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  1. alldodge

    trim tab hose repair

    Never messed with the brand but here is the parts list https://insta-trim.com/heavy-duty-trim-tabs/parts-diagram/
  2. alldodge

    Erratic tachomether

    Fuel or trim same question, the fuel gauge jumps around similar to the tach, not like fuel is sloshing back n forth Doubt it's the Dizzy Take a hand held tach and connect it to the gray wire feeding the boats tach
  3. alldodge

    Battery power for propane fireplace

    It has a thermocouple which only allows the pilot light to stay lit, need more to open the valve further. Fireplace valves are variable, not like a furnace which opens to a specific size when called upon
  4. alldodge

    Battery power for propane fireplace

    Needs to have a power source to control gas valve. If heat is removed need something to turn valve off. Fireplaces have motorized gas valves controlled by thermostat, not like a gas stove
  5. alldodge

    Battery power for propane fireplace

    Most the battery backup for gas fireplace is like 6 volts (4 each 1.5V Bats), and all it does is allow the burner to stay on, no blower. The two fireplaces I have would help if power went out but things would get cold pretty quick without 110. But as to your question, maybe look at a 6V...
  6. alldodge

    home made tool to safely remove GEN II and Bravo oil line

    I like it
  7. alldodge

    2012 90hp Mercury Steering cable

    Your talking about something that we cannot see, providing pics along with any part numbers or names you see may help
  8. alldodge

    Question regarding 1999 Volvo Penta 5.0GL and power to the fuel pump relay

    Wouldn't be the first time the carb needle valve got stuck closed and the float does not have enough weight to bring it back down. Might need to shoot a small amount of compressed air into where the fuel line connects to carb
  9. alldodge

    Mercruiser 3.0 won't "lock in"

    Merc paid to have tools developed, I don't see them ever publicly posting those on line. Might find them across the pond where they might have been stolen Depends on what parts need to be replaced. The gears are no longer made by Merc and can be found on the NET for around $300 each, could be...
  10. alldodge

    Mercruiser 3.0 won't "lock in"

    Agree I have a lot of tools but needed get special tools which cost more than $700 just to rebuild the lower Bravo 3.
  11. alldodge

    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    The display on the truck is acting up again, starting to miss my 2021 Constant "loading tomtom" with split screen, but press Nav button and it goes full screen and works fine. No actual buttons just a touch screen is a safety issue
  12. alldodge

    Mercruiser 5.0 Misfiring

    Go to local auto store that loans tools and get a fuel pressure gauge Connect gauge to fuel rail by removing cap item 19 and attach to item 18 Turn key ON don't start and see what the gauge reads. Might turn off/on a couple times to see if there are any variations Now start motor and see what...
  13. alldodge

    Erratic tachomether

    Your trim gauge is doing the same thing Are any of the other gauges doing the same?
  14. alldodge

    Mercontrol Wiring to 1978 Mercury 500 Thunderbolt

    Have a look https://maxrules.com/mercwireindex.php
  15. alldodge

    Mercruiser 4.3 EFI leaking fuel but can't find leak??

    Hope it's not the fuel tank
  16. alldodge

    Mercruiser 5.0 Misfiring

    Put a pressure gauge on the rail and see if it stays close to 43 psi
  17. alldodge

    Mercruiser 5.0 Misfiring

    Serial shows MPI and HVS distributor Just went thru this a short time ago with another member here and it might be a failing shift interrupter switch. That is if you have an Alpha drive and not a Bravo
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    Mercruiser 3.0 won't "lock in"

    Opinion The drive had very little lube in it and gears don't look bad but don't look go either. The drive needs a complete tear down and I won't be surprised if a SEI drive is in the future
  19. alldodge

    Mercruiser 3.0 won't "lock in"

    The one on in the Misc Merc info is incorrect
  20. alldodge

    Mercruiser 3.0 won't "lock in"

    The coupler is the new style Manual 13 list 35 ft lb for coupler and use red loctite. Factory bolts came with loctite already on them. You could use new bolts just make sure they are the same grade, and I don't know if they are grade 5 or 8 The link is broken for outdrive pressure test maybe...
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