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  1. alldodge

    Bravo 3 overheating - oil expansion

    Tis never the season Use PM
  2. alldodge

    Home Renovations - Weather Permitting

    I just removed a 2 decks about as high off the ground as yours because of ground hogs, and replaced with concrete. Cost about 5K (about from memory12x24 and 12x32 with one step each)
  3. alldodge

    Bravo 3 overheating - oil expansion

    I would drain the lube and if it looked just like it went in (no darker, green and all that) I would replace the bottle. Its $50 bucks but the drive cost more. If you have a buddy with a Merc lube bottle, exchange caps with him/her
  4. alldodge

    Home Renovations - Weather Permitting

    Looks real nice. Have read that the PVC decking is best placed on 12 inch centers, but that was years ago.
  5. alldodge

    Mercrusier sterndrive ratio question

    Don't understand the comment of an issue with HP differences. The lower is the same for all the previous mentioned drives
  6. alldodge

    Mercrusier sterndrive ratio question

    Lowers should be the same
  7. alldodge

    Mercrusier sterndrive ratio question

    The one you bought looks good on the outside, hope the inside is as good
  8. alldodge

    Mercrusier sterndrive ratio question

    Should be the same gears in the lower as 17/28
  9. alldodge

    mercruiser 228 alternator upgrade

    Maybe, depends on how your wiring is routed. There are several different wiring diagrams for you year Do you have a Amp meter? Which ALT is being removed and which one is being installed
  10. alldodge

    Bravo 3 overheating - oil expansion

    Google Mercruiser gear lube bottle over flow. So far as a test, I have not given it any thought. Maybe remove the bottle and attach a hand vacuum pump to show when vacuum is pumped the valve opens. Then with a bicycle pump and gauge, pump it up to 5 psi to see if it holds. Watch the bottle...
  11. alldodge

    Wiring hook up under cowling

    Purple would be 12V when key is turned ON, and the Gray would be the tachometer
  12. alldodge

    Bravo 3 overheating - oil expansion

    The drive lube bottle cap is most likely your issue. The cap has a one way valve which allows air in but not out. The B3 does generates more heat then other Bravos and with the expansion the lube does increase IF the valve does not operate correctly. The classic symptom is the bottle over...
  13. alldodge

    Rebuilding '82 Crestliner

    Do check the stringers for moisture using a 1/4 inch drill into the sides in a few places.
  14. alldodge

    Rebuilding '82 Crestliner

    There would be no issue with filling with foam and would add strength. I would not use FG sheet instead of plywood, I don't think it will be as stiff. In most cases its best to use a whole saw and cut holes in several places to pour foam in. This also allows for it to expand and come out...
  15. alldodge

    Cables from battery to motor 1975 Johnson 50 50ESL755

    Don't think your missing anything, was my thought also, but just one found at Maxrules. The one on boatinfo shows how I would expect I'm unable to find the exact model
  16. alldodge

    Cables from battery to motor 1975 Johnson 50 50ESL755

    This shows + side goes to starter solenoid http://boatinfo.no/lib/evinrude/manuals/1971-1989johnsonevinrude.html#/622
  17. alldodge

    Cables from battery to motor 1975 Johnson 50 50ESL755

    This might help https://maxrules.com/graphics/omc/wiring/V4_1973.jpg
  18. alldodge

    Removing impeller

    Don't know what a OMC has anything to do with current issue
  19. alldodge

    Removing impeller

    Feel your pain, I have to hang up side down over the motor to get to mine
  20. alldodge

    Alpha 1 Gen2 - Gimbal ring tabs cut off

    That is a good point, the PO didn't want to buy the correct part and went cheep. Is the boat a 1991 or newer?
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