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  1. alldodge

    Vhf antenna question

    That is known as a "cold" solder joint, and wire is sticking out to far. There was insufficient heat to flow the solder Should be cleaned and re-soldered by heating connection using flux core solder, and trim wire flush with the end. To test, find another boater with a radio, maybe handheld...
  2. alldodge

    something new coming in electric OB

    ok, closed
  3. alldodge

    3.0 liter for straight shaft inboard project

    Welcome For the almost full closed cooling on a 3.0 you would need either MPI with CAT's. The CAT motors are the first time the raw water intake/exhaust manifolds are separate A V6 is probably to much weight, but maybe a Rotax
  4. alldodge

    Getting boat on plain

    ok, then it may be low on compression. A motor that has low compression will run good similar to a Reman, but when put under load it shows it self. A motor should be close to 150 psi per cylinder. As compression gets lower so does the HP. The same motor with 100 psi will start and run fine...
  5. alldodge

    Getting boat on plain

    That depends on the health of the motor and the weight of the boat. Not knowing if the motor is new Reman or old one removed from another boat can change expectations. If it's a Reman then compression is good, but if it is one from another boat, then it may be worn out.
  6. alldodge

    Getting boat on plain

    Were getting closer, moved to Merc Do you have the motor serial number or the year? Why was the motor removed? Has timing been checked? Is the throttle cable opening the carb fully (assuming carb motor)?
  7. alldodge

    ECU Flashing

    Have not heard of a hard reset with a MEFI Also my apologies for reading carefully enough the first time. I thought you rebuilt the 305 with bigger cam and other stuff. Going from 305 to 350 you have another option. You could just buy a 350 MEFI, Might find a used one in the Offshore Only...
  8. alldodge

    Getting boat on plain

    This isn't a Chap issue, it's a motor issue What motor do you have and I'll move it?
  9. alldodge

    Houston….. We’ve had a problem…..

    Now that you mention it the plugs do look long. Should have AC MR43T, NGK BR6FS, Champion RV15YC4
  10. alldodge

    Bellows Water Detector - Retrofit?

    Big thumbs up I'm in my mid 60's and after propping my B3 maybe 1 inch off floor and chipped the drive, I spent 2K on a Yardarm drive jack. Used that one year and sold the I/O's I now have OB's and don't really need it anymore, but hey I'll figure something else to do with it
  11. alldodge

    Bow cushion filler

    Doubt you will find a used one, but could be wrong. A canvas shop can make one for at least half the cost if not more
  12. alldodge

    To build or restore help me please

    Welcome Your going to need more then 10HP to move that boat much above what you can do with a wood paddle Complete rebuild will cost a few thousand and maybe 6 months work Hope you also got the steering otherwise that's another $500 Unless you really, really, really, really like the boat or...
  13. alldodge

    ECU Flashing

    I have not used any of them, but search "reflash marine ECM" and some will come up. Hardin marine and OBD Diagnostics have been in business a long time
  14. alldodge

    7.4L 1996 Mercruiser Electric fuel pump issue

    Welcome Agree it's vapor lock Takes some doing to fix the issue but you could get going sooner if your careful. Have on hand safety glasses, rags, small flat blade screw driver and ziplock bag or other kind of container. With safety glasses on, remove the schrader valve cap (item 14). Place...
  15. alldodge

    Bellows Water Detector - Retrofit?

    Bought a Brand new Rinker in 1994, sold it last year and never had to replace the gimbal. So 29 years with same bearing, but note it was one that I could grease (not sealed). Drive came off every year to inspect and change lube I did change the boots in 2016 and they were still in pretty good...
  16. alldodge

    21 foot fiberglass boat

    Replace the foam, it's not there for just flotation, it's also used to stiffen the hull
  17. alldodge

    Bow cushion filler

    Welcome Contact a local Searay dealer they should be able to get one. Either that or find a local Marine canvas shop and they should be able to make one
  18. alldodge

    ECU Flashing

    Your motor uses a MEFI-3 or 4 (probably 3) ECM and if can be reflashed. To do it, will need something like MEFIBurn Will need to erase the program and build a new file. Need AFR gauge and install O2 sensors in the exhaust to tune. Either that or send out to have a approximate tune loaded
  19. alldodge

    ECU Flashing

    Welcome Bold print is not necessary Some ECM can be reflashed but depends on which one you have. If you have a MEFI then yes it can be done. If something later then that's a maybe. What is you motor serial number?
  20. alldodge

    Time for a new battery charger

    Lets see if I can help, and HEY guys I will get some things wrong :unsure: Post 2 & 4 do not know if you actually have a Bat charger because you said there is no 120VAC plug. Post 2 used the side cutter comment to just cut the thing out and start over. Post 4 said post a pic so we can see...
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