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  1. alldodge

    Removing bearing carrier from DP-SM

    I would be soaking with oil and using heat before needing that amount of shock load. Have not done a VP but have done Merc B3's and nothing should take that amount of force. Removing the retaing nut was ruff on one, but still had it removed to work on Member zool has taken months to remove...
  2. alldodge

    Removing bearing carrier from DP-SM

    Why not take the drive off the boat and separate the halves?
  3. alldodge

    Removing bearing carrier from DP-SM

    Man that's a bummer
  4. alldodge

    1976 hourston glascraft hardtop 18 ft

    Unable to open post with pics or unable to post pics? Posting pics is easy. When you replay to a post, in the bottom left of the box is a button "Attachfiles". By selecting that button it opens a folder on your PC so you can then find the file and select
  5. alldodge

    Mercruiser ECM replacement?

    Post 1, pic 3 shows center bolts holding cover
  6. alldodge

    1976 hourston glascraft hardtop 18 ft

    Yes, if the person replacing it is ok with it. If you can do the demo, you may also be able to replace it with help here
  7. alldodge

    Mercruiser ECM replacement?

    Its from a 1998 5.7 EFI which is a roller cam motor If (the big if) it does work, it should work for your motor. Would like to know the casting number to help clear up some uncertainty
  8. alldodge

    Volvo Penta V8-270 5.0l in Cobalt fault codes.

    If your 5V is low, it will cause all kinds of different codes Check the 5V and verify it "is" 5V
  9. alldodge

    Mercruiser ECM replacement?

    The casting number has more digits. Should have commented at the time, but the arrow in Chris pic is pointing to the wrong location. Look below the distributor on the port side. The number will be at least 6 digits
  10. alldodge

    Alpha One shifting problems

    In most cases it needs a new lower shift cable. Can try adjusting the cable first
  11. alldodge

    1988 Rogue 2420

    My fuel is port side amidship Wat tank port side swim platform opposite shore power Fresh water hose connection below shore power
  12. alldodge

    1988 Rogue 2420

    Original was pro mariner and would only charge flooded 2 was charles model and middle bank just stopped charging 3 new is pro mariner Shore power connection starboard side above swim platform on stern
  13. alldodge

    Mercruiser ECM replacement?

    Ebay injectors in most cases are junk. Injectors cannot be rebuilt cost effective. It cost more to rebuild one then replaced. Injectors can be cleaned and then tested to determine if they can be used, but not rebuilt To find out, have yours cleaned and flow tested
  14. alldodge

    1988 Rogue 2420

    Replaced my 3 bank again (2nd time) few weeks ago
  15. alldodge

    Santa brought me Smart Tabs.

    Doel fin creates drag, smart tabs create drag. Most fins are added to increase lift, and smart tabs will do the same. Boat doesn't need more drag, one needs to go
  16. alldodge

    Ruger single six

    Good deal
  17. alldodge

    Mercruiser ECM replacement?

    If you find the block casting number it can be looked up at mortec.com
  18. alldodge

    Mercruiser ECM replacement?

    Chris I really need to stop calling you in for comment because you can really be a back side. No one needs to be degraded/put down for making a comment. Asked so the serial number could be looked up to see what is in Mercs data base, but if you actually cannot do this anymore please advise
  19. alldodge

    Mercruiser ECM replacement?

    cap and rotor is distributor cap and rotor is the rotor button under the cap. You replaced the distributor so will assume the cap and rotor was also replaced https://www.mercruiserparts.com/808483t3-cap-distributor If the boat is a 1996 or 97 I would think it should be 861078T1 for the roller...
  20. alldodge

    Mercruiser ECM replacement?

    Thanks for the serial number, your ECM is a MEFI-1 I'm finding the 16234539 (you old one) is for a 454 TBI The 16189069 is for a 5.7 TBI There was 3 different mefi units for the serial number range Flat tapped motor Roller cam motor LX motor Using the other mefi and only getting 2500 rpm...
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