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  1. alldodge

    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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. alldodge

    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?
  5. alldodge

    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...
  6. 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...
  7. alldodge

    Dock sank a tad from snow

    We received 6.5 inches and the weight from the snow caused the dock to sink a tad. No biggy the dock should be fine, but did notice the rear of these EZ ports are being lifted. I have two just like these and my Seadoo is still sitting on them. Just a bit of torque being applied to the hinge...
  8. alldodge

    Looking for replacement LED lights

    When I remodeled the great room I installed some 50 watt halogen blubs. Well they are dimmable, put out plenty of light turned almost all the way, but didn't think of it at the time, they also get hot. So hot that in the pick you can see where they are starting to discolor the paint. Need to...
  9. alldodge

    Small Angle Grinder

    Have had many power tools over the years and started buying Dewalts a long time ago after my first using the 18V drill. Since then I have had all kinds and there all still working except D28402 angle grinder. This was one of my newest tools and is around 4 years old. Didn't use it much until...
  10. 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...
  11. alldodge

    Big block retake on exhaust shutters.

    Removed the old metal pivoting shutters a long time ago on my Formula and replaced them with what I thought was correct. Turns out this was probably in error. Installed 807166A3 which look like these Come to find out through some research I should have installed 807166A1 tpenfield thread...
  12. alldodge

    Westerbeke Gen problem

    Buddy has a 7.2KW Genset and has the issue with low voltage. Currently pulled the capacitor and checked it and it appears good also windings check out OK. In the process of unbolting the Gen so the Gen head can be removed to check diodes. Having real trouble getting the Gen head off due to...
  13. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Transom Work

    Well started with a couple anode holes needing a bit of work and now it appears I'll need to rebuild part of the bottom of the transom. Pulling the transom assembly off noticed all of the bolts had rust but the bottom stud on the starboard side was showing more then the others. When cleaning...
  14. alldodge

    Need a better way to seal up additional anodes

    Had trouble years ago with corrosion on my drive so I installed two additional anodes. The anodes came in a Merc kit and since then corrosion shows very little signs. When I installed, drilled 3/8 hole, passed the wires through, filled with silicone and secured with screws. I am seeing...
  15. alldodge

    Check Your bilge pump hose

    During the process of cleaning my bilge while the engine is out I grab the hose and if felt hard. Gave it a slight pull and it cracked like almost an egg. Just prior to pulling the engine and during winterization I had the hose in and the pump was working fine. All other hoses in the engine...
  16. alldodge

    HP Transom Assembly sender

    Well there is good and bad news. The good is I received a new HP transom assembly (0L915000), the bad is I missed one digit in the part number and got one without trim senders. According to what I've found is it appears to have only one sender which is mounted to the side of the bell housing...
  17. alldodge

    What is the Mercruiser Max Prop RPM

    Working on a complete engine rebuild along with a new outdrive, Question is I currently turn a Bravo 3 at 5300 RPM max and the drive is a 2.0 ratio running 24 pitch props. Currently have 3 sets of B3 props and would like to use them to fine tune the WOT. When the engine comes back it will...
  18. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Complete Power plant rebuild

    Pulled the cruiser, power washed hull and started taking thing off for the repower. Plan is to remove Engine, drive and transom assembly. Plan to use Marine Kinetics (Bob Madara) out of NY for heads and custom cam work. MK wants to use ported and polished aluminum heads, roller rockers and...
  19. alldodge

    More power to heavy cruiser, is it worth it

    Have a 1994 Formula 27PC which weights in around 10K pounds (sig below). Currently has a single 502MPI and moves it OK with B3 drive. Having a few minor issues which I want to fix so while the engine is out I'm looking into increasing the HP and changing the outdrive. Reading a few threads on...
  20. alldodge

    HELP Mercury 5.7 willnot idle

    Need to try that rebuild again. Your carb at no time should be dumping or pouring gas into the engine. This is way you can only keep it running if you rev it up. Either your float is sinking, float level is set incorrectly, needle valve is not seating and shutting off the fuel into the bowl when...
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