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  1. alldodge

    2005 VP 5.7 to 5.0 Engine Swap

    While the lower HP will reduce top end, where it will really be noticed is getting up and on plane. The 5.0 has less torque and that will be noticed on first throttle up. You could get a long block and swap all your stuff over to the new motor...
  2. alldodge

    how to remove prop shaft seal on a duoprop DPS-A ?

    If bearing does not need to be replaced, use a punch and hammer to remove seal. Drive it from inside out To install new, I've used standard bearing/seal tool...
  3. alldodge

    4.3 MPI Performance issue

    If your compression gauge is accurate then there is liquid in the cylinders because 185 is way to high Fuel pressure should be 43 psi at 1800 rpm With key ON, what are the fuel pressure, TPS, MAP, IAC and battery volt readings when cold? With key ON, does the fuel pressure drop off hold or...
  4. alldodge

    2005 VP 5.7 to 5.0 Engine Swap

    Sounds like in short you have access to a cheap 5.0 so want to go that route. The 14 pin motor has a newer PCM and the 10 pin is either a carb or older ECM Your boat harness can be changed to a 10 pin but we would need to know what the original motor and older motor are. Also think about, the...
  5. alldodge

    Carburetor choke not opening?

    The choke won't fully open until the throttle is opened a bit now and then. The idle stop screw rest against the cam. Open the throttle a slight bit and it should open further as the choke heats up
  6. alldodge

    Need help finding an upper yoke input shaft for bravo one

    There the same length but the U joints are different Measure the inside and the Reg Bravo will be a tad larger then 1.079, the X will be a tad larger then 1.329 or 1.218 (meaning s/n 0W1000001 and below and 0W1000001 and higher) Ask at OSO wanted section, someone probably has one
  7. alldodge

    How to get out deep mildew stains from Vinyl seats or grab handles or steering wheel?

    With bleach not working, it may not be mold. Might be the fabric under the vinyl Could look into vinyl paint to re coat it
  8. alldodge

    Fuel venting

    The vent line needs to be routed according to USCG specs. Note the loop up and should be by the fill
  9. alldodge

    Ford to Chevy Shiftplate Relocation

    Can it be mounted in either of these locations?
  10. alldodge

    U joint crossreference for new style GKN

    U - joints come apart and go together the same way, only difference is the location of the clips Did notice are stickies are not all there, hey @GA_Boater have you noticed?
  11. alldodge

    Water in gimbel bellows, engine overheating & alignment tool, things to check before installing new engine.

    Water in the drive bellows is either a bad bellows or not sealed on the ends Yes, get an alignment bar. Got mine off ebay, and use a guy with many sales Rotate the gimbal bearing with your fingers to see if its as smooth as silk. If its not, it needs replaced An over heated motor can do...
  12. alldodge

    U joint crossreference for new style GKN

    Don't know of any cross in the auto world, just Sierra 18-6406
  13. alldodge

    Oil filter??

    Yes or equivalent Merc 866340Q03, Wix 51043 Search ph30 cross reference
  14. alldodge

    Mercruiser 5.7 MPI Horizon oil change - unable to extract all the oil

    Not very familiar with the 4.5, and this may need a call to Merc to verify. It could be to get all the oil, it needs to have a smaller tube pushed down inside the dipstick tube Maybe @muc might have a better idea. Do you have a serial number
  15. alldodge

    2007 3.0 TKS not getting power?

    From the 50 amp breaker there will be a smaller red/purple wire which goes to a 20 amp fuse. After the fuse it goes to the temp sensor and then the TKS module. The fuse will just be a small rectangular item and one end is a cap which covers the fuse The first is a block diagram
  16. alldodge

    3.0LX Carb Kit

    Look on the side of the carb and see if 807504A1 This should be your Merc carb model number and then use it to search for Merc rebuild kit and find that number or the new carb part number 3310-8M0045397 Kit number is 3302-804844002
  17. alldodge

    Vessel View Installation

    VV has a a system link which SC uses to connect to other items such as speed and temp sensors. The system link is on the 14 pin connector. As you know the 10 pin is the CAN network and 14 pin is the Merc. Everything I'm finding requires the gateway to convert the info. Call or email Merc and...
  18. alldodge

    Vessel View Installation

    Going from smartcraft to Lowrance and the 10 pin CAN connector would mean your using NEMA 2000. This would have me thinking you need the smartcraft gateway. Smartcraft just takes SC so it needs something to convert it to something the Lowrance uses. AT least that is my understanding...
  19. alldodge

    Engine cut out while slowing down....

    While it can get ripped thru, most are not, the head warps just enough to let gasses pass
  20. alldodge

    Engine cut out while slowing down....

    Look at your last pic and note between the middle cylinders is shinny This points to the location that for me it appears the head gasket blew
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