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  1. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Complete Power plant rebuild

    Yup, got it cleanup, not perfect but good for now. Painted and installed the tips and had a little luck, the exhaust hose came in today, so got it cut to fit and installed. I don't want to say this to loud, but I think everything is ready, so I'm going to try to get her started tomorrow. Have...
  2. alldodge

    4.3 engine stops running. Fuel pump?

    I'm sure your right but looking at the Merc site I see this That sure looks like a TB-IV to me But by your leave sir
  3. alldodge

    borg warner transmission stuck in forward

    Here is what your looking for
  4. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Complete Power plant rebuild

    Did some sanding this AM and there is a few areas where it has some pits. Drilled my holes for the tips. Mixed up some epoxy with caposil and used a 12 inch drywall knife and gave it a quick skim coat. When it dries I could put barrier coat and then bottom paint, but don't want to put it...
  5. alldodge

    How start generator for test, removed and need to bypass Kohler safety switches ?

    Having trouble seeing some of the connections but identified what I think the three are. As for the wires going to the remote panel, they should all come from one connector and there should be more then three
  6. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Complete Power plant rebuild

    Had two layers of CSM trying to take up space and to help bond. After getting CSM soaked in place then slide in the pieces. After that noticed some of the resin was coming out of the cracks. Took blue tape and did a quick wipe down and covered it up. Then noticed the half moos were not...
  7. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Complete Power plant rebuild

    I would say it is do to my error in the initial install of the exhaust tips. Put plywood plate over the hole and drilled thru Tools and piece that came out Port inside with half moon in place. Came out pretty good Starboard side Starboard inside
  8. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Complete Power plant rebuild

    Going to pickup a holes saw from the welder, he took two of them and put them together so I will have enough to go clear through from one side. Spent quite a bit of time trying to figure out where to cut. I did find out that the pipes or manifolds are slightly different. Don't know if it's...
  9. alldodge

    Engine won't start again after first fire of the season

    Here is the TB-4 troubleshooting guide
  10. alldodge

    New Mercruiser 4.3 MPI engine?

    No sensor for the trim oil, use 10W30 motor oil Fuel filter should be on the starboard side and look like this
  11. alldodge

    serpentine belt not turning

    Your in good shape, but do show a couple small chips next to the edge. Need to keep an eye on them Just info on how to post pics
  12. alldodge

    serpentine belt not turning

    Your right, the impeller has a set where it has been rotating clockwise and now it is being rotated counter clockwise. Also see what might be a crack. Either way looks like it needs to be replaced
  13. alldodge

    serpentine belt not turning

    Edit yes you listed your serial number so you have a 1998 engin Is your belt on correctly, you have the mando alternator
  14. alldodge

    B3 anode connection

    Picked up a prop shaft anode for my Bravo 3 years ago. It came in with a cone nut, hex screw and aluminum anode. Never did install it because after putting the rear prop on I only had 2 to 3 threads left. The new cone nut is not tapered to the degree the original nut is. Looking back the B3...
  15. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Complete Power plant rebuild

    Called and emailed Purosil and discussed. Larry Scott said he will get his engineers on it and give me a call back. Also called eddie marine and asked them. EMI indicated my current setup will not work and I should have bought there 3+ system which also dropped back down after the manifolds. The...
  16. alldodge

    Problems aligning my inboard engine

    The comments I made above was in reference to an inboard engine as your title listed. If the transom is flat, the bell housing and transom plate and assembly are not bent and assembled correctly, there is no way for the engine to be to the right/left. Hoist the engine up from the thermostat...
  17. alldodge

    Boy this one really has me stumped!

    I have a generac 5K but doesn't have the digital inverter. I found this on jackssmallengine, hope it helps some
  18. alldodge

    1989 carbed 454 temp issue

    You or someone must have changed them out. The old style for your year is in the link below and it has feeds for both manifolds and elbows. The Tee/valve item in lower left corner, it also has check balls. If the balls have been removed there is no restriction so water will flow out to the...
  19. alldodge

    troubleshooting thunderbolt V issue

    Here is the TB-V troubleshooting guide
  20. alldodge

    4.3 MPI MAP/MAT problem?

    Reading though the 555 manual No 36 you fuel pressure is good enough to start. Pressure should be above 35 psi and can drop but does not drop to 0. Check for spark and if that is good, next do a compression test. Have you tried swapping the Main power relay with the fuel pump relay? Check...
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