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  1. alldodge

    I messed up my 35hp Merc.

    Welcome Gasoline doesn't gel in the cold Motor was running and then it wouldn't. Gas poured out of carb so you rebuilt the carb. Now it still won't run. Need to clean the carb more and check adjustments
  2. alldodge

    Mercruiser 165's First Engine Align, Having Trouble

    This is key to start off with. Attaching the rear mounts then lifting the front of the motor gets things level with rear mounts. Once done then adjusting each the same amount up/down should keep it where it needs to be
  3. alldodge

    Mercruiser 165's First Engine Align, Having Trouble

    The transom plate has the rear motor mounts attached to it.
  4. alldodge

    Mercruiser 165's First Engine Align, Having Trouble

    Looking does nothing to help. Before starting to adjust the motor will sit on the rear mounts, Bolts snugged and will hang from a hoist on the front. Adjust the lower nuts so they just touch the lower side of the motor mounts. Now adjust each side the same amount up or down Bar should go in...
  5. alldodge

    Mercruiser 496 MAG Refresh Thread

    Must be your serial number, I'm just looking up by picking a few and they don't show that
  6. alldodge

    Mercruiser 496 MAG Refresh Thread

    Looking at Mercruiser parts dot com, all show 363903A01 and don't see any revisions
  7. alldodge

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    Big waves are not hard on bearings, it's the sudden impact from bo load to full load, and that has nothing to do with bearings
  8. alldodge

    Are Chrysler motors junk and to be avoided?

    That's funny
  9. alldodge

    Setting up for House Battery -> looking for feedback on loads

    Interior lights - depends on what type and how many lets say 20W Dock lights - won't be used just sitting, unless your talking under water lights or other type Chart plotter - depends on which one/size lets use 3A or 36W Stereo - just the head unit or has some kind of small amp? VHF - up to 7A...
  10. alldodge

    Kawasaki Jet Ski STX 1100 and water coming into the engine compartment while at full throttle;

    Tie the rear of the ski to shore or something that will hold, even an anchor. Remove the seat and give it throttle
  11. alldodge

    Single point drain

    IMO your good
  12. alldodge

    Can I Prevent Corrosion and a Stuck Gimbal Bearing?

    I'd suggest anti seize
  13. alldodge

    How Do I Remove a Stuck Gimbal Bearing?

    Looks to be salt water area and bearing has welded itself Bearing was put in backwards, you can remove the center of the bearing by rotating center piece to left or right, then pull it out. It will give less area for puller but may help The outer part of the bearing is aluminum
  14. alldodge

    How Do I Remove a Stuck Gimbal Bearing?

    I've not seen anyone try to drill out the bearing, and I see a pic of the slide hammer and puller but not the bearing. I had one which wouldn't come out so I took it to a Boat Mech many years ago and he hammered it back in then pulled. Said it made a very slight groove from not pulling directly...
  15. alldodge

    KY ABC Auction

    Never saw one of those, and might need a hand truck to move it
  16. alldodge

    KY ABC Auction

    I want my $20 30-pack back
  17. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 4.3Gi slip ring?

    Search for Prop hub
  18. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 4.3Gi slip ring?

    The "castle nut" ?
  19. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 4.3Gi slip ring?

    Either the prop hub has spun (broke loose) or the engine coupler has. Use a marker or grease pencil and draw a line from the center of the prop to outer edge. Run it in the water and then check if mark has changed If you smell burnt rubber in the boat it's the coupler Are you sure the drive...
  20. alldodge

    OMC/ Volvo penta 3.0gs ignition fuse keeps blowing

    Welcome Going to 30 is a big jump, does it blow with a 20 amp? To much current can be caused by the ignition or alternator. There will be small wires connected to the Alt, disconnect only the small wires and see if the fuse does not blow Also check resistance of the coil
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