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  1. alldodge

    Are surge brakes always a PIA?

    If brakes need bleed, or do anything like you mention then they need repair. There is a shock which may also need replacement. Normally they don't need anything except inspection. In most cases the lack of use gets to them, things start to rust Could go electric over hydraulic, or all...
  2. alldodge

    Riser Extension Blocks - Full Closed Cooling ???

    Unable to say 100% but I have never seen/heard of cooling system Regs/requirements
  3. alldodge

    2004 volvo penta 5.0 gl-e camshaft

    Sounds right, its a GM cam
  4. alldodge

    handheld vs fixed mount VHF

    Fixed with 36 inch antenna https://www.iboats.com/shop/shakespeare-vhf-36in-5242-a-whip-low-profile-end-fed-stainless-steel.html
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    Mercarb TKS Replacement Carburetor Identification

    I do my best to not buy Sierra, and don't recommend Did find out that the Merc carb with electric choke is 864942A01 but only in rebuilt and about same price. Its a Rochester 2GC so culd go that route also
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    Mercarb TKS Replacement Carburetor Identification

    To change you will need a Merc 2bbl, Choke tube and connector with 1/2 inverted flare fitting. The Merc carb doesn't use an electric choke, it uses a heat tube Merc carb https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31873/8182/80 Heat tube item 4 and fitting item 5 (check intake for plug...
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    Mercruiser 160 fuel pump return loop

    The line was used to help with starting. Many of the older fuel pumps did not have a check valve in them and after the motor was shut off, fuel would drain back over time. To prevent this a check valve and line was installed on the inline 6 cyl The newer pumps are better and don't need it
  8. alldodge

    DPS-A trim cylinder rebuild needed?

    The trim is self bleeding. Just fill and raise/lower a few times and all good The center is held in place by a circlip
  9. alldodge

    DPS-A trim cylinder rebuild needed?

    I would rebuild it, and here is a good thread on how to https://forums.iboats.com/threads/dps-a-trim-cylinder-rebuild.643967/
  10. alldodge

    Gas odor

    Check the hose clamps on the fill and vent hoses
  11. alldodge

    Wiring harness problems

    Without having the service manual, for the most part yes There could be some changes, but use it as how it works unless you see issues with original wires or connections. The colors stay the ame for what they are used for. Try to see if things work and if not, ask and hope others with more...
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    Wiring harness problems

    Wiring
  13. alldodge

    Wiring harness problems

    Without getting into all wires, the below list standard wire colors and what they are used for. Things like Gray is the tachometer and Tan is water temp Being a 82 its a 2 stroke correct?
  14. alldodge

    Attention Delta Faucet Owners

    Same thing with Price Pfister. Have had Delta and PriceP replace items over many houses for years at no cost. Mostly PriceP because I have installed more of them
  15. alldodge

    2004 volvo penta 5.0 gl-e camshaft

    Hey @Scott Danforth
  16. alldodge

    Saftey cut-off lanyard now required by Federal law?

    The thread here https://forums.iboats.com/threads/kill-switch-now-mandatory-take-a-look-at-this.741707/ OSO also has one
  17. alldodge

    2004 volvo penta 5.0 gl-e camshaft

    Could also take the cam to a machine shop to find out if it can be repaired. Polish the lobes and if bearings need to be turned If you use old cam, keep the lifter position marked for each lode
  18. alldodge

    2004 volvo penta 5.0 gl-e camshaft

    Look for GM truck cam for same year VP didn't make any part of the block and heads
  19. alldodge

    Advantages (differences) in I/O and inboard

    Yes, I/O is better on fuel. In most cases the IB will draft less water
  20. alldodge

    Advantages (differences) in I/O and inboard

    I/O higher efficiency, higher maintenance cost IB lower efficiency, lower maintenance cost
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