor will identify all issues with a boat
  18. alldodge

    Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?

    As many have said before me, Free boats are normally the most costly Look at a full transom rebuild for starters
  19. alldodge

    How do you pin point the source of a loud vibration

    Yes, Gen 2 should have about 2 quarts
  20. alldodge

    How do you pin point the source of a loud vibration

    My guess is you didn't refill the drive correctly, and it destroyed it self due to lack of lube To drain a drive you remove the vent plug in the top section of the drive and drain out the bottom plug. To refill lube is pumped in thru the bottom drain plug until it comes out the top vent plug...
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